“Blinkenlights” is a term for front panel LED lights on computers and networking equipment. It originated as a parody of German language and precision machinery notices during WWII. The lights were used to interpret computer operations, but are now mostly found on network equipment. Despite this, users have found ways to incorporate flashing lights into […]
BIOS is a computer’s core programming that enables interaction between hardware and software. Flashing the BIOS allows for updates and new hardware compatibility. Flash BIOS replaced read-only chips, making updates easier. BIOS updates are essential for stable computer performance and are typically done through a downloadable program. A computer’s basic input/output system (BIOS) is the […]
