Your motherboard BIOS is probably outdated. Here's how to fix it
… In Windows 11, go to "Advanced Options" > "Optional Updates" to see if Microsoft provides any driver or firmware updates. If so, install them. If no updates pop up, install HWiNFO. …
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6 easy Windows 11 tweaks that help your SSD last longer
… Keep the SSD firmware up to date SSD manufacturers often release updates for the SSD firmware to keep it running efficiently and to reduce wear and tear, so these updates can extend the device’s lifespan. …
Windows 11 restarts several times after a recent update? Don't panic
… This may also happen with future updates, as Microsoft is still rolling out Secure Boot certificate refreshes to PCs. Normally, Windows updates only require a single reboot. Multiple reboots are otherwise more commonly associated with major feature updates or firmware and driver updates. …
I rebooted my router and busted Reddit's favorite tech myth
… My Wi-Fi 5 home mesh network still receives firmware updates, but after Netgear informed me that a secondary network I'd used had moved out of support, I've begun looking at replacements. …
Secure Boot causing boot failures? Don't give up just yet
… Those tips include installing the latest firmware updates and restoring the computer to its factory settings. …
Before you blame Windows, check your BIOS
… BIOS updates From time to time, manufacturers release updates to the UEFI firmware for their computers and motherboards. These updates are partly about various performance optimizations -- for example, when AMD or Intel have released new processors, but primarily about security. …
Tested: The Terramaster D1 SSD enclosure punches above its 10Gbps rating, for now
… I'm guessing you won't be able to futz the NVMe thing after Terramaster updates the firmware, nor should you run the risk of trashing other drives on your system. …
Microsoft has finally fixed the Windows 11 BitLocker lockout issue
… If necessary, you or your IT department can perform a Windows update rollback known as a Known Issue Rollback to remove problematic updates KB5083769 or KB5082052 from your Windows PC. Note, however, that you'll be made vulnerable once more to the security flaws that were patched by these updates. …
Netgear, Adtran earn exceptions from FCC's router ban
… The FCC also put restrictions on updated firmware, too. …
Your laptop has a hidden control panel Windows won't show you
… Sometimes the laptop manufacturer publishes firmware updates via the Windows Store itself, but not always. If you're concerned about keeping your laptop's firmware up to date especially after a CPU bug is discovered , this is the place to look. …