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How to Build Your Own Computer, Part Three: Getting the BIOS Ready
So you've picked out the parts you want, and put the computer together... so now we need to power it on and start setting things up. Sure, you could drop your install cd in the drive, but you'll have better luck if you check a few BIOS settings and run some tests first, both of which we'll cover here.
How to Build Your Own Computer, Part Two: Putting It Together
So you've picked out and purchased the hardware for your new computer, and you've already completed the most difficult step: Waiting for the parts to come in the mail. The next step is putting all of the pieces together, which we'll cover here.
How to Build Your Own Computer, Part One: Choosing Hardware
I recently decided to build myself a new desktop computer for my house, and after talking about it with a number of friends, I realized that most people have no idea what goes into building a computer yourself... so this series will explain the basics of building your own custom PC.
How to Turn an Old Android Tablet Into an Auto-Updating Digital Photo Frame
When's the last time you touched your Android tablet? If it's been more than a year or so, it might be time to find some other use for that thing---after all, it's not like it's getting any software updates, right? Here's how to use it as a digital photo frame.
What Is Bitcoin, and How Does it Work?
Bitcoin, the digital currency, has been all over the news for years.
What Is Microsoft's TruePlay Anti-Cheat System?
Hey Internet people, did you know that Microsoft makes video games? Okay, you're probably aware of the various incarnations of the Xbox, yes.
Why You (Probably) Don't Need a Crazy-Powerful GPU Like the GTX 1080 Ti
For us PC gamers, there's a desire for the latest and greatest hardware, and there's a definite cachet to having the coolest, fastest rig on the block.
How to Use a Custom Background in Gmail
If you spend as much time with a Gmail window open as I do (thanks, Multiple Inbox feature!), you're probably over the rather dull default theme.
How to Turn Your PayPal Balance Into a Debit Card You Can Spend Anywhere
PayPal is a useful service for sending and receiving money, and it's just about everywhere.
Why Did My Chrome Home Page Change?
The idea of a home page has kind of fallen by the wayside with modern browsers, what with their auto-recall tabs and syncing across devices.
Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive: Which VR Headset Is Right for You?
The home virtual reality market might be a long way from mature, but the two main players on the PC side are firmly established: Facebook-owned Oculus and its Rift headset, and HTC's Vive platform partnered with Valve.
Why You Still Shouldn't Buy Star Wars: Battlefront II
If you've been following video game news at all for the last couple of weeks, you've probably heard that EA's Star Wars: Battlefront II is having some teething troubles.
How to Stop Samsung's App Permission Monitor From Displaying Notifications
If you have an Android phone, you should be aware of the permissions your apps have been granted.
How to Redeem and Play Digital UltraViolet Movies
Physical media is having a rough time of it in the digital age.
How to Back Up Messages From Windows 10's Mail App
These days, it's rare to see Microsoft's Outlook email client on anything except a dedicated office machine.
Why Some Games Suck After Being Ported From Console to PC
If you're a PC gamer, you've probably experienced this situation before: you wait months or years for an exciting new game to jump from major consoles to the PC, only to find out that the ported game is a buggy, broken mess.
How to Block Tweets Over 140 Characters (If You Really Must)
After over a decade of staunchly restricting users to 140 characters in each message, Twitter just flipped the switch and enabled 280 characters in most supported languages.
The Best Online Tools to Help You Build Your Next PC
Building your own desktop isn't as difficult as it looks---it's often called "LEGO for adults.
Why Are MOBA Games like League of Legends So Popular?
Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas, or MOBAs, refer to a very specific subset of top-down, team-based strategy titles.
Blizzard Is Doing eSports Right with Its New Overwatch League
eSports, the colloquial and irritating name for organized tournaments featuring multiplayer PC and console games, are all the rage these days.