How to enable Windows 11's hidden 'End Task' feature to quickly kill crashed apps
Microsoft opens Start menu to third-party Companions: Here's how to enable the feature
Six ways to eliminate the unhelpful "AI Overviews" in Google search results
How to Edit Windows OEM Information in System Settings
Want to get rid of the annoying OEM information in Windows or edit it to something more creative? Here's our quick guide on how to do exactly just that.
So, You Want to Be a Video Game Developer?
You might be one of the millions of people who love playing video games, but what if you want to take it further and become a game developer? Here's our advice on how to do exactly that.
3D Game Rendering 101: The Making of Graphics Explained
You're playing the latest games at beautiful 4K ultra res. Do you ever wonder how those graphics got there? Welcome to our 3D Game Rendering 101: A guide to how one basic frame of gaming goodness is made.
Ever Wonder How the Shazam Algorithm Works?
Your phone's ability to identify any song it listens to is pure technological magic. In this article, we'll show you how the ever popular Shazam app does it.
Cyberpunk 2.0: Phantom Liberty Optimization Guide: Boost FPS by 40%
With the new Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion, we're bringing you a fresh optimization guide that goes through every setting in the game to see how to best improve performance.
How to Use Runway Gen-2 to Create AI Videos
Bored with Midjourney's static images? Disappointed by ChatGPT's responses? Then try your hand at creating short videos, all through the power of AI. Here's a short guide to using Runway Gen-2.
Guide to Choosing a New CPU: 5 Key Questions Before Buying
When it's time for a CPU upgrade, it's crucial to assess your system and consider your specific needs first. In this article we ask five questions as a guide to assist you in choosing a new processor.
How to Use Midjourney to Create AI Images
AI image generators are hot news, so it takes something special to stand out in the crowd. Midjourney is among the best, read on to find out why and how to use it. We've updated our guide with new samples and a showcase of v5.1 capabilities.
How We Test: CPU Benchmarks, Misconceptions Explained
In this explainer we support with data why testing CPU performance with a GPU bottleneck is a bad idea, so you can have a full understanding of our testing methods when reviewing CPUs.
How to Deep Clean Your Keyboard
I've been using a Das Keyboard exclusively since 2014 without incident. Build quality aside, I credit its longevity to regular maintenance cleanings.
How to Run Stable Diffusion on Your PC to Generate AI Images
Stable Diffusion is one the newest AI image generators and is completely open-source. Learn how to use it for image creation, upscaling, and more with our detailed guide.
How to Add Fonts to Windows (and Where to Find Them)
Choosing the right font is important for readability, impression, and impact. In this guide, we'll show you where you can source some awesome free fonts and quickly install them.
How to Upgrade your Laptop's RAM
One noob-friendly option to speed up your system is to upgrade your RAM. This tutorial explains all the essentials step by step. And the best part is, it's fairly easy to do for all.
How to Boot to BIOS in Windows 11
The Windows 11 POST process happens quickly for improved startup times, leaving little room to hit the designated setup key and access the BIOS menu. Here's how to boot to BIOS in Windows 11.
How to Take Screenshots in Windows Like a Pro
Whether you need to save information for later, collaborate with others, or share troubleshooting information, screenshots are a powerful tool that can be worth a thousand words.
How to Save PDF Pages as JPG Images in Windows and macOS
If you want to neatly share PDF pages or extract info from a PDF without relying on ugly screenshots, you should convert them to JPG images. Here's how you do it in the most effortless manner.
Dual Booting: Windows and Ubuntu
Dual booting is a great way to get the best of both worlds of Windows and Linux. It's relatively straightforward and it's a great opportunity to learn more about computers and how software works.
Explainer: What is a File System?
There are many different ways to organize files and directories in a computer, but in the abstract of how that happens at the hardware and OS level is typically assigned to the file system. This is how it works.
How 3D Game Rendering Works: Anti-Aliasing
The 3D games we play and love are all made up of thousands, if not millions, of colored straight lines, which inevitably will look jagged in our screens if not for smoothing anti-aliasing techniques. Let us explain in this new deep dive.
TechSpot's Guide to Spring Cleaning your Gadgets and Computers
With spring upon us, it's not just our homes and cars that deserve a bit of elbow grease to make them shiny and spotless – our tech and computing devices need just as much care and attention.