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HTG Explains: How Does a CPU Actually Work?

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HTG Explains: How Does a CPU Actually Work?

Most things in a computer are relatively simple to understand: the RAM, the storage, the peripherals, and the software all work together to make a computer function. But the heart of your system, the CPU, seems like magic even to many tech people. Here, we’ll do our best to break it down.   Read More »


What Does a PC’s BIOS Do, and When Should I Use It?

Your computer’s BIOS is the first thing that loads when you start your computer. It initializes your hardware before booting an operating system from your hard drive or another device. Many low-level system settings are only available in your BIOS.   Read More »


Don’t Upgrade to the Latest Operating Systems on Day One

Gone are the days of using the same unchanging operating system for years. Windows 10 is getting a significant upgrade every six months, and those updates break things. Even Apple keeps messing up with iPhone updates.   Read More »


CPU Basics: Multiple CPUs, Cores, and Hyper-Threading Explained

The central processing unit (CPU) in your computer does the computational work—running programs, basically. But modern CPUs offer features like multiple cores and hyper-threading. Some PCs even use multiple CPUs. We’re here to help sort it all out.   Read More »


How To Upgrade and Install a New CPU or Motherboard (or Both)

So you want a new processor. The bad news is, you'll probably need a new motherboard (and maybe RAM) to go along with it. The worse news is that it's a real pain to replace all of that hardware.   Read More »


What Is Overclocking? The Beginner’s Guide to Understanding How Geeks Speed Up Their PCs

Overclocking is the action of increasing a component’s clock rate, running it at a higher speed than it was designed to run. This is usually applies to the CPU or GPU, but other components can also be overclocked.   Read More »


How to Monitor Your Computer’s CPU Temperature

There are two groups of users worried about the temperature of their computer: overclockers… and pretty much anybody with a powerful laptop. Those things just cook you! So have you ever wondered exactly what temperature your CPU is running at?   Read More »


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Google’s Project Stream Is A Promising Start For A High-End Gaming Service

Google isn’t the first company to dip its toes into the water of game streaming. They’re following efforts from the likes of Sony, NVIDIA, and the now-dead GameFly. But Google might just be in a position to beat them all.   Read More »


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Pixelbook vs. Pixel Slate: Which Chrome OS Device is the Better Choice?

As expected, Google announced its first house-branded Chrome OS tablet, the Pixel Slate, a few days ago. It looks like a great device, but how does it compare to the Pixelbook when it comes to a high-end Chrome OS machine?   Read More »






FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


IMPORTANT: You Can Now Put 140 Emoji In a Single Tweet
Changes to the Unicode standard means emoji now take up just two characters on Twitter. The implications are staggering.   Read More »


Genius Lyrics Now Show Up in Apple Music (And Vice Versa!)
Online crowd-sourced musical encyclopedia Genius has selected Apple Music as its official music player. The move means users no longer have to swap between listening to a song in the Apple Music app and flipping through song annotations.   Read More »


Facebook Adds 250-Person Group Chats, 3D Photos for Your News Feed and VR
Today Facebook announced that it will integrate Groups with Messenger, allowing users to form up to 250-person chatrooms and 50-person video calls. It’s also adding support for 3D photos uploaded from iPhones.   Read More »


Fortnite for Android is Out of Beta and Available on All Compatible Phones
Can’t wait to get your mobile Fortnite fix? Starting today, the Android version of the massively popular battle royale title from Epic Games is available for everyone.   Read More »


Pocket’s Updated Listening Feature Effectively Turns Web Pages into Podcasts
Today, Pocket announced a design overhaul that improves its text-to-speech function. The update improves the app’s listening feature, freeing users from sitting still and staring at their phones. Articles can be added to lists that are played through automatically, effectively turning your Pocket list into a podcast playlist.   Read More »


Google’s Home App Gets a Sleek Makeover
Google’s Home app has long been kind of…not good. But with the release of the company’s newest Home product—Home Hub—the app is getting a svelte makeover to match the overall aesthetic.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Change Your Default Card in Apple Pay on iPhone
How To Install the (Unofficial) Dark Mode for Slack
How to Watch Twitch on Roku
Why Does the Photo on My Camera Flash Black?
Have Alexa Tuck You in at Night with These Alexa Routine Actions
How to Set up FaceTime on Your Mac
How to Report a Problem or Send Feedback About Windows 10
Good Deal: Buy Selected Nest Products and Get the Home Hub for Just $99
Google’s Project Stream Is A Promising Start For A High-End Gaming Service
Samsung’s Updated Chromebook Plus V2 Adds LTE Connectivity to an Already-Great Device
Pixelbook vs. Pixel Slate: Which Chrome OS Device is the Better Choice?
Everything You Need For Your New Drone
Should You Buy Or Upgrade To A Pixel 3?
Here’s a Samsung Phone with Four Cameras




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Cradle

In the context of handheld technology, a Cradle (a.k.a. Docking Station) is a holder where portable devices (mobile phones, tablets, etc.) are placed while transferring or synchronizing data and/or charging.



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