Category: PC Hardware

  • Configuring Singtel’s Free AirTies Mesh (Air4920SG)

    Our router was just delivered together with 2 free AirTies WiFi Mesh. The router is a Singtel WiFi Gigabit Router AC 2800 that I don’t think I’ll ever use. We are currently using a FortiNet router. The mesh devices didn’t come with manuals. I looked online but didn’t get a definitive guide on how to […]

  • VGA vs DVI: Which is Better?

    I replaced a computers VGA cable with a DVI cable hoping to gain some performance improvement. Both the LCD monitor and the video card supports DVI so I though I’d use it. I searched the forums on the benefit of using a DVI compared to a VGA plug. I found lot of discussions comparing the […]

  • Cleaning My Laptop’s CPU Fan

    During a boring Sunday, I decided to open up my laptop and see if I could clean its CPU fan. I started removing the screws and saw that there are really a lot of screws. After finally removing everything and taking photos of wire connections that I feel I would somehow forget how to put […]

  • After a power failure

    The file server and the domain controller are the most affected when the power trips. Off is their default power state after a failure. To return the system back to normal, shutdown all workstations including the switch and the internet router. After switching off everything, turn them in the following sequence: internet router, switch, domain […]

  • Changing the batteries of a wireless mouse

    Changing the battery of a wireless mouse is very easy. All you need to do is buy a fresh battery and replace the dead one. You may use the over-the-counter batteries but I prefer the rechargeable type because it lasts longer and you can just recharge it after its energy is depleted. After replacing the […]