hardware upgrade

Below is an in‐depth look at what you’ll need to run the “Mecha BREAK” demo—a project that not only pushed the limits of DirectX 11’s capabilities at its time but also showcased AMD’s innovative spirit with its advanced rendering techniques. Mecha BREAK PC System Requirements If you’re curious...

It’s not every day the graphics card world gets shaken like a snow globe, but the MSI GeForce 5090 Suprim SOC is inspiring both fist-pumping excitement and just a sprinkle of nervous sweating in the PC building community. Imagine a GPU so powerful it makes your current rig look like it’s powered...

If you’ve found yourself staring at a sluggish computer, haunted by the specters of failed applications and error messages that pop up more often than your relatives during the holidays, it may be time to consider reinstalling Windows. Luckily, Microsoft has put together a treasure trove of...

If you’re a CIO having nightmares about the looming end-of-support date for Windows 10, you’re not alone—just don’t expect any lullabies from Microsoft. As of today, global adoption of Windows 11 has stalled at a modest 38%, a figure more underwhelming than the coffee in your company’s break...

Microsoft, in its ever-so-subtle fashion, has once again taken to nudging Windows 10 holdouts toward the bright, shiny beacon that is Windows 11, touting the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) as the latest must-have accessory for secure computing life. Yes, TPM: the three-letter acronym that’s...

As we head into the twilight of Windows 10, significant changes are on the horizon, marking a crucial transition for users. The recent update highlights the urgency for users to migrate to Windows 11 as Microsoft gears up to withdraw free support for Windows 10, effective October 2025. With this...

As we hurtle towards the future, it seems almost surreal that Windows 10 has been with us for nearly a decade. However, on October 14, 2025, the curtain will fall on the support for this operating system, marking a significant turning point for millions of users worldwide. This article breaks...

Tick, tock, tick, tock—the countdown to October 14, 2025 blares like the world’s most irritating reminder alarm for Windows 10 users everywhere, warning of impending software doom. The End-of-Support Specter: What’s Really at Stake? On this fateful October day, Microsoft shall officially retire...

Imagine your beloved laptop—perhaps one you purchased during the heady pandemic days, or maybe a secondhand stalwart that’s seen more Windows updates than you’ve had hot dinners. Now, imagine being told by Microsoft itself: “Upgrade to Windows 11… or else.” The catch? Your faithful machine can’t...

Behold, the countdown has begun: Microsoft, the software colossus that wields the mighty Windows operating system, is snipping the lifeline for Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025. Now, before you start spray-painting “2025” on your old laptop and spinning up conspiracy theories with your...

Take a moment and gaze at your Windows desktop. Maybe it's home to family photos, a few too many icons, or that one meme folder you haven't dared open since 2019. Now, imagine a ticking clock overlaying it all—a countdown not to a vacation, but to the twilight of an operating system era. Because...

There’s a familiar thump in your chest. It's the one you get after hours hunched over your keyboard, fueled by caffeine and the subtle dread that maybe—just maybe—your glorious, RGB-lit PC tower might not be deemed worthy by the mysterious council of Windows 11. And for a lot of tech enthusiasts...

With nearly half of the Windows universe clinging to their beloved, familiar Windows 10 machines, Microsoft finds itself in a peculiar position: like an earnest parent trying to coax a child into eating their vegetables, Redmond’s finest are pointing at TPM 2.0 and saying, “Trust us—this time...

It’s official: Microsoft really, really, really wants you to upgrade to Windows 11—even if it means sending your beloved but “ineligible” Windows 10 PC out to pasture. As the sun slowly sets on Windows 10 support, and security experts issue increasingly stern warnings to get off the old OS...

I am just about finished with a new Windows Server 2022 Standard build using an ASUS P12R-E/10G-2T motherboard. It has a provision to add a TPM module, however, it works fine without it aside from an Event Log error at every startup. Wondering what the thoughts are regarding adding the TPM...

When you need to upgrade your RAM, troubleshoot a hardware issue, or simply impress a tech support technician, knowing your PC’s model number is a must-have detail. Windows 10 offers a few native ways to pull up this information without the hassle of tracking down labels stuck on the chassis. In...

A New Cybersecurity Era: End of Windows 10 Support Sparks Opportunity for Hackers As Windows 10's end-of-life approaches, the looming discontinuation of security updates in October 2025 is drawing attention from IT professionals and cybercriminals alike. This article delves into the anticipated...

Microsoft’s recent guidance on handling legacy Windows 10 PCs has sparked a lively debate among tech enthusiasts. The directive is straightforward and unapologetically blunt: if your device can’t upgrade to Windows 11, it’s time to say goodbye. While your old Windows 10 machine may still run...

The Windows 11 requirements page says that a CPU of at least 1 GHz and 2 cores is required. I have a system with a 3.7 GHz 4 core CPU which isn't accepted. Possibly because it's an AMD? The system passes the other tests. Possible solutions: 1. Hack the registry. My understanding is that...

In a surprising twist, Microsoft’s Windows 11 update—version 24H2, heralded as its most AI-forward release yet—is tightening its hardware requirements for new OEM systems. Specifically, the update will no longer support Intel’s 8th, 9th, and 10th generation processors. While current users of...