The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chips which are designed to improve the security in newer PCs have been found to contain two vulnerabilities. Read this Tom’s Hardware article to discover more.
What to do with that old laptop computer
Most of us have them sitting in a corner taking up space; those old laptops that are running unsupported operating systems, that have become too old and slow, and no longer capable of running the newer operating systems. Well now you can repurpose them into a Linux laptop and get some more use out of them, or make them a more attractive hand-me-down for somebody else. ZDNET will tell you how to do it in their article here.
How to transfer files between Bluetooth enabled devices
A recent post from Tom’s Hardware explains how you can transfer files between Bluetooth equipped devices such as a Laptop, phone or tablet. The example given is a Windows scanario, but the technique is similar for Apple devices. Read how to do it here.
My hard disk drive just died. Now what?
It’s never going to be a good experience when your computer’s disk drive fails. Should this happen to you, the MakeUseOf.com guys have an article of some things you can try. Read it here. Hopefully you will also have a recent workable backup of your drives data.
Sitting, the new smoking
Experts are saying that sitting (which we do while using our computing devices) is becoming a new health hazard similar to smoking. Like many others I now use a standing desk as a healthier alternative, as I often spend many hours at the keyboard doing computer support or video editing. The MakeUseOf guys have just published a bunch of exercises you can do at your standing desk to help keep your legs and body active. Read the article here.
Got an old laptop? What can you do with it?
What do you do with that old laptop computer? MakeUseOf.com has some ideas. Read about them here.
Microsoft’s DirectStorage technology is coming – what is it?
Microsoft’s new DirectStorage technology is designed to help your games load faster in Windows. Find out what it is and whether your current hardware supports it by reading Pocket-lint’s write-up here.
Wi-Fi 7 is coming – what is it?
In the 20+ years since the introduction of the technology, Wi-Fi 6 is the most recent incarnation, released back in 2020 with a maximum bandwidth of 9.6 Gbps. The upcoming Wi-Fi 7 is expected to increase this speed to be at least 3 times as fast. Laptop Mag has written a history of Wi-Fi and discusses the advantages of the upcoming new version, read it here.
What is a Solid-State Drive and how does it work?
We know there is a disk drive in our computer, it is a fundamental part of the hardware that enables the computer to work; but what are these new fangled Solid-State Drives (SSD), why are they replacing disk drives, and how do they work? MakeUseOf.com will tell you all about them here.
Smart home devices should use a separate Wi-Fi network
Android Authority have just published an article suggesting Smart Home devices should run on a separate Wi-Fi network. Find out more here and discover why you wont necessarily need a second router.
Keeping Cool
There are a number of different ways a computer can maintain its internal temperature. MakeUseOf.com discuss the different technologies used here.
Do I need to defrag my SSD?
We used to need to frequently defrag our computer’s old hard disks to maintain their performance. WIth newer computers now being delivered with Solid State (SSD) Drive’s, do we still need to defrag these new drives? MakeUseOf.com explains all in their article here.
Channel Bonding – What is it?
It has nothing to do with glue, but if you require more bandwidth than your Internet provider can currently provide, then Channel Bonding could potentially double your Internet speed. Read about it in MakeUseOf.com’s article here.
Whats the difference between Wi-Fi & Bluetooth?
Do you ever question the difference between Wi-Fi & Bluetooth? They are both wireless technologies right? So when would you use one over the other? MakeUseOf.com explains it all here.
Looking for a new computer monitor?
PCMag have just published their review of the best computer monitors for 2022. Read all about them here.