Brett Mahoney
Brett is a Boston-based detail-oriented systems implementation specialist and technical writer within the enterprise environment.

Guides

Jul
07
In Depth: Graphics Cards

In Depth: Graphics Cards

In this blog, we will explore the specifics of graphics cards, including their speed, connections, performance, and purpose.
3 min read
Jul
06
In Depth: Cases & Motherboards

In Depth: Cases & Motherboards

When building a computer, it is vital to know exactly what it will be used for.
2 min read
Mar
30
Devices on a tabl

Asset Management Lifecycle

A key tenet in Information Technology is to know what you have. Asset Management is typically the greatest concern but the lowest accomplished.
12 min read
Jun
13
In Depth: Batteries

In Depth: Batteries

Many types of devices necessitate having batteries such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and embedded devices.
2 min read
Feb
18
In Depth: Power Supply

In Depth: Power Supply

All electronic devices require power to operate. Some have built-in generation sources (solar, hydro, magnetic, etc.) to function. However, the vast majority derive their power from outside sources (I guess that is obvious). For power to get from one point to another, it must be connected by wire.
3 min read
Feb
10
In Depth: Hard Drives

In Depth: Hard Drives

Hard drives are the single component that has most visibly changed. While advances have occurred in memory, processors, or graphics cards, they look the same as they always have, albeit more compact.
3 min read
Feb
07
In Depth: Memory

In Depth: Memory

Memory is a main component of computers that helps increase the speed at which data is read and written.
3 min read
Feb
01
In Depth: Processors

In Depth: Processors

To understand the purpose of the processor, you have to first understand how electronics work.
4 min read
Jan
31
Computer Basics

Computer Basics

Computers are now ubiquitous in our world. There is rarely a moment where a computing device is not involved from birth to death.
14 min read
Dec
21
Becoming an Entry Level Desk Support Associate

Becoming an Entry Level Desk Support Associate

Becoming an entry level desk support associate is not difficult. However, it starts with passion. You should always do what you like. Then develop your skills, or craft, and become better than your peers. Know your worth and demand that you are compensated as such.
3 min read