Network · Compare
IPv4 vs IPv6: Differences and Should You Use IPv6?
IPv4 vs IPv6 compared: address format, speed, security, NAT and gaming. Check if you have IPv6 on Windows 11 and whether to turn it off (usually not).
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System · Fix
Laptop Battery Draining Fast? 12 Fixes for Windows
Laptop battery draining fast on Windows 11? Find apps using power, fix drain in sleep, lower brightness and refresh rate, and check battery wear.
System · Fix
Laptop Battery Not Charging? 10 Fixes for Windows
Laptop battery not charging or stuck at 80%? Check charge limits, the charger and port, reset the battery driver and power, and test battery health.
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.
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.
Developer · Explainer
Markdown Cheat Sheet: Syntax With Examples
Markdown cheat sheet with copy-ready examples: headings, bold, lists, links, images, code blocks, tables, task lists and GitHub Flavored Markdown.
Network · Explainer
Mbps vs MB/s: What Your Internet Speed Really Means
Mbps vs MB/s explained: why your 100 Mbps plan downloads at about 12 MB/s, how to convert between them, and which unit each app uses.
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.
Media · Fix
Print Screen Not Working on Windows 11? 10 Fixes
Print Screen not working on Windows 11? Try Fn+PrtScn and Win+PrtScn, check the PrtScn setting, stop OneDrive taking over the key, or use a new hotkey.
Network · Explainer
Public vs Private IP Address: What's the Difference?
Public vs private IP address explained: what each one is, the private IP ranges, how NAT and CGNAT work, and how to find both IP addresses on Windows 11.
Media · How-to
Reduce Image Size Without Losing Quality
Reduce image size without losing quality on Windows: resize to the right pixels, pick JPG, PNG or WebP, use 80-85% quality and batch-shrink photos.
Network · How-to
Set Static IP on Windows 11: Settings, CMD, PowerShell
Set a static IP on Windows 11 with Settings, netsh or PowerShell. Pick a safe address, avoid conflicts, and see when a router reservation is better.
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.
Media · Fix
Snipping Tool Not Working on Windows 11? 10 Fixes
Snipping Tool not working on Windows 11, or Win + Shift + S does nothing? Restart, repair or reset it, and fix notifications and the Print Screen key.
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.
Network · Explainer
Upload vs Download Speed: What's the Difference?
Upload vs download speed explained simply: what each one does, how much you need for calls, streaming and gaming, and how to test both.
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.
Network · Explainer
What Is a Good Ping for Gaming? (Chart by Game)
What is a good ping for gaming? See ping ranges in ms for shooters, MOBAs, MMOs and cloud gaming, plus how jitter and packet loss matter and how to test.
Network · Explainer
What Is Bufferbloat? Test and Fix Lag Under Load
What is bufferbloat? Learn why ping jumps when someone downloads or uploads, how to test for bufferbloat on Windows, and how SQM and QoS fix it for good.
Network · Explainer
What Is Packet Loss? How to Test and Fix It on Windows
What is packet loss, how much is acceptable, and why it causes lag and frozen calls. Test it on Windows with ping and pathping, then fix the usual causes.
Network · Explainer
What Is Ping and Jitter? Good Values for Gaming & Calls
What is ping and jitter, and what is a good ping? Plain-English guide with target values for gaming, video calls and streaming, and how to lower both.
Network · Fix
Why Is My Wi-Fi Slow? 10 Fixes for Windows 11
Why is your Wi-Fi slow on Windows 11 or 10? Find the cause with a quick test, then work through 10 fixes, easiest first.
Network · Compare
Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5: Is Wi-Fi 6 Worth It?
Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5 compared: real speed, range, crowded homes, battery life and Wi-Fi 6E. Check what your Windows PC supports and whether to upgrade.
Network · Fix
Wi-Fi Keeps Disconnecting on Windows 11? 12 Fixes
Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting on Windows 11? Find out if it is the PC or the router, then fix power saving, drivers and roaming. 12 fixes, easiest first.
Tools mentioned in these guides
Test Net Speed
IP Address App
Net Monitor
CPU ZX Pro
PC Health Optimizer
Battery ZX