The Features And Differences Between DDR3 And DDR4

For over 8 years RAM manufacturers have used DDR3 (Double Data Rate Three SDRAM) as memory chips for systems such as computers. However, that has changed in recent years with RAM manufacturers now selling the latest memory chips in DDR4. DDR4 (Double Data Rate Fourth SDRAM)RAM made its debut in the year 2015 and has gained lots of plaudits for the improved features it has....

If you spend a considerable amount of time researching new consumer gadgets or shopping for new devices, you may have heard about various USB ports and standards. If you are not a techie, the different versions can confuse you.

Each version represents the speed and function of the cable. Over the years, the trusty USB standards have undergone significant changes. The changes are mostly in terms of data transfer speeds and powe...

Ram memory

Expect enough from the start because not having enough can slow down the computer and it is often impossible to add. 4 GB may be enough for office use, but with 8 GB of ram, you're quiet.

Good connectivity

All computers offer an HDMI jack for transmitting image and sound, and USB jacks. Make sure there are at least three, including a USB 3.0 port, faster than USB 2.0, and as far as possible a USB Type-C (the...

The purchase of a laptop deserves a minimum preparation . The first question to ask yourself before buying is: "what is the purpose?", "What will I do with my computer? "

Indeed, there is a multitude of references of laptops, each corresponding to particular uses. Take an example: the size of the screen. This size, expressed in inches is between 10 and 18.4 ". Only on this criterion, you can already sort bet...

How to apply thermal paste to a CPU

laptop cooling paste / thermal paste (also called thermal grease, CPU grease, thermal compound, thermal grease compounds etc.) is a sticky paste placed directly onto the CPU or other I.C. for a more direct heat transfer between the chip and the heat sink. The main purpose is to fill in the microscopic gaps that naturally occur when two flat surfaces (CPU and cooler) are pressed against one an...

How to Fix an Overheating Laptop

If your laptop has slowed down significantly during the last few weeks, then there might be something wrong with the cooling system.

Often times, when the processor heats up too much, the operating system slows down the clock speed in order to cool it down – resulting in a performance loss. However, it is possible to clean up the cooling system and restore its previous working condition well insi...

How to Fix Smartphones, Laptops, Tablets

It’s not always easy knowing how to fix smartphones, laptops, tablets and other electronics but today we’ll go over some simple fixes that you can do on your own to help save money and learn a few tricks along the way.

Simple Smart Phone Repair Tasks

Touch screen replacement: Yes it sounds like a daunting task but why spend money paying someone to fix your smart phone screen if y...

FACTORY HARD RESET

Just as with any other Android device, you can perform a factory data reset from Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. Of course this will erase all your data from the internal memory.
And if you have forgotten your screen lock? Is there a way to bypass it? Yes. The developers give you some ways to do this.

The first one is to enter the phone menu with your Google account. Your device must have a...

I’m a computer engineer but my hobby (for more than 17 years) is mobile / smart phone repair. This article is not about the latest news in the world of technology. Instead, I will share some of my knowledge and experience, as well as some interesting facts and tricks for our lovely Xperia phones. Let’s see if I can keep your attention.

Sony Xperia smartphones are Android based devices. I will show you some hidden options (simil...

Choose the correct tools for the job!

This series of articles "How to fix it" is for the tools you need to open and repair your widget. The choice of tools is an important part of this job. Some devices require special screwdrivers to disassemble. The work with a soldering iron requires some skill and knowledge. It’s good to use plastic tools in the process of dismantling to prevent the device from scratches. A broken tool is b...