Let’s take a look at the 10 commandments of computer care for your workstation PC. Install Antivirus Software. Perform Regular Software Updates. Run Computer Maintenance. Backup Files. Keep Your Keyboard Crumb Free. Clean the Screen. Remove Dust from Vents and Fans. Use a Surge Protector. Does a PC need maintenance? Just like an automobile, your […]

Flash storage is a data storage technology based on high-speed, electrically programmable memory.Flash storage uses a type of nonvolatile memory called flash memory. Nonvolatile memory doesn’t require power to maintain the integrity of stored data, so even if your power goes out, you don’t lose your data. What is a flash memory in a laptop? […]

Force the Switch to shut down Holding down the Switch’s power button for 12 seconds will force a shutdown and reset the Switch. You won’t lose any saved data. After the console powers off, wait a few seconds, then tap the power button again, and it should reboot and work normally. How do you unfreeze […]

Physical design. The VGA connector is a three-row, 15-pin D-subminiature connector referred to variously as DE-15, HD-15 or DB-15. DE-15 is the most accurate common nomenclature under the D-sub specifications: an “E” size D-sub connector, with 15 pins in three rows. What is the other name for VGA port? Numerous types of Video Graphics Array […]

List six types of video ports. HDMI, VGA, S-Video, Display Port, Thunderbolt, and DVI. How many types of video ports are there? Here’s a quick summary of the Video Input Connector Types: HDMI: Audio and video signal, best for TV to PC connections. DVI: Video only, perfect for older systems or for 144Hz at 1080p. […]

The most common monitor cable types you’ll come across are: HDMI – A mainstream audio and video transmission cable that’s been predominantly used on consumer TVs and monitors, games consoles, DVD and Blu-Ray players for well over a decade. In some rare cases it’s available in mini form. What do you do when your monitor […]

The port area is in square inches, meaning it takes height times width to calculate total area. A port 4 inches high by 4 inches wide would calculate as 4 x 4= 16 in2. In our example box, we have an inside height of 14.5 inches. How does Port length affect sound? Longer port = […]

How do I connect my device to TV using the HDMI Adapter? Connect one end of a universal HDMI cable into the HDTV Adapter. Connect the other end to the HDMI port on your TV. Connect your Travel Charger to the HDTV Adapter. Connect your Travel Charger to an approved power source. How do I […]

The first-generation Surface (launched as Surface with Windows RT, later marketed as Surface RT) is a hybrid tablet computer developed and manufactured by Microsoft. Announced in June 2012, it was released in October 2012, and was the first personal computer designed in-house by Microsoft. What is Surface RT vs pro? The Surface RT is a […]

From your computer, click Start, then Control Panel. Select Network and Internet Connections icon. Select the Network Connections icon. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet category, look for the name of the Ethernet card (Tip: words like Ethernet adapter, Ethernetlink, or LAN adapter may be contained in the card name). How do I know if my […]