53 tricks to revitalize your PC and other hardware

Getting frustrated by your comparatively slow PC but don’t have the money yet to spring for a new one? Well then, you guys are gonna like this article we’ve dug up for you today, since not only does it list a few ways of squeezing every last bit of extra performance power from your PC, it actually shows you how to do it. Plus, it doesn’t limit itself to PCs. The article also has a lot of tips for revitalizing cameras, phones, and other devices.

So, what are we talking about? PC World’s 53 Hardware Secrets. It’s got tips on overclocking not only your computer’s CPU but even its graphics card – a very important bit of information for a hardcore PC gamer with no money in his or her pocket (like us). Just to whet your appetites, here’s an excerpt from the article on overclocking video cards:

Some graphics cards can be overclocked as well. You can get the performance boost by changing the clock speed or voltage setting in your PC’s setup program, or by tweaking the motherboard directly. The hard part is figuring out exactly how much faster the clock should go. Most overclockers start by increasing the speed or voltage in their BIOS incrementally, backing down a notch as soon as they spot any system instability or other glitches.

The more general articles (like the one where the excerpt above was taken) also lead to more specific and instructive articles, so make sure to check ’em all out by clicking on the ‘Read’ link below.

Getting frustrated by your comparatively slow PC but don’t have the money yet to spring for a new one? Well then, you guys are gonna like this article we’ve dug up for you today, since not only does it list a few ways of squeezing every last bit of extra performance power from your PC, it actually shows you how to do it. Plus, it doesn’t limit itself to PCs. The article also has a lot of tips for revitalizing cameras, phones, and other devices.

So, what are we talking about? PC World’s 53 Hardware Secrets. It’s got tips on overclocking not only your computer’s CPU but even its graphics card – a very important bit of information for a hardcore PC gamer with no money in his or her pocket (like us). Just to whet your appetites, here’s an excerpt from the article on overclocking video cards:

Some graphics cards can be overclocked as well. You can get the performance boost by changing the clock speed or voltage setting in your PC’s setup program, or by tweaking the motherboard directly. The hard part is figuring out exactly how much faster the clock should go. Most overclockers start by increasing the speed or voltage in their BIOS incrementally, backing down a notch as soon as they spot any system instability or other glitches.

The more general articles (like the one where the excerpt above was taken) also lead to more specific and instructive articles, so make sure to check ’em all out by clicking on the ‘Read’ link below.