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ASUS BIOS updates usually come with security patches, bug fixes, compatibility enhancement, and in some cases, new features! Unless you absolutely require security and hardware improvements, updating BIOS is not necessary as the risk-to-reward ratio is far too high. ASUSTek offers five different methods and each serves a unique purpose: No matter which method you’re going to follow, it’s essential to be extra cautious when updating the BIOS. This detailed guide should help you install the latest firmware version on any ASUS motherboard...

If your PC suddenly stops booting, a critical part like the PSU or motherboard is probably dead. Once youidentify and fix/replace the faulty component, your PC should start working again. I’ll take you through astep-by-step troubleshooting processto help you do this. You should start by confirming that your computer is actually receiving power. Verify Power Supply Status When you press your PC’s power button, there should be some signs of life (fans starting, LEDs, etc....

A driver fails to load during startup ifWindows finds it suspicious. This could especially happen if the driverdoesn’t have an official digital signature. To fix the problem, you first need tofind the problematic device/software. Once you have this information,go ahead and update its driver. If an update is not available,rename the unsigned driverfile. The OS will automatically create a new one (that’s digitally verified). In case you got this error after a Windows update, I adviserolling it back....

If you fail to delete, copy or modify any file in your disk and the error message displays “Error 0x80070570: The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable,” it indicates that the disk contains some bad sectors. The error message also prompts you toTry AgainorSkip, but trying again does not help at all. you may encounter this issue on your internal storage disk or an external one. But it’s more common on external storage devices as they are more prone to damage....

The latest Vizio TV models come with a power light that fades off once you turn on the TV. This is how your Vizio TV typically works, so there is nothing to worry about. However, you should be concerned if the TV won’t turn on after the power light fades off. Oftentimes, your Vizio TV starts acting this way when there is a power glitch in the power supply board. Power glitches generally arise when the TV encounters a power surge or voltage fluctuations....

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is one of the network protocols thatdynamically assigns IP addressesto every device in a network. This ensures that there is no IP address conflict between two or more devices and hence fewer chances of network errors. However, if you haveinstalled multiple routers,we highly recommend disabling DHCP in one of them. After that, it’s necessary to set a static IP address, subnet mask and default gateway....

You may run into issues powering up your Hisense TV for a number of reasons. While you may usually power on your device with the help of a remote or the power button on your TV, you could be dealing with hardware failure. In such cases, you will have to inspect the fuse, capacitors or the Power Supply Unit (PSU) for damage that may need professional help. you may, however, check for worn out cables or a damaged wall outlet and ensure correct voltage levels for your TV....

AirTag is a tiny gadget that can track your losing items. Once you attach the AirTag to the items like Keys or Bags, you may easily track its location. For instance, if you ever left your essential items somewhere, you can open your iPhone and find its location without breaking a sweat. Since it is the latest product in Apple’s lineup, many users are unaware of what AirTag is. But, how it works is even more interesting....

The “People You May Know” section on Facebook can be both obvious and bizarre. You may have come across people you’re friends with in real life as well as brief acquaintances. While, sometimes, Facebook suggests people you’ve never seen before in your life. This can make you wonder how Facebook suggests friends. If you think Facebook leaves this up to destiny, you’re wrong. It has an unmatched algorithm that works with all the information you provide it with....

The external hard disk drive (HDD) usually shows up on File Explorer after you connect it to your computer. However, in some cases, your computer may not detect the device. Or it is also possible that your PC detects the HDD but can’t access it at all. These scenarios usually occur if the device is not formatted or mounted properly. Connection problems, faulty drivers, and damaged hardware are some other potential causes....

Pop-ups are small new windows that are generated automatically by the webpage you’re browsing. You might have disabled pop-ups on your Safari browser as most pop-ups are associated with intrusive s or spam links. However, pop-ups are essential at times, as they contain important sign-up or login forms, especially on banking websites. So, let’s see how you may allow pop-ups on the Safari browser. It is pretty easy to allow pop-ups on the Mac version of Safari....

A common issue with Wireless peripherals is that they usually die without giving you any alerts. Normally, when the battery gets low, your keyboard starts to act in abnormal ways. It won’t work properly anddisconnect frequently. Eventually, it will stop operating and that’s how you’ll know that your keyboard is dead. Additionally, it doesn’t help when we can’t figure out the battery level of our keyboard. Fortunately, there are several ways to check the battery level on your keyboard....

The amount of memory a graphics card has impacts its performance and capabilities. However, once the GPU is in your computer, it can be hard to figure out how much memory the card has if you aren’t used to the process. There are other ways to check GPU memory, too. For example, you might want to check the memory clock or check to see whether it’s functioning correctly. How Important is GPU Memory To understand why GPU memory is essential, it’s helpful to know exactly what it does....