Daniel Chetroni/Shutterstock If you use a computer, then you’re already familiar with Intel, popularly known for its central processing units (CPUs) that power many of the very laptops or desktops you depend on daily. Intel was formed in 1968 and introduced its first product, the 3101 Schottky … Read more
JarTee/Shutterstock In the annals of computer history, few names are as venerated as IBM. The company, eventually known as International Business Machines, remained on the bleeding edge of computer technology for decades. Its operations grew on the back of innovative punch-card technology that helped to usher in … Read more
serhatctk/Shutterstock Have you noticed that GPUs from top brands like Nvidia or AMD can be just as expensive as laptops that claim to have that same video card? The reason is because, despite sharing the same name, the laptop GPU simply isn’t as capable as the standalone … Read more
Tricky_Shark/Shutterstock The components that affect the budgeting decision for a gaming PC are often the CPU, GPU, and RAM. While a good processor is paramount to ensure high performance, most of us would settle for a cheaper CPU if that allowed for more budget for a beefed-up … Read more
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mailsonpignata / 500px/Getty Building your first computer is a memory worth cherishing for years, and the amount of research that goes into picking the right parts is what makes the experience that much more personal. At the … Read more
Cristi Croitoru/Shutterstock HP, formerly Hewlett-Packard (it split into two distinct companies in 2015), has been an ever-present brand in the computing space for well over 40 years, and part of the broader electronics and technology business going back more than twice as long as that. Founded by Stanford University … Read more
nongMuncity/Shutterstock When it comes to gaming on a PC, a lot of the culture is about maximizing the performance of your computer. PC gamers spend thousands upon thousands of dollars to optimize the perfect systems, and even when money is not a factor, they tend to want … Read more
Nadeem Sarwar/SlashGear Browser bookmarks are an easy way to access websites that one visits frequently. YouTube is one of those platforms, which is not only an indispensable source of entertainment but also a place to learn and share helpful content. For Mac users, Apple went a step … Read more