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Category: Computers
Benchmarking Tools: A Comprehensive Guide for Testing Computer Performance
Benchmarking tools are essential for accurately measuring the performance of your computer. Whether you’re running a high-end gaming PC, a professional workstation, or maintaining a vintage Windows XP build, these specialized applications enable you to gauge CPU speed, GPU rendering capabilities, memory stability, storage read/write performance, and overall system responsiveness. By choosing the right tools…
Best Tools for Getting System Information on Modern and Legacy Windows PCs
When working with computers, understanding your system’s specifications is vital—whether you’re troubleshooting, upgrading, or restoring a legacy machine. From the newest Windows 11 PCs to classic systems like Windows 95, having the right tools can make all the difference. For enthusiasts and professionals like me, tracking builds and cataloging their components is not just a…
Reviving My Old Windows XP Machines: A Trip Down Memory Lane
Reviving Old Windows XP Machines has been on my mind lately, mostly because I’ve been tinkering with computers since I was a kid. Now that I’m 42 going on 43, I find myself drawn back to the systems that sparked my early interest in tech. Recently, I dusted off two of my old towers—a Dell Dimension…
Building a Racing Sim: My Thoughts on Going Virtual
The idea of building a racing simulator has been on my mind for a while now. Captain Rob, a buddy here in Naples, mentioned he’s planning to dive into sim racing in 2025, and another friend, Roberto, just went all-in with his own setup. Roberto’s story is what really got me thinking about it. He…
Why I Can’t Live Without Ubuntu Right Now
My journey with Linux began in the early 2000s when I first experimented with Red Hat and CentOS. Back then, getting a Linux desktop environment to work—especially with video drivers—was a challenge that sometimes took days to figure out. While I managed to set it up successfully, I always found myself switching back to Windows…
The Challenge of Storing my Growing Tech Collection
Tech collection management can be a daunting task as your inventory of spare parts and components grows. In this post, I’ll share strategies for organizing and cataloging my collection effectively. Each time I dive into computer building, I end up with a pile of spare parts, whether from upgrades or restoration projects. Over the past…
Why Restoring Computers Isn’t as Simple as It Seems
Restoring computers from the 90s and early 2000s, like those running MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows XP, is one of my favorite hobbies. This passion inspired me to create a website to showcase my builds. While assembling cutting-edge PCs with the latest technology is exciting, I find immense joy in bringing…