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How to Check the CPU Temperature on Your Windows PC

Knowing how to easily check your CPU temperature helps you keep your system from running too hot.

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How to Fix Red Light Errors on Your Motherboard

Red light flashing on your motherboard? It's not the end of the world.

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What Is Intel Stream Assist and How Does It Make Game Streaming Better?

You'll no longer have to choose between in-game graphics and streaming.

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7 Features and Specs to Consider When Buying a High-Performance Laptop

Buying any laptop can feel daunting, let alone a high-performance model with outrageous specs. But it doesn't have to be a challenge.

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6 Reasons to Avoid Intel's 14th-Gen CPUs

Intel's 14th-Gen CPUs bring some improvements, but are those worth upgrading for? Or should you wait longer for the next generation?

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How Does Secure Enclave Protect Your Apple Devices?

If you own any Apple devices, Secure Enclave can help keep you safe.

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The Best Motherboard and CPU Combos for All Budgets

Building your own PC? Choosing the right motherboard for your setup is key. Here are the best motherboard and CPU combos.

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Can Your CPU Be Hacked?

Yes, your hardware is vulnerable to cyberattacks, so how can hackers target your Central Processing Unit?

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How to Fix High CPU Usage Caused by System Interrupts on Windows

Your computer suffers from high CPU usage and the process that hogs most resources is "system interrupts"? We will help you get to the bottom of this!

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What Is Apple's R1 Chip and How Does It Compare to M1 and M2?

Apple's new headset comes with a completely new chip.

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8 Factors to Consider Before Buying a CPU Cooler

Buying a new CPU cooler? Here's what you need to know.

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Should You Buy a Used CPU? What Are the Risks?

Buying a used CPU could be cheaper, but it may have risks attached, too.

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What Is a CPU Contact Frame? Does It Prevent CPU Warping?

If you're looking to buy an Intel 12th or 13th Gen CPU, you should consider a CPU contact frame.

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What Is Hardware Acceleration and When Should You Use It?

You've heard about hardware acceleration, but what is it and how does it work?

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The 6 Best Overclocking Software to Boost PC Performance

If you're considering overclocking your PC, you need to check out these free tools.

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Which PC Upgrades Will Improve Your Performance the Most?

Need a faster computer but aren't sure what you should upgrade on your PC? Follow our PC upgrade checklist to find out.

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What Are AMD's Instinct AI Accelerators?

AMD's Instinct GPU series is getting popular in the computing and AI community. Here's why.

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What Is the CPU Ring Ratio and How Does It Affect Overclocking?

When you overclock, you want to make sure you're tuning everything just right.

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The 11 Best Free Benchmark Programs for Windows

Use these fantastic and free benchmark software for Windows to troubleshoot your system and keep it updated.

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What Are AMD's Ryzen Z1 and Z1 Extreme APUs?

AMD's new APUs are powering some decent hardware, but how do they stack up?

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