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Article | 11/05/2011 What's the difference between an Intel Core i3, i5 and i7?

Intel Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 CPUs have been around for over a year now, but some buyers still get stumped whenever they attempt to build their ...

Article | 14/01/2011 There's never been a better time to upgrade RAM

In case you haven't noticed, memory prices have dropped through the floor. As such, I've been busily upgrading every computer I can get my hands on. F...

Article | 4/11/2010 Connect a graphics card to your PC's PSU

QUESTION: I bought an ATI Radeon HD 5750 graphics card, but my motherboard doesn't recognise it. When I plug the monitor cable into the graphics card,...

Article | 29/09/2010 How to build a PC

Building your own PC may seem to be difficult or a waste of time but it has many advantages.

Article | 24/08/2010 My keyboard isn't working

Several keys on reader skyDX's keyboard stopped functioning. He asked the Desktops forum for help.

Article | 14/08/2010 How to use touch to control your Windows 7 PC

QUESTION: I want to use touch to control my Windows 7 Home Premium PC. Is it as simple as plugging in a touchscreen display? I'd also like to view a 3...

Article | 30/07/2010 Keep your keyboard clean and germ-free

Happy Clean-Your-Keyboard Day! Okay, I made that up, but think about it: when was the last time you did anything with your keyboard besides drop cooki...

Article | 17/07/2010 Add RAM to a laptop

So my dad was griping that his Acer Aspire 9300 laptop takes forever to boot. I inspected it for spyware, excessive startup programs, and the other us...

Article | 15/07/2010 Upgrade your motherboard the easy way

Even accomplished geeks shy away from motherboard upgrades on their main PCs. Years ago, I would often upgrade gaming and test systems in my own basem...

Article | 12/07/2010 How to: Build your own killer budget PC

Selecting components to build a fast PC for everyday office and multimedia tasks is never an easy undertaking, no matter how well you know your stuff....

Article | 3/07/2010 Part Seven: Building a PC -- configuring the BIOS

This article is the seventh and final in a series of how-to stories on building a computer.

Article | 3/07/2010 Part Six: Building a PC -- inserting the drives

This article is the sixth in a series of how-to stories on building a computer.

Article | 2/07/2010 Part Five: Building a PC -- connecting the PSU

This article is the fifth in a series of how-to stories on building a computer.

Article | 2/07/2010 Part Four: Building a PC -- adding RAM and cards

This article is the fourth in a series of how-to stories on building a computer.

Article | 1/07/2010 Part Three: Building a PC -- installing the CPU

This article is the third in a series of how-to stories on building a computer. For a video version of part three, click here.

Article | 28/06/2010 How to: Overclocking for newbies

Overclocking refers to pushing your computer components harder and faster than the manufacturer designed them to go. The initial pitch is seductive: B...

Article | 23/06/2010 Chip Showdown: A guide to the best CPUs on the market

When you're shopping for a new PC, don't meekly settle for the default processor recommended by the configurator. Picking the right CPU is a personal ...

Article | 1/06/2010 How to: Install a touchscreen in your netbook

Is your netbook envious of touch-driven devices? You can't turn your netbook into an iPad, but you can retrofit it with a touchscreen and avoid the ti...

Article | 21/05/2010 How to fix a broken USB port

QUESTION: My Windows 7 desktop PC has four USB ports, all of which are in use. However, no peripherals are automatically visible in Explorer.

Article | 19/05/2010 Make a trackball with an optical mouse, deodorant rollerball

A guide from Instructables member Elgatoandaluz shows you how to create your own trackball using a cardboard case and parts from an optical mouse and ...