5 overlooked PC hardware mistakes you're probably guilty of even in 2026
…An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and Windows. When not scouring the web for ideas, he can be found building…
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Your PC’s Wi-Fi isn't terrible — you're just making these rookie mistakes
…And your router may already have optimized QoS rules, an updated firmware, and the correct channel width. However, many people forget to do the same thing on their PC. Your network adapter…
Your graphics card's VRAM is overheating while you watch the wrong temperature
…HWiNFO, or something else, PC gamers will keep an eye on the core temperature, but ignore another important one. The VRAM temperature is also linked to the optimum performance of your graphics…
I ditched my motherboard's fan presets and built my own curve, and the difference is massive
Ty Sherback May 3, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer…
I finally see why everyone removes Windows bloatware - here's my complete removal list
…On my Dell PC, here are the ones I removed almost instantly: Dell SupportAssist (and all related apps) Dell Cinema Guide Dell Mobile Connect MyDell Dell Digital Delivery Dell Optimizer There could…
Linux on the desktop isn't winning, but Linux on my handheld already has
…optimized, seamless, and crafted for one purpose When you experience handheld gaming on SteamOS, it becomes clear that Valve built the operating system around a single use case, and that singular focus…
I stopped dual-booting Linux after discovering Windows' hidden kernel
…I am not new to WSL and have found the idea of running a real Linux machine with a Linux kernel on a Windows PC quite fascinating. It is lighter than standard…
Your CPU temps won't improve until you fix these 3 mistakes
…He uses a Windows PC for desktop use and a MacBook for traveling, but dislikes some of the quirks of macOS. You're more likely to catch him at the gym or…
Linux is finally ready for gamers, but gamers are still not ready for Linux
…Linux was picking up at the same time as a free, flexible, and efficient way for enterprises to use inexpensive PCs instead of machines with proprietary software. Gaming was never the focus…
SSD prices are still climbing, yet you are killing your drive for no good reason
…An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and Windows. When not scouring the web for ideas, he can be found building…