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10 steps every new laptop owner should take ASAP for the best setup
New laptop with Windows 11? These 10 steps ensure top performance, data protection, and convenience — for a perfect setup right from the start.By Steffen Zellfelder3 months ago
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Master your BIOS: 8 tweaks that unlock hidden PC performance
Whether it's a self-built gaming machine or a fresh-from-the-store office PC, the right BIOS/UEFI settings can make a world of difference.By Steffen Zellfelder4 months ago
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How to clean a USB-C port
If you have USB-C ports with built up dust and grime, here's how to clean them in just a few minutes.By Dominic Bayley4 months ago
Deal
The best Prime Day Chromebook deal has the lousiest discount. Don't be fooled!
Don't be fooled by eye-popping discounts: The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is the best deal on a Chromebook for Amazon's October Prime Day event, simply because it offers everything you want at an already fantastic price.By Mark Hachman4 months ago
Tip
6 warning signs that you need a new laptop
Slow, hot, and always running out of battery? These 6 signs reveal when your old laptop has reached the end of its life—and which models are worth buying today.By Steffen Zellfelder5 months ago
Try This
When my tech gear needs repairing, I always check this website first
If you've got a tricky repair you need to do, this website can show make it a lot easier!By Dominic Bayley6 months ago
Tip
SSDs are fast, but not always the answer. Here's why
SSDs are fast, quiet, energy-efficient, and vibration-resistant—making them the top choice in many systems. Still, in some cases, a classic HDD is better.By Friedrich Stiemer6 months ago
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I hate loud laptops. These 5 tweaks drastically reduce fan noise
It is possible to make a loud laptop fan quieter? Here's what to do.By Dominic Bayley7 months ago
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Should you buy a Copilot+ PC? What you need to know about AI computers
AI computer, Copilot PC, or just a Windows PC? If you're shopping for a new Windows device, these terms will keep popping up. This guide will help you make sense of it all.By Christoph Hoffmann7 months ago
How-To
On the road with a dead laptop? Your car can charge it!
With a little know-how and the right gear, it's easy to charge your laptop in your car.By Dominic Bayley8 months ago
Tip
I despise grimy gadget screens, so I never leave home without these 8-cent wipes
I don’t leave my house without a few of these screen-cleaning marvels in my pocket.By Ben Patterson8 months ago
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Here’s why I side-mount my phone to my laptop — and you should too
Side-mounting my phone to my laptop makes a huge difference to my workflow!By Dominic Bayley11 months ago
How-To
Windows’ 100% volume is a phony limit. Here’s how I boost audio 6x higher
You don't have to settle for Window's 100 percent volume setting. Here's how to break that limit and boost your PC's volume by up to 600 percent.By Dominic Bayley11 months ago
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More performance for laptops for free: The best tuning tips and tools
Free notebook tuning. Use these tips and tools to get the best possible performance and stability out of your laptop.By Michael Schmelzle11 months ago
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I never thought a Microsoft Edge plugin could improve gaming. I was wrong
Better XCloud is a free plugin for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome that promises to improve the visual quality and performance of games played via Xbox Cloud Gaming. It works!By Mark Hachman11 months ago
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4 free temporary email services that stop spam dead
If you avoid exposing your regular email address, you reduce the risk of being spammed.By Martin Appel12 months ago
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A beginner’s guide to using a Chromebook
Chromebooks are becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to Windows-based computers.By Martin Appel1 year ago
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16GB of RAM just doesn't cut it anymore for PC gaming. Here's why
16 GB RAM was long considered the standard for gaming PCs, but is increasingly not enough. nnBy Friedrich Stiemer1 year ago
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How to properly wipe your laptop data before getting rid of it
Worried about privacy? Here's what you need to do before you sell, give away, or dispose of your laptop.By Jon Martindale1 year ago
Tip
Complete your Cyber Monday laptop with these must-have accessories
Make the most of a Cyber Monday laptop deal by adding on these laptop essentials!By Dominic Bayley1 year ago