The answer to the age-old dilemma of whether to upgrade or buy a new computer typically depends on who you are asking! Store salespeople will almost always suggest buying a new one, and your geeky friend will undoubtedly suggest upgrading. However, speaking with a knowledgeable consultant or expert who can offer a few alternatives is…
Video gaming platforms go through trends and cycles. In the early 1980s, it took a while for video game consoles to establish market dominance over arcade machines. Once compact disc and DVD technology became part of desktop computing, game developers turned their attention to releasing elaborate PC titles; this started a Golden Age of PC…
Microsoft has announced that previews of its next major upgrade to Windows 10 will soon be released to users in the insider program. Among the upcoming features, one that stands out is called Reserved Space. Windows 10 Becomes Bigger and Bigger Windows 10 is a very large operating system that seems to be getting fatter…
After an embarrassing series of bugs, technical issues, delays, and mishap, Microsoft finally announced a wide release of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, which became safely available to all desktops, laptops, tablets, and hybrid devices two months after the failed initial roll-out. A couple of positive developments emerged from this problematic Windows update, and…
Desktops, laptops and hybrid devices were some of the hottest items gifted this holiday season, and this means that many people across the High Desert are now contemplating what they should do with their old computers. If this is your situation after the New Year, you have a few options besides throwing away your old…
It has been more than two months since Microsoft made a difficult but ultimately wise decision to indefinitely postpone the release of its Windows 10 October Update, and it looks as if the delay will continue well into December. The 1809 Update has been plagued with bugs; some were mildly irritating while others affected overall…
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Nearly all IT professionals and PC technicians recommend that you promptly download and install Windows patches and updates the moment they are available, this is not the case for the Windows 10 October 2018 upgrade. Depending on how your system is configured and how much media storage space you have left, the October upgrade may…
Video game console manufacturers have enjoyed a pretty good run in recent years, but their dominance seems to be coming to an end. There was a time when game developers were strictly focused on consoles; however, gamers are demanding more complexity and graphical intensity, thus ushering a new era of PC gaming. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]Custom computer…
