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  1. AndrewFreedman

    Info Windows Is Giving the Command Line a Makeover

    Windows Terminal will make the command line a more personal experience. Windows Is Giving the Command Line a Makeover : Read more
  2. AndrewFreedman

    Question At Build 2019, Cortana Is Still Getting Stronger

    Microsoft still sees a place for Cortana in the future of work, as evidenced by a video demo it made for Build, its developer conference here in Seattle. At Build 2019, Cortana Is Still Getting Stronger : Read more
  3. AndrewFreedman

    Info Windows Hello Gets FIDO2 Certification, Cross-Browser Support

    With FIDO certification and cross-browser support, Microsoft is taking Windows Hello one step closer to a world without passwords. Windows Hello Gets FIDO2 Certification, Cross-Browser Support : Read more
  4. AndrewFreedman

    Microsoft Fluid Framework Is Coming After Google Docs

    Microsoft today announced its Fluid Framework, a platform for collaborating and sharing that will be built into Microsoft 365. Microsoft Fluid Framework Is Coming After Google Docs : Read more
  5. AndrewFreedman

    Microsoft's Chromium Edge Will Have an Internet Explorer Mode

    The new version of Edge will behave like Internet Explorer, and will also have a suite of new security features. Microsoft's Chromium Edge Will Have an Internet Explorer Mode : Read more
  6. LordVile

    MacBook Air vs Surface laptop 2

    Thinking about getting a laptop for light work paired with a desktop for gaming etc. So want a lightweight but capable machine. Would be looking at the bottom spec for either, I am prepared to learn MacOS and I do have an iPhone + Apple Music which are obviously pluses for the MacBook...
  7. T

    [SOLVED] Keyboard typing random characters windows 10

    I'm having a problem with windows 10. Almost every time I try to type in the Cortana search box, the setting search box, Microsoft Store or Edge the keyboard starts typing random letters. For instance, if I press "aaaaaaaaaa" it gives out "fvvar8chvx" a random jumble of letters like it is...
  8. L

    Microsoft Refused to Sell its Facial Recognition Tech to California Police

    Microsoft president Brad Smith said the company rejected a contract to install facial recognition software in police cars and body cameras. Microsoft Refused to Sell its Facial Recognition Tech to California Police : Read more
  9. M

    Question DSL Internet/Xbox Party Chat Problems

    Alright I am finally to the point where I need assistance from people that know more about ISPs and networking. Around Christmas I purchased Sea of Thieves. It being a crossover game allows me to play on my PC while my friends are playing on Xbox. Sounds like a great concept and maybe for...
  10. AndrewFreedman

    News Microsoft Debuts Surface Hub 2S, Talks Future of Work

    Microsoft debuted the Surface Hub 2S at an event in New York City, partnering with Steelcase to talk about the future of work. Microsoft Debuts Surface Hub 2S, Talks Future of Work : Read more
  11. abryant

    News Retpoline Goes Default in Windows 10 Cumulative Update

    Microsoft released a cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1809, the so-called Windows 10 October 2018 Update, to offer a wide range of improvements. Read more here. NATHANIEL MOTT @nathanielmott Nathaniel Mott is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He covers software and hardware...
  12. abryant

    News Microsoft Announces $3,500 HoloLens 2

    Microsoft today revealed the HoloLens 2 for $3,500. Read more here. KEVIN CARBOTTE @kcarbotte Kevin Carbotte is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He writes news and reviews of graphics cards and virtual reality hardware.
  13. abryant

    News Microsoft Employees Don't Want HoloLens to Train Soldiers

    Microsoft employees demanded the cancellation of a U.S. Army contract through which the HoloLens augmented reality headset would be used to train soldiers. Read more here. NATHANIEL MOTT @nathanielmott Nathaniel Mott is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He covers software and...
  14. C

    Question Battery issue

    So I have a laptop HP 250 G5 and I noticed that it is charging then is stops (brightness goes down) starts again and it keeps going like that charges , stop chargin , starts again. Would it be possible maybe I changed some settings from the power options? (Already tried to uninstall the...
  15. Red463

    [SOLVED] PC Suddenly no display, CPU EZ debug LED(Msi)

