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Short, practical guides for checking your hardware and fixing what the tests find.
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Tests
Battery saver not working? What to test
Check if battery saver is active, compare drain under the same workload, and find out whether an app, setting, or aging battery is using power.
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Tests
How to check a webcam while wearing glasses
Check how your webcam handles glasses, spot lens reflections and focus problems, then adjust lighting and camera position for a clearer image.
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Tests
Compare laptop specs after a motherboard replacement
Compare processor, graphics, screen, battery, and network details before and after a motherboard repair, and learn what a browser check cannot prove.
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Apps
Why the timeline shows gaps after deleting clips
Learn why empty spaces appear after deleting video clips, how to close them without shifting the wrong footage, and how to prevent new gaps.
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Tests
Processor slows down every hour: what to check
Find out why your processor slows down over time, compare repeatable browser test scores, and check heat, power settings, and background tasks.
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Tests
Why USB drive speed changes after formatting
See why a USB drive can read or write faster after formatting, how to compare results fairly, and when a speed change points to a problem.
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Tests
Microphone reacts to tapping but not speech
A microphone meter moves when you tap the device but not when you speak? Test the selected input, processing and permissions to find the cause.
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Tests
Compare browser CPU speed in two power plans
Compare single-core and all-core scores in two power plans, keep test conditions consistent, and decide whether a speed difference is repeatable.
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Tests
When replacing a screen panel is the only lasting fix
Learn how to tell whether a stuck or dead pixel can recover, when flashing is worth a brief try, and when panel replacement is the lasting fix.
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Tests
How to inspect an interactive whiteboard for missed taps
Check an interactive whiteboard for missed taps, dead zones, and uneven response. Test the panel directly, then narrow down the cause.
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Tools
How to prepare portfolio thumbnails for sharing
Prepare portfolio thumbnails with consistent crops, useful file formats, and clear filenames. Convert images in your browser before you share them.
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Tools
Why international flight dates can feel confusing
Learn why departure and arrival dates differ on international flights, how time zones and the date line affect them, and how to check your itinerary.