Hardware

What’s a CPU? The CPU (Central Processing Unit)  is your computer’s “brain”—it handles instructions, calculations, and basically keeps...

What Is RAM? RAM  (Random Access Memory) is your PC’s “short-term memory”—it helps everything run smoothly, from loading samples to...

Thinking of dropping cash on a 1200-watt PSU because it sounds “future-proof”?Let’s slow down and check what you really  need—so you...

Before you buy a case or start building, make sure your parts will a ctually fit together. Here’s what you need to know: ATX (Advanced...

Before you dive into the deep end of tech forums, try these simple steps first—sometimes the “easy way out” is the best way out! 1....

Storage pools  in Windows let you combine multiple drives into one big virtual drive. It sounds  a lot like RAID, but here’s what really...

RAID  stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks . That sounds fancy, but all it means is: Using more than one hard drive or SSD...

1. Not All M.2 Drives Are the Same M.2 is the shape —not the speed. SATA M.2  = same speed as a 2.5” SATA SSD (500–600 MB/s). NVMe M.2  =...

HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Old-school, moving parts. Measured by RPM —higher is faster. 5400 RPM:  Slow, cheap, best for backup or archives....

When you’re first starting out, a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)  might seem like extra gear you can skip. Truth is, when you’re just...

Still tossing all your files on your laptop hard drive, or stashing an SD card in your phone?  Here’s why that’s riskier than you...

Thinking about building your own PC, but not sure if you need a dedicated graphics card (GPU)?  Here’s what you need to know so you don’t...

Intro: Building your first PC? Save yourself the headache (and shipping delays) by starting with this no-nonsense checklist. Here’s every...