How to RMA Your Steam Deck

Troubleshoot your device and then contact Steam Support. Wait for an answer from Steam Support. Back up and factory reset your Steam Deck. Ship it to a Steam Deck repair…

How to Ground Yourself While Working on a PC

Although building PCs has become easier over the years, one thing hasn’t changed — static electricity. It was a problem for PC builders decades ago, and it’s a problem now.…

Which Laptops Have Mechanical Keyboards?

Laptops with mechanical keyboards are rare, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Many brands now sell notebooks that swap the membrane for individual switches, which brings a host of…

15-Inch MacBook Air Is Official, Complete With M2 Chip

There have been rumors for a while about a larger MacBook Air. Today, Apple made it official at WWDC: the 15-inch MacBook Air is here. Apple revealed a new 15-inch…

How to Test and Replace Your CMOS Battery

To test your CMOS battery leave your PC’s PSU off and unplugged overnight. If your BIOS is reset in the morning, you need a battery change. To replace the CMOS…

The Meta Quest 3 Will Have a 2x GPU Boost and a Price Hike

The Meta Quest 2 is still essentially the only VR headset if you want a standalone VR experience, without a PC or game console attached. Meta, the owner of Facebook,…

Your Gigabyte Motherboard Might Have a Security Flaw

Gigabyte is one of the most popular motherboard manufacturers, making some of the best gaming and non-gaming boards out there. Unfortunately, if you own one of the company’s boards, you might…

System76 Is Upgrading the Thin Galago Pro Linux Laptop

System76 sells a lot of laptops, from big and powerful models to thin and sleek laptops. This new option belongs to the latter category, although that doesn’t mean that it…

When Is a Laptop (Actually) Too Hot?

While laptops naturally generate heat during operation, excessive heat or heat only on place may indicate a problem. Signs of overheating include unexpected shutdowns, loud fan noise, and performance drops.…

Are Your Old Floppy Disks Still Readable?

Floppy disks can last anywhere from a few years to a few decades, depending on factors such as storage conditions, handling, and the quality of the disk. Assuming the best…