How to fix a broken HDMI to VGA adapter Users with older monitors are often faced with a lack of digital connection interfaces on their newer video cards. In this case there is only one solution: the use of special adapters and converters. Its proper functioning depends directly on the… Read more
Installing games on your PlayStation 3 from a USB stick Sony's PlayStation 3 game console is still very popular with gamers today, often due to the existence of exclusive games not ported to the next generation. To install applications more conveniently, you can use Flash storage. … Read more
Disable wallpaper carousel on Xiaomi smartphones Not everyone who has preferred a Xiaomi smartphone finds the Wallpaper Carousel app activated by default in MIUI OS as a worthy solution to the lock screen layout problem. At the same time, in view of the wide possibilities of customizing… Read more
BIOS Update Type American Megatrends Inc. Despite the large number of motherboards being manufactured, there are few vendors of BIOS chips for them. One of the most popular is American Megatrends Incorporated, better known by the acronym AMI. Today we want to tell you how you should update this type of BIOS. Update of … Read more
Fix “No Bootable Device” error on Acer laptop Option 1: Set the drive as bootable The first possible reason for “No Bootable Device” error on Acer laptops, and others too, is that the BIOS doesn't know from what device should boot. This is usually caused by the following factors: actions … Read more
Entering "Safe Mode" through the BIOS "Safe mode" involves a limited boot of Windows, for example booting without network drivers. The "safe mode" is needed only to solve problems within the system, so it is not good for constant work with the OS (editing any documents, etc.). The mode … Read more
How to enter the BIOS without a keyboard To enter the BIOS, you need to use a special key or combination of keys on the keyboard. But if it doesn't work, you won't be able to enter it using the standard method. Here you can find a keyboard model that works, or enter directly through the system interface... Read more
Entering the BIOS on MSI MSI manufactures a wide variety of computer products, including full-featured desktops, all-in-one computers, laptops, and motherboards. Owners of a particular device may need to go into the BIOS to change any settings. In this case, depending on the… Read more
Connect a PS4 to a laptop via HDMI Now the PS4 video game console is not only the most powerful, but also leads the market, gradually displacing all competitors. Every year a lot of exclusives are released for her, which only fuels the interest of users and forces … Read more
Turning on the keyboard backlight on your Acer laptop Backlit keys on Many modern Acer laptops, especially mid-range and high-end laptops, have a backlit keyboard. Almost all laptops of this type use the same keys to turn it on or off. In the game ranges, such as the … Read more
Find out the hash rate of your graphics card Cryptocurrency mining has been gaining more and more popularity in recent years and a lot of new people are getting into this field. Preparation for mining begins with the selection of the right equipment, most of the time mining is done in… Read more
Ways to enter the BIOS of a Samsung laptop The average user only has to enter the BIOS to set any parameters or more advanced settings of the PC. Even on two devices from the same manufacturer, the BIOS entry process may differ slightly as it is affected by factors such as… Read more
Connecting two graphics cards to one computer A few years ago, AMD and NVIDIA introduced a new technology to users. The first company calls it Crossfire and the second calls it SLI. This feature allows you to link two graphics cards together for maximum performance, i.e. they will process the same image together and, in theory, work… Read more
Disable integrated sound card in BIOS Any modern motherboard is equipped with an integrated sound card. The quality of sound recording and playback with this device is far from ideal. That's why many PC owners upgrade their hardware by installing an internal sound card or... Read more
BIOS Settings on Gigabyte Motherboards Many users who build their own computer often choose Gigabyte products as their motherboard. Once the computer is assembled, it is necessary to configure the BIOS accordingly, and today we want to introduce you to this procedure for the motherboards in question. Video Tutorial Gigabyte BIOS Setup Lo... Read more
What is a discrete graphics card? While reading information about computer components, you may have come across the concept of a discrete graphics card. In this article, we will see what a discrete graphics card is and what it brings us. Characteristics of a discrete graphics card A discrete graphics card is a device that… Read more
