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How To Calibrate Your HDTVOct 6, 2014 - in Reviews
You've already seen our instructional guides for calibrating computer monitors. In today's story, we help get you started dialing your HDTV as well. From beginner to expert, we have you covered with a handful of different approaches.
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How To Choose A Motherboard: A Guide For BeginnersOct 1, 2014 - in Reviews
Motherboards are a critical piece of PC hardware. Learn how to choose a model that's compatible with your existing components, or right for your next build.
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Building An Intel-Based MicroATX Gaming PC On A BudgetSep 5, 2014 - in Reviews
Today we put a Pentium G3258 in a cheap H97 motherboard, overclocked it to 4.4 GHz, added a GTX 750 Ti, then tossed in tons of new Deepcool gear.
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Is Your Windows 8 Tablet Fast Enough For PC Gaming?Jul 7, 2014 - in Reviews
Why should Nintendo's 3DS XL, Sony's PlayStation Vita, and Nvidia's Shield have all the fun? We take Dell's Windows 8.1-based Venue 8 Pro, powered by an Atom processor, and try turning it into a portable PC gaming console with a handful of upgrades.
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System Builder Marathon Q2 2014: System Value ComparedJun 27, 2014 - in Reviews
The race tightens as all three builders try to squeeze the ultimate performance out of smaller budgets and the addition of an OS. Can the cheap gamer still game? Will one of the better-equipped systems finally top a comparison of performance to price?
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How To Build A PC: From Component Selection To InstallationJun 23, 2014 - in Reviews
Learn how to choose the right components for your first build, where to buy them, and the installation basics necessary to build a PC.
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Build A Balanced AMD-Based Gaming PC On A BudgetMay 29, 2014 - in Reviews
We’re revisiting an age-old question with a modern twist: can you build a balanced gaming PC with a sub-$100 CPU and not be limited by graphics performance? When you pick the right parts, a capable machine is easily within reach for very little money.
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How to Use Chrome Remote Desktop on AndroidApr 17, 2014 - in News
Now you can access your desktop or laptop using a mobile Android device.
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101: How to Make a System Image Backup in Windows 8/8.1Apr 14, 2014 - in News
How Do I Create a System Image Backup?
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101: How to Burn a CD or DVD on Windows 8Mar 24, 2014 - in News
Learn how to burn a CD or DVD without any third-party application on Windows 8.
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How to Switch Default Image Viewer in Windows 8Mar 17, 2014 - in News
How Do I Switch the Default Image Viewer in Windows 8 to Make it Like Windows 7?
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How to Fix 'USB Device is Not Recognized' Issue in Windows 8Mar 14, 2014 - in News
What Do I Do if My USB Device is Not Recognized by Windows 8?
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How to Fix Windows 8 Update Freezing IssueMar 12, 2014 - in News
Windows 8 Update is Stuck at Updating. How Do I Fix This?
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Build Your Own: Single-Slot GeForce GTX 750 TiMar 12, 2014 - in Reviews
We already proved that it's possible to game on a GeForce GTX 750 Ti with a passive heat sink. Now we're going to do the same thing with a single-slot cooler. Can you build your own low-profile board based on GM107? Sure, if you have the right AMD donor.
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How To Start Windows 8.1 in Safe ModeMar 10, 2014 - in News
Learn how to get into Safe Mode in the latest version of Microsoft Windows.
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How to Fix Slow Internet Speed in Windows 8Mar 7, 2014 - in News
Is your Internet slowing down to a crawl? Try this fix.
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Passively Cooling Nvidia's GeForce GTX 750 Ti...With An AMD SinkFeb 27, 2014 - in Reviews
We couldn't resist going where no man had before (or where no board partner could in time for Nvidia's launch): building a passively-cooled GeForce GTX 750 Ti. In the end, it took a bit of customization, since there aren't any compatible coolers yet.
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How To: Get a Web Domain and Unlimited Hosting for FreeJan 28, 2014 - in News
Want to set up your own website but don't want to spend a cent? Check out this guide on how to set up your own domain and hosting for free!
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Didn't Get A Valve Steam Machine Prototype? Build Your Own!Dec 15, 2013 - in Picture Story
Valve’s ambitious new Linux-based game console will be available from a number of vendors in a variety of configurations...that is, by next year. Unwilling to wait, we're building our own Steam Machine today, plus three more for a trio of lucky readers!
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Display Calibration 201: The Science Behind Tuning Your MonitorOct 13, 2013 - in Reviews
Last month, we covered display calibration with the Spyder4Elite. But there are other ways to achieve image accuracy. Today we’ll cover the principles behind monitor calibration and how you can do the same thing with your monitor’s built-in controls.
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How to Backup and Restore Your Windows in 10 MinutesOct 10, 2013 - in News
A fastest way to get your Windows up and running again.
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Display Calibration 101: Step-By-Step With Datacolor's Spyder4EliteