Tips, tricks and tutorials to help you get the most out of your hardware.
When the PC industry made a big splash with AI-supported laptops earlier this summer at Computex, two processor series with powerful built-in AI chips were in the spotlight: Qualcomm Snapdragon X and AMD Ryzen AI 300. Both are powerful enough…
In the 2020s, it has become a trend for various manufacturers of computer components and accessories to expand their offerings, particularly in the realm of monitors. I have tested monitors from Corsair, Gigabyte, and Alogic, among others. Cooler Master, which…
Cutting-edge processors, ultra-powerful graphics cards, abundant RAM… When considering upgrading your PC, we naturally think of the most iconic components. However, there is one element that is often overlooked but is absolutely crucial: the power supply unit (PSU). This small…
Unlike most systems that support XMP (eXtensive Memory Profile), ASUS AMD motherboards offer their own alternative version called DOCP (Direct Overclock Profile). The two work exactly the same way and lets you achieve higher RAM speed with tested voltage and timings. To…
Not being able to connect to your network can prevent you from doing a lot of tasks on your computer. Even system updates won’t be able to install until you have an active connection again. Since most networking connection issues…
Power outages generally cause minor internet issues, which can be fixed by restarting the router. However, in the case of significant power surges, components involved in the internet connection channel may be damaged as well. Specifically, a power surge can…
Restarting your router can bring a lot of benefits to your networking experience. When it resumes, it grabs a new signal from your internet service provider, which can help refresh the connection to your electronic devices. While there are some…
Slow WiFi is most often caused by interference from other WiFi networks and old devices in the vicinity. Solid metal objects or concrete walls also block WiFi radio waves pretty hard, making for an even weaker signal. Fixing this is…
Routers connect your network devices to the internet. They create a private network of your home and office setup for data exchange. Routers connect directly to the modem using a cable. This allows the router to push internet traffic through the…
Network discovery allows multiple computers and devices, operating under a common private network, to connect with one another. During this, you can share files and folders across computers, stream media on TV or Xbox, and print documents. You can turn…
With the way storage devices are designed, users will first need to allocate the installed drives in their system to use them. Without allocating first, Windows will not show the disk or allow users to store data. A SSD can…
Master Boot Record (MBR) is the data stored on the first sector of the storage drive that locates and loads Windows. If you’re getting different errors like ‘Operating System Not Found’, ‘Missing Operating System’, ‘Invalid Partition Table’, ‘Bootmgr is missing’,…
