Month: March 2024

Understanding Laptop Chipsets

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Understanding Laptop Chipsets – IBM T42 laptop motherboard with the following labels: CPU (central processing unit), NB (north bridge), GPU (graphics processing unit) and SB (south bridge)

The southbridge is one of two chips in the core logic chipset of older personal computer (PC) motherboards, the other being the northbridge. As of 2023, most personal computing devices no longer use a two-chip set, but instead have a single chip acting as a “chipset”, for example Intel’s Z790 chipset.

Understanding Laptop Chipsets

The southbridge typically implemented the slower capabilities of the motherboard in a northbridge/southbridge chipset computer architecture. On systems with Intel chipsets, the southbridge has been called I/O Controller Hub (ICH), while AMD has called its southbridge Fusion Controller Hub (FCH) since the introduction of its Fusion Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) while moving The Northbridge functions on the CPU die, making it similar in function to the platform hub controller.… Read the rest

How To Avoid Capital Gains Tax On Sale Of Home

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How To Avoid Capital Gains Tax On Sale Of Home – Grace Enda and Grace Enda Senior Research Assistant – Tax Policy Center @graceenda William G. Gale William G. Gale The Arjay and Frances Fearing Miller Chair in Federal Economic Policy, Senior Fellow – Economic Studies, Co-Director – Urban- Tax Policy Center @ WilliamGale2

Over the past 40 years, the distribution of income and wealth has grown increasingly unequal. In addition, there has been a growing understanding that the United States faces a long-term fiscal deficit that must be addressed, at least in part, by raising revenues. For these and other reasons, proposals to raise taxes on wealthy households have received increased attention in recent years. One approach to both reducing inequality and increasing income is to reform the taxation of capital gains. One prominent proposal would be to tax capital gains as they accrue instead of waiting until an … Read the rest

Amazon Kindle Won T Turn On Or Charge

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Amazon Kindle Won T Turn On Or Charge

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Angled Down Icon An icon in the shape of a downward-pointing cone. If your Kindle won’t charge there are a … Read the rest

Tips For Recovering Data From A Damaged Laptop

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Tips For Recovering Data From A Damaged Laptop – How to recover programs and files from a broken or dead computer (even if it won’t turn on!)

In this article, we’ll show you how to restore apps, profiles, settings, documents, photos, music, movies, favorites, and everything else from a broken computer to a new, working computer.

Tips For Recovering Data From A Damaged Laptop

Wouldn’t it be nice to avoid dealing with a damaged computer? This article will help you recover from crashes that have already occurred, but in the future you can avoid problems using a self-recovery backup – available here.

How To Recover Data From A Corrupted Or Crashed Hard Drive (2024)

The process uses automated computer recovery software, so it doesn’t require a lot of technical knowledge for a successful recovery. You can use this guide in the following cases.

Fortunately, if your hard drive isn’t completely … Read the rest

Foldable Phones: Hype Vs Reality

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Foldable Phones: Hype Vs Reality – Foldable phones can’t catch a break, mainly because they keep breaking / Will they ever be durable and affordable for most people?

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Foldable Phones: Hype Vs Reality

Soon, I swear to you, we’ll stop talking about folding phones in this place. We’re almost done, as I’ll be working with our video team today for a review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip – expect it later this week. A quick thanks to everyone who sent in questions and if you have any, let me know and I’ll try to address them in the review.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Oneplus V Fold And V Flip: 2023 New Phones To Launch

There is a cliché that three examples make a pattern and now that three folding … Read the rest

Laptop Repair Mistakes To Avoid

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Laptop Repair Mistakes To Avoid – That drink next to your laptop is more dangerous to your computer than any hacker. Your own hands have more potential to damage your computer than any outside force. We expect our laptops and PCs to be bulletproof, but there’s one factor that even the best technology can’t withstand: human error. There are many ways we set up our own computers for hard drive failure with preventable accidents. We humans are careless and keep repeating the same mistakes.

Some of us treat laptops like clothes; we put it on the floor until we want to use it later. This would be fine if it weren’t under your feet—and the dog’s feet. A particularly bad place to put a laptop is next to a lazy boy or a rocking chair. Not only will you crush the screen, but potentially damage your hard drive. In other … Read the rest

Top Tips for Buying a Laptop: Your Ultimate Guide

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Laptops have become an essential part of our daily lives, whether it’s for work, entertainment, or staying connected with loved ones. With countless options available in the market, choosing the right laptop can be a daunting task. To help you make an informed decision, here are some top tips for buying a laptop:

  1. Define Your Needs: Before diving into the sea of options, it’s crucial to understand what you’ll primarily use the laptop for. Are you a student needing it for research and assignments? A professional requiring powerful software for work? Or a casual user for browsing and entertainment? Your usage will determine the specifications you need.
  2. Consider Portability: If you’re constantly on the go, portability is key. Opt for a lightweight and slim design that fits your lifestyle. Ultrabooks and 2-in-1 convertibles offer excellent portability without sacrificing performance.
  3. Set a Budget: Laptops come in a wide
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