Category Archives: Hardware

Power supply replacement overview

A bad or failing power supply can cause many problems such as your computer rebooting itself randomly or not coming on at all. Here we will explain how to replace the power supply and what to look for in a new one.

Replacing the battery in an iPod

iPods are a great invention; however, many have complained about the lack of playtime and poor battery life. Previously, replacing an iPod battery was next to impossible. So, when your battery dies, it’s time for a new iPod. This of course proved to be extremely expensive.  We teach you how to replace your own iPod battery at a… Read More »

What is in the Tech Toolbag

If you fix computers regularly (or you’re the type that often fixes computers for friends and family), you’ve likely developed a collection of software and tools to help you fix things more efficiently.

Choosing the Right Power Supply

The power supply is the least respected and most overlooked component in your PC. No one ever talks about how big their power supply is, all you ever hear is how fast their CPU runs, or how much memory they have, or how many MP3’s they can fit on their hard drive. The only time anyone ever talks… Read More »

Using your LCD TV as a Monitor

Unlike a plasma television that offers the danger of burn-in, you can learn how to use you LCD TV as a video monitor. It makes for a clear and crisp picture to go with your computer or video games. The versatility of an LCD TV is perhaps what makes it most attractive to many buyers. A few tips… Read More »

RAID 5 Data Recovery

When you are operating on a technology-based system, anyone who experienced some technical failures will definitely feel that stomach-churning, knot-tightening touch that always comes first before you actually worry about making a backup on your important file. When you have a computer crash going on, the first thing you try to see is to make sure data was… Read More »

RAID Basics

Technology, how we love it until something goes wrong and we end up yelling at our computer screens. If you’ve ever lost data, you know how much time, money, and headaches it can cost you to retrieve it, especially if you are a company. Data recovery doesn’t have to be worrisome.

Cooling Your Hard Drive

For several different reasons, storage is a very important part of a computer. These days, computers do far more than they ever have in the past. From businesses to family photos, storage is the ideal way to keep documents on your computer. The most popular method of storage is the hard disk drive, which we all count on… Read More »

How to Upgrade Your Computer Memory

Computer memory, also known as Random Access Memory (RAM), is just like your short term memory in your brain. It stores everything you are currently working on and recently worked on. As you can see that makes it a very essential part of your PC because it stores vital information that you are using and need access too… Read More »