hardware upgrade

Windows 11 continues to make headlines — this time for a hardware requirement that’s stirring up debates, especially among Thai users. The new operating system’s mandate for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, introduced as a cornerstone for enhanced security, has left many with older laptops...

Let’s be honest—you might love the way those subtle animations on Windows add a bit of flair to your user experience, but if you’re working on older hardware or prefer snappier response times, those visual effects can become more of a hindrance than a help. If you’re running Windows 10 or...

Is your trusty Windows machine feeling more like a sluggish snail than a speedy hare? Fear not—2025 brings you a wealth of savvy tips to supercharge your computer’s performance without necessarily reaching for your wallet’s spare change. Today, we dive deep into 12 expert-approved methods to...

One of the most common concerns users face after tinkering with their computer involves the dreaded “Activation Error” on Windows. Let’s set the stage: you’ve upgraded your PC's hardware—maybe swapped out an old motherboard for something shiny and new—but now you’re greeted with a notification...

As we bask in the glow of modern computing, one topic keeps bubbling to the surface for Windows enthusiasts: the importance of Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, especially with the impending retirement of Windows 10 updates. Let’s dive into the specifics of why TPM 2.0 isn’t just another...

With a clear and unyielding stance that feels like the tech equivalent of Gandalf shouting, "You shall not pass!", Microsoft has doubled down on the necessity of Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 for Windows 11 installations. As the clock ticks down to October 2025—when Windows 10 support...

Introduction: A Standoff Between Microsoft and Its Users If you own a Windows 10 PC and have been eagerly hoping for Microsoft to loosen its grip on the strict hardware requirements—including the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0—for Windows 11, prepare to be disappointed. Microsoft has remained...

If you’re clutching a beloved older PC and daydreaming about upgrading it to Windows 11 without shelling out for new hardware, Microsoft has delivered a definitive wake-up call. According to recent developments outlined by Microsoft and reported by various sources, including a Windows IT Pro...

In a significant move that has caught the attention of tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike, Microsoft has recently taken action to block a widely used method that allowed the installation of Windows 11 on computers not meeting the operating system's rigorous hardware requirements. This...

Hello All I recently got a Dell precision M4800 basically free with Windows 7 Pro. I fired it up and everything ran normally for about 5 minutes until I tried to run normal stuff like Defrag, cleaner, disc checking and then it just bottle up, all icons vanished and then got BSoD....check Bios...

The monitor I've been using is an old Benq Q24W5 with an ATI Radeon HD 3600 Series graphics card set to 1920x1200. I've been given a more up to date Benq SW2700PT monitor but I can’t get it to work. It's ok when the PC boots up but as soon as Windows 10 starts to load it turns off saying there's...

I have upgraded to windows 10 this week - all went fine with the upgrade except that the wifi on my laptop stopped working. I upgraded the drivers - no luck as the wifi was a little flaky anyway I upgraded the card to I have upgraded to windows 10 this week - all went fine with the upgrade...

Dear everyone, I've tried to explain my problem as good as I could, please do not be afraid of asking for more informations :) I hope you guys can somehow help me out. TLDR My external harddrive randomly removes files after installing new motherboard + processor. Some of the files can be...

Hello, I decided to upgrade my pc and last night I got everything together and did a fresh install of 8.1 Pro on a new SSD. I also made some hardware changes in the form of a new video card (970GTX) and took out 8 gigs of Mushkin Blackline ram and put in 16 gigs of Mushkin Redline ram. Some of...

Hi, this is regarding my son's pc. He has a problem with it sticking like the cpu is at 100% & everything sticks for a second n then continues for a few n sticks again. I originally thought it was the Q6600 CPU so i upgraded him with a Q9650 CPU but it still happens. When he is playing games in...

My boss does a lot of DJ work so he has a lot of music. He uses AudioComparer to find duplicates of his music and deletes them. He upgraded his HP Compaq DC7800p running XP Pro 32bit from a Core 2 Duo E8600 to a Core 2 Quad Q6600. He ran the AudioComparer program and it only uses one of the...

Preface: I'm building my own computer from scratch after having headaches with my current one (a Dell) for about 4 years. Seeing since it's come from Dell, they've saved me the pain of installing Windows 7 myself, and have also handily provided me with a sticker that displays Proof of License...

Hi, My old laptop (HP Pavilion dv9500) currently has Windows Vista 32-bit, and I have been using it for a couple of years. I recently upgraded the hardware to be ready for the Windows 7 installation, which I will do soon, and now it has 4gb, one 750gb 7200rpm HDD, one 250gb 5400 HDD, and an...

Hey guys, Having issues with my newly installed AMD A6-3670k apu. I randomly get the screen freezing and then goes black or sometimes goes to the blue screen... to which i get a error message: "display driver stopped responding and has recovered" What i have tried so far... - Updated the...

After I upgraded my graphics card driver, my PC got a blue screen with a sad face. It continually would load up, show a blue screen, shut down. This process continued (while I was attempting to troubleshoot) until it finally said, "Missing operating system" and it's been hanging there ever...