One feature that's important to be able to locate is the specs of your Windows 11 PC, as being able to see what components you have can help to figure out if you need to upgrade a particular component ...

Not running compatibility checks across all components is one of the more common PC building mistakes one can make, which can lead to a frustrating experience with returns and further delays for the ...

To check computer speed boost clocks, use CPU-Z (Windows) or Intel Power Gadget (Mac). This article explains how to check the base clock speed and computer speed boost clocks on Windows and Mac ...

On completion of many Windows OS tasks, sometimes the computer is forced to require a reboot. While logged in and in an active session, you will be notified that a reboot is pending or required by ...

Any of these tools will do, but… Microsoft’s PC Health Check gets the job done, except for those running Enterprise or Education versions, those whose PCs are under central IT management, or those who ...

Hold up, you don’t want to ruin a rare Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh — take some precautions first. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac When you pick up a classic Macintosh (or a vintage computer of ...

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