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Hardware - Upgrading

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Hardware Management


 

Hardware Upgrades

One of the most essential parts of maintaining a complex technology system is ensuring that all of the components are up to date and functional. This is way one of the most essential parts of technology management is upgrading physical pieces of technology.

 

General Guidelines For Upgrading

Upgrading Computer Components - Some Essential Information & Questions

 

Which Hardware Upgrades Will Improve Performance the Most? 

 

 

 

Things to Check Before Upgrading

Before embarking on a major undertaking like upgrading a piece of hardware, consider running some system checks to see what specifically needs to be upgraded

  • For PC's, run the task manager first. There should be a drop-down menu that provides more detailed information. From here you can see things the performance levels of several key pieces of hardware like the Central Processing Unit (CPU), Memory, Hard Disk, Ethernet, and Graphics Processing Unit.
    • Assessing which one of these hardware pieces are the most tasked can help you decide what components should be upgraded. 

 

Things to Consider Before Upgrading

7 Tips and Considerations before Upgrading - Many of problems and complications that arise from software or even network-based upgrades also have a hardware component to them that must be considered.

 

Making Financially Smart Upgrades

10 Tips for Buying Refurbished Technology Devices

 

The 5 Most Cost Effective Hardware Upgrades 

 

Tools to Have before Upgrading

Screwdriver Set

Anti-Static Bracelet

Telescoping Magnet Grabber

Thermal Compound Paste

Canned Air    

 

How To Upgrade Most PC Components

 

 

 

 

Comments (2)

jcouchma@... said

at 8:35 pm on Dec 11, 2018

I never learned so much about upgrading until now. Your formatting and helpful links are great for this site!

Jennifer Belt said

at 9:50 am on Dec 12, 2018

I love all of the links. This is an area I don't know much about and this will really help to have links to focus on the area I will need.

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