How to enter the BIOS of an HP laptop Different keys and their combinations are used to enter the BIOS in old and new models of laptops from the manufacturer HP. These can be classic and non-standard ways of booting BIOS. The process of entering the BIOS on an HP Para… Read more
What is “Quick Boot” in BIOS Many users who have entered the BIOS to make various configuration changes may have seen this setting as “Quick Boot” or “Fast Boot”. By default it is deactivated (value “Deactivated”.). What is this boot parameter and what does it affect? Assignment of «Quick Boot»/»Fast … Read more
What is D2D Recovery in BIOS Users of laptops from different manufacturers can find the D2D Recovery option in BIOS. As the name suggests, it is designed for recovery. In this article you will learn what exactly D2D recovers, how to use this feature, and why it may not work. Meaning … Read more
What is LS120 in BIOS One of the “First Boot Device” options in BIOS is “LS120”. Not all users know what it means and from which device the computer will boot. Functional purpose of «LS120» С «LS120»Usually owners of very old computers with the first firmware of the … Read more
Find out the version of the HDMI cable Connector Depending on the type of connector, the purpose of the HDMI cable will be different. It is possible to understand what format your cable has, not only by marking, but also visually, if it is not its version, which is what needs to be determined most often. A (full size) – The… Read more
AMD Graphics Series Identification Model Definition Before proceeding directly to the subject at hand, you must first find out which specific graphics card is installed in your computer or laptop. There are several options to solve this problem - select the one that suits you best from the article below and use it. Read more: How… Read more
Flash Xiaomi mobile phones (Mi, Redmi, POCO) via MiFlash PRO The program discussed in the article is not equipped with any means of backing up user information present on your Xiaomi mobile phone or tablet! Therefore, before you start using it, we strongly recommend that you… Read more
Creating folders with shortcuts on the desktop of Xiaomi smartphones Some difficulties in solving creation tasks on the desktop of Xiaomi smartphones unifying shortcut containers and managing them afterwards can only happen to novice users of the MIUI OS. From … Read more
Ways to connect PS3 to computer Sony PlayStation 3 game console is very popular and therefore many users will have to go through the procedure to connect it to a PC. This can be done in different ways depending on your needs. We will talk about all the nuances regarding the connection later in… Read more
TP-Link TL-WR740N router firmware and repair It is known that the software part of any router plays no less important role in the performance of its functions than its hardware components. The firmware that controls the device requires periodic maintenance, which is most often done by the user himself. Let's see … Read more
Kingston SSD Manager doesn't see the SSD A special utility for interfacing with Kingston's proprietary solid-state drives monitors serviceability, health, and various aspects of disk usage. Today we are going to tell you why Kingston SSD Manager does not see the SSD and how to get out of this situation. Kingston… Read more
Firmware for the MAG 250 decoder Television decoders are one of the few available means of expanding the functionality of morally obsolete and many modern televisions, as well as monitors. One of the most popular products of this type can be considered the TV Box MAG-250 from the manufacturer Infomir. Let's find out how... Read more
Fix “CPU Over Temperature Error” Some computer components get quite hot during operation. Sometimes this overheating prevents the operating system from booting or displays warnings on the boot screen, for example “CPU over temperature error”. In this article, we will explain how to identify the cause of this… Read more
What are BIOS Load Defaults Almost all users resort to selective or full BIOS setup. Therefore, it is important for many of them to know the meaning of one of the options – “Load Optimized Defaults”. Read in the article what it is and why… Read more
How to know how many threads are in the processor The performance of a computer depends not only on the number of cores, but also on the number of threads that the cores are capable of processing. Intel's Hyper-threading and AMD's Zen technology have made multi-threaded CPUs possible. You can find out how many threads are in... Read more
Fix graphics card overheating Good cooling of computer components is one of the most important rules for your PC to run smoothly. Properly adjusted airflow inside the case and proper cooling system can improve the cooling efficiency of the adapter… Read more
How to find out the Mi-account ID on your Xiaomi smartphone Method 1: MIUI settings To find out and copy the digital ID of the MI account, which is linked to the Xiaomi smartphone and is used to access the services and functions of the manufacturer's ecosystem , the easiest thing is to see the information in the … Read more
