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Windows 11 vs. MacOS Monterey: Which is the better upgrade?
If you’re looking to buy a new computer (or update your existing one) this holiday season, then there’s the chance it will be powered by one of two operating systems: MacOS Monterey, or Windows 11. One of these is designed by Apple specially for Macs, and the other by Microsoft for a wide range of PCs and tablets. We’ve tried both MacOS Monterey and Windows 11, and we’ve got you covered with a look at some of the major differences between the two.
Homebrew PC troubleshooting 101: Here’s where to start if your PC won’t
So you’ve made the decision to build your own computer. Kudos to you for taking on the ultimate task in component customization — we promise it’s an incredibly rewarding experience. However, when things go wrong and your PC doesn’t start, it can feel demotivating and sometimes overwhelming to solve. We’ve put together a list of the most common reasons your home-built PC won’t start and exactly how to solve them quickly and easily.
How to build a PC!
You don’t need to feel intimidated when learning how to build a PC. The process mostly involves screwing in the right screws and connecting the right cables, so as long as you’re careful with your components and take the proper safety precautions, you can build your own PC. We’ve broken down the process into a series of easy-to-follow steps. From gathering your components to putting on the finishing touches, our guide will walk you through how to easily build a PC!
The best Mac keyboard shortcuts!
Many Mac owners swear that keyboard shortcuts help simplify their lives. If you’re new to a Mac, learning all the available keyboard shortcuts can be a real challenge. Quite a few of these shortcuts will now work in iPadOS, too, thanks to the Magic Keyboard available to iPad Pro users. We’ve put together a list of the most important shortcuts you should know. You can also take a look at our list of the best Mac apps for even more Apple shortcuts.
6 things you didn’t know you could do in Microsoft Word
The first thing you fire up when you have a research paper, resume, or another important document to type up is likely Microsoft Word. There are lots of great things you can do with it, but there are also some secrets in Word that might surprise you. Here are six things you didn’t know you could do in Microsoft Word. We’ll touch all the bases, including voice dictation, cropping images, and much more.
What is SATA? Here’s everything you need to know about it
If you’ve owned a desktop PC or laptop in the past decade and a half, you can be confident it was a Serial ATA (SATA) compatible piece of hardware. Whether it was a hard drive (HDD), a solid-state drive (SSD), or an optical drive, almost all of them used SATA until recently. What is SATA? In short, it’s how almost everything storage-related connects to your motherboard.
The best Mac keyboard shortcuts!
Many Mac owners swear that keyboard shortcuts help simplify their lives. If you’re new to a Mac, learning all the available keyboard shortcuts can be a real challenge. Quite a few of these shortcuts will now work in iPadOS, too, thanks to the Magic Keyboard available to iPad Pro users. We’ve put together a list of the most important shortcuts you should know. You can also take a look at our list of the best Mac apps for even more Apple shortcuts.
5 ways I get more out of my laptop for work
There are a lot of ways you can improve your lifestyle when it comes to work — and even working from home. However, the key to getting the most out of working involves ensuring your work laptop itself is as ready as you are. My laptop is the key to the way I get work done, and there are many ways that I tweak it behind the scenes to ensure I get maximum performance. Here are the top five ways I get the most out of my laptop for work.
7 things you didn't know you could do in Google Chrome!
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world, but did you know it holds some secrets, too? You might be using Chrome to access your social media, work-related programs, and more, but there’s a lot of other interesting built-in features in the web browser that can prove to be very useful throughout your busy day.
How to maximize your productivity in Windows 10
You’re likely spending more and more time at home on your PC, but did you know that Windows 10 has your back and can help you stay productive during your busiest times? There are a lot of tricks built right into Windows itself that are designed with productivity in mind. From window tiling to window scaling to setting your favorite websites as progressive web apps and more, here’s a look at our top five ways you can maximize your productivity in Windows 10.
6 things you didn’t know your Mac could do!
Whether you’re buying a new iMac or are using a decade-old MacBook, there’s a lot you can accomplish with your system that you may not realize you can. Apple has built a huge number of clever features into its computers that can make things a little bit easier and more convenient, but many remain buried deep within menus and preference panes. Here are six things you can do with your Mac that you might not know about.
How to fix the most common WiFi problems!
We’ve grown so accustomed to Wi-Fi being readily available for listening to music, streaming our favorite shows, and allowing us to work from home that we rarely think twice about being connected until we’re suddenly without Wi-Fi. A loss of connection is disruptive to a daily routine, but most connection issues are easy to fix, so you can get reconnected relatively quickly. When your Wi-Fi goes down, you can restore access on your own by troubleshooting some of these common problems.
Yes, even a dirt cheap webcam is probably way better than just your laptop
Webcams took on outsized importance as millions of people started working remotely and communicating via videoconferencing tools. For many people, that means the webcam on their laptop, which is a component that hadn’t received much attention until very recently. Chances are, your laptop’s webcam resolution is 720p at best, and its quality might be severely lacking.
Avoid these common laptop buying mistakes!
Buying the best laptop for you can be an exciting experience, but you want to choose the right one — and there are some serious pitfalls that you want to avoid. It’s tempting to get all the best features, but it’s more important to have a laptop that you know how to use and one that suits your needs.