Monthly Archives: March 2020

Q. Some manufacturers sell Pro, Business, or Enterprise lines of SSDs. Are they worth it?

Posted on March 25, 2020 by quill

Q. Why should I invest more money in a Pro, Business or Enterprise line of Solid State Drives instead of the cheaper consumer SSD’s? A. In order to answer the question, we need to dive into how SSD drives are … Continue reading →

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Have you talked to an elder today? Reach out to others

Posted on March 19, 2020 by quill

Have you talked to an elder today? With social distancing, isolation takes its toll. Consider reaching out by phone, daily, to neighbors, shut-ins, singles, elders and any other vulnerable people you know. Offer your support in whatever way you can, connect … Continue reading →

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What SSD drives and RAM fit Late-2012 and newer Macintoshes?

Posted on March 14, 2020 by quill

Starting with the Late 2012 models, Apple changed the format of drives and memory in most Macs. ( Link to pre-2012 model list ) MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models (including all the “Retina” screen models) lost the ability to … Continue reading →

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Q. Overclocking RAM, what does that mean?

Posted on March 11, 2020 by quill

Q. I have heard of overclocking RAM – Is this possible at all? A. Yes, a computer has a standard memory speed it is designed for, and it is possible to increase the memory speed, if your memory and computer … Continue reading →

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Q. Do I upgrade my Drive or my RAM?

Posted on March 7, 2020 by quill

Q. What is better, a SSD Drive upgrade versus a RAM upgrade? A. It depends a lot on what you are doing with your computer, whether you have an adequate amount of either right now, and what your goals are. … Continue reading →

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Q. Why isn’t my new vocal microphone working?

Posted on March 3, 2020 by quill

Q. I just bought a new microphone, and I have plugged it in and there is no sound. Is it broken? A. Chances are, your microphone is a condenser microphone, either a large diameter diaphragm or small diameter diaphragm mic … Continue reading →

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Q. Why do I have to install my RAM modules in pairs?

Posted on March 1, 2020 by quill

Q. Why do I have to install my computer memory modules in pairs? A. Normally a motherboard addresses memory through a 64 bit data channel. When a computer motherboard is designed to use Dual Channel memory access, it can address … Continue reading →

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