Computer Hardware
From USB connectors to motherboards, the HowStuffWorks Computer Hardware Channel will help you find explanations, reviews, videos and prices for the parts you need.
Why Is My Computer So Slow? 5 Reasons and How to Fix Them
Should You Shut Down Your Computer Every Night?
What's the Difference Between Restarting and Shutting Down My Computer?
How Parallel Ports Work
PCI Express Image Gallery
What is the main difference between FireWire and USB?
How to Overclock Your CPU
Is Moore's Law outdated?
What is computing power?
How to Wipe a Computer's Hard Drive
How to Fix the Black Screen of Death
Should I move my hard disk to the cloud?
How Secure Digital Memory Cards Work
Computer Memory Pictures
What is virtual memory?
What are the three types of VPN?
What do you need to build a private WiFi network?
What Does a Server Do?
What Is a UPS? How an Uninterruptible Power Supply Works
How to Cool Down Laptop: 5 Easy Ways to Prevent Overheating
How to Keep Your Dell Laptop From Overheating
What is the world’s fastest supercomputer used for?
Set Your Computer for Energy Savings
The Most Important Thing to Know Before Upgrading Your Desktop Computer
How to Force Quit on a Mac
How to Split Screen on a Mac
Is Apple building a hydrogen-powered computer?
Are tablets changing the way we shop?
Are tablets changing the way computers work?
How the Kindle Paperwhite Works
Learn More / Page 4
Apps for toddlers are all over iPad. But which ones are worth downloading and which ones are duds? We've selected 10 sure to please your tot.
Children take to iPads in much the same way they do to building blocks, dolls and trucks. Capitalize on that affinity by downloading these 10 apps to help teach your child to read.
Amazing apps can take kids to the moon, let them play with dinosaurs and give them a look inside their bodies.
Advertisement
Organizing your home is never easy, but there are ways to simplify the process. Until they invent technology that will actually do the work for you, these apps will help you get everything done.
Love that shiny new iPad, but miss the clickety-clack of the keyboard? An iPad keyboard case could be the answer, and we can help you pick the right one.
By Matt Sailor
Macs don't have a Print Screen key, but they do have several options for snagging screen captures.
Mac fans always talk about how easy and intuitive Apple's OS is to use. Is it really that simple to uninstall programs on a Mac?
By Chris Pollette & John Kelly
Advertisement
Mac or PC? It's a question almost everybody has an opinion about. Or, are you wondering what the difference is? We've broken down these computers to reveal their strengths and weaknesses.
Mac users have long lorded their computers’ virus immunity over PC users. So let's set the record straight: Can Macs get viruses, or are they truly impenetrable?
By Craig Haggit
Your Mac might have more germs than you think. Cleaning it is as important as cleaning the rest of your house. Let's review how to clean MacBook computers in five, easy steps!
Comparing a computer born of a single company to a category of pieced-together machines may not be strictly fair, but both sides in the Mac versus PC debate have valid points.
Advertisement
The iMac is often credited with bringing Apple back from the brink of disaster. What is it about this paradigm-shifting computer that intrigues and enchants users?
By Craig Haggit
Without input/output technology like Thunderbolt, you wouldn't be reading this awesome blurb. So, how are Apple and Intel innovating on this integral part of computing systems?
Apple's MacBook reigned supreme from 2006 to 2010, when it was replaced by other models, though thousands are still in use. What made the best-selling Mac in history so great?
The PowerBook was replaced by the faster MacBook Pro in 2006 but the Pro got an even bigger boost of speed with its new Thunderbolt port. Let's take a look.
Advertisement
Apple's MacBook Air is touted as "the world's thinnest notebook." So how exactly does a laptop that's less than an inch thick compare to other notebooks?
Small in size but mighty in capabilities, the Mac Mini was first geared toward PC switchers. What do people say about it now?
In 2001, Apple released Cheetah, the first version of its new operating system, OS X. Where did OS X come from, and what technologies make it different from other operating systems?
When you use your Mac laptop, the last thing you worry about is getting burned. But Macs are known to run much hotter than PCs. What gives?
Advertisement
There's no question people love their Macs. So what's the deal? And why do these computers really cost more than PCs? Or do they?
The Mac App Store puts all Apple-approved Mac-compatible apps in one place for easy purchase and installation. Find out how it works.
Software developers, military groups and movie studios alike use code names to keep the lid on upcoming projects -- but what's up with the big cats, Apple?
Tablet computer sales are taking a bite out of other PCs but it took years before tablets became a hit with consumers. What makes them special?
Advertisement
Both FireWire and USB are technologies used to quickly transfer data. Learn about the main difference between FireWire and USB in this article.
FireWire, or IEEE 1394, is a technology used to transfer data quickly. Learn more about FireWire in this article.