If you want to find out what CPU your PC or laptop is running, you don't need to take it apart. Here's how to check your processor in just a few quick steps.

Learning how to check your CPU temperature is a great way to troubleshoot PC problems and make sure you're getting maximum performance from your processor.

Knowing how to overclock your CPU is essential for any PC enthusiast. We've gathered step-by-step instructions for AMD and Intel so you can overclock your CPU.

Want to buy a new keyboard? From wired to wireless, rubber dome to mechanical switches, and everything in between, here's what to look for.

Selecting the right keyboard can be difficult given all the available options. These are the best mechanical keyboards for fast and accurate typing experiences.

NVMe drives are everywhere, from your mom's laptop to your high-end gaming PC. These extremely slim drives are superfast, and now they're super affordable too.

SSD and RAM are two terms thrown around PCs and laptops, but what are they exactly, and how do they differ? Here's what you need to know.

Need an external drive with loads of space? Does it need to be fast and durable, too? Here are the best external hard drives you can get from SanDisk and more.

Installing an SSD in your PC is quick and straightforward, and can give your PC a big performance boost. Here's how to do it.

Resetting your BIOS can be a great way to fix common boot problems, undo a broken overclock, or undo a system change you regret. Here's how to do it.

Sending Excel files containing crucial financial and business data has risks. To add a layer of protection, you should learn to password protect an Excel file.

Excel gives you tons of options for editing, but what if your file is a PDF? Here's how to convert a PDF into an Excel file with ease. Just follow these steps.

You can use Microsoft Team on your PC using the web app or the desktop app. Which is best? Let's take a look.

Powerpoint presentations are a great way to share information with a team or to make a presentation to a group. Here's how to make one.

Intel's Lunar Lake is a mobile-first generation of energy-efficient CPUs that are arriving in a matter of weeks. Here's everything we know so far.

Microsoft Word or Google Docs? The decision may seem simple if you're already integrated into either service, but there are other factors to consider.

Changing the background in a Powerpoint presentation can be a great way to make it more dynamic and engaging. Here's how to do it.

Converting a PDF to PowerPoint is quick and straightforward if you use the right tools. Here's how to do it.

Laptops can last a long time, but the experience of using them will worsen over time, so regular updates are still a good idea.

DDR6 is the next generation of memory that's coming down the pipe, and though it's early days, the performance potential of this RAM is exciting.

Midjourney is a great AI art tool, but it's not the only one. Here are some great alternatives you can play with for free right now.

The BIOS or UEFI is an interface you can use to examine core settings on your PC and make important boot changes. Here's how to access it and what you can do.

AMD's first Zen 5 CPUs are finally here. Here's everything you need to know about Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen AI 300 processors.

RAM, or memory, is one of the most important components of your PC, but what is RAM? We explain what RAM does, how much you need, why it's important, and more.

DDR5 stands as the contemporary RAM standard for modern PCs. However, the question remains: Between DDR5 and DDR4, which one is better?

Clearing your RAM cache is often touted as a way to improve system performance, but it can actually slow it down. Here's how to do it anyway.

Most PCs use exclusively SSDs for just about every kind of storage these days. But what about hard drives? What is an SSD, really?

If you've hidden certain files away, they aren't lost. Here's how to show hidden files so you can more easily interact with them again.

How much RAM do you really need? It's a question that plagues many PC buyers, and in this guide, we break it down for tablets, laptops, and desktops.

Sometimes, all you need to make your PC feel like it's new is a new RAM kit. Here's how to install RAM step by step.

Upgrading your laptop to a solid-state drive (or a better one) is a great way to improve performance. Here's how to do it yourself.

Cloning a hard drive is a great way to get your PC back up and running. Here's how to do it with a great free app.

Adobe allows limited-time downloads of Photoshop without needing to pay upfront. Here's how to get a full version of Photoshop for free, for a time.

Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux -- which is the safest to use? Each have their strengths and weaknesses. Here's what we think is the most secure.