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Computer Making Buzzing Noises – Why And How To Fix
Buzzing noises aren’t exactly music to the ears. They can be incredibly concerning, especially if you can’t identify where they’re coming from or what’s causing them. In most cases, buzzing noises aren’t indicative of a severe problem. They’re usually caused by something as minor as a coil whine or a loose cable hitting the fans. […]
What is RAID Mode in BIOS? RAID Arrays Explained
Wondering “What is RAID Mode in BIOS”? You’ve come to the right place! Today, I’ll be breaking down all you need to know about RAID mode and how RAID arrays work…or at least, give you a strong crash course on the basics of RAID. I recommend following this article in its intended order for the best […]
Acer Nitro 17 Review – Insanely Powerful Gaming Laptop
This budget gaming laptop is affordable, fast, and serves up surprising battery life. The Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42 rises above the budget gaming laptop pack because it solves one of the big issues with shopping for an affordable, fast gaming PC, thanks to battery life that’s better than many other desktop replacements. Nitro is Acer’s […]
Top Reasons for Loud Computer Fans and How to Fix
Is your computer’s fan making a lot of noise? The culprit behind a noisy fan is usually dust buildup or hardware problems (ie- the fan is wearing down and about to die). Sometimes you can also have something getting in the way of the fan blades, like a cable or wire that has made its […]
How to Recycle Old Computers
Recycling computers is important because it helps protect the environment and keeps harmful materials out of landfills. There are convenient ways to safely get rid of old devices. You can take your old computer to electronics stores, recycling centers, or use mail-in programs. Old computers contain valuable materials, but they also have hazardous substances that can harm […]
Dragon Age: The Veilguard to Launch on October 31
[UPDATE] The news is now official, and EA also opened Dragon Age: The Veilguard pre-orders. The game’s standard edition will be priced at $69.99 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X and $59.99 on PC. The Deluxe Edition ($89.99 on consoles and $79.99 on PC) offers the following cosmetics: three Rook armor sets, six Rook weapons, […]
Microsoft discloses unpatched Office flaw that exposes NTLM hashes
Microsoft has disclosed a high-severity vulnerability affecting Office 2016 that could expose NTLM hashes to a remote attacker. Tracked as CVE-2024-38200, this security flaw is caused by an information disclosure weakness that enables unauthorized actors to access protected information. It impacts multiple 32-bit and 64-bit Office versions, including Office 2016, Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021, and […]
18-year-old security flaw in Firefox and Chrome exploited in attacks
A vulnerability disclosed 18 years ago, dubbed “0.0.0.0 Day”, allows malicious websites to bypass security in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari and interact with services on a local network. However, it should be noted that this only affects Linux and macOS devices, and does not work on Windows. For impacted devices, threat actors […]
Best lightweight Linux distro of 2024
The best lightweight Linux distros make it simple and easy to run Linux on older PCs which have relatively limited computing power. This means you shouldn’t expect these distros to provide blistering performance, but they can allow you to bring an old computer or two back to life – and use – as a dedicated […]
Asus TUF Gaming A14 review: Understated endurance
I was impressed with Asus’ thin and light TUF Gaming A14 laptop when I first got hands-on with it ahead of Computex earlier this year. For a sub-brand that Asus has typically treated as a budget alternative to its Strix or Zephyrus lineups, the A14 looks and feels premium, with a metal lid and base. […]