The screen went black, then nothing. The notification in my task tray suggested a driver update, and I had some time, so I acquiesced. This particular alert prompted me to update the BIOS, and the ...

You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does ...

The first category of apps you should remove shouldn’t even be on your computer. Pre-built PCs are notorious for including ...

Despite Intel’s best efforts via firmware patching, the voltage glitch that marred some of its 13th and 14th Gen desktop CPUs can still emerge from the shadows. My gaming rig was one of its latest ...

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. I had long thought about it, but I could never justify ...

I’m constantly testing all kinds of laptops and desktops, but none of them have been able to replace my custom Windows gaming PC as my main machine for work and play. Between my computer’s powerful ...

It’s very easy to say “you must back up your computer,” but doing so can sometimes feel like a chore. After all, catastrophic data loss doesn’t feel like it should be a common occurrence. It couldn’t ...

Often, computers come with a bunch of unnecessary “bloat” software installed. Apps that are eating up your storage and that ...

The plight of the living room PC gamer is real. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I forget why I showed you that. Oh, yes, I'd like ...