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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 Disable the Touchpad on Windows 11

If you prefer an external mouse over your Windows device's touchpad, disable the pad to prevent unwanted cursor movement.

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How to Scan for Hardware Changes on Windows 11

If you can't find a device listed in the Device Manager, scan for hardware changes on your computer.

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Secure Your Wireless Router: 8 Things You Can Do Right Now

Take a few minutes to audit your own security - it really beats having your network compromised.

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How to Format USB Drives Larger Than 32GB With FAT32 on Windows

FAT32 supports drives larger than 32 gigabytes, but the Windows format tool doesn't let you do it.

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How to Record the Sound Coming From Your PC (Even Without Stereo Mix)

Jamming a microphone in front of your computer's speakers is a terrible way to record your PC's audio.

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What Is a Portable App, and Why Does It Matter?

Portable applications offer some definite advantages over their traditional counterparts.

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Moto Razr Is the Most Affordable Foldable in North America

It costs $700, though special pre-order pricing clocks in at only $600.

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How Bad Are Power Outages for My Gadgets?

More power, more problems

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How to Disable Your Integrated Graphics on Windows 11

When games and other graphics-intensive applications starts to lag, this is what you do!

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What Are Microphone Polar Patterns, and How do They Affect Your Recordings?

Even a basic understanding of polar patterns will help when buying, choosing, or using a microphone.

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Customize Your Xbox, PS5 or Switch Console with Wraps, Stickers and More

Get the custom look without spending too much money or drilling holes.

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The Steam Deck Sequel Isn't Coming Anytime Soon

Valve wants a real "leap" in performance, which takes time.

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3 Problems With USB-C You Need To Know About

The future isn't always painless.

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BenQ's New Low-latency 4K Projectors Look Great

The projectors are intended for gaming in addition to movies.

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Can You Mix and Match RAM?

Upgrading RAM is a great way to boost your PC's performance, but can you use RAM from different brands and types together?

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Drag and Drop Not Working on Window 11? Try These 7 Fixes

It is very easy to fix the drag and drop feature when it stops working on Windows 11.

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Steam Deck vs. Asus ROG Ally vs. Lenovo Legion Go: Which Handheld Is the Best?

Find the best handheld console for your needs based on your budget, desired specs, and performance.

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