Perhaps you’ve seen videos or read stories on forums of PC enthusiasts “delidding” their processors so they will run at cooler temperatures. The process involves removing the CPU’s integrated heat spreader (IHS) or “lid,” cleaning up the factory thermal paste, applying your own compound, and then reattaching the IHS. Whether used for overclocking purposes or … [Read more...] about Is Delidding Worth It? (10 Reasons It Is)
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Does Zoom Record Your Screen Or Just The Meeting? (Explained)
Let’s face it: Zoom meetings are rarely as riveting as the host would like them to be. If you’re anything like me, you’re getting a bad case of Zoom fatigue from all of the video conference calls, meetings, and classes you’ve had to attend. Because of this, you might be tempted to engage in other activities during a Zoom meeting like checking your email or … [Read more...] about Does Zoom Record Your Screen Or Just The Meeting? (Explained)
Does Avast Slow Your Computer Down? (Case Study)
Ever since 2001, when Czech-based Avast PLC began offering its antivirus software for free, its popularity seems to have grown a little every day. With Avast’s acquisition of fellow free anti-malware company AVG followed by Piriform (makers of CCleaner and Speccy) in 2016 and 2017, respectively, Avast has become a dominant force in the cybersecurity sphere. On … [Read more...] about Does Avast Slow Your Computer Down? (Case Study)
Why Are My AirPods Not Connecting? (9 Reasons, Fixes)
Apple’s wireless earphones called AirPods are easy to connect to your favorite Bluetooth-compatible devices like iPhones, iPads, and even Android devices. That is until they’re not. What should be an easy task can quickly disintegrate into a harrowing and frustrating ordeal. Whether you’ve got AirPods Max, AirPods Pro, or AirPods of any generation, the … [Read more...] about Why Are My AirPods Not Connecting? (9 Reasons, Fixes)
Why Is My Computer Suddenly Slow? (10 Potential Reasons)
Few things are more frustrating than a slow computer. You turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to load. You used the computer yesterday without any problems, and now, all of a sudden, it is slow? This experience, although not uncommon, is a sign something is wrong, and usually occurs for specific reasons. Here are the 10 most … [Read more...] about Why Is My Computer Suddenly Slow? (10 Potential Reasons)