Android TV boxes provide a superior TV viewing, streaming and gaming experience. But between the super duper expensive options on sites like Amazon and the long list of off-brand names on eBay, finding a nice TV box that does all you want is something of a hassle. That’s where AliExpress TV boxes come into the […]
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Random-access memory or RAM is a special kind of memory, different from other common storage memory types – SSDs, HDDs, eMMC etc. RAM allows for extremely fast access to data. It’s RANDOM ACCESS, meaning stored data can be accessed instantaneously regardless of its location on the data (storage) tree. Think of an urban neighborhood. To
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Everyone recommends buying an SSD to speed up your computer and I sure do too. SSDs are faster, more durable and overall a better option compared to HDDs. But which SSD in terms of capacity should you buy. Is a good ol’ 512 SSD good for gaming? The verdict – 512 SSD good for gaming?
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1TB! That sounds like a whole lot, and indeed, it is a whole lot – if you went back ten years ago when the best laptops had to make do with 500GB of storage. Today, 1TB is the new 256GB, but I guess the important question is, is 1TB storage enough? The verdict – is
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Getting an AM4 motherboard is pretty easy; there are tons of quality suggestions online. Getting an AM4 RGB motherboard, on the other hand, that’s where many PC builders will struggle. Truth of the matter is AMD’s AM4 platform is not in any way new, and there’s a whole selection of AM4 RGB motherboards on the
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In building or purchasing a PC for programming, it’s important to gun for a capable build. Programming is not as resource intensive as, say, high res video editing or object modelling, but a beefed-up PC helps you avoid any performance roadblocks as you progress through your programming journey. SSDs are a critical component of any
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Think of processors as the brains of a laptop. They control practically everything: from how your laptop interprets hand movement on a mouse to the more abstract (maybe) complex stuff, like how a computer connects to wifi, transmits data and renders content from the internet. Good processors make good laptops, every other thing being equal.
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Compared to regular motherboards, RGB motherboards add a cool touch to your PC. The best ones make sure your PC’s specs are not its only standout feature – you also get complimentary lighting in and around your PC’s components for that added bit of flair and sophistication. If this is your first time dabbling with
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Underneath the hood, solid-state drives are complicated tech. Understanding a bit of this complicated architecture is important as you shop for a new SSD. Two SSDs can look exactly the same, sometimes with the same branding, but have totally different real-world performance characteristics. The performance of any SSD is ultimately a function of its underlying
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If you’re here, I’ll assume you’re ready or almost ready to buy an iPhone from AliExpress. AliExpress’s cheap price on everything and soaring reputation now means it’s a great place to buy everything, including iPhones. But, you need to be a little bit careful, much like how you’d be careful when shopping for an iPhone
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