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TECH TIPS FROM MAC OUTLET
Practical advice to help your Apple devices run better, last longer, and avoid costly repairs.
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Tech Terms Simple - Get to Know the Lingo
Hard Drive vs SSD: What’s the Difference?
Hard Drive = mechanical, slower, cheaper
SSD = no moving parts, faster, lasts longer, most modern computers have SSD
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
CPU = The Brain of the Computer
Faster CPU = faster everything

RAM Explained: Your Computer’s Desk Space
RAM = space to work
Hard drive = filing cabinet
More RAM = more Apps open at once without slowdown
GPU = Graphics Card
Needed for gaming, video, and design. Basic users probably don’t need to worry about this.
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