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PRIME PSUs are a flagship line with the maximum stability, the highest efficiency level (80 PLUS® Titanium/Platinum), and excellent performance under extreme workloads. They are a perfect fit for AI workstations, professional PC builds, streaming, or gaming systems. [Read more…]
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Question from Arnold: I’m an early riser and my wife always sleeps later than I do.
When I turn my HP Windows PC on in the mornings the sound it makes while it’s starting up sometimes wakes her up.
I’m getting tired of her being grumpy all day when that happens.
Is there a way to turn that sound off and make the computer boot up silently? [Read more…]
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Have you ever tried to find a web page you had visited in the recent past but you couldn’t remember the title of the page or even the name of the website it was on?
I often find myself needing to revisit pages I’ve visited, and I’ve discovered a handy little trick that usually helps me find them in just a few seconds: Searching the browser history!
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If you’re like most Internet users, your email inbox probably contains several old messages that contain the usernames and passwords for some of your online accounts.
As you probably know, many services send new subscribers/customers a welcome email containing the username and password they’ll need to enter in order to log into the account. [Read more…]
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Battery backup devices have been around for decades now, but relatively few computer owners use them. And based upon my experience, that is a mistake.
What are battery backups (and why do I need one)?
If you’re unfamiliar with how it works, a battery backup unit basically sits idly by monitoring the power line for voltage drops and power outages.
When an issue with the power line occurs, the power source to the computer is switched virtually instantaneously from line power (electrical outlet) to the unit’s internal battery. This prevents the computer from losing power.
Why is preventing your computer from losing power important? Well, there are several reasons: [Read more…]