Most laptops’ RAM can be upgraded unless the RAM is soldered to the main board. If you own a newer MacBook or a quite thin laptop, then chances are the RAM is actually soldered and cannot be upgraded. We will provide a quick guide to aid you in determining if you can benefit from an upgrade and if that is … Read More
During the lifespan of a laptop, the battery usually needs replacing once or twice. If your laptop has a detachable battery, like the HP 15 ac series for example, then you could simply order one online and replace it yourself. But the majority of laptops nowadays need to be disassembled by professionals in order to get to the battery and … Read More
Even though conventional magnetic hard drives are slow and SSD technology has been around for a long time now, some vendors still choose to equip systems with hard drives, causing subpar performance at times. Upgrading from a conventional hard drive to a solid-state drive can drastically boost the overall performance of your system. But with so many options and naming … Read More
Cooling is a critical part of your custom build, as it will directly impact the overall performance as well as the lifespan of your system, so choosing the best solution for your custom build is very important. While liquid cooling will deliver better performance, it is not always preferred or beneficial. Both liquid cooling and air cooling have their place … Read More
This question comes up a lot from clients looking at buying a new PC, and for very good reason as there are advantages and disadvantages to both of these systems. We believe most people do know that the answer to this question is that a custom build will always be better. However, the true question everyone has at the back … Read More
On average, we need about 2 hours to assemble a PC. This assumes that all the components are compatible and this does not include any kind of research or software installation and configuration. So to ensure a smooth assembly, choosing the right parts and making sure they are all compatible with each other is imperative. How long will assembling a … Read More
“I want to add more RAM to my system”. It is a request we get often from users frustrated with their system performance. But should you add more RAM and will that actually help in alleviating system slowness? Follow along to find out if that’s the case. What is Random Access Memory (RAM)? RAM is made of one or multiple … Read More
Should I Backup My Data? Unless, you are 100% sure that in the event of a complete failure of your system, you wouldn’t be affected by losing all your saved documents, pictures, email, etc, then you should definitely backup your data. Why You Should Back Up Your Data The main advantage of backing up your data is that you can … Read More
Who Needs a Mesh Network or Access Points? Anyone experiencing Wi-Fi connectivity issues would benefit from installing either a mesh network or a few access points throughout their household or office. Both technologies aim to overcome the so-called ‘dead spots’, or weak Wi-Fi coverage areas. It is worth mentioning that not everyone experiencing a slow internet connection would actually benefit … Read More
If you’re reading this, then most probably it is because you’ve been looking at ways of consolidating all that data you’ve been accumulating over the years and are now trying to neatly organize and be able to access it from numerous devices. Preferably both when at home or on the go. OneDrive can provide just that plus a lot more. … Read More
