Category Archives: Hardware

Extended Batteries and Battery Life Saving Accessories

Article by:Spencer Creasy Edited by:Brielle Bitts Most modern portable devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops have great battery life, but sometimes you might not have enough juice to power through the day. There is nothing worse than being on … Continue reading

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Sharing Folders Over WiFi

Folder Sharing A cool feature on computers that is overlooked is the ability to share folders on our computer to others on the same WiFi network! It is easy to set up, and makes for fast file-finding for other family members! … Continue reading

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Connect Multiple Wireless Devices to One USB Receiver using Solaar

If you have a wireless mouse and a wireless keyboard, but they’re connected to different wireless receivers, then you have to use two USB ports in order to use both. Logitech’s pairing software can be used to reassign devices to … Continue reading

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How to Connect to a Home Printer

Need to print something at home? Does a teacher require you to print a homework assignment before you walk into school? Here is how to connect to a home printer (via USB) ———————————————————————————————————————————————– Step 1: Simply connect the printer’s USB … Continue reading

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Building a Custom PC

Have you ever wanted to build a computer of your own? Well here is a step-by-step video and some info on how to get started. I spent an estimated total of about $450 on this build, but depending on what … Continue reading

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About Dual Monitor Setups

Many of you have probably seen in the movies or on a tv show where someone has a computer and multiple screens that the mouse can move to.  You might not know it but your 1:1 Laptop is capable of … Continue reading

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Water Vs Air Cooling

  Every type of computer today whether it is being used to browse Facebook or a massive powerhouse that is being used for video rendering or gaming, produces heat in some manner. The heat can wear down your computer components … Continue reading

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First Time Builder Guide: Parts and Avoid Compatibility Issues

This article will be going over the very basics of compatibility issues some encounter when building their first PC. I aim to prevent any of these issues from occurring to you, but remember, even the most experienced builders may encounter some … Continue reading

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RAM, What is it and What Does it Do?

Today I’m going to explain what RAM is and hopefully clear up some misconceptions about it. Maybe you’ve heard of RAM or you are are just hearing about it for the first time.  Well have no fear, I’m going to … Continue reading

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How to take care of your laptop

Like any other piece of technology, the acer laptops can be damaged if they are not properly handled. Having to pay for preventable damages can be frustrating for many students. With these precautionary instructions, you can avoid being obligated to … Continue reading

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