Microsoft is planning on releasing another major update to its Windows 10 operating system, which in 2017 is starting to gain traction in terms of enterprise market share. Over the last couple of years, Microsoft has been concerned about what seemed to be a slow adoption of Windows 10 by enterprise users who seemed to…
At some point in the life of a new desktop or laptop PC, its operational speed and overall performance will begin to lag. Inevitably, the operating system and hard drive will become burdened with software applications, games, documents, photographs, music, videos, and background processes that will strip away the original speed of the device in…
Tech giant Microsoft used to be known as a company dedicated exclusively to software development. In the late 20th century, the company dabbled in hardware with the introduction of input devices such as keyboards and joysticks, which were highly rated by computer users. By 2001, the company broke with its software-only tradition when it released…
In the world of personal computing, you often get what you pay for. We live in an era that is being propelled by a consumer electronics revolution; entry level smartphones and tablets can be found on store shelves for less than $100, and a similar situation can be observed in relation to the desktop and…
Computer manufacturers started the New Year with lots of style and intriguing proposals at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. One strong trend noticed by CES attendees in Las Vegas is that the traditional concept of a CPU tower desktop is no longer dominant in terms of personal computing. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]Judging by the…
As the Apple brand grows stronger and more popular, its products are becoming more expensive. Apple is a California company; as such, many residents of Apple Valley and the High Desert are attracted to its products; nonetheless, more people are increasingly motivated to explore the so-called Hackintosh scene. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]Hackintosh is a tech slang term…
Tech giant Apple recently announced the release of its new MacBook Pro, an ultra-slim and powerful laptop with a few advanced features. As sleek as the new MacBook Pro is, it is not without disadvantages that stem from Apple’s proprietary hardware philosophy. Differences Between New & Old MacBooks The new MacBook Pro has something problematic…
PC manufacturers follow a certain hardware architecture that has not changed since IBM introduced the x86 formula for desktop computing in the 1970s. Since then, the motherboard combination of processors, RAM, ROM, and graphics cards has ruled the market. Understanding PC Hardware Functions The central processing unit (CPU) remains at the heart of all personal…
If you own a desktop, laptop or tablet is running Microsoft Windows 10 in Apple Valley or Victorville, the chances are that you have heard about the Anniversary Update. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]The free Windows 10 upgrade is officially over for most users, which means that you may have to pay for a new installation. If this…
