The Linux kernel received a targeted fix in May 2025 for a display stack bug in AMD’s DRM driver that could hang a system when DisplayPort link training failed — the patch forces the display code to fall back to the reference clock instead of assuming the PHY clock is available, preventing a...
The KOOSMILE mini PC being marketed with an Intel Core i9-12900HK, 32GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 and a USB4/Thunderbolt‑4-capable Type‑C port promises to shrink desktop workstation power into a palm‑sized chassis — but the reality behind those headline specs needs careful...
HDR on Windows 11 can completely change how games and movies look — but getting it right still requires careful setup, the right hardware, and patient calibration. This guide walks through everything a Windows 11 user needs to configure HDR correctly: from the essential compatibility checks and...
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If Windows 10 or Windows 11 refuses to detect your external monitor, the problem is almost always one of three things: the physical connection, the graphics driver stack, or the monitor’s own identification data. The how‑to checklist rolled out by mainstream guides is solid — start with cables...
Geekom’s long‑teased QS1 Pro mini PC promises to ship one of the most intriguing hardware combinations we’ve seen for a compact Windows machine: a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E‑80‑100) class SoC, Windows 11 Pro preinstalled, up to 64GB of LPDDR5‑5600 memory, and a modern I/O stack that...
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Connecting a laptop or MacBook to a TV can usually be done in minutes—wired for rock‑solid video and audio, or wirelessly for convenience—and this practical guide walks through both approaches, the best adapters and settings to choose, plus the most common pitfalls and fixes to get you on the...
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Lenovo's next flagship handheld, the Legion Go 2, arrives as a strikingly ambitious — and expensive — attempt to redefine what a Windows portable can be, pairing a large 8.8-inch OLED, AMD's new Z2 family silicon, and headline-grabbing battery and memory choices that put it squarely in premium...
Lenovo’s new ThinkPad Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500 promises to bring a professional docking experience that feels like a leap into the future: support for three 8K displays at 60Hz, an unheard-of 180W USB Power Delivery (PD 3.1) power budget, and cloud-enabled fleet management — all wrapped in...
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Microsoft is pushing PC makers to stop treating USB Type-C as a cosmetic port and to implement the platform-level hooks Windows 11 needs to deliver consistent, useful notifications when Type‑C connections behave unexpectedly. The company’s guidance — now baked into Windows’ hardware requirements...
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Microsoft has quietly pushed PC makers to stop treating USB Type‑C as merely a cosmetic port and to implement the platform-level hooks Windows needs to deliver consistent, actionable notifications when Type‑C connections misbehave — a move that aims to end years of “plug‑and‑pray” frustration...
High Dynamic Range can transform how games and movies look on a PC, but getting HDR right on an RTX-powered Windows 11 system requires more than flipping a single toggle: you need the right GPU, display, cable, drivers, and calibration. This guide pulls together a practical, step-by-step setup...
HDR gaming can be a dramatic upgrade for many players — richer highlights, deeper blacks, and colors that finally look like what the developers intended — but whether it actually improves your experience depends on your hardware, your patience for calibration, and how each game implements HDR...
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If HDR stopped working or suddenly looks washed out after a Windows update, you’re not alone — a wave of users reported Auto HDR and HDR video problems after recent Windows 11 updates, and Microsoft has issued fixes and guidance to restore proper HDR behavior. This feature-first rollout exposed...
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Alienware’s newly refreshed 34-inch ultrawide monitor, the AW3425DW, sits at the crossroads of innovation and safe iteration. On paper, it’s a compelling package: a 34-inch QD-OLED curved display with an ultra-fluid 240Hz refresh rate, the reassuring speed of a .03 ms response, and a base design...
For years, the promise of USB-C on laptops has been simplicity and universality: one port, one cable, any device, anywhere. Yet for many Windows users, the real-world experience has often been anything but that. Countless stories abound across forums and tech support lines—of monitors failing to...
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Microsoft has announced a significant initiative to standardize the implementation of USB Type-C ports across Windows 11 laptops and tablets. This move aims to address the inconsistencies in how device manufacturers have utilized USB Type-C capabilities, which range from varying data transfer...
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The promise of USB-C as a universal connector has intrigued and frustrated consumers in equal measure, especially in the world of Windows laptops, desktops, and tablets. On paper, USB-C should be the single cable to connect monitors, charge devices, and transfer vast amounts of data—all with...
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USB-C was introduced with the promise of simplifying connectivity by providing a universal port for data transfer, charging, and video output. However, the reality has been far more complex. The proliferation of USB-C ports with varying capabilities—ranging from different USB generations to...
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The once-glorious promise of USB-C—a universal, reversible connector designed to displace a rat’s nest of incompatible cables and ports—has long been marred by confusion, disappointment, and a fundamental lack of transparency. As USB-C proliferated across Windows laptops, peripherals, and...
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I have two simple USB-C docks, seemingly identical except for one having an HDMI output and the other having a DisplayPort output.
HDMI: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006034210961.html
DisplayPort: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006054736790.html
The HDMI dock works as expected, I...