Hardware

How long does thermal paste last once opened
Gaming

Can you use old Thermal Paste? Does it expire?

If you’re cleaning, upgrading or even building your own computer, you might often find an old tube of thermal paste lying around under your desk, and you might wonder, “Can I still [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 Not Detecting USB-C Monitors
Hardware

Windows 11 Not Detecting USB-C Monitors, Why?

There is a common issue where some users have problems trying to get their Windows 11 PC to detect their USB-C monitors. This issue affects a wide range of devices and brands, not just a few [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Reset BIOS Password for Lenovo Thinkpad Ideapad Yoga Legion
Hardware

Reset BIOS Password for Lenovo ThinkPad, Ideapad, Yoga, etc.

When you need to fix a problem or change an incorrect setting in the BIOS, you might often need to get into the BIOS. But what if you’ve forgotten your BIOS password, or if you’ve [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
What Do the Numbers on the Motherboard Mean
Hardware

What do the Numbers on the Motherboard mean?

When you look at a motherboard, you might realize there are so many numbers and codes that you have no idea what they are about. In this guide, we’ll talk about what these numbers mean, [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Do You Have to Refill Water Cooling in PC
Computing

Do you actually have to refill Water Cooling in PC?

Water cooling systems mainly come in two types: closed-loop (or all-in-one) and open-loop (or custom). How you take care of them, like if you need to top up the coolant, is pretty different [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Can't find TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot options in BIOS UEFI
Computing

Can’t find TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot options in BIOS

There are times when you might encounter problems with certain (usually new) apps or games because they require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot before they can be opened. These are the security options [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Battery Light Blinking Orange on Lenovo, Dell or Asus Laptop
Hardware

Battery Light Blinking Orange on Lenovo, Dell or Asus Laptop

If you notice that your laptop battery light is blinking orange all of a sudden, it could be telling you something about your laptop’s battery health, charging status or if there is a [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Stop Mic From Picking Up Keyboard Noise
Hardware

How to Stop Mic From Picking Up Keyboard Noise

If you’re bothered by the random keyboard noises that get picked up by the mic when you speak into the mic during recording or conversations online, it might make your audio sound less [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How much does a laptop weigh
Gaming

How much does a Lenovo, HP or Dell laptop weigh?

When you’re looking to buy a laptop, considering its weight is very important if you don’t want to regret later when you realize how heavy it is to carrying it around. There are many [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
What happens if you play 1440p on a 1080p monitor
Gaming

What happens if you play 1440p on a 1080p monitor?

When you have a monitor that can only display up to 1080p videos or images, you might wonder what happens if you forcefully play a 1440p video or game on a 1080p monitor. It does have some [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago