Here’s where you can buy a TPM for Windows 11
Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 as part of its hardware requirements, but only a very select handful of people will ever need to buy a physical module for their […]
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Here’s the story of Windows XP’s Bliss desktop theme
Editor’s Note: PCWorld originally published this story in 2014. This year, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of Charles O’Rear’s iconic photo in 1996, which became the basis of the Windows XP desktop […]
You shouldn’t buy a TPM for Windows 11. Here’s why
By now, nearly everyone knows you need a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 for Windows 11. But many people still aren’t sure if you have to go out and buy a module to […]
Windows 11 doesn’t automatically protect you from all threats. Here’s how to stay safe
Back when Microsoft announced Windows 11, it proclaimed the new operating system to be the most secure version of Windows yet. The company’s requirements certainly imply that Windows 11 outdoes its predecessor, […]
Update those tech gifts before putting them under the tree. Here’s how
Lengthy setup can put a real damper on the joy of a cool gift—both on the giving and receiving end. Immediately running into updates after turning on a new tech toy can […]
Here’s why you can’t buy DDR5 memory, and won’t anytime soon
At the moment graphics cards are the real crunch factor for anyone trying to build a new, powerful PC. But with the release of 12th-gen Intel processors, and the accompanying motherboards they’re […]
Canon toner is freaking out after shipping without crucial chips. Here’s how to fix it
Canon is reporting that it has been forced to ship toner cartridges without chips that identify toner levels, leading to error messages when the cartridges are inserted. The company has published a […]
Firefox not working? Here’s how to fix hanging tabs
Firefox users woke up to a rude surprise Thursday morning: The browser refused to load any tabs whatsoever, with each webpage returning an endlessly spinning “loading” circle instead. Gah. Fortunately, fixing the […]
$400 mechanical keyboards are coming to the masses. Here’s why you’d want one
At the moment, mechanical keyboards available to the general public are expensive, but within reason. You don’t have to spend much to get one, either—a basic mechanical keyboard costs well under $100, […]
This Microsoft dev battles scams daily. Here’s the one tip he wants you to know
The RSAC Conference is a unique opportunity for speaking with worldwide cybersecurity experts. Many folks are so deep in the trenches that they casually toss out great tips whenever you chat with […]
