Before you blame Windows, check your BIOS
Keep an eye on your PC when you’ve just switched it on. Usually, a screen flashes by before Windows (or Linux, for that matter) starts to boot up. This is a glimpse of the computer’s…
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Your motherboard BIOS is probably outdated. Here’s how to fix it
Keeping your PC up to date isn’t just about installing the latest Windows updates. Hardware drivers and motherboard firmware (BIOS or UEFI) play a big role in system stability and security. While Windows Update can…
Master your BIOS: 8 tweaks that unlock hidden PC performance
No one who assembles a PC or sets up a new computer can avoid the BIOS or UEFI. That’s where you define the basics, from the boot sequence and memory profiles to security features like…
ASRock says Ryzen 9000 CPU issues are fixed in new BIOS
Laying down the better part of a grand for the newest, most powerful CPU can be a harrowing experience, especially if you’ve heard that it has some issues with allegedly compatible motherboards. That seems to…
This Asus BIOS tweak boosts Ryzen AI performance by 20 percent
A combination of AMD’s 3D V-Cache, AI, and multiple cores offers enthusiasts a bold new opportunity for tweaking the performance of their PCs. But a new Asus BIOS option, Asus AI Cache Boost, takes the…
How to Set SSD as Boot Drive in BIOS
Are you considering upgrading your system disk from a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) to a solid-state drive (SSD)? This process can significantly enhance your computer’s performance as SSDs offer faster boot time, longer lifespan,…
Look at this frickin’ cat BIOS for this frickin’ cat motherboard
Earlier this year, I said we need more anime girl PC parts. Not because I want to make my computer look like a Tumblr blog circa 2012, but because we need more variety and intentional…
Intel finds cause of overheating CPUs, provides another BIOS update
Intel has been struggling with a major issue in its 13th- and 14th-generation Core CPUs for most of this year. Due to a production error, high voltages and temperatures led to crashes for users and…
First BIOS fixes for crashing Intel CPUs are finally rolling out
If you’ve been keeping up with tech news for the last few months, you’ve almost certainly heard about the flaws affecting Intel 13th- and 14th-gen desktop CPUs. You might’ve also heard that Intel’s fixing them…
Asus battles Intel CPU crashes with ‘baseline’ motherboard BIOS
Intel makes some very nice, very expensive CPUs, which are crashing in a not-so-nice way right now. Even Intel isn’t sure why some high-end 13th- and 14th-gen processors are crashing under load, but they’re working…