Can my PC run Windows 11? Microsoft hasn’t made that question easy to answer, as Windows 11’s hardware requirements have been confusing, not least by the need for TPMs. Microsoft itself pulled the PC Health Check app, which was one of the few ways that you could tell if your PC qualified for Windows 11.Now, some PC makers are simply telling you whether your PC can upgrade to Windows 11, or if you’ll need to buy a new one. Below, you’ll find links to the major PC makers who've published such l
High Dynamic Range, or HDR, is often casually brought up by game studios touting the cutting-edge visuals of a new title, as if it’s a common feature PC gamers can easily enjoy. That’s not the reality. Awesome HDR gaming is still difficult to achieve on a Windows PC.Yet it’s a goal worth pursuing. At it’s best, HDR is a rare example of a true game-changing technology. HDR can smack you straight across your face with the single most noticeable gain in gaming visuals. This article will explain
Used alone, it can warn you of leaky pipes, failing appliances, and more. Used in conjunction with the Phyn Plus smart water valve, it will actively protect your home from those threats. https://www.techhive.com/article/3624698/phyn-smart-water-sensor-review.html#tk.rss_all
Are all USB-C cables the same? That’s what we wondered when we found two different Amazon Basics models, one priced at about $9, and the other at $19. Is the cheaper USB-C cable just as good, or are we getting something extra with the more expensive one? To complement our related story on how to buy a USB-C cable, we tested the $8.62 Amazon Basics cable as well as the $18.99 upgrade to find out what you get and what you give up. We applied the same rules for the two Amazon Basics cables in ch
Microsoft has tweaked the way the Start menu works in Windows 11’s latest beta build, an update which also adds the performance power slider back into Windows 11.Windows 11’s latest Insider build, Build 22000.65, is available through the Windows Insider Dev Channel for those who wish to download Windows 11. (Do you? Here’s how to get the Windows 11 Insider builds.) While the build will download automatically, it can also be requested via Windows Update.We’ve already looked at this build and c
Vilo's new mesh router system costs just $20 per node, replacing premium Wi-Fi technologies with something a little older but a whole lot less expensive. https://www.techhive.com/article/3624690/the-vilo-20-dollar-per-node-mesh-network-is-designed-for-value.html#tk.rss_all
Microsoft typically releases updates for Windows as part of its monthly “Patch Tuesday” blitz, but the company took the unusual step of releasing an emergency out-of-band security update late Monday night to fix the critical “PrintNightmare” vulnerability published (and deleted) by researchers last week—even for Windows 7. Bottom line? Update your Windows PC pronto... but the patch not fix all PCs if you're connected to a local network.PrintNightmare attacks the Windows Print Spooler service,
Within Windows 11, the Widgets drawer is huge. But what if you don’t want Widgets? You might not be able to banish it entirely, but you can get rid of the Widgets button from your Taskbar in just a few easy steps.In fact, if you don’t use the Search icon or even Task View, you can remove those icons from your Taskbar as well. Here’s how.Widgets is the Windows 11 reboot of News & Interests, the Windows 10 feature that pre-selects news, weather, sports scores and stock prices and collects them
A Wi-Fi extender is a gadget that sucks in Wi-Fi signal, then spits it back out on the same network name and frequency. Think of it as a radio repeater, because that's essentially what it is.It's a relatively easy and inexpensive way to extend your network into those hard-to-reach spots in your home, and much less expensive than a full mesh system. But setting it up isn't always straightforward. Here are some basic tips on how to get started, and how to make the most of these handy devices.[
Nanoleaf’s gorgeous Elements smart light panels have a “wood-look” finish, along with a steep price tag. https://www.techhive.com/article/3624396/nanoleaf-elements-review.html#tk.rss_all