Not enough power Yes, listing “check the power” as the first step in any guide is a bit cliché, but it’s an absolute must here as motherboards have not just one power connection but two. There’s a main 20-to-24-pin connector and a second four- or eight-pin connector hidden away by the processor socket. Many people forget the second connector — we’ve done it before in our early PC building days, so you should check to make sure that both are plugged in correctly. Unplug and plug them back in if you’re unsure how well fitted they are. … [Read more...] about The most common motherboard problems, and how to fix them
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Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Ultrabook review
The read speed means things like opening apps and booting up your ThinkPad 13 will be relatively fast, especially if you’re coming from a computer with a mechanical drive. But the write speed is very low, considering this is a solid state drive — some mechanical drives are faster than this. Most users spend a lot more time reading from their drives than writing, and this is unlikely to be a bottleneck for most day-to-day tasks, but it could become an issue for demanding users who move large files to and from the laptop frequently. … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Ultrabook review
Here are the best ways to spend your Galaxy S21 pre-order credit
Samsung 25W Travel Adapter ($20) Have you heard? Apple has stopped shipping a charger with the iPhone. Good thing you bought a Galaxy! Just kidding! After mocking Apple’s decision, Samsung has made the same move — so if you want to charge your phone and don’t already have an adapter to use, you may want to buy one. Thankfully, the one that Samsung sells is high-quality, offering a 25-watt charging speed in a slim and stylish design. And because it uses USB-C, it matches up with the cable that comes in the box with your S21. … [Read more...] about Here are the best ways to spend your Galaxy S21 pre-order credit
Kia reportedly put in charge of developing Apple’s first car
Viewed in this light, creating an Apple-only platform would represent a colossal waste of money. Building the iCar on a state-of-the-art Hyundai-Kia platform developed specifically for the type of use that Apple has in mind (to underpin an electric and highly automated car) makes sense, and it would allow both sides to leverage the benefits of economies of scale. Of course, that’s assuming Kia is indeed developing an Apple car that will launch soon. … [Read more...] about Kia reportedly put in charge of developing Apple’s first car