4 ways you're shortening your SSD's lifespan without realizing it
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Your Wi-Fi 7 upgrade didn't fix your lag because the bandwidth was never the problem
…An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and Windows. When not scouring the web for ideas, he can be found building…
Nvidia just fixed the most annoying part of updating your GPU drivers
…and fix. Related With DLSS 5's AI slop, Nvidia just turned it into something DLSS was never meant to be Remember when DLSS was about image quality and performance improving together…
I undervolt every graphics card I own, and I genuinely can't understand why more people don't
…a must if you want to maximize your performance. This is where undervolting becomes one of the lowest-hanging fruits for a PC gamer. While upscaling and frame generation are helpful, they…
Windows finally fixed File Explorer's most annoying quirk, and it only took 20 years
…No more registry tweaks to fix how Windows treats view instances, folks. Related Windows File Explorer is outdated, and these alternatives fit how you actually use your PC Whether you want a…
One part of your PC is aging faster than everything else, and it isn't the one you'd guess
…What makes thermal interface material degradation so hard to spot? It's a silent performance killer that no one suspects When it comes to modern PCs, most components have their own unique…
My mesh Wi-Fi was actually making my internet worse - here's what actually worked
Jasmine Mannan May 21, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…
Your router is about to stop getting security updates - here's what to do
Ty Sherback Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer…
Stop panicking about your SSD's lifespan — it will probably outlive your PC
…Skipping firmware updates can deprive your SSD of crucial performance and stability fixes, which can affect your day-to-day experience. It's important to adhere to a basic checklist for optimum…
4 one-click BIOS changes that unlock the PC performance you paid for
Ty Sherback Apr 1, 2026, 5:00 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…