Testing a newly build or purchased computer is essential for two reasons. The first is to make sure that the hardware does not get damaged.The main problem of most modern PCs is heat, each device can only cope with a certain amount of heat and if that heat rises above a level the device was [...]

Categories: Hardware

The computer parts for my new PC arrived two days ago and I would like to share with you how I build my new PC. This article covers the hardware part of building the PC. It obviously does not end with that. The PC needs at least one operating system and most users who have [...]

Categories: Hardware

I did make two large purchases in the last two days. I finally ordered my new computer yesterday, or better the parts for the new computer, and cannot wait to build it once all the parts arrive at my home. Most of the hardware for the PC did not change since my last article about [...]

Categories: ghacks, Hardware

This is the final month of my Building a PC series that details the components that I will purchase for my new computer. To be able to compare components and prices I selected Newegg as the online shop for all components. Newegg does not always carry the best prices though and I will definitely research [...]

Categories: Hardware

You know, I have no troubles of linking to your websites or articles if they are great and make up for a good story. Beecher send in a link to one of his articles that gives some sound advice on how to build and setup the rock solid computer. It’s not the usual walkthrough that [...]

Categories: Hardware, Knowledge

I’m the family’s computer guy and it is slowly spreading to family friends and even neighbors as well thanks to recommendations of family members. Recently my mum told my grandmother’s neighbors that I could take a look at their computer which was showing a bluescreen during startup and well, it’s hard to say no to [...]

Categories: Hardware, Tools

We are coming closer to the finish line. I’m thinking of making the purchase of the new PC components in the next month or the month thereafter. I would like to thank everyone for their great and valuable comments which pointed me into the right directions concerning some components.

Categories: Hardware

Another month has passed quickly and I’m almost ready to buy the components for the new computer that I want to build. This article explains the changes that I made to the setup during the last month and all the components that I intend to purchase. I hope that this pc build could be inspiration for some of my readers who would like to build a PC as well but are not that sure about the right choice of pc components.

Categories: Hardware

A wonderful tip about a hack was send to me yesterday by Joe. It describes how to change the way a PC, or most other devices that use a power source, can be protected by by a simple magnet and some stuff that does not cost more than $5. All you need is a reed switch, a magnet and some duct tape. It does secure your pc as well from someone that wants to turn it on without your permission.

Categories: Hacking, Hardware