System · Fix
Laptop Fan Loud or Always On? 10 Fixes
Laptop fan loud or always running? Find the app causing it, clean the vents, change power mode and fan profile, and fix a noisy fan on Windows 11.
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System · Fix
Laptop Overheating? 10 Fixes to Cool It Down
Laptop overheating, loud fans or shutting down? Check temperatures, clean the vents, limit background load and processor power, and know when to repair it.
System · Explainer
Normal CPU Temperature: Idle, Gaming and Max
What is a normal CPU temperature? Safe ranges for idle, gaming and full load on Intel and AMD desktops and laptops, when to worry and how to cool down.
System · Explainer
Should I Leave My Laptop Plugged In All the Time?
Should you leave your laptop plugged in? It is safe, but 100% charge and heat age the battery. Set an 80% charge limit on Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS and more.
System · Compare
SSD vs HDD: Speed, Lifespan and Which to Buy
SSD vs HDD compared: real speeds, boot times, lifespan, noise and price per TB, plus NVMe vs SATA and how to check which drive your Windows PC has.
System · How-to
What Graphics Card Do I Have? 5 Ways to Check
What graphics card do I have? Check your GPU on Windows 11 or 10 in seconds with Task Manager, Device Manager, dxdiag or PowerShell, plus VRAM.
System · Fix
Windows 11 Slow After Update? 10 Fixes
Windows 11 slow after an update? Let background tasks finish, then fix drivers, startup apps and temp files, or uninstall the update. 10 fixes in order.
System · Fix
Windows 11 Slow Boot? 10 Ways to Start Up Faster
Windows 11 slow boot? Measure startup time, disable startup apps, check Fast Startup, update drivers and BIOS, and move to an SSD. 10 fixes.
Tools mentioned in these guides
Test Net Speed
IP Address App
Net Monitor
CPU ZX Pro
PC Health Optimizer
Battery ZX