Posts Tagged ‘tutorial’


How to *Properly* Apply and Remove Thermal Compound

  Posted August 22nd, 2010 | No Comments »
Applying Thermal Paste

About two years ago, I posted a tutorial on applying thermal compound to a CPU.  With over a quarter-million views, it’s now my most popular video on youtube.  Due to its huge success, I decided it was time to post a follow-up tutorial, with an improved application technique, and instructions for how to remove existing [...]

Case Mod Tutorial: Add a Case Fan for Improved Airflow!

  Posted August 16th, 2010 | No Comments »
Adding a Case Fan

In our most recent computer tutorial, we show you how to add a case fan to your computer for improved airflow. My brother, David Blum, guest hosts this episode. As usual, it was filmed by Zach Lynn. Enjoy!

How to Upgrade the RAM in your Laptop

  Posted August 19th, 2009 | No Comments »
Laptop RAM

Upgrading the RAM in your laptop can be surprisingly difficult, especially if one stick is located under the keyboard. In this tutorial, I walk you through the steps needed to replace RAM on most laptops. Enjoy!

Building my new Computer

  Posted August 2nd, 2008 | No Comments »
Power Supply Review

I built my new computer this week!  It’s quite nice–a quad core processor, GTX260 video card, 750i motherboard, 800W PSU, etc…  I got a few nice videos out of it as well: A tutorial on applying thermal paste, a review of the case, and a review of the PSU.  I’m still editing an “Ultimate Computer [...]

A 10 minute guide to Computer Building

  Posted May 6th, 2008 | No Comments »
Computer Building!

Before building a fairly basic computer for my mother, I realized that the since I wasn’t doing anything extreme (like watercooling), this would be the ideal opportunity to make a simple instructional video for beginner computer builders. The result was an easy-to-follow 10 minute tutorial: