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80 PLUS Gold and 80 PLUS Platinum are the pinnacle of the80 PLUS efficiency certification program. They both offer enhanced energy efficiency as compared to their lower-grade counterparts, 80 PLUS Bronze or Silver. It’s important to note that thedifference between these two efficiency levels is relatively subtle. To be more precise, the difference is primarily limited to varying amounts of energy consumption and heat generation only. So, deciding between Gold and Platinum power supply is kind of likepicking between two really good options....

It’s best todisable hibernation for an SSDor if you have amulti-boot system. But for asystem with an HDD, keep it enabled instead. When you hibernate your computer, Windows uses a reserved space on the C drive, as ahiberfil.sysfile, to store your current activity. This way you may resume your work from where you left it on the next boot. Starting from Windows 8, the system also uses this space to speed up boot time withfast startup....

SteamVR isn’t a virtual-reality device in and of itself. Instead, it lets users with VR headsets link up with games they have on Steam and play in the virtual environment. Unfortunately, it can take a little elbow grease to get SteamVR working the right way unless you’re one of the players who get lucky enough to link in and start playing. There are a few different avenues to fixing SteamVR problems, depending on what issue you’re experiencing....

Imagine you’re watching a video of your family celebrating Christmas, only to realize that you may’t tell if the red and white mix of pixels in the center is the Santa or the red velvet/white choc-chip cookie. Or, you’ve posted a video of your gaming setup on Facebook only to realize your Facebook video is blurry. Trust me, we’ve been there too. Whether it’s for entertainment, work, content creation, or more, if you’re looking for a more HD experience, we’re here to help!...

Lag in Minecraft occurs when there is a delay between your input and the actions performed by your character in the game. It also happens when your internet connection takes a high-traffic route to the server, or if the server has traffic issues while playing in multiplayer mode. This frustrating lag can take a toll, especially when you have no clue why this is happening. Why is My Minecraft So Laggy?...

This error message, commonly known as theBlue screen of death,is one of the most annoying errors to receive. Not only does your computer randomly crash without warning, but it might have trouble starting back up. The main fixes for this issue involve running various Windows inbuilt tools and updating your software and drivers. Depending on the specific case, you might be encountering other issues that come with this error, such as infinite boot cycles,updates being stuckon 0%, or your PC will entirely not start back up....

If you ever wonder what makes a computer recognize a USB device you connect, it’s because of a device descriptor feature. So, when you get an error message on the device manager saying, “UnknownUSB (Device Descriptor Request Failed),” it means that the computer has issues detecting a USB device’s basic information. So when this happens, the computer fails to connect with the device you just inserted. What Is A Device Descriptor?...

Is your keyboard not working after Windows update? This usually happens because your keyboard driver is not compatible with the Windows update. Sometimes, a buggy updated driver could also be causing the issue. If the keyboard is functioning erratically or stopped functioning altogether after a recent Windows update, we have compiled a list of fixes that you may attempt to make your keyboard work again. Why is My Keyboard Not Working?...

Recycle Bin has always been a Hail Mary when we accidentally delete any files. Just pop into Recycle bin and restore the files, and everything is spiffy again, Right? Recycle Bin is a wonderful windows feature, but what if the deleted files don’t end up in the Bin. It can be disastrous to find out that we can never recover these files. Don’t worry. We havecompiled a list of ways to tackle this situation with some preventive ways to never face the issue again in the future....

Software is a common computing term that we use pretty often. It is what makes our computers usable in our daily lives. But what is firmware, and what does it actually do? How does it differ from software, and is it really required for your device? Well, firmware falls under the category of software. However, it is different from typical software in the manner it operates, its development, and many other factors....

When the message “Operation Did not Complete successfully because the File Contains a Virus” pops up, it prevents the file or program that you have selected from starting up. This message might show up when Windows Defender detects asuspicious filein your system. In some instances, these files could contain false or actual malware. Thankfully, in this article, we will cover the methods of how you may scan and remove malware or bypass this false alert from your Windows PC....

“Object Reference Not Set to An Instance of An Object” is most commonly known as aNullReferenceExceptioncode error, which occurs when you attempt to access an object that has a null reference. This error can also be generated in Visual Studio when projects that require administrative permission are not granted. Other contributing factors for this error include issues with extensions, particularly those of theASP.NETframeworks. The Visual Studio IDE also is reported to face issues intouch-enabled Windows devices....

Were you about to open an attachment on your Outlook, but you’re unable to access them? Are you getting a message that the attachments are potentially unsafe? If this is happening to you, there are a few reasons for this issue.Outlook has a security feature that can block access to some attachments if it believes there are potential viruses attached. When you lose access to an attachment, you may’t open or make any changes to it....