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Guide to Undervolting your GPU [Step by Step]

Undervolting your GPU makes it run more efficiently, draws less power and keeps it cool and quiet. Here's how to undervolt your GPU in our Step-by-Step Guide.

How to Get a CPU Cooler off of a CPU [Un-stick Glued-On Cooler]

CPU-Coolers can become stuck onto your CPU with little chance to remove them. This is mostly due to old thermal paste. Here's how to get it off safely without damaging your CPU.

Why Is My GPU Slow? 8 Reasons Why Your GPU May Be Underperforming and How To Fix

GPUs don't always perform the way we expect them to. Here are the most common reasons why your GPU may be slow and how to fix them for good.

How to Shut Down Applications in macOS [The Easy Way]

There comes a time when you have to shutdown your MacOS Applications either regularly or forcefully, especially if they become unresponsive. Here's how.

How to Check the Serial, Model, and Age of Your Mac Device or MacBook

Whether you're upgrading your Mac, buying new parts, looking to troubleshoot an issue or just want to know how old your device is, knowing its serial and model number is one of the first steps in doing so.

How to Use a MacBook With the Lid Closed? [Clamshell Mode]

Using your MacBook with an external monitor and peripherals works best when you close its lid and put it into the so-called clamshell mode. Here's how.

Best CPU for Video Encoding [2024 Update]

Video Encoding is CPU demanding and will eat into your editing time if not taken into consideration when buying or upgrading a PC. A closer look at encoding performance.

Are MacBooks Good for Video Editing? [2024 Update]

MacBooks certainly come at a price, but they also pack a lot of performance for high-end workloads, right? Well, Video Editing is such a heavy-duty workload and we take a look at whether MacBooks are up to it.

How Long Does It Take To Render a Video? (It depends)

Video Render Time depends on a lot of different things. The type of Footage you're using, your project complexity, and, of course, your Hardware's performance.

Top 14 Tips, Tricks & Hacks to Speed Up Your Laptop and Make It Feel Like New

Laptops get slower over time, but this isn't always the way it has to be. Here are our proven methods to get your Laptop back up to speed in no time at all.

Laptop Displays — Panel Types compared [IPS/OLED/TN]

The Quality of Laptop Displays can differ strongly from one model to another. And which panel type is right for you, depends a lot on your workloads. Let's compare!

The Cheapest Creator Laptop Is Still Amazing — M1 MacBook Air in 2024

How To Update The UEFI/BIOS on an ASUS Motherboard

ASUS Motherboards are extremely popular and thankfuly updating its UEFI/BIOS isn't too difficult for most models. Here's how.

What is AHCI Mode in BIOS and Should You Use It?

AHCI and IDE are two options you can usually select from within your BIOS to make your Storage Drives run in specific modes. But what is AHCI and when should you use it?

Adobe Creative Cloud System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Adobe's Creative Cloud Software Suite is as popular as it is demanding on your PC-Hardware's Performance. Here's what you'll need to run it smoothly.

NVIDIA RTX 4080 SUPER GPU Review [Content Creation, Rendering, AI]

Nvidia's RTX 4080 SUPER GPU Refresh is put through content creation and rendering benchmarks in our review to find out if its performance is worth investing your money into.

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Review in CG Workloads – Better, but not quite there yet

We review the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in various CG-related Workloads, such as Rendering in Octane, Redshift, V-Ray, or Content Creation Apps such as After Effects and Premiere Pro.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Reviewed for CG Workloads: NVIDIA’s New Value King [Review]

NVIDIA's RTX 4070 SUPER stands out as the new value king for creative professionals. Find detailed benchmarks in our comprehensive review!

Do you need a Professional GPU for CAD Workloads? [AMD PRO, Nvidia Quadro, Intel ARC Pro]

CAD workloads require PRO GPUs, right? Well, not necessarily. In fact, most times you get higher performance at a lower price if you don't get a PRO GPU from AMD, Nvidia or Intel for CAD Workloads.

AutoCAD System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Autodesk's AutoCAD is among the most popular Applications for computer-aided design and drafting. But what kind of a PC will you need to make it run smoothly?

Fusion 360 System Requirements & PC Recommendations

Fusion 360's System Requirements are, thankfully, easily satisfied. It's one of the leading computer-aided design programs for manufacturing, modeling, engineering, product and printed circuit board design, and everything in between.