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How to Open Ports and Set Up Port Forwarding on Your Router

For some programs to access certain ports on your PC, you may need to set up port forwarding on a router. Here’s how you can do so.

Band Steering: Should 2.4GHz and 5GHz Be One Network or Two?

Your router might support band steering to auto switch between 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Find out whether band steering is a good way to get a better network connection.

How to Enable Nvidia and AMD Anti-Lag to Reduce Lag in Gaming

This article covers how to enable anti-lag features on your graphics card of choice, whether you are using Nvidia or AMD.

How to Use your Roku Device as a Web Browser

By default, Roku doesn’t allow you to browse the Web. Here we will show how you can use your Roku device as a web browser on your TV.

How to Quiet Down Your Laptop’s Noisy Fan

If your laptop’s fan is constantly loud, here are some things you can do to reduce the stress on the machine and quiet the laptop’s noisy fan.

How to Make Your PC Bluetooth-Ready

Want to connect your Bluetooth headphones, but your PC doesn’t support it? Learn how to make your PC Bluetooth-ready without buying a new PC.

How to Use Scanline Sync and Cap FPS In RivaTuner

RivaTuner actually has some use separate from Afterburner. Here is how you can cap your FPS (frame per second) or enable Scanline Sync in RivaTuner.

How to Benchmark Your CPU with Cinebench

The best way to put your new CPU through its paces is to benchmark it. Learn how you can benchmark your CPU with Cinebench.

How to Use the “Time to Walk” Feature on Apple Watch

Apple’s Fitness+ subscription service has just received an interesting feature. Let’s talk about how to access and use “Time to Walk” on an Apple Watch.

How to Stop AirPods Automatically Switching Between Devices

There’s a way to stop your AirPods from automatically switching between your iPhone, iPad, and a Mac – and we show you how.

How to Change Your Move, Exercise & Stand Goals on Apple Watch

Motivate yourself to stay active by learning how to change your move, exercise, and stand goals on your Apple Watch!

AMD vs. Nvidia GPUs: Who Should Supply Your Graphics Card in 2021?

Now that both AMD and Nvidia have launched their latest high-end products, here’s everything you need to know about AMD and Nvidia GPUs. ee which are best in 2021.

How to Prioritize Upgrades for Your Desktop Computer

Computer upgrades are fraught with wrong decisions and wasted money. Here we discuss how to prioritize upgrades for your desktop computer!

5 of the Best Apps for the Amazon Fire Stick

If you want to make good use of a new Amazon Fire Stick, here are some of the best apps you should have on your Amazon Fire Stick.

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Ultimate Keycap Guide: How to Spice Up Your Mechanical Keyboard

This ultimate keycap guide gives you a lowdown on keycaps and explains why certain types are inherently better than others.

How to Use Apple Watch: The Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Your Watch

It can take some time to learn and master the Apple Watch. Here we show you how to use the Apple Watch and set it up to your preferences.

How to Install Calibre Content Server in Raspberry Pi

Do you know you can set up Calibre as a server and access it wherever you are? Learn how to install the Calibre content server in Raspberry Pi.

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How to Use AirPods Automatic Switching Feature to Switch Between Devices

Apple’s latest Airpods update has an automatic switching feature that allows you to easily switch between devices. Here’s how to use it.

CPU Core Count vs. Clock Speed – Which Is More Important?

The debate of the CPU cores count vs. clock speed is neverending. Here we go through the differences and use cases and which is more important to you.

What is Intel Optane and How Does It Work?

If you are still using a slow traditional HDD for your PC, you can now use Intel Optane to speed things up. Find out what Intel Optane is.

How to Connect a Laptop to a TV (or External Monitor)

It is easy to extend your laptop display to a bigger screen. Here is how you can connect your laptop to a TV or external monitor.

3 Ways to Save Money on Your Energy Bill with Nest

Reduce your energy bill and your environmental impact! Here are 3 ways to maximize your savings using the Nest thermostat.

How to Reduce Power Supply Noise on Your PC

The Power Supply Unit (PSU) is often the culprit of a noisy PC. Here are the various ways to reduce power supply noise on your PC.

Raspberry Pi 4 as Desktop Computer: Is It Really Viable?

The Raspberry Pi 4 is significantly more powerful than its predecessors, but is it good enough to replace your desktop? Let’s find out.

