PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC) ARTICLES




How not to get ripped off buying a used computer or used parts

pOn average a used computer should be 60 or less of the original purchase price minus 10000 per month from the date it was purchased new or was on the store shelfp
Author: Geek Computer
Tuesday, October 12, 2021



Hard Drive Tips: How to tell if a hard drive is hot swappable?

pThere are a few ways to tell if a hard drive is hotswappable or not If your hard drives model is SATA or SAS definitely its hotswappable The determining factors are the motherboard OS or Controller but not the hard drive itself If your hard drive is
Author: Geek Computer
Wednesday, October 27, 2021



What should you do to a computer before you sell it?

pThere are five precautions you should take before selling your computer back up all your data deauthorize any software securely format your hard drive reinstall the operating system and lastly clean up your computerp
Author: Geek Computer
Thursday, November 4, 2021



Things You Should Know about EFI System Partition (ESP)

pThere are four components of the EFI system partition boot loaders system utilities data files and device drivers These four components are the integral parts of a computer that enhances the proper function of the booting processp
Author: Geek Computer
Wednesday, November 17, 2021



How do I Know if My Video Card is Failing?

A failed video card will stop all computer functions causing your screen to freeze go blue or restart randomly It can occur from faults in the computer system or from the normal wear and tear Depending on the cause you might have to replace the card
Author: Geek Computer
Wednesday, December 15, 2021



What Does a PC's BIOS Do, and When Should I Use It?

pThere are several ways your PC uses BIOS It tells the computer how to perform basic tasks like booting and keyboard control BIOS is also used to identify and configure the hardware in a computer such as a hard drive memory floppy drive CPU optical d
Author: Geek Computer
Monday, January 24, 2022



What Are The Dos And Don'ts In Custom PC Build?

pThere are plenty of ways to teach you how to build your PC for example through videos Building the PC lets you get a feel of your machine and saves you labor costs you could have incurred when hiring a builder Its also fun to figure out the inner wo
Author: Geek Computer
Tuesday, December 6, 2022



How to Fix a Mouse Problem on a Macbook iMac or MacBook Pro

pThere are several approaches you can use to fix mouse problems Most of them are easy to follow and straightforward It requires little expertise to fix the issues Since the mouse is an accessibility device most issues revolve around connection and ba
Author: Geek Computer
Tuesday, December 6, 2022



Why is Downloading Slower Than Uploading? How Do You Fix It?

pA connection to the web takes place through upload and a download results from that connection Usually the downloading speed remains always higher than the uploading speed as most of our online activities require more download speeds than uploads Ho
Author: Geek Computer
Wednesday, December 7, 2022



How to Connect a Scanner to a Computer?

Connecting a scanner to a computer is a relatively easy task. It requires a few steps to ensure all the components are connected properly and any software necessary is installed. This article will provide a step-by-step guide on connecting a scanner
Author: Geek Computer
Friday, December 16, 2022

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