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What Is UEFI, and How Is It Different from BIOS?

BIOS is dead, long live UEFI.

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How to Update Audio Drivers on Windows

Fix audio issues and get general sound enhancements!

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Are Mini PCs Worth It?

Tiny computers save you space and (maybe) money, but are they capable enough?

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How to Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10

The Windows 10 taskbar works much like previous Windows versions, offering shortcuts and icons for every running app.

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How to Exit Safe Mode on Windows 10

Safe Mode: Great for troubleshooting, awful for everything else.

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How to Flush DNS on Windows 10

Completely risk free.

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How to Download a Windows 10 ISO Without the Media Creation Tool

Don't like or need the Media Creation Tool?

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How to Hide the Taskbar on Windows 11

Now you see it, now you don't.

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How to Open the Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows 10

For when regular Command Prompt isn't enough.

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How to Install Windows 11 on an Unsupported PC

Does Windows 11 say your PC isn't supported? We've got the fixes.

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How to Access the Windows 10 Startup Folder

Where did the old Startup folder go?

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How to Check Your CPU Temperature on Windows 11

How hot 🥵 is your CPU?

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How to Disable Background Apps in Windows 11

Disable Background Apps on your Windows device and enhance its speed and performance.

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How to Restart a Windows 11 PC

Give your PC a fresh start.

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How to Monitor Your Computer's GPU Temperature

GPU temperature affects the performance and longevity of your hardware. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to keep an eye on it.

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How to Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling in Windows 10 and 11

Want to make your apps and games a bit smoother? Try this.

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How to Rotate Your PC's Screen (or Fix a Sideways Screen)

It seems strange at first glance, but a rotated screen can be great for some applications.

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How to Mount an ISO image in Windows 7, 8, and 10

Most of the utilities that you used to mount an ISO image in Windows XP don't work in Windows Vista... how annoying is that?

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