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How to Check RAM Health on Windows

Are you blaming a slow PC on the RAM? How do you check whether your RAM is faulty? This guide shows how to check the RAM health in Windows.

Hardware You Need to Be Ready For Virtual Reality

This guide walks you through all you need to know about hardware to be ready for virtual reality on a PC, including headsets and other options.

AMD Radeon Software Settings – What Do They All Mean?

If you have a gaming PC and an AMD graphics card, you’re aware of the Radeon Settings and struggles to configure it. Here’s a list of all the graphics settings, what they mean and how you should configure it.

How to Troubleshoot a Router

If you’re struggling to get a fast, reliable connection, learn how to troubleshoot your router to fix any connection issue you have.

13 Ways to Fix a Samsung Galaxy Watch Not Connecting to a Phone

If your Samsung Galaxy Watch is not connecting to your phone, try these various methods to fix the issue and connect to your phone.

11 Fixes to Speed Up Your Computer Before Buying a New One

Your old computer is not obsolete yet. Make use of these fixes to speed up your computer before you have to buy a new one.

What Is Hardware Acceleration and Why Does It Matter

You might have seen a “hardware acceleration” option when configuring your devices. Here is what you need to know about hardware acceleration.

How to Find the Best Wi-Fi Channel for 5GHz Frequency

Want a faster 5GHz Wi-Fi connection? Learn how you can find the best Wi-Fi channel for 5GHz frequency using simple tools.

How to Measure Your PC’s Power Consumption

When getting a new power supply, it is good to know how to measure PC power consumption. Learn how a PC wattage calculator can help.

8 Ways to Reuse Your Old Routers

Do you get excited hearing about the newest technological device coming out? Of course you do! But when that new device is a replacement for your old one, you are faced with the age-old question, “What should I do with the old one?” If your latest device is a new router, these quick ideas will […]

Things You Need to Know When Buying Ethernet Cables

Most people who shop for Ethernet cables don’t know much about them. Here is what you need to know when buying Ethernet cables.

Best High-End PC Mice You Should Check Out in 2021

Learn what you need to know before buying a high-end mouse and some of the best high-end mice you can get today.

How to Add TV Providers to iOS and Apple TV

If you have a TV subscription, you can easily add it to iOS, iPadOS and Apple TV;. Here is how to add TV providers to these Apple platforms.

How to Know Whether 2021 iMac is Right for You

Apple released the newest iMac that is both colorful and powerful. Find out if you should get the 2021 iMac or the iMac from last year.

Top 8 Questions to Ask When Buying a New Router

Pixel Scaling: Why Your Old Favorites Look Worse on New Displays

Pixel scaling is the process of scaling pixels to fit a larger-resolution image. Learn how it can be bad in some cases and what you can do about it.

How to Open Ports and Set Up Port Forwarding on Your Router

For some programs to access certain ports on your PC, you may need to set up port forwarding on a router. Here’s how you can do so.

How to Enable Oculus Air Link on Oculus Quest 2

Oculus Air Link lets you wirelessly stream your PC VR games to your Oculus Quest 2. Learn how to enable Oculus Air Link on your Quest 2.

How to Reset Your CMOS and Why You Might Need To

If your PC isn’t working right or changes to the BIOS went terribly wrong, it may be time to reset your CMOS using this guide.

Band Steering: Should 2.4GHz and 5GHz Be One Network or Two?

Your router might support band steering to auto switch between 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Find out whether band steering is a good way to get a better network connection.

Ethernet Switch vs. Hub vs. Splitter: What’s the Difference?

Find out the differences between an Ethernet switch vs. hub vs. splitter and see which one is the best for sharing your Ethernet connection.

A Guide to Intake/Exhaust Fans and Airflow on Your PC

The secret to keeping your computer’s components cool is to use fans. Learn how intake and exhaust fans can help your PC remamin cool.

How to Enable Nvidia and AMD Anti-Lag to Reduce Lag in Gaming

This article covers how to enable anti-lag features on your graphics card of choice, whether you are using Nvidia or AMD.

How to Check the Power Output of a USB Port

Are you worried that your USB ports are underperforming or out of spec? Here are a few ways to check the power output of USB ports.

E-ATX vs. ATX vs. mATX vs. mini-ITX: All You Need to Know

You might have seen terms like E-ATX, ATX, and Mini ITX when buying a motherboard. Learn about the various form factors and differences.

