Although it may sound strange or even like a joke, several PC gamers have discovered the hard way about an often overlooked danger. And we’re not talking about having to worry about bent pins, defective graphics cards or poorly connected cables, but rather the type of floor where a device is placed that has tempered glass covers, which can end up completely destroyed by that.
Type of panels that have become a symbol of current gamer aesthetics, since thanks to their elegance and transparency they allow the interior of a good gamer PC to be displayed, offering an attractive visual experience. However, despite its shock resistance compared to conventional glass, tempered glass hides a vulnerability: ceramic tiles.
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This material, present in many homes, represents a danger for tempered glass panels, as has been revealed in the PC Master Race subreddit, where stories of disasters with this material abound. And the fact is that the tiles, by better absorbing vibrations, concentrate the impact in a small area of the glass, causing it to fracture, as indicated by an experienced PC user.
Something that has been corroborated by the Corsair brand itself, commenting in a publication on its website that the tempered glass is designed to withstand impacts distributed over its surface, however, in the event of localized impacts, such as those caused by the panel falling on a tile, a fracture occurs. This feature, although it may seem like a defect, is a safety measure in the automotive sector. In the event of an accident, the glass breaks into small pieces, making it easier for the occupants to exit the vehicle.
To avoid this type of accident, it is essential to take precautions when handling PCs with tempered glass panels, such as avoiding placing it directly on the floor, opting for a safe surface such as a table. It is also recommended to be careful when transporting it, holding it firmly and avoiding sudden movements. Finally, it would also be good to use gloves and appropriate protection, as this will protect you from cuts in case of breakage.
The TURBO button on old computers did not serve to speed up the PC as its name suggests, but rather it did the opposite.
Speaking of secrets or things little known by PC users, we must go back several decades, remembering the computers that existed between the 80s and 2000s, much cruder equipment, but that fulfilled their functions in the use of programs and games of the time. These computers were marked by peculiar features, such as the Turbo button, which is unknown to many of today’s PC users.
Implementation that contrary to what its name suggested, did not speed up the performance of the computer, but rather slowed it down, a function that, although it may seem strange today, had a specific purpose back then. Usually located near the power and reset buttons, the turbo button was a distinctive feature of PCs of the era. Next to it, in some cases, was a screen indicating the speed of the processor in MHz, giving users a clear view of the operating frequency of their machine.
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