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The graphics card driver plays a major role in system performance, which is why occasionally checking for updates is a good habit to adopt. This is especially important for gamers, as keeping the ...

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Windows 11 looks polished out of the box, but the default setup leaves performance, privacy and reliability on the table. I ...

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Windows 10 is no longer going to receive free security updates in the future, but that doesn't mean you have to update to ...

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