I'm Sayan Ghosh and I'm a contributor from Canada. I'd describe myself as an amateur photographer who loves storytelling and trying different street food. When not working, I'm on my custom-built PC, ...

Building or upgrading your PC can be an exhilarating experience, but when it comes to installing your CPU, caution and precision are required. Your computer's CPU, or ...

This article is the third in a series of how-to stories on building a computer. For a video version of part three, click here. After seating the motherboard it’s time to install the CPU, or the brains ...

Choosing the best new CPU is a big deal, but once you’ve done it, you’ll need to install the device. Installing an Intel CPU is just as easy as installing an AMD one, with some minor caveats that make ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to the arguments about the benefits of owning a Mac vs. a PC — whether it's running Windows or a flavor of Linux — the biggest ...

I just got a new Dell 1300 Poweredge server to use as a dedicated DL server and Folding machine. The thing is that the machine only came with 1 cpu and I want ot add a second one. So, I have some ...

For a CPU, or processor, to maintain a safe operating temperature, it needs a CPU fan. When properly installed, a CPU fan stays in constant contact with the CPU's metal plate so all the heat generated ...

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. September ...