Windows install floppies and discs have gone the way of the dodo, but it still pays to keep a copy of the OS on a USB drive. Here's how to make your own.

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A quiet gaming PC is no longer a luxury—it is a practical goal for gamers who want immersive performance without constant fan noise. As modern GPUs and CPUs push higher power limits, unmanaged heat ...

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Custom PC builder Maingear's BYO RAM program is the first in what we expect will be a variety of ways PC manufacturers cope with the memory shortage. I've been reviewing hardware and software, ...

On the clock and off, I am a gadget problem solver. If you’re reading this column, you’re likely in the same role—the family IT person. As more stuff has become “gadget-fied,” from garage openers to ...

What if you could build a gaming system capable of handling modern titles at 1080p for just $100? It might sound like a pipe dream in a world where high-performance gaming PCs often cost thousands, ...

TL;DR: KIOXIA's groundbreaking 250TB NVMe SSD, featuring 8th Gen BiCS FLASH and PCIe Gen 5 speeds, offers unprecedented storage density in a 2.5-inch form factor. Linus Tech Tips' exclusive tour of ...

Linux creator Linus Torvalds has unexpectedly come to Microsoft’s defense regarding the jokes about the Windows operating system’s infamous blue screen of death. The whole thing was first noticed by ...