4 ways you're shortening your SSD's lifespan without realizing it
…Skipping firmware updates They're not as useless as they seem I know updating things like firmware and BIOS isn't something everyone adheres to. In fact, I recently updated my PC…
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Should BIOS chip capacity affect your purchase decisions?
From a future-proofing standpoint, it is well worth a consideration. If you are planning to upgrade your CPU down the line, or perhaps reuse the board with an older processor for another reserved build, a higher-capacity chip reduces the risk of losing backwards compatibility when new BIOS versions arrive. It is also important to note that smaller chips can also compel manufacturers to cut conveniences like on-board Wi-Fi drivers (as manufacturers like ASUS state) to free up space. Cost is also a noteworthy consideration, but for longevity-minded builders, it's worth prioritizing.
BIOS chip capacities are changing, and its going to affect how long your PC lastsIntel's Nova Lake could fix the one thing that's driven builders to AMD for over five years
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Your SSD has built-in maintenance tools that Windows keeps hidden from you
…This can become particularly frustrating during a game update, a Windows update, or any write-heavy workload like a game installation. Once configured properly, Storage Sense can prove to be a pretty…
These 4 Windows features are rarely used on PCs, but they make my work easier every day
…Before you ask, your biometric data never leaves the device. It's also the only native Windows feature that has ever sold me on a peripheral. I bought a Windows Hello-compatible…
AM4 might still be supported when AM6 launches, but that doesn’t mean you should buy into the platform now
…There's mature BIOS support, slightly more affordable memory, and a wide range of motherboards available at many different price points. However, that doesn't mean AM4 is worth building a new…
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