    Hey guys, So I shut my PC down in the evening as usual, with no signs of a problem. I go to boot it up in the morning and absolutely nothing happened. I unplugged and re-plugged psu and I got power after pressing the button but no display, after pulling the side I can the the msi EZ debug CPU...
  16. abryant

    Review Noblechairs Hero Gaming Chair Review: Refined, But Firm

    The Noblechairs Hero is an elegant gaming chair that’s easy to build, but it’s on the stiff side and costs quite a bit. Read more here. ANDREW E. FREEDMAN @AndrewFreedman Andrew E. Freedman is an editor at Tom's Hardware focusing on laptops, desktops and gaming as well as keeping up with the...
  17. L

    [SOLVED] SMART hard disk error etc....

    So my HP 2000 kinda sorta accidently got drop kicked on purpose a coupe weeks backs. I've tried numerous fixes, and reboots. I've been in the BIOS system and changed things up a bit to see if I could by pass the OS boot. Oh, by the way, The error on the screen reads: SMART Hard Disk Error that...
  18. Reeve

    Question aorus ac300w rgb syns on msi motherboard possible?

    hi. i hav the msi z370 gaming plus motherboard. i also have an aorus ac300w rgb case which says its requires rgb fusion software by gigabyte . the case doesnt come with any rgb header instead it has an internal usb 2.0 which connects to the motherboard. is there any chance i can controle the...
  19. greigm78

    Question Most juice squeezed out of a R5 2600

    As title, what's the most juice you good peeps have squeezed from a Ryzen 5 2600? My son's set up is; CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 MB: MSI B450 Tomahawk ATX COOLER: Antec Mercury 240RGB AIO MEM: 16GB (2 x 8) HyperX Predator 3200 GPU: Asus GTX 1060 OC 6GB PSU: Corsair CX550M SSD: WD 240GB M.2 HDD...
  20. D

    Question Does nvidia support normal vertical sync?

    Edit: I leraned nvidia support normal vertical sync.
  21. R

    Question Help me build out my COD blackout rig please - currently getting dumpy FPS

    Getting slow FPS with my current rig, i5 4670K at stock speeds 16GB DDR3 ram GTX 1070 8GB 256GB Samsung SSD 2K 144HZ Gsync monitor Looking into Ryzen platform. I just want to be able to run blackout at above 120FPS stable at 2K 144HZ Current rig dips to 55FPS in certain situations. Highest...
  22. N

    Question TEAC CD Player Making Buzzing Noise

    My CD player, TEAC CD-P650, has been doing this odd thing for well over a year now. A bit hard to explain but I'll try. At first it was intermittent but now it's happening any time I power it on after letting it sit for at least an hour. The odd issue is the sound quality and I tested the...
  23. K

    Question Fully black or fully white rtx 2070 without backplate?

    I am making a new black/white build and I wanted to get a custom GPU backplate to make my gpu pop but i cant find an all white or black 2070 that could use a backplate. Any suggestions? Heres the backplate https://www.jmmods.com/product-page/rog-backplate-1
  24. I

    [SOLVED] Is this cpu compatuble with this motherboard?

    Hi, I want to know if the AMD Athlon X4 950 is compatible with the Gigabyte B450M SH2. Thanks.
  25. M

    Question Why does my laptop's battery keeps getting drained overnight?

    So, I am encountering this problem for about a month or two. My laptop's battery just keeps draining for no reason! My laptop is plugged in all the time. I remove the charger at about 11 p.m. and my laptop is discharged in the morning. I have tried disabling fast-boot and it worked for a while...
  26. S

    Question Frustrated with Inconsistent Performance - Vega 64`

    Hello all. Not sure if this is the right place for this, but I have been seeing some very inconsistent performance as of late with some of my games after installing a Radeon Vega 64. I am actually noticing a downgrade in performance on some games compared to my old R9 380. Also, having another...
  27. J

    Question HDD not showing up and now more trouble.

