Should I run my computer 24/7?
Does running my computer 24/7 wear it out? There's an argument that it actually extends the life of the machine and saves energy in the...
When Does a Power Cord Fail?
When it's junk. I have a self-imposed limit of 12 working computers in my house. Said limit being strongly suggested by my sweetie. It's really...
My Oldest Computer Died
I had this old Dell Optiplex 755 computer that someone gifted me several years ago. "They" said it was no longer working and they were...
Liquid Cooling Experiments
I currently have four computers that use liquid cooling. I use all-in-one (AIO) systems because I don't really want to deal with the high probability...
Why I Save Old Computer Parts
As a long-time system administrator I have become known to friends and others as someone who can repair or repurpose their old computers. Or they...