AMD's fTPM is still causing random stutters, but the fix could cost you money
Ty Sherback Apr 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer…
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A used office PC is the best media center upgrade I've made in years
…Performance is where everything finally clicks Why a used office PC fixes what most media setups struggle with Performance is the first thing you notice when you switch to a used office…
These Windows terminal commands fix what Settings can't, and I use them every time my PC breaks
…Whether the PC is running slow, throwing errors, or when system components fail to start, this is the command I run first. The SFC tool, built into Windows, fixes corrupted system files…
Your Windows PC has a security deadline this month, and most people don't know
…the deadline perform a Windows Update before you start browsing online. Related Microsoft's Secure Boot certificates expire in June 2026, but older PCs may never get the fix Make sure you…
4 ways this free Microsoft app fixed my slow, cluttered PC with one click
4 ways this free Microsoft app fixed my slow, cluttered PC with one click
Your weirdest Ethernet issues may have nothing to do with your router, cable, or Windows
…If you've tried the most common fixes and are ready to look elsewhere, this list will probably give you some helpful pointers, and may even fix your Ethernet performance for good…
I spent hours fixing my crippled Ethernet speed before discovering the connector was the culprit
…the things that you least suspect After moving my PC to another room, the dreaded 100 Mbps bottleneck returned The familiar fixes failed to restore my 200 Mbps connection I thought the…
A Valve engineer just stopped Linux from stealing VRAM from your 8GB GPU
…Sign in to your XDA account Summary A Valve engineer added kernel and userspace tweaks to stop VRAM evictions on 8GB GPUs, improving game performance. The fix uses cgroups/DMEM to prioritize…
You're upgrading your PC in the wrong order, and these 3 mistakes prove it
…For most PC users, that's not going to make a meaningful difference in real-world performance unless you're still using a SATA SSD. Once you're already on a decent…
Stop buying mesh Wi-Fi before trying these free yet game-changing network upgrades
…You may never think about it, but your router's firmware can fix bugs, improve performance, and result in a more stable Wi-Fi network. Besides, it's also important to keep…