I discovered most of my HDMI 2.1 cables aren't certified, and it's shockingly common
…Related Don't use old HDMI cables with your new TV or monitor If you're planning to take advantage of high-end features like 120Hz, HDR, and 4K, it's worth…
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Your desktop monitor needs a brightness slider, and PowerToys has the fix Windows should have shipped
1d agoAlienware makes a big entrance at Computex with the first 5K ultrawide monitor with RGB stripe subpixels
6d agoI built my own smart TV setup with a monitor and a cheap device, and it turned out better than I expected
1w agoThese 4 PowerToys tools fix the most annoying multi-monitor problems in Windows
1w agoThe Linux desktop's biggest upgrade was learning when not to ask the user
…A new monitor usually appears where it should, with the right scale and refresh rate close enough to start using immediately. Audio switching is less likely to require hunting through a maze…
I spent $10 to turn my PC into a wireless console, and it's the best couch gaming upgrade possible
…Using Apollo lets me fully utilize my RTX 4070 Ti with DLSS 4.5 and its capabilities , along with the full 4K 144Hz display of my new miniLED TV . A quick setup…
Running Proxmox on my ASUS NUC 14 Pro Plus taught me where mini PCs still fall short
…Proxmox encourages experimentation, and experimentation loves resources. One day, it is a Linux VM and a couple of containers; the next day, it is Windows, Docker hosts, DNS tools, monitoring, file services…
PowerToys keeps shipping features Windows should have had years ago, and the latest update proves it
…He loves writing how-to articles, listicles, and informational posts on popular operating systems and web services. He closely follows the Windows Insider program and tests new Insider builds to discover upcoming…
Your GPU, RAM, and SSD all have firmware you've never updated, and it can actually matter
…It's the one component where firmware updates are a routine part of ownership, and motherboard manufacturers push new versions regularly to support new CPUs, patch security holes, and improve memory compatibility…
Your smart TV is screenshotting everything you watch, but here's how to block it
…Sign in to your XDA account Most people still think of a TV as a display first and a computer second . That mental model is outdated, and companies know it. A modern…
My old phone became a $200 webcam upgrade, and the setup took 10 minutes
…With an academic background in design and manufacturing, his insatiable curiosity spans beyond the digital domain. Chandraveer's downtime is an eclectic mix of reading fiction, practicing calligraphy, conceptualizing new products, and…
8 things you can do to stretch your current SSD instead of buying a new one
…users, which will display the most important information like health percentage, temperature, and total bytes written (TBW). CrystalDiskInfo CrystalDiskInfo is a free software utility designed to monitor and report on your storage…
The best $25 I ever spent on my gaming PC made it dramatically quieter
…The PC ran hot and loud, begging for some intervention. At first, I thought the stock cooler was at fault, but then I settled on the boring upgrade of buying new case…