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All modern standard ATX motherboards have a variety of connectors and jumpers that must be properly set inside the computer case. The pin layout varies for different cases and motherboards. Still, the process for installing a motherboard is basically the same for all systems. How to Install a Motherboard Before you begin, it’s helpful to have the manual for the motherboard and your PC on hand. You’ll also need a Phillips screwdriver and possibly a hex driver....

Intel’s processor naming is a big old box of chaos. I’m sure each individual naming decision made sense at the time, but taken in aggregate, it’s a cryptic mishmash of jargon, numbers and abbreviations. To make sense of it all, we can split the processor model names into two parts. The first, and most important, is the brand which includes the i3/i5/i7 designation. These are the three big categories of chips and what we’ll focus on breaking down in detail....

Most home computer networks are built to support a mix of devices communicating over Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet. Powerline home network technology represents an alternative way to connect these devices that offer some unique advantages. HomePlug and Powerline Networking In 2000, a group of networking and electronic firms created the HomePlug Powerline Alliance with a goal to standardize powerline technologies for home networks. This group has produced a series of technical standards named as versions of “HomePlug....

According to reliable sources at All Things Digital, Apple will release new iPhone devices on September 10, 2013. The rumored devices are the iPhone 5s and the low cost iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5S will pack better specs than the current iPhone and will also have dual LED flash for better camera lighting. The iPhone 5C is intended for the huge market of budget conscious customers in Asia. With the 5C, Apple, hopes to capture share held by many of the local brands in Asia....

Newsletter publisher Substack is getting into comics. It seems like a perfect fit. Key Takeaways Substack is getting into web comics publishing.Comics already enjoy a thriving indie-publishing scene.One stop-shops for ‘content’ are convenient, but worrying. Substack has signed several indie comic creators to publish on the newsletter platform. New comics will arrive via email, and readers can pay the artists directly. Substack already has gotten several big names on board, including Batman head writer James Tynion IV....

WhatsApp appears to be working on giving you the option to react to messages (i.e. attach an emoji to them), similar to iMessage or Instagram. According to WABetaInfo, the latest Android beta for WhatsApp has a secret: message reactions! Or at least it has the implication of message reactions, anyway. The latest beta doesn’t actually have functioning reactions in it yet. Instead, it provides users with a message telling them they need to update in order to view reactions....

Mercury, a brand of Kobian Pte Ltd, today launched its 6W multimedia speakers – Harmony and Wave across PAN India. The speakers are designed for dynamic stereo sound with a high-quality audio processor. A compact and trendy design makes them a style quotient for audio and video entertainment devices. These speakers come with attractive colors and are plug-and-play device compatible with PC, laptop, tablet, and televisions. “We are thrilled to launch these speakers in the Indian market....

What is better than a normal power outlet? A WiFi enabled smart plug that works with Apple Homekit along with Siri voice control support. Yes, I am talking about Koogeek P2 Smart Plug. This little gadget turns your home or office into a hands-free environment. One of the best things that I like about this gadget is that we can use it as a plug and play device. It’s simple and ready to use within 5 minutes....

Have you noticed sometimes you try to play a high-end 4k video and it lags somewhere? Due to this, you might not be able to play or watch it properly. You can solve this problem with the help of a video converter. You can convert high resolutions videos to a small size so they can be played on any platforms or devices. Video converter can take care of your multimedia solutions, whether converting a video to lower resolutions or audios for any particular device or formats....

Linklike Classic 2 Inexpensive Pleasantly balanced sound Comes with carrying pouch Very long cord Buttons are hard to access Difficult to find a close fit The Linklike Classic 2 isn’t a flashy product, but they combine the traditional sensibility of wired earbuds with technology that offers a well-balanced listening experience overall. Design Comfort Sound Quality Features Price Competition Final Verdict Specs We purchased the Linklike Classic 2 so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it....

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is finally here and the fanbase has very been any more excited about it. The game combines the best of both Worlds of Legos & Star Wars. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the 6th entry of the series & is the successor to Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens. But as the fate of all games, there are going to be certain things that don’t work as intended....