How to Use the NVIDIA Control Panel to Overclock Your Monitor

Depending on the monitor, you may be able to overclock it to a higher refresh rate. Here’s how to use the Nvidia Control Panel to overclock your monitor.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into NAS with OpenMediaVault

The Raspberry Pi can be used as an inexpensive network-attached storage. Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into an NAS with openmediavault.

Why You Should Use Nvidia Inspector to Manage your GPU

NVIDIA Control Panel is slow and not easy to use. Luckily, NVIDIA Inspector can do what Control Panel does but better. Learn more about Nvidia Inspector.

How to Boot Raspberry Pi 4 From USB

By default, Raspberry Pi boot up from the SD card. Here is how you can boot your Raspberry Pi 4 from USB, right off an external SSD drive.

How to Disable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) in Your Router

Many routers have WPS enabled, which can let you connect to your router quickly. Here we’ll show you how to disable WPS on your router.

How to Create a Raspberry Pi 4 Case with Fan

Without active cooling, the Raspberry Pi 4 will thermal throttle even during moderate loads. Learn how to fix the issue by creating a Raspberry Pi 4 case with fan.

USB C vs. USB 3 vs. Thunderbolt: All You Need to Know

When people use jargon like USB-C, USB 3, and Thunderbolt, what does it really mean? Let’s try to clear up some of the confusion. ‘

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into an IRC Server

It is easy to set up your own IRC server, and you can get it up and running in 30 minutes. Follow the steps here to turn your Raspberry Pi into an IRC server.

How to Install DOSBox on the Raspberry Pi to Play Classic DOS Games

Do you remember the original SimCity games? How about Golden Axe or Wolfenstein? Learn how you can install DOSBox on Raspberry Pi to play old DOS games.

What Is Future-Proofing Your PC, and Should You Do It?

To ensure your PC can last years, you need to future-proof your PC. Find out what future-proofing is and why you need to consider it for your next purchase.

How to Install FydeOS on Raspberry Pi

FydeOS is a fork of Chromium OS aimed at the Chinese market. You’ll learn here how to install FydeOS on Raspberry Pi and will experience a quick walkthrough of the OS.

How to Set Up a Tor Proxy with Raspberry Pi

Are you worried about online privacy? Protect your privacy by turning your Raspberry Pi into a simple Tor proxy server for your home network.

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What to Take Note of When Upgrading Your RAM

Adding more memory is the best way to boost your computer performance. This tutorial covers the most important criteria to take note of when upgrading your RAM.

What Is RAM in a PC? All Questions Answered

The RAM in a laptop is used to store temporary files so the CPU can process them faster without waiting for a slow hard disk.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Captive Portal Wi‐Fi Access Point

Are you looking to provide a Wi-Fi access point for your business? Here you’ll learn how to turn Raspberry Pi into a captive portal Wi-Fi access point.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Modify Your Keyboard Case and Plate to Perfection

This guide will show you how to acoustically dampen a mechanical keyboard case as well as the plate to improve the way it sounds.

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How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication for Raspberry Pi

If you’re using SSH to access your Pi, you may want to enhance its security with 2FA. Learn here how to set up two-factor authentication on Raspberry Pi.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Music Server with Volumio

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a music server where you can wirelessly stream any track from any device on your network or Spotify’s catalogue.

Turn Your Raspberry Pi into an Ad-Blocker

Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into an ad-blocker. You can then block ads across your devices that are connected to your network.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Lubricate Switches

In this guide showing how to lubricate switches, you will learn how switches work, the different tools, lubricants, accessories, and how to lube switches.

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HDMI vs. Display Port: Which One Should You Use?

HDMI and Display Port look similar but have different capabilities. These differences between HDMI and Display Port will help you decide which to use.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Personal Web Server

Here we’ll show you how to turn a Raspberry Pi into your own personal web server so you can create, host and maintain a website directly on your Pi.

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Wireless Access Point

Do you want to create your own Wi-Fi hotspot? Learn how to turn your Raspberry Pi into a wireless access point so you can share your network with others.

Advanced Keyboard Guide: How to Lubricate and Mod Stabilizers

This tutorial will show how to improve keyboards by lubricating and modding the stabilizers. This will be done with bare hands and some inexpensive tools.

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What to Look for When Choosing a Portable Monitor

With tons of portable monitors available, it can be tough finding one that suit your needs. Here’s what to look for when choosing a portable monitor.

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How to Install RetroPie on Raspberry Pi 4 and Build a Retro Gaming Console

If you’re craving a retro gaming session and have a Raspberry Pi, you can install RetroPie on your Raspberry Pi to build your very own vintage gaming rig.