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Short, practical guides for checking your hardware and fixing what the tests find.
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Apps
How to make a short behind-the-scenes office video
Plan a simple office story, capture useful details without exposing private information, and edit the clips into a clear 30 to 60 second video.
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Tests
How to check a new memory card before a trip
Check a new SD card's speed, camera compatibility, and basic operation before you leave, so you can catch problems while there's time to replace it.
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Tests
How to test for IPv6 leaks while using a VPN
Check whether your VPN exposes your real IPv6 address, learn what the test result means, and fix leaks caused by VPN or browser settings.
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Tests
How to compare air conditioner noise between rooms
Use the same device and setup to measure air conditioner noise in two rooms, spot meaningful differences, and avoid misleading decibel readings.
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Apps
Why layers help when revising client graphics
Keep client graphics easy to revise by separating text, images, and effects into layers, so you can change one detail without rebuilding the design.
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Tests
How to compare charging through two USB-C ports
Compare two USB-C charging ports with the same device, cable, and battery level. See how to read the rate and tell a port problem from a setup issue.
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Tests
Browser privacy settings blocking hardware tests?
Learn why a browser may hide device details or block permissions, how to check Browser Info, and what to change before blaming your hardware.
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Tests
How to check a PC after a power outage
Check your PC safely after a power outage, spot hardware or startup problems, and decide what to back up, troubleshoot, or repair next.
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Tests
How to verify a browser-only VPN extension is working
Check whether a VPN browser extension changes your browser's public IP and exposes your real address through WebRTC or IPv6, then troubleshoot gaps.
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Tests
Page falls back to software rendering: what to check
Find out whether one page or your whole browser is using software rendering, check the GPU path, and fix common browser, driver, or display issues.
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Tools
Why an ICO file contains multiple icon sizes
Learn why ICO files bundle several pixel sizes, how Windows chooses one, and how to check what a conversion keeps before using the icon.
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Apps
One audio clip is louder than another? How to fix it
Learn why audio clips sound uneven, how to compare them fairly, and how to balance their levels before joining and exporting a finished track.