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How to make your graphics card better with a few clicks
Can graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia be made better with just a few clicks? Yes, here's how.
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Add Windows 11 features to Windows 10 with these helpful tools
Microsoft had promised annual feature updates for Windows 10, but that's over now. Here's how to add Windows 11's hottest new features to Windows 10 via extra software.
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How to use Stable Diffusion to create AI art on your PC
Hardly any other AI topic invites more experiments than image generators. However, they are not only available on the web, but also for your own (powerful) PC. We show what's needed for this.
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How to import data from paper into Excel
You have a table on paper but need the data listed in Excel? There's a simple trick for importing.
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The 5 most dangerous Wi-Fi attacks, and how to fight them
Your router is a popular target for hackers. But if you know how such an attack works, you can take protective measures beforehand to make it impossible for hackers to take over your Wi-Fi network, router, and home network.
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How to fix audio problems on your Windows PC
If your computer audio abruptly stops working, you can try these simple steps in five minutes or less.
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Sick of Chrome and Edge? Switch to one of these 9 secure browsers instead
Chrome and Edge are not the only browsers for your computer.
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How long does data last on an SD card?
SD cards are faithful companions in cameras, mobile phones, and many other devices. They capture our most beautiful moments, store important documents and are thus almost indispensable. But how long can we actually rely on these little helpers?
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Don't be scared: These simple UEFI BIOS tweaks make your PC better
The UEFI BIOS for motherboards have long been considered enthusiast territory only, but it's easy to tweak to improve your PC.
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How to register your own domain name
Reserve a website name before someone else beats you to it. Here's how to do that using a domain name registrar service.
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How to test and change your motherboard's CMOS battery
The CMOS battery is an often overlooked but crucial element. Hidden on the motherboard of your computer, it acts like an emergency power supply for the BIOS.
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How to open Windows' awesome Snipping Tool with a single key press
The screenshot app Snipping Tool integrated in Windows 10 and 11 can be set so that it's called up by pressing the print key. We show you how to do this.
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9 free AI tools that run locally on your PC
These clever AI tools can have a big impact by using elaborate models to tackle demanding tasks. The nine programs presented here have something in common besides AI: they are freely available.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tip: Get 2 years of access for dirt cheap
Currently, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs $17 per month. But with this trick, you can get it at over 50 percent off for up to two years.
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Windows 11: Over 30 hidden new features you probably missed
Windows 11's 22H2 version is almost a year old. In the meantime, Microsoft patched many innovations into the operating system via so-called "Moments."
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50 programs that fix Windows problems with just a few clicks
All you need is the right software to quickly fix common Microsoft Windows headaches. Here are 50 ultra-handy tools.
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How does CPU memory cache work?
One of the most important parts of a processor is the cache, but how exactly does it work?
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The right way to put RAM in your PC's memory sockets
The correct placement of RAM modules is crucial for the optimal performance of your computer. We explain which RAM slots you should use and why it makes a difference where the memory modules are placed.
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Windows: The best tools for maintenance, troubleshooting and analysis
Microsoft Sysinternals provides the best tools you need to analyze and troubleshoot Windows systems.
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Common tech knowledge debunked: 14 facts and myths
Experience at the PC protects you from many problems. But some seemingly proven tech knowledge is no longer valid: So what's true, and what's myth?