When playing Metroid Dread, you may have come across a moment in the game where you find yourself stuck between Cataris and Dairon. This location is towards the end of Cataris and the start of Dairon. In such a situation, you might feel completely helpless, with no way to get out. If you do find yourself in such a situation, you need not worry, cause we have got just the guide for you....

Microsoft is cutting prices on Surface Pro tablets by $100. The new discount follows just a few weeks after the huge price cut on Surface RT models. Starting August 4th and until August 29th, customers in the US, Canada, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan will get a Surface Pro (64GB or 128GB model) $100 cheaper. Although, the new discount is set to expire before the end of the month, Microsoft seems to be centered on price cuts to boost sales of its first generation of tablets, and it will not be a surprise if the price cut becomes permanent....

Microsoft began to send invitations to media companies to participate in the next Windows 10 devices event. The software maker is now confirming that will be holding a press event in New York on October 6th to present a number of new devices running Windows 10. The hardware event will take place at Skylight at Moynihan Station in New York City. While the invitation doesn’t share details on new devices Microsoft is planning to introduce, we have previously heard that the company is planning to unveil the Surface Pro 4, Microsoft Band 2, and two new premium Windows 10 Phones, including the Lumia 950 (Cityman) and Lumia 950 XL (Talkman)....

Microsoft is gearing up to demo some Xbox Series X games during a special Inside Xbox episode on May 7 to show off the capability of the new console and features. The show will feature gameplay of next generation games designed for Series X from global developer partners. However, it’s expected that games from the Xbox Game Studios will be demoed in the future, which is more likely be in June, since it’s the time when the E3 event was supposed to happen....

Microsoft on Thursday announced a new gaming headset on the company’s Xbox Wire news blog. The new Xbox Stereo Headset is an entry-level headset that aims to deliver an immersive experience at a low price point. It has a flexible, lightweight design that comes with an adjustable headband and plump ear cushions that sit comfortably on a gamer’s head, all of which are ideal features for long gaming sessions. The headset also has volume and mute controls located on the ear and can connect to a Xbox Wireless Controller via the 3....

Microsoft is announcing the Lumia 430, which is the cheapest Windows phone you can find today in the market. Before taxes, the low-end Lumia 430 costs $70, and for that money you are getting what you’re paying for. The Lumia 430 features a 4-inch WVGA (800 x 480, 15:9), 235 PPI display, 8GB of internal storage, 1GB of RAM, and a microSD slot to expand the storage. A 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor and a relatively good 1500mAh battery powers the phone....

Microsoft unveils a new and improved Surface during press event in China, but you’re not getting a Surface Pro 5, instead the company is dropping the number on the name and simply calling it “Surface Pro”. While it retains the same iconic Surface design, Microsoft is making a lot of hardware specs changes and design tweaks. The new Surface Pro includes Intel’s 7th generation Kaby Lake processor to give the tablet even more power than before, which makes the device 1....

Microsoft seems to be finally rolling out the firmware update for Surface Pro 2 to fix previous issues. This is according to social media and online forums. But here is the thing, ZDNet also reports that sources familiar on the matter said that this firmware update may be one of several updates or even partial. The Surface Pro 2 firmware update seems to be the one that fixes the issues users have complained about, including: tablet entering into sleep mode and draining the battery faster than expected, among other problems, which were caused by the December 2013 firmware update, though it is unclear if this is the case....

This article explains how to turn off Breath reminders or Mindfulness on an Apple Watch. What to Know For watchOS 3 through 7: Go to Breathe > Breathe Reminders > None in the Watch iOS app.For watchOS 8: Go to Watch app > Mindfulness and turn all switches under Mindfulness Reminders to off/white.Alternatively, follow these instructions in the Settings app for watchOS. How to Turn Off Breathe Reminders in watchOS 3 Through watch OS 7 Follow these steps to deactivate reminders if your Apple Watch has the Breathe app....