Traditionally, CPUs can access only about 128MB to 256 MB of the GPU's VRAM in a single call. But if you enable Smart Access Memory or Re-BAR, the CPU can access and use the entire VRAM in a go. So, ...

On your Windows 11 or Windows 10 system, you can easily check if your PC supports UEFI or BIOS and can boot into UEFI or BIOS firmware depending on your PC manufacturer. You can update BIOS if the ...

BIOS settings have been a source of uncertainty for many people in the PC space. The BIOS plays a key role in the functioning of the overall system, and it can severely limit your hardware and ...

If your motherboard is being conservative with its default settings, your CPU might operate well below its true potential.

Every gamer wants to experience smoother and uninterrupted gameplay. A drop in FPS and latency (input lag) are the two most common issues gamers experience while playing video games on a Windows ...

The BIOS is an essential set of routines in a PC, stored on a chip. It provides an interface between the operating system and the hardware, acting as an intermediary between a computer's hardware and ...

If you're reading this, chances are high that you got here via a Google search because someone told you to "update the BIOS" on your PC, and you're wondering what the heck that means. Don't worry; ...

No one who assembles a PC or sets up a new computer can avoid the BIOS or UEFI. That’s where you define the basics, from the boot sequence and memory profiles to security features like Secure Boot.

If you bought a pre-built desktop PC, it’s a safe bet that the manufacturer optimized the basic input/output system (BIOS) settings for the hardware in the box—though it never hurts to check them out ...

The deadline to update your PC to Windows 11 is just days away on October 14. If your PC is showing up as ineligible, there might be an easy fix that will save you the trouble and expense of buying a ...

It's inevitable: There comes a time in most PC upgraders' lives when they must partake in a dangerous ritual known as updating their PC's BIOS. It's rarely necessary, but it can benefit performance, ...