Our CPUs produce a lot of heat, and we have many options for keeping our systems cool. In this video, you’ll learn about case fans, heat sinks, liquid cooling, and more. << Previous Video: CPU Features Next: Expansion Cards >> With any computing device, keeping the device cool is always one of the biggest challenges. […]

Our modern CPUs include advanced technologies for computations, graphics, virtualization, and memory management. In this video, you’ll learn about processor cores, caches, overclocking, and more. << Previous Video: Installing BIOS Upgrades Next: CPU Cooling >> If you’ve ever seen a picture of a CPU or installed one in your computer, you know that it’s a

Upgrading the BIOS in your computer doesn’t have to be complicated, but there are some best practices for making the process work smoothly. In this video, you’ll learn about these best practices and I’ll demonstrate a BIOS upgrade on my computer. << Previous Video: BIOS Security Next: CPU Features >> When you’re performing an upgrade

The BIOS in our computers includes a number of security features. In this video, you’ll learn about BIOS passwords, full disk encryption, LoJack for Laptops, and Secure Boot. << Previous Video: BIOS Options Next: Installing BIOS Upgrades >> There are a number of different options inside of your BIOS that can help keep your system

Configuring a computer’s BIOS is very similar across different systems. In this video, you’ll learn some of the more common configuration options and how to configure them in a BIOS. << Previous Video: BIOS Next: BIOS Security >> If you’ve never looked at the BIOS configuration on your computer, you may be surprised at all

The BIOS handles the startup process and overall management of the PC. In this video, you’ll learn about the BIOS startup process, the difference between a legacy BIOS and a UEFI BIOS, and much more. << Previous Video: Motherboard Connectors Next: BIOS Options >> The BIOS of your computer is the Basic Input Output System.

There are numerous connectors on a motherboard that can be used for CPUs, storage devices, and other peripherals. In this video, you’ll learn about CPU sockets, storage interfaces, and integrating your computer case with your motherboard. << Previous Video: Motherboard Expansion Slots Next: BIOS >> One of the most significant connectors on any motherboard is