You’ve probably seen the annoying sticky keys pop-up prompting you to enable it if you over-press the Shift key. What does the sticky key do besides annoy you during the game and how can you disable it? To disable sticky keys on Windows, you can quickly turn them off by pressing the Shift key five … Read more
GUID Partition Table (GPT) and Master Boot Record (MBR) are two partitioning strategies used for both SSDs and HDDs. GPT, a more current standard, is closely related to UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and has advantages for contemporary systems, while MBR, an older standard, works well with legacy BIOS firmware on older PCs. Although both … Read more
Quick Links Partitioning your PC’s fantastic SSD can be done for many reasons and it’s a really simple operation. You can store private information without OS files on separate partitions, protecting it from damage during operations such as operating system reinstallation. Separate partitions can also be used to encrypt private files and data or to … Read more
Do you want to use a single USB stick to run different operating systems? Maybe install an OS system or boot into a live environment? Fortunately, learning how to boot various operating systems from USB isn’t as difficult as you might think! Continue reading for a review of several free Windows utility programs that can … Read more
Although many of us now use cloud storage services, USB drives are still useful even though they are not as common as they used to be. One application for a USB stick is to operate an entire computer system from it, which you can carry wherever you go. When you’re at a separate workstation, you … Read more
Indeed, it is possible to incorrectly place the CPU in the motherboard socket, although most contemporary motherboards and CPUs are designed to minimize this possibility. Alignment symbols indicating proper orientation, such as notches, pins, or arrows, are usually found on the CPU and the socket that houses it. Despite these protections, pushing the CPU out … Read more
How do you know if someone has tapped your phone? Most of us are used to our phones being spied on, if not by governments at least! However, these people have access to your smartphone. This applies to the media as well as hackers, your former partners and your workplace. They may be reading and … Read more
Leading semiconductor businesses are benefiting from the favorable demand environment created by the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race. Since bottoming out in 2022, the PHLX semiconductor sector index has gained 122%, outperforming the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite’s 69% return. The semiconductor business has been growing steadily since the 1980s, despite occasional dips in revenue. The leading … Read more
Sometimes, after their time, works of art, books, or even vehicles go completely unrecognized, and subsequent generations give credit and praise that would have been more beneficial in the past. That seems to be the case with Studebaker, the now iconic automaker that has gained more recognition over the decades after a difficult period of … Read more
Right now, certificates of deposit (also known as CDs) can seem like a really good investment. CDs are insured by the FDIC, so they are safe. They are widely available and do not demand minimum investment. You can also get rates higher than 5.00%. However, not everyone should invest, even if it seems like a … Read more
