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Why SSDs Matter For All Your Tech In 2025

If you’re running Windows 10 or 11, a current Mac OS, or own a gaming console, a solid-state drive (SSD) is essential for speed and overall performance. SSDs deliver a smoother, faster user experience compared to traditional hard disk drives (HDDs).

While HDDs can still be useful for external storage or backups, they’re not ideal for running your operating system. SSDs are typically 5–10x faster than HDDs, and if you want even more speed, M.2 NVMe SSDs outperform standard SATA SSDs by another 5–10x.

Watch the video below to learn more and see performance comparisons in action!

Steam Deck Game Console

In this undertaking, the Steam operating system (OS) was reinstalled on the Steam Deck, a handheld gaming console and computer developed by Valve Corporation. The device operated under Windows 11; however, the user sought to revert back to the factory Steam OS. It is feasible to install both Windows 11 and Steam OS on the Steam Deck, enabling users to choose their preferred operating system at startup. The Steam Deck offers significant customization options, including the capability to emulate and stream games from PlayStation and Xbox platforms.
Steam deck handheld video game console

9 Ways to Make Facebook Tolerable

Facebook can occasionally present a suboptimal user experience. For example, it is not uncommon for one of your connections to post excessively, with some individuals sharing content around 10 times a day. Additionally, the news feed is often inundated with advertisements, leading to a cluttered browsing experience. Users may also find that they receive numerous notifications on both their desktop and mobile devices. Furthermore, the frequency of selfie postings by certain individuals can exceed once a week, and the prevalence of political discussions can become overwhelming, particularly given the amount of such content already present on television.

The recommendations provided in this article are primarily tailored for smartphone users, although several are also applicable to other platforms. Should you encounter any difficulties locating a specific setting, I encourage you to reach out via email or messaging, specifying the tip in question and the device you are using.

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Windows 10/11 Fake Virus Notifications

Scammers frequently employ fraudulent virus notifications within Internet browsers and the Windows operating system. Such alerts instill fear in users, often leading them to click on the notifications and consequently risking financial loss. These scammers commonly use reputable brand names, such as Norton and McAfee, to enhance their credibility. It is crucial to refrain from permitting notifications from unfamiliar websites. In this project, I disabled notifications in both Windows and Google Chrome due to hijacking by a scam website. The user did not require these notifications. A subsequent scan conducted by Malwarebytes confirmed the absence of any viruses on the system.
Windows fake virus notifications

Hinge Problem HP laptops

If you possess an HP Envy, Envy 360, Pavilion, Pavilion 360, HP 14, HP 15, or HP 17 laptop manufactured from 2017 onwards, you may have encountered a concerning issue related to the hinges. Numerous users have reported that the hinges tend to break with relative ease. In order to mitigate stress on the hinges, a user on Reddit has suggested the practice of holding the lid in the center rather than at the sides, a minor adjustment that could potentially extend the lifespan of the laptop.

In the event that you experience a broken hinge, we are equipped to assist you. Our services include the repair of hinges for HP laptops as well as other brands. By choosing our professional repair services, you will regain the ability to open and close your screen normally. Please feel free to contact us via message or phone to schedule your repair today.

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HP hinge problem phrase that people started using due to many customers having bad hinges.

The Troubleshooting Process

The troubleshooting process is a systematic way to solve problems with complex machines, electronics, computers, and software. Most troubleshooting methods begin by gathering information on the issue, such as unwanted behavior or a lack of expected functionality. After understanding the issue and how to reproduce it, remove unnecessary components to see if it persists. This helps identify incompatible components and third-party issues.

How does troubleshooting work?

The trouble in a computer system that needs fixing can manifest in a wide variety of ways. Places where troubleshooters commonly find themselves include:

  • operating systems
  • applications
  • central processing units or CPUs
  • firewalls
  • hard drives
  • solid-state drives
  • servers

By pressing Control, Alt, and Delete on a PC, the Task Manager can be accessed, from which the user can see which programs are causing the problem, terminate them, and then restart the computer. On a Mac, you can also kill a program by pressing the Option key, the Command key, and the Escape key simultaneously.

Experts in information technology and customer service use more in-depth methods to diagnose issues. Even though there are a wide variety of approaches to troubleshooting, the following seven steps are frequently used.

Step 1: Gathering Information

Gathering relevant information is the first step in solving any problem. This can be a missing skill or explanation for an unusual occurrence. Corresponding symptoms and special conditions required to replicate the problem are also helpful pieces of information to have at hand. Finding the source of the issue and learning how to replicate it is a primary objective.

Step 2: Provide a description of the issue.

By providing a detailed explanation of the problem, it will be easier for technicians to locate its origin. It may be instructive to ponder the following issues:

  • What signs should I look for?
  • What time frame does this issue appear?
  • Where exactly is the issue happening?
  • When does this issue arise, and under what circumstances?
  • Is it possible to recreate the issue?

The responses to these inquiries will reveal which factors are not contributing to the issue. They will also aid in the detection of any incompatibilities between parts and third-party products. If the problem persists after these steps, a technician may look into other possible explanations by reading through product documentation or searching through a support database.

Step 3: Figure out the most probable causes

Problems can have many causes. Test options to see which don’t work. Start with the simplest cause, even in a complicated system.

The split-half testing method is common. This method finds a problem’s cause through elimination. This method works best with sequential parts. Troubleshooters test a mid-line part first. They know everything if the middle works. They move on to the last untried part of the series. If the second section’s test is successful, they move to the third.

If a problem arises during these tests, the troubleshooters start over until they find it. Split-half can save time in complex systems.

Step 4: Create a plan and test a solution

After understanding the problem, troubleshooters develop a solution. They test their hypothesis until a solution emerges. Attempt Step 3 again if all tests fail.

Step 5: Implement the solution

After identifying the problem, troubleshooters must adjust, repair, or replace it. After that, they should test the solution to make sure it works. The goal is to fix the system. When the problem cannot be reproduced and functionality is restored, troubleshooting is successful. Troubleshooting depends on technicians’ thoroughness and experience.

Step 6: Make sense of the results

Sometimes a problem’s solution causes another. Troubleshooters must monitor the system to ensure changes don’t harm other parts or connected systems.

Step 7: Document process

Document all steps. This ensures future troubleshooters know what to do. Document both the solution and failed fixes to provide a complete record of the incident. Documentation can also be used to create troubleshooting checklists.

Problems that can be replicated are preferable from a troubleshooting perspective. When investigating a problem, you have a wider variety of methods at your disposal if it is one that can be repeated. This means that it is much simpler to track down the source of the issue and implement a fix for problems that can be replicated. It’s not always preferable to be able to recreate a problem from scratch, especially if doing so could have a negative effect. To gain more insight and control over your investigation, it is recommended to recreate the issue in a test or development environment.