01.02.17 5:32 Capacitors, Resistors, and Electronic Components
What do all those capacitors, resistors, chokes, and transistors on your motherboard actually do?
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20.05.16 5:43 DNS as Fast As Possible
Without the DNS, your browser wouldn't even know which website you're trying to visit! Learn all about how it works.
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14.01.22 6:16 Desperate for a Graphics Card? DON'T Do This
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17.12.16 5:22 Emergency Alert System (EAS) as Fast As Possible
The Emergency Alert System (EAS), designed to warn people about weather hazards and other civil emergencies, is a fixture on American TV and radio.
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14.03.16 5:24 Gaming Headsets vs. Headphones As Fast As Possible
Should you go with the all-in-one convenience of a gaming headset, or a separate headphone and microphone setup?
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16.11.16 5:26 What is a MAC Address?
Every piece of network-capable hardware comes with a MAC address, but with everything already being assigned a local IP address, why are they necessary?
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26.11.19 4:59 Why are upload speeds so SLOW?
Get an unrestricted 30-day free trial of FreshBooks at freshbooks.com/techquickie Download speeds are usually higher than upload speed, why is that?
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17.09.15 5:08 Game Engines As Fast As Possible
We hear a lot about new game engines when they're released. But what exactly are they, and how do they affect the gaming experience?
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24.01.15 5:30 Freesync as Fast As Possible
What is so special about AMD's Freesync? Should you care if your hardware is Freesync compatible? Sponsor message: Check out this limited time drop on Massdrop today: dro.ps/techquickie.
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09.06.17 6:11 Why Do People Still Use Fax Machines?
How do fax machines work, and why do people still use them in the age of e-mail?
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03.05.13 2:14 Anti Static Safety - Handling Sensitive Electronics as Fast As Possible
ESD or static electricity can DESTROY your fancy new electronics. Here's how to be safe and handle them without damaging them.
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04.01.22 5:21 Is Windows Defender Good Enough?
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22.10.19 6:59 Remember COMPAQ? – Where Are They Now
and use offer code TECHQUICKIE to save 10% off your first order. What happened to major computer manufacturers of yesteryear like Packard Bell, Compaq, and Gateway?
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13.11.14 4:21 What Happens to Deleted Data as Fast As Possible
Are files actually removed from your computer when you delete them? How do you make sure you remove them completely?
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29.02.16 5:31 Analog vs. Digital As Fast As Possible
What Is the difference between analog and digital, and how do they work together to make modern life possible? Audible message: Thanks to Audible for supporting our channel.
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10.11.17 4:27 What Does the Pause/Break Key Do?
We explain the history and function of another obscure key today...
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11.08.23 4:55 Why DisplayPort Is Still Better Than HDMI
Check out VideoCom at lmg.gg/VideoCom and use code LINUS for 50% off any paid subscription! HDMI is incredibly common - but should you be using DisplayPort instead?
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24.10.13 2:33 What is Overclocking as Fast As Possible
Overclocking is the black magic. Or is it? Sponsor message: Give Audible's monthly audiobook service a try. If you're as tired of Top40 hits as I am, it's a perfect alternative!
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02.03.21 4:40 DON'T Throw Away Your Old Router - WDS
Buy CORSAIR's HS70 on CORSAIR at geni.us/WjbJD Learn about WDS and how it's like turning your router into an invisible Ethernet cable.
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22.11.13 4:11 Video Card Shopping Tips as Fast As Possible
This video card buyer's guide aims to dispel some of the most common myths that exist for prospective buyers.
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08.12.17 5:08 What Are DRAM-less SSDs?
SSDs without their own RAM are appearing on the market as a way to make the speed of an SSD available at lower prices. But is this tradeoff worth it, and why do SSDs even have RAM, anyway?
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19.06.20 4:46 All HDMI Cables Are NOT The Same!
Learn through problem solving, and the first 200 people can save 20% today on Brilliant at brilliant.org/Techquickie Here's what to look for when buying an HDMI cable - and what NOT to
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29.04.22 4:56 Usb Is A Lie
Learn more about CORSAIR's new Xeneon Gaming Monitor: lmg.gg/XENEONTQ USB isn't really universal... Leave a reply with your requests for future episodes, or tweet them here: twitter.
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51 день 5:15 What is YouTube 1080p Premium?
Try Pulseway FREE today, and make IT monitoring simple at: lmg.gg/LTT24 YouTube wants you to buy “1080p Premium," but what exactly is it?
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27.12.22 5:18 Is The Steam Deck Already Obsolete?
Sign up for Hetzner and deploy a cloud server in seconds at: techquickie.hetzner.com/cloud-usa-22 Can the Steam Deck's hardware stand the test of time, or will it be outdated in the near
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31.12.14 6:00 Subwoofers, Woofers, and Tweeters as Fast As Possible
What are some of the main differences between subwoofers, woofers, and tweeters?
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25.06.19 5:40 Is 8K Completely Pointless?
The first 200 people who head to brilliant.org/techquickie will get 20% off their annual premium subscription of Brilliant. Why might 8K displays be a terrible buying decision?
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17.03.23 4:48 Is Defragmenting Useless Now?
Save 10% and Free Worldwide Shipping at Ridge by using offer code QUICKIE at ridge.com/quickie Is defragging your drives now a waste of time - even if you're using mechanical hard drives?
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21.05.14 5:07 What is a NAS as Fast As Possible
A NAS or "network attached storage" device is a way to consolidate your data and keep it all safe! It might not be glamorous, but it's definitely a great idea to have one!
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10.08.18 4:42 How Does Spotify Work?
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