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GPU running hot? How to diagnose and fix it yourself
Before you replace your graphics card, try these fixes: clean cooling, better airflow, fresh thermal paste, and a smarter fan curve.
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Your mouse's scroll wheel can do way more than you think
Open, close, and manage tabs faster with these simple middle-click shortcuts and tricks.
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Why your 'fast' PC feels slow: Blame your RAM
Fast CPU, slow PC? Find out if RAM is holding you back (and how to fix it).
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USB drive not recognized in Windows 11? Here's how to fix it
If a USB stick isn't recognized in Windows 11, it's usually due to drivers or settings, and can often be fixed in just a few simple steps.
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Replace your Windows SSD the easy way, and save hours of setup time
Reinstall Windows before upgrading to an SSD? No need: With a network image, you can back up your system, programs, and settings in just a few steps.
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If you care about your PC, clean up its cables
Good cable management in your PC improves air circulation, facilitates maintenance, and increases the service life of components — with little effort.
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Your motherboard BIOS is probably outdated. Here's how to fix it
Windows Update can update drivers, sure, but BIOS/UEFI updates are another beast entirely. They patch critical security gaps and need to be checked manually.
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I turned a Raspberry Pi 5 into a real SSD-powered PC for less than $200
Get started with the new, faster model of the minicomputer.
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Why you should mix your mechanical keyboard switches
Mechanical keyboards allow different switch types to be mixed. This allows the typing feel to be specifically adjusted and improves comfort, precision and speed.
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Boost GPU performance in Windows 11 with this quick setting
Windows 11 offers a hidden option for smoother graphics rendering with hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling. It can reduce latency and improve system responsiveness.
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Most laptop docks ignore wireless charging. These 3 don't
I review dozens of wireless docking stations, both USB-C and Thunderbolt, and the lack of wireless charging always puzzled me. So I went hunting.
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Your secret weapon for the storage apocalypse
Why pay store prices for storage when there are thousands of cheap used drives already on the market? A hard-drive dock or enclosure is how to turn cheap Facebook finds into PC storage options.
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How to check your PC’s CPU temperature
Is your PC's processor too hot? Here's how to monitor your computer's CPU temperature, and lower it if needed.
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Don't let RAM clearance wreck your PC build
When building a PC, many factors must be considered, but one is often overlooked: the space around the RAM slots.
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4 PC parts you should never skimp on
When it comes to core components, it pays not to cut corners.
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BIOS updates: Should you bother?
BIOS and UEFI control the basic functions of the PC. Updating them is risky, but can bring important benefits.
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When should you worry about OLED burn-in on PCs? We asked an expert
Tim of Hardware Unboxed and Monitors Unboxed knows more about OLED burn-in than anyone, which is why Adam chatted him up at CES 2026.
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Keep your photos private! Set up your own at-home NAS cloud alternative
Don't entrust your photos to large cloud storage services. Use a NAS as a private cloud to keep your photos safe, secure, and backed up.
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This hidden Windows 11 trick unlocks SSD speed boost for NVMe drives
Microsoft recently added a new feature that gives a significant performance boost to certain SSDs. However, there's a caveat.
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