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PC Jargon and Terminology

Confused by unclear abbreviations or not sure what a new tech buzzword means? We'll explain what you should know in plain English.

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What Is a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) and What Is It Used For?

If you want to speed up your AI training, you might be interested in AI accelerators like Google's TPU.

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x86 vs. ARM: Which Architecture Should Your Next PC Use?

x86 has been commonplace for decades, but recently, a new challenger has risen. How does ARM compare, though?

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Self-Managed vs. Semi-Managed vs. Fully Managed Hosting Services: Which Is Best for You?

Knowing the difference will help you pick the right service for your website, media server, or otherwise.

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What Is the Singularity and When Will We Reach It?

When AI becomes sentient, what will happen?

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What Is a "Dead Man's Switch" and How Do You Set One Up?

If you have information you want to pass on after your death, a dead man's switch could be what you need.

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What Is a Transistor and What Is It Used For?

These tiny electronic components are vital for the devices we know and love today.

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USB-C vs. Lightning Port: Which Is Best?

They perform very similar roles, but one is absolutely better than the other. But, which one is it?

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What Is Edge Computing?

Is edge computing the same a cloud computing, or something completely different?

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What Is a DNS Server and Why Is It Unavailable?

A DNS server matches a host and domain name with its server IP address. When a DNS server is unavailable, you can't reach the URL.

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What Is a Three-Way Handshake and How Does It Work?

A three-way handshake establishes a reliable connection between client and server, and is vital for online communication. Here's how it works.

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What Is 16K Resolution? Will We Ever Go Higher than 8K?

16K resolution screens are in development. But do you really need one in your living room? How would you even look at it?

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Firmware vs. Software: What's the Difference?

Both are integral to your device, but they're not one and the same.

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What Is a Static IP Address? Here's Why You Don't Need One

A static IP address is one that never changes. Dynamic IP addresses do change. We explain why you don't need a static IP address.

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Phantom Power: What Is It and How Does It Work?

If you have an XLR condenser microphone, you need phantom power to use it. But what is phantom power, and where does it come from?

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What Is a VLAN and How Does It Work?

It's like a LAN but could help you to manage your network more efficiently. Here's what you need to know about VLANs.

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What Is GeForce Experience? Is It Worth Using?

Here's what you need to know about GeForce Experience, what it does, and whether it's better than the Nvidia Control Panel.

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Wi-Fi Router Channels Explained: What Do They All Do?

There are so many Wi-Fi channels. They can't all be useful, right?

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Network Segmenting vs. Subnetting: What's the Difference?

These two networking terms are often confused, but they serve different purposes.

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What Is a Real Media (RM) File and How Do You Play It?

It's an older file format, but there are still ways you can play them.

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What Is a Residential Proxy?

You've probably used a proxy server to access a website or game. So, how is a residential proxy any different?

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