The solid-state drives are a godsend to PCs; unlike the spinning drives, they are faster and more stable, and, being there are no moving parts, they consume less power. However, SSDs are not impervious to failing before their expected life span.

As a computer user, you must prepare for the worst regarding SSDs. You need to know the signs of a failing SSD so you don't panic and take drastic action.

We have been getting a lot of requests for Top Three hardware or gadgets posts from the readers. We at Tekspecz value the reader’s request and input. So here you are, our Top Three NVMe SSDs you should install on your computer.

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The only time I've ever seen an all-white graphics card in an actual system is when builders match it with their all-white PC. Yes, matching color schemes is a big deal with some PC enthusiasts. Nonetheless, all-white color schemes on the GPUs are appealing to the eyes.

Of all the devices profiled on hardware Breakdown, I'm most excited about examining what's under the hood of Steam Deck OLED—the best and most powerful mobile device. From various publications, the reviews for the Steam Deck are positive. Check the boxes in everything you're looking for in a handheld gaming console. What makes the Steam Deck OLED so potent and highly praised? Let's find out.

Here's a fun fact about Opal. Still, a reasonably new company manufactures webcams. Coincidentally, working from home became the norm then, making webcams necessary. Talk about impeccable timing. When the company produced its first webcam in 2020, the C1, I was blown away by its sleek, nontraditional design that’s different from many webcams on the market. Equally impressive is the quality of the DSLR sensor. As a follow-up to the C1, highly praised by the masses, Opal introduces their new webcam, the C1 Tadpole.

Unveiled new tech gadgets often will only garner my immediate attention or pique my interest if the gadget will fuel my excitement. The Steam Deck and Humane AI Pin this past week was the primary story in several publications and the topic of conversation among tech pundits. Both gadgets have certainly grabbed my attention.

I'm not a big fan of politicians for reasons I'll keep to myself. But when a politician finally does right for the people, you have to give them their credit. With that said, Washington DC's Mayor, Muriel Bower, is proactively taking steps to prevent the high rate of car thefts in the city by implementing a new initiative involving Apple AirTags. The plan is to distribute the tracking device to residents for free to those living in high-risk areas next month.

With the high inflation rate in this economic climate, I can still find good deals on hardware and gadgets. Regarding hardware, here's a good deal on The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and ASUS TUF Gaming X670E ATX motherboard bundle ideal for high-performance gaming.

This past Monday, Apple held its Scary Fast Event, streamed online for viewers to watch worldwide. At the event, Apple unveiled its new product line of computers, the MacBook Pro and iMac. But the star of the event, undoubtedly, was the new line of processors in these computers, consisting of the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. The newly unveiled computers will be an industry first to utilize TSMC's 3nm process.

Two weeks ago, I finally purchased a PS5 gaming console. Three years after its market release, which was Nov 2020. You are probably asking, "Why so late?" Well, there are several reasons why I'm late to the new Gen console dance. One of them was many vendors had a limited supply in stock due to the infamous chip shortage during the pandemic in 2020. They were sold out, or you had to register your name on a waiting list. I mean, this went on for almost two and a half years; imagine that.

The GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards have had a year to marinate in the market. It's about time Nvidia added some enhanced components to their cards. That very well might happen. According to rumors, Nvidia is in the process of developing a Super RTX 40 Series graphics card that will include an RTX 4080 Super Sport with 20GB of VRAM memory.

Here's a gimmicky gadget I think everyone will appreciate. The UrbanGeek 100w USBC-C fast charging cable has an LED display with a built-in E-mark chip showing the charging status. The 6-foot long charging cable uses a QC5.0 Type C Nylon braided material that's durable and flexible, which lends itself to being very sturdy.

I predicted Apple would follow up their iPhone 15 with USB-C charging accessories. The insight is accurate. The company just announced an all-new entry-level Apple Pencil with cheaper USB-C charging, costing $79.99. The device comes with a sliding cap that reveals the actual USB-C port. Magnetically, it can attach to the side edge of an iPad. It can even attach to the 10th-generation variant released by Apple last year.

Constructing a desktop PC can be daunting and intimidating for many. That's why prebuilt gaming systems are a revelation to the less tech-savvy computer user, especially for anyone looking to purchase a gaming desktop. When buying a prebuilt, no tools are needed to install any component. Just take the PC out of the box, plug it into a power source, and connect it to the Internet. Luckily, there are limitless choices of prebuilt gaming PCs on the market. 

What's not to like about Nvidia's RTX series GPUs? It's powerful, with industry-leading ray-tracing, impressive compute features, and compact power cables. But with great power and impeccable features comes controversy. And there is certainly controversy with the RTX 40 series graphics card’s 12VHPWR connector faulty design.

The iPhone 15 Pro has been in the hands of consumers for just two weeks, yet there's already a glaring issue plaguing users around the globe. There are complaints the Phone 15 is overheating. Industry analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that the devices are overheating because of a design flaw. Newly published reports from Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal mean this issue should be taken seriously.

Acer is launching several quality laptops whose prices fall in the budget category. The laptops are Nitro 5 and Nitro V 15, with entry-level pricing starting at $699 and ending at $1,000.

It's been almost two weeks since Apple unveiled its newest flagship smartphone, the iPhone 15. Introducing new features and hardware upgrades. Speaking of which, the hardware that has everyone and myself excited is the A17 Bionic chip, an upgrade from the A16. Apple is proclaiming the new bionic chip as being the most powerful they have ever produced. Boasted claims like that have me curious: Is the latest mobile processor really powerful? Let's examine Apple's potent A17 processor and outline some of its core specs and features.

The spinning disk, better known as the Hard Drive ( HDD for short), has favored data storage for decades. Not only are they reliable, but it's much cheaper per gigabyte in comparison to solid-state drives.

You read the title right: Google Chrome, the world's most popular web browser, is about to get a new look. The significant update will be based entirely on the Material You design, which will take place in the coming weeks. New features will include updated icons, " focus on legibility," and a new assortment of color palettes that, in a quote from Chrome VP Parisa Tabriz," better compliment your tabs and toolbar."