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Why Windows 11 is always using so much RAM
Open Task Manager on a Windows 11 PC, and it's easy to panic no matter how much RAM you have. Even without many apps open, your computer will likel...
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How to check what my motherboard is
If you're planning to upgrade your CPU, install more RAM, update your BIOS, or troubleshoot performance issues in your favorite games, the first th...
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What does GHz mean on a CPU
GHz, which stands for gigahertz, is the measurement of cycles per second that the central processing unit (CPU or processor) can perform. A gigaher...
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5 powerful mini PCs that can eat desktop towers for breakfast
Mini PCs have come a long way from their roots as slow, finicky office machines. Computer technology has advanced significantly over the last decad...
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These 3 Windows shortcuts stopped me from wasting time on unnecessary clicks
On an average workday I spend about 10 hours at my computer and that's before you count the many hours I spend on my PC doing things that I enjoy. ...
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How to supercharge your Windows 11 PC with this built-in automation tool
Task Scheduler has been part of Windows for years, but it's so old-school that you might have written it off. Ignore the gray menus, though, and th...
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These 3 Windows changes made my aging PC feel fast again
Most of the time, when an idea pops into my head, I want to start writing about it right away, or at least do a quick Google search before I forget...
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5 common problems with AMD processors
AMD processors are incredibly popular in the PC gaming space, but they're not perfect. AMD's processor lineup has something for every price point, ...
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I got Windows 11 running buttery smooth
I was given an old HP 250 G7 laptop with a few specific requests. One was to improve its performance with some hardware upgrades. The other, despit...
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5 things to know before buying a new CPU
Today, buying a new CPU requires more than looking at prices, counting cores or choosing the latest model from AMD or Intel. The processor needs to...
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Your personal data is safest right after you restart your phone
Needless to say, our phones contain some of our most personal information. This includes conversations, credentials, camera rolls, and plenty of ot...
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How to help stop spam calls on iPhone and Android
Spam calls should be a bygone concern, but unfortunately they're still a plague many of us deal with. Services like Truecaller have helped with cal...
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