Sounds play an important role in troubleshooting a computer. Computers have pre-programmed beeps and sounds that notify you of clear hardware issues. Then there are the subtler sounds: a high-pitched ...

Two of the basic components in any computer are the motherboard and the central processing unit. Both perform processes vital to running the computer's operating system and programs -- the motherboard ...

The motherboard is a crucial hardware in computers. You can consider the motherboard the heart of a computer because when a motherboard fails, your computer will become unusable. However, if a ...

Motherboards are complex PC components to shop for, but you'll be able to carry on a conversation about 'em—and buy wisely—with our de-jargonizer. I have been a technology journalist for 30-plus years ...

Creating a custom PC is much easier than trying to guess which computer maker offers the right combination of features to satisfy your needs. Putting a system together yourself is pretty ...

We've had high core counts, decent single-core performance, and thermally efficient CPUs for years now. Comparing an ...

Today we will discuss some of the things you can do to protect your computer’s motherboard, which in turn, protects the components attached to it. A damaged motherboard likely means the end of your ...

Elvis Shida is a Tech/Hardware Writer from Kenya. He has been building PCs for a decade and is keenly interested in motherboards, monitors, and gaming TVs. When not building PCs or writing about ...

A motherboard can be likened to what is essentially the nervous system of a computer. It allows for connectivity between components and a variety of input and output devices, while allowing the sum of ...

Upgrading a pre-built PC sounds like a practical way to extend a computer's lifespan and enhance its performance. At first glance, it seems like it would be an easier undertaking than building a PC ...

Computer motherboards sold at places including Best Buy and Amazon have been recalled because the capacitor “was installed in a reverse position which can lead to a short circuit, overheating or ...