Curious about the brain of your computer? The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is crucial as it defines your computer’s capabilities and how efficiently it can run software applications. Here’s how you ...

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Hi guys<BR>I've got a little problem with my PC: I can't turn it on!<P>It worked perfectly fot two months, then I add a CD recorder and a 56k PCI modem: now it turns on every now and then...<P>My ...

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...