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  • Networking Basics

    Networking Basics

    Ever wonder how your phone talks to your laptop, or how you get online to stream videos? It all comes down to some cool behind-the-scenes networking stuff. Let’s break down these networking basics using ideas similar to a school to make it easier to get your head around. Your Home…

  • Understanding AMD Processors: Types, Names & What They Mean

    Understanding AMD Processors: Types, Names & What They Mean

    Meet AMD: A Big Name in the Processor World AMD (short for Advanced Micro Devices) is a major competitor to Intel and has been around since 1969. Over the past few years, AMD has gained massive popularity thanks to its powerful and affordable CPUs.From everyday laptops to high-end gaming rigs…

  • Understanding Intel Processors: Types, Names & What They Mean

    Understanding Intel Processors: Types, Names & What They Mean

    What Is a Processor? Before we dive into Intel Processors, let’s understand what is a processor.Think of the processor, or CPU (Central Processing Unit), as the brain of your computer. Just like your brain controls everything you do โ€” walking, thinking, talking โ€” the processor controls everything your computer does.…

  • RAM โ€“ In-Depth Guide to Types & Selection

    RAM โ€“ In-Depth Guide to Types & Selection

    This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Random Access Memory (RAM) to help you select the ideal memory solution for your computer system. Whether you’re a gamer, professional, or business user, understanding the differences among various RAM types is essential for optimizing performance and reliability. What is RAM? Random Access…

  • Guide to SSDs: Choosing the Right One for You

    Guide to SSDs: Choosing the Right One for You

    What is an SSD? Let’s start with the basics. An SSD (Solid State Drive) is a type of storage device, just like the traditional hard drives (HDDs) you might be familiar with โ€” but it’s way faster, quieter, and more durable.Instead of using spinning disks like a hard drive, SSDs…

  • SaaS: Software as a Service

    SaaS: Software as a Service

    Not too long ago, software came in a box โ€” literally. Youโ€™d walk into a shop, buy a CD or DVD, install the program, and hope your computer could handle it. If something broke? Tough luck. You either fixed it yourself or spent on support. But today, things are different.…

  • Why Choose a Desktop Workstation Over a Standard Desktop?*

    Why Choose a Desktop Workstation Over a Standard Desktop?*

    If youโ€™re doing high-end computing, a workstation is worth considering. But if your needs are more everydayโ€”emails, browsing, mediaโ€”a standard desktop is more than enough. If you are still in doubt, read this.

  • Canon Printer Error Code 202E: A Technician’s POV and Step-by-Step Guide

    Canon Printer Error Code 202E: A Technician’s POV and Step-by-Step Guide

    Recently, we, at Tech-AD, received a customer issue with a Canon MF3010 printer that displayed the error code 202E. This error prevented the printer from performing its primary functionsโ€”printing and scanning. Hereโ€™s how I diagnosed and resolved the problem. Understanding the Issue โ€˜When in doubt, check the manualโ€™ this is…