    So this week my PSU gave out, and I had to go in and replace it. After removing the bad one and attempting to hook up the new one I hit a few roadblocks and decided it best to take it in somewhere to have them install the new PSU for me. I took it in, and got it back shortly with what appeared...
  28. Darren93

    [SOLVED] NIGHTHAWK AC1750 ROUTER SET UP PROBLEM

    I recently bought a nighthawk ac1750 router, when I try to set it up it says Ethernet cables not connected but my modem only has one Ethernet port and I'm using that to connect to my router and my dsl is going into my routers Ethernet port, what am I doing wrong?
  29. StevieDo

    Question Battery Issue

    I have a Toshiba Satellite P775-s7215. The current battery is failing and I want to get a new one. I tried 3 different batteries...two were "genuine" Toshiba. If I hot swap them while the laptop is sleeping, they charge to 100% and seem to work fine. The problem with all 3 is when I shut down...
  30. J

    Question Disappearing picture on the screen as you type or use laptop (horizontal parts)

    Hello, I recently changed LCD screen in my laptop (laptop: Lenovo X270, new LCD: LP125WF2-SPB2 (SP)(B2)). Something is wrong. As you type, use laptop or even don't touch the device, there are disappearing some parts of viewed screen. It doesn't matter in what position is the screen. What can be...
  31. N

    Question Gigabyte Z370XP SLI won't boot when secondary M.2 SSD is removed.

    Motherboard: Gigabyte Z370XP SLI BIOS: F11/F12 Primary M.2 (M2P_32G): Samsung 970 PRO 512 Secondary M.2 (M2Q_32G): ADATA SX8000NP OS: Windows 10 1809 OS is installed on Samsung 970 PRO. As stated in the title, when secondary M.2 is removed the system gets into an infinite loop, after booting...
  32. HardBaller

    [SOLVED] Need help picking the motherboard

    Hey guys and gals. I'm building, or rather upgrading my system but i'm completely lost as to which motherboard are actually good these days. Also my first ever AMD based build. The 3 things i'm keeping from my current system is my MSI GTX 1070 Gaming, XFX 750W psu and my CM haf 912 case. I...
  33. B

    Question Mouse extremely laggy when hovering desktop icons

    Played a game, pressed Alt+enter to make fullscreen.. After that my mouse is extremly laggy only when hovering over desktop icons. And gets more laggy the faster i move it over them to highlight.
  34. R

    Question What ram do I need? thanks

    Hi, I have a think station E32 this is my system with the Xeon 1240 v3. My current system The full tower one not the smaller one. I noticed that I need 12800 ddr3 ram. I noticed however that when I look for ram they often have a letter after the 12800 like R or U, some have nothing at all...
  35. S

    Question Does My Pc Need Water Cooling?

    My components are i5 7500-stock cooler 1070 Founders Edition H110M Gaming Mobo 2 8gb billistix RAM WD 1TB Hard Drive Windows 7 64-bit Recently I have been thinking about getting the A240G water cooling kit for EK Fluid Gaming, because I want to overclock my 1070 and eventually when i get a i7...
  36. J

    [SOLVED] Reusing windows 10 product key

    What are the limits on reusing a windows 10 key?
  37. P

    [SOLVED] New builder here. What PSU do I need? +interesting theoretical questions.

    Hello all, So I bought a x470 gaming pro mobo and a ryzen 2700x and a Radeon 460 4gb My main concern here is getting a psu that provides me with an 8 pin cpu connecter, as well as a four pin. I want to be able to boot without PSU cord modification... As a side note, i have a 430watt dell...
  38. E

    Question 970M Pro3 ASrock motherboard and Amd FX 8350

    I recently just bought a 970M pro3 motherboard from Asrock and an FX 8350, I read one article saying you have to bios update the motherboard to be compatible, and another article saying you don't have too, they are both old articles so I was wondering if a bios update was still needed?
  39. L

    Question CPU or graphics card first ?

    I'm considering to upgrade my graphics card from 1050 ti to 1660 ti but my cpu is a Pentium g4560. I just want maybe max settings 1080p 60 fps avg in games until I can buy new motherboard and CPU... Or should I upgrade my cpu first ? I'm really confused cause people are saying bottlenecks is...
  40. S

    Question gpu fans go crazy when playing

    That noise makes me go crazy. My gpu fans to up to 2400 RPM when playing even though I set all the settings to the lowest possible. In idle it is at 1000 RPM. My cpu fan and the case fans are always at 1000 (idle) and 1300 (ingame). My cpu always has low temperatures (idle: 30°-40°, ingame...