How to clear the print queue on an HP printer Offices are characterized by having a large number of printers, since the amount of documentation that is printed in a single day is incredibly large. However, even a printer can be connected to several computers, which guarantees a print queue… Read more
Unlocking Xiaomi mobile phones in “This device is locked” state Unlocking Xiaomi smartphone, which after an incorrectly performed reboot or reflash without proper preparation displays a screen with the message “This device is locked”It is actually not difficult ( assuming the owner of the device performs the procedure). Everything that … Read more
Fix “Failed to detect NAT type” error on PlayStation 4 Solution 1: Contact your ISP support One of the main reasons for the problem in question is a connection failure on the part of your internet service provider: For example, a fault has occurred in the … Read more
How to configure a Mikrotik router Routers from the Latvian company Mikrotik occupy a special place among products of this type. There is a perception that this equipment is designed for professionals and that it can only be set up and operated correctly by a specialist. And such a point of view has its basis. But the time … Read more
What to do if water gets into the speaker Important! The methods described in this article to remove moisture from the speakers do not guarantee full recovery of the mobile device. If possible, contact a service center for professional assistance. Also read: What to do if the phone gets stuck… Read more
Downloading the WIA driver for HP scanners Before you start searching for and downloading the WIA driver, make sure that it does not actually exist for your operating system. To do this, just scan the document and wait for the result. If the scanner is not detected at all, it means that the driver has definitely not been added... Read more
Disable UEFI Secure Boot in BIOS UEFI Secure Boot is a standard BIOS protection that restricts the ability to run USB media as a boot drive. This security protocol can be found on computers running Windows 8 and later versions. Its essence is to prevent the user from booting from the Windows installer... Read more
Overclocking the graphics card in MSI Afterburner Important information. The overclocking process involves increasing the operating frequencies of the video core and memory modules, which leads to higher heat generation. The process of overclocking consists of increasing the operating frequencies of the video core and … Read more
Running games on an AMD discrete graphics card Option 1: Radeon Adrenalin Software (2020) In the latest AMD Software Adrenalin Edition 2020 drivers, the ability to select a graphics processor is disabled - the software is supposed to automatically detect the appropriate one. Unfortunately, this algorithm fails and a demanding game runs on... Read more
What is Internal Pointing Device in BIOS Owners of laptops can find an option in their BIOS “Internal Pointing Device” which has two values – “Enabled” and “Disabled”. Below we explain what it is for and when you may need to turn it on. Purpose of “Internal Signaling Device” in BIOS Internal … Read more
How to tell the difference between the 1st and 2nd generation AirPods Packaging The information that allows to distinguish the XNUMXst generation AirPods from the XNUMXnd generation appears on their packaging -on a sticker with a barcode- are the model numbers, separated for the right earphone , the left earphone and the charging case. … Read more
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X) Firmware (MIDO) Applying the instructions that carry the potential risk of damaging the smartphone, that is, following the recommendations in the material presented below, the owner of the device accepts full and unconditional responsibility for the result obtained and the possible negative consequences of their actions. No … Read more
Lenovo IdeaPhone A369i smartphone firmware Entry-level smartphone Lenovo IdeaPhone A369i for several years worthily performs the tasks assigned to the device by many owners of the model. In this case, during the life of the device firmware may be required due to the inability to continue normal operation of the device without… Read more
NVIDIA Graphics Card Cooler Tuning Method 1: MSI Afterburner MSI Afterburner is a powerful tuning tool for your GPU, with which you can set the speed of its fan. Download MSI Afterburner Launch the software after installation and in its main window, notice the “Speed of … Read more
Setting up and using the MSI Dragon Center application Checking the health of systems Monitoring the health of the computer (processor and video card chip temperatures, fan speeds, as well as main voltages and frequencies) is available in the “Startup” section, the “Monitor” tab. The same section is included as… Read more