How to Use your Roku Device as a Web Browser

By default, Roku doesn’t allow you to browse the Web. Here we will show how you can use your Roku device as a web browser on your TV.

How to Quiet Down Your Laptop’s Noisy Fan

If your laptop’s fan is constantly loud, here are some things you can do to reduce the stress on the machine and quiet the laptop’s noisy fan.

How to Make Your PC Bluetooth-Ready

Want to connect your Bluetooth headphones, but your PC doesn’t support it? Learn how to make your PC Bluetooth-ready without buying a new PC.

How to Use Apple’s Magic Keyboard for iPad

Even though it looks simple, it takes a bit of time to learn how to use Apple’s Magic Keyboard, so make sure to check this quick guide.

How to Set Up VPN on Google TV

In this post, we share a detailed guide on how you can set up and activate any VPN application on your Google TV.

How to Increase the Text Size on Your Apple Watch

Having a hard time navigating your Apple Watch? Learn how you can increase the text size on your Apple Watch with these two methods.

How to Reset Your Chromecast

Chromecast is imperfect and may require a reset every now and again. Let’s take a look at the steps to reset your Chromecast.

How to Get Longer Battery Life on Your Nintendo Switch

The Switch doesn’t have the battery life for lengthy gaming sessions. Here we show you how to get longer battery life on your Nintendo Switch!

How to Use Scanline Sync and Cap FPS In RivaTuner

RivaTuner actually has some use separate from Afterburner. Here is how you can cap your FPS (frame per second) or enable Scanline Sync in RivaTuner.

How to Unpair and Erase Your Apple Watch

If you are planning to sell your Apple Watch, it is best to restore it to a factory state. Learn how you can unpair and erase your Apple Watch easily.

How to Check AirPods Battery Life

While using your AirPods, the last thing you want is for them to shut down during use. Here are all the ways to check your AirPods battery life.

How to Benchmark Your CPU with Cinebench

The best way to put your new CPU through its paces is to benchmark it. Learn how you can benchmark your CPU with Cinebench.

How to Use the “Time to Walk” Feature on Apple Watch

Apple’s Fitness+ subscription service has just received an interesting feature. Let’s talk about how to access and use “Time to Walk” on an Apple Watch.

How to Stop AirPods Automatically Switching Between Devices

There’s a way to stop your AirPods from automatically switching between your iPhone, iPad, and a Mac – and we show you how.

How to Change Your Move, Exercise & Stand Goals on Apple Watch

Motivate yourself to stay active by learning how to change your move, exercise, and stand goals on your Apple Watch!

AMD vs. Nvidia GPUs: Who Should Supply Your Graphics Card in 2021?

Now that both AMD and Nvidia have launched their latest high-end products, here’s everything you need to know about AMD and Nvidia GPUs. ee which are best in 2021.

How to Prioritize Upgrades for Your Desktop Computer

Computer upgrades are fraught with wrong decisions and wasted money. Here we discuss how to prioritize upgrades for your desktop computer!

5 of the Best Apps for the Amazon Fire Stick

If you want to make good use of a new Amazon Fire Stick, here are some of the best apps you should have on your Amazon Fire Stick.

Laptop Touchpad Not Working? Here Are 10 Fixes

If you find that your Windows laptop touchpad is not working, here are some fixes to get your laptop touchpad working again.

Ultimate Keycap Guide: How to Spice Up Your Mechanical Keyboard

This ultimate keycap guide gives you a lowdown on keycaps and explains why certain types are inherently better than others.

How to Use Apple Watch: The Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Your Watch

It can take some time to learn and master the Apple Watch. Here we show you how to use the Apple Watch and set it up to your preferences.

How to Install Calibre Content Server in Raspberry Pi

Do you know you can set up Calibre as a server and access it wherever you are? Learn how to install the Calibre content server in Raspberry Pi.

How to Use AirPods Automatic Switching Feature to Switch Between Devices

Apple’s latest Airpods update has an automatic switching feature that allows you to easily switch between devices. Here’s how to use it.

CPU Core Count vs. Clock Speed – Which Is More Important?

The debate of the CPU cores count vs. clock speed is neverending. Here we go through the differences and use cases and which is more important to you.

What is Intel Optane and How Does It Work?

If you are still using a slow traditional HDD for your PC, you can now use Intel Optane to speed things up. Find out what Intel Optane is.