In the Shell

A System on a Chip (SoC) integrates the CPU, GPU, memory, and connectivity onto a single chip, powering everything from smartphones to smart devices.

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Snapdragon
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1/
https://www.synopsys.com/glossary/what-is-system-on-a-chip.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_on_a_chip
https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-6-tensor-chip-security/
https://www.wallboard.us/blog/what-is-a-system-on-chip-soc-display-benefits-for-digital-signage-explained

Overheating can cripple performance in everything from PCs to phones. Cooling systems like fans, heat sinks, and vapor chambers work behind the scenes to keep your tech stable and efficient.

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References
https://maker.pro/blog/design-measures-to-prevent-overheating-in-electronics
https://maker.pro/blog/exploring-cooling-technologies-for-electronic-systems
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/tc/c9tc05415d
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/industry-articles/edge-ai-meets-next-gen-cooling-the-breakthrough-of-silicon-based-micro-cooling-fans/
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/data-centers-only-getting-hotter-circuit-cooling-techniques-help/
https://newsroom.intel.com/5g-wireless/nexalus-intel-deliver-innovative-cooling-tech-computing-demand-grows
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/what-is-vapor-chamber-cooling-smartphones-tested-explained/

The essential but often overlooked components that power our tech: desktop PSUs and portable device batteries.

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80_Plus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_supply_unit_(computer)
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/what-is-a-psu-power-supply-units-explained/
https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/power-supply-units/
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/smartphone-plugged-in-battery-health-apple-samsung-google-5/
https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-charge-android-phone-80-percent/

The GPU is your computer’s visual powerhouse, rapidly crunching numbers to turn data into images, animations, and 3D worlds. It is the engine behind stunning graphics, smooth gameplay, and the brains of today’s AI revolution, all packed into a chip designed for massive parallel processing.

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_processing_unit
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/what-is-a-gpu.html
https://www.onlogic.com/blog/what-is-a-gpu-a-beginners-guide/
https://blog.siggraph.org/2025/04/evolution-of-gpus.html/
https://thefuturemedia.eu/the-ai-gold-rush-how-nvidia-and-its-allies-built-a-4-trillion-stronghold/

The motherboard is your computer’s central hub, connecting the CPU, RAM, GPU, storage, and more into one unified system. It’s the story of how all the pieces of your PC come together on one board to make everything function.

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References
https://www.britannica.com/technology/motherboard
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/computer-organization-architecture/difference-between-north-bridge-and-south-bridge/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboard
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIOS
https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/BIOS-basic-input-output-system