You may have noticed that your computer allows you to select a resolution higher than the resolution of your monitor. This may be counterintuitive at first, since your screen can’t show that extra detail, so why do it? Here’s where going beyond your native resolution brings rewards. Taking High-Res Screenshots If you need to take screenshots of what’s on your computer screen, … [Read more...] about 4 Benefits of Running Your Monitor Above Native Resolution
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Intel: Meteor Lake Chiplet SoC Up and Running
Alongside Intel’s regular earnings report yesterday, the company also delivered a brief up on the state of one of their most important upcoming products, Meteor Lake. Intel’s first chiplet/tile-based SoC, which completed initial development last year, has now completed power-on testing and more. The news is not unexpected, but for Intel it still marks a notable milestone, and … [Read more...] about Intel: Meteor Lake Chiplet SoC Up and Running
Eagle-eyed users spot Microsoft running Windows 11 on a unsupported PC
A PC needs a minimum of 4GB RAM memory and 64GB of storage, a graphics card compatible with DirectX 12 or later, an 8th generation or newer processor and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 to *officially* run Windows 11. While TPM is included in all modern PCs, the compatible processor list is indeed short and absurd. Only 8th generation or newer processors are officially … [Read more...] about Eagle-eyed users spot Microsoft running Windows 11 on a unsupported PC
The best wired and wireless running headphones to buy
Soundtrack your runs in style with our pick of the best running headphones Running pushes you physically and mentally, so it's important to have the best running headphones availaible to provide you with the audio inspiration needed to push through the pain barrier and rack up the miles. Headphones designed for running share many characteristics with those intended for … [Read more...] about The best wired and wireless running headphones to buy
10 Quick Ways to Speed Up a Slow PC Running Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
Windows PCs don’t have to slow down over time. Whether your PC has gradually become slower or it suddenly ground to a halt a few minutes ago, there could be quite a few reasons for that slowness. As with all PC issues, don’t be afraid to give your computer a reboot if something’s not working properly. This can fix quite a few problems and is faster than attempting to manually … [Read more...] about 10 Quick Ways to Speed Up a Slow PC Running Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
Linux beats Windows 11 when running on the best CPU from Intel
The latest version of the Linux kernel pushes the open-source OS past Windows 11 when it comes to performance. What you need to know The Linux kernel was recently updated to version 5.16, resulting in improved performance in several areas. The update improves the performance of the operating system when running on 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs from Intel. Following the … [Read more...] about Linux beats Windows 11 when running on the best CPU from Intel
Firefox Running Slow? 11 Ways to Speed It Up
Firefox is one of the most popular browsers on the web, mainly due to the freedom and customization it allows users. It also provides a lot of security and hundreds of plugins to serve almost any purpose. Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in Firefox becoming bogged down. If your Firefox is running too slow for your taste, try one of these methods to speed it up and … [Read more...] about Firefox Running Slow? 11 Ways to Speed It Up
Unsupported devices running Windows 11 may not receive updates
Having Windows 11 on unsupported machines could be risky business. What you need to know Microsoft recently confirmed a method for getting Windows 11 on unsupported devices. Given the unsupported nature of that method, there are risks. One such risk is that updates may not be guaranteed. Microsoft recently unveiled its updated PC Health Check app to help … [Read more...] about Unsupported devices running Windows 11 may not receive updates
Failed to start game (app already running) – Steam error on Windows PC
When attempting to launch a Steam game on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer, you may receive the error message Failed to start game (app already running). In this post, we will identify the potential cause, as well as provide the most suitable solutions to the error. You’re most likely to encounter this error when launching a game that has closed improperly with a … [Read more...] about Failed to start game (app already running) – Steam error on Windows PC
Microsoft pauses Windows 365 trials after running out of capacity
Microsoft introduced its subscription-based Windows 365 last month, and earlier in the week announced general availability for the service that makes it possible to run full versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 in the cloud. If your business was planning on joining the Cloud PC revolution but hasn’t already done so, you might have a bit of a wait on your hands before you … [Read more...] about Microsoft pauses Windows 365 trials after running out of capacity