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Tutorials: How to fix a noisy notebook or desktop PC
When we're trying to concentrate, there's nothing more irritating than a noisy, overheating computer. Follow our tips to get a quiet life and save energy in the process.
Carrie-Ann Skinner 08/10/2009 08:53:00
Tutorials: Geek 101: a graphics card primer
We all know that the GPU (graphics processing unit) in modern computers is essentially responsible for everything you see on your screen. Both Windows Vista and Windows 7 can use the GPU to render the desktop, taking advantage of 3D acceleration features to provide smooth window movement, transparency, and other visual effects. Naturally, the 3D graphics in games, educational titles, and such are all rendered by the GPU.
Jason Cross 04/09/2009 00:05:00
Tutorials: Firmware and you: a comprehensive guide to updating your hardware
Utter the word “firmware” to the average PC user, and you'll likely elicit a blank stare in return.
David Murphy 08/07/2009 13:45:00
Tutorials: How do you fix corrupt drivers
Pinkston32 discovered about 20 missing or corrupt drivers messing up his system. He asked the Answer Line forum what to do.
Lincoln Spector 12/06/2009 01:52:00
Tutorials: How to overclock your graphics card
The central processing unit (CPU) in a computer might receive the lion's share of attention when it comes to overclocking, but it isn't the only PC component you can tweak. Vendors regularly overclock the GPU (graphics processing unit) of a graphics card and release it as a new product. With the right tools, increasing the clock speeds on a graphics card can be an easy way to boost performance. Just remember, there's always a chance overclocking could damage your PC components (not to mention your warranty!), so it's not for the faint of heart.
James Hutchinson 04/05/2009 12:00:00
Tutorials: Dealing with hard drive problems
It happens to all of us: You turn on your system and see the stomach-churning "disk not found" error. It's really not surprising considering hard drives fail -- more often than you might think.
Steve Bass 02/04/2009 12:48:00
Tutorials: How to create a bootable flash drive
Many of our readers have asked how to boot from a flash drive and work on your documents from there. We explain how it's done.
Lincoln Spector 31/03/2009 05:13:00
Tutorials: Is my power supply powerful enough?
There's nothing to calculating how many watts your PC will need to operate properly. You total up the power needs of your processor, your motherboard, your video and sound cards, and everything else that goes inside your computer, round up to the capacity of a decently-priced power supply, and there you have it. Of course, you have to know the power needs of your processor, your motherboard, your video and sound cards, and everything else that goes inside your computer, but what's life without its challenges.
Lincoln Spector 28/10/2008 14:51:00
Tutorials: Replace your laptop's CPU
Christopher Null 12/08/2008 16:58:21
 
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