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Apple Silicon Macs - Apple's ARM SoC Tech Explained!

I’m getting a lot of comments where people aren’t understanding the benefits of Apple Silicon, with some people claiming that they’ll ditch Apple once they transition away from Intel. What a lot of people don’t understand is that Apple’s transition...

Jacob Enderson · 21 July 2020 · 354

The Best PC Setup for Online Gaming

Access to online gaming has improved considerably over the last few years, with many affordable gaming laptops and desktops hitting the market. However, to get the best experience, you will need a computer that’s capable of processing the graphics. T...

Alex · 22 August 2022 · 331 · 4

The Sneaky Thing About PCI Express

You wouldn't be able to connect high-speed components like graphics cards and NVMe drives to your computer without the PCI Express bus that's been a fixture on our motherboards for over a decade now. If you're not familiar, you can connect your devi...

Alex · 30 November 2020 · 330

Build A PC For Under $600 (Early 2021)

So, you already know from the title that this article is from early 2021 and right now the market for PC components isn't in a very good way. Supply chain squeezes have made it really difficult to get your hands on both big ticket graphics cards and...

Den W. · 19 March 2021 · 410

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs Intel i5-9400F - Budget CPU Comparison

AMD has launched their new Ryzen 3 3300X for $20 less than Intel’s i5-9400F, so let’s see what the differences are in games and applications at stock and while overclocked to see which is worth it. Starting out with the specs, the new Ryzen 3300...

JT · 4 years ago · 297 · 1

Why 2020 Apple Silicon Macs will NOT be more expensive!

I’ve been writing a lot of in-depth articles about Apple Silicon, based on a lot of info found within Apple’s own WWDC 2020 developer tutorial videos. And based on everything I’ve seen, I’m very confident that Apple Silicon Ma...

Alex · 12 August 2020 · 290

Intel i7-10875H vs i9-9880H - 8 Core CPU Comparison!

Let’s find out how the new Intel 10th gen 8 core i7-10875H compares against the older 9th gen 8 core i9-9880H and see what the performance differences are, they aren’t quite what I was expecting. These are the key spec differences betwee...

JT · 4 years ago · 248

How to Wire a Computer Like a Human Brain

The central processing unit, or CPU, that’s the key to making your home computer work is often likened to a brain, but the truth is it’s nothing like the brains found in nature or in our skulls. CPUs are great at performing precise calcul...

Alex · 09 November 2020 · 238

Are Apple's M1 Macs THAT Good?

The first systems with the Apple M1, the inaugural chip in the new Apple Silicon series, are on the market. So let's take a closer look at how the chips perform, and the innovations under the hood that Apple hopes will make the M1 a home run. A curs...

Alex · 04 December 2020 · 226

Intel 13th Gen Review

Who would believe that Intel is the bang for the buck king? But wait, there's more. With the release of the 13th gen Raptor Lake desktop CPUs, they're also the gaming performance king, making Ryzen 7000's reign the shortest in recent memory. The Arc...

Jacob Enderson · 26 October 2022 · 179

There's A Windows Version With Multi-Day Battery Life

If you've been looking for a Windows laptop or tablet, there are actually quite a few systems that are now featuring Qualcomm processors. That's right. The same company that probably made the chip that's sitting inside your Android smartphone. But wh...

Alex · 02 February 2022 · 210

Water Cooling INSIDE A CPU

This is a PC with an all-in-one closed loop cooler to keep the CPU from overheating. And unless you're tryna perform an extreme overclock, it's a pretty good solution. But, even with the best cooler on the market your CPU will still be quite warm. An...

Alex · 20 November 2020 · 173

A New Chip From...Microsoft?!

When it launched, Windows 11 confused a lot of people over it's requirement that your PC have a security chip called a TPM, or a Trusted Platform Module. But now, Microsoft wants to transition away from the TPM and instead implement its own security...

Alex · 22 February 2022 · 174

Intel's CPU Branding Gets a Major Overhaul

If you've been keeping an eye on Intel's CPU lineup, you may have noticed a significant change in their branding strategy. The familiar lowercase "i" followed by a number, which has been a staple since the debut of the i7 in 2008, is now a thing of t...

Jacob Enderson · 05 March · 203

SkyQuad Drone Scam EXPOSED? SkyQuad Drone Reviews (Buyer's Guide 2022)

Life moves pretty fast, as they say, and sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the things you want to capture on camera – whether it’s your child’s first day of school or your child’s first practice of some sport that they...

Techadviser247 · 09 September 2022 · 159

What Happens When You Remove Components from a Running Computer?

So, you've entertained the thought: what would happen if you started removing components from your computer while it's still running? While it might not be a common occurrence, let's explore the consequences of such actions. The CPU - Brain of the Co...

Jacob Enderson · 16 January · 158 · 1