personal computing

Computer RAM or Random Access Memory, or simply memory is a vital piece of the jigsaw puzzle which makes up the innards of a PC. To flog our tired analogy one last time, look at RAM as a playground where children play. A spacious playground... Read More

For a long time now, viruses have been a major concern for computer users. You not only risk losing your data, you also risk having your privacy compromised when attacked by Viruses and Malware. Microsoft Secure Boot is a component of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating... Read More

Android is the world's most popular smartphone operating system. It's good, it works well but keeps falling short of on one thing; updates. Android's fragmentation means security updates sledom, if ever, trickle down to the users' smartphones. Google is aware of this issue and has... Read More

Is wireless charging coming to your laptop? This is a question that would've (maybe) seem quite unreasonable to ask a couple of years ago. However, since original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have begun featuring the wireless charging technology on premium high-end flagship smartphones for over 2 years... Read More

GPT vs MBR: Partition table overview. GPT (GUID Partition Table) and MBR (Master Boot Record) are abbreviations you will see a lot if you're embarking on creating a new drive partition on your PC or Mac. But it's small potatoes, really. We are going to... Read More

Manufacturers put computer model name and serials on stickers attached (especially at the back) to the computer. However, the print on these stickers may become unreadable with time due to friction. However, it’s not the end of days if you want to find a computer’s... Read More

Facebook has been hit by privacy scandles over the past 2 years. There was the Cambridge Analytica saga, the recently the security breach among others. Facebook confirmed that millions of users had their personal data accessed during a serious security breach disclosed late last month.... Read More

Sending files between devices over Bluetooth today sounds old school. It works over distances. It’s slower compared to newer and more improved technologies like WiFi. That’s how most people think about Bluetooth currently. But did you know that Bluetooth hacks and attacks are real? Below, we... Read More

Tell me if this scenario seems familiar to you. It is 2018, the digital age is at its peak. Everyone you know is using a smartphone and social media is all the rage. You being part of the movement, you have an account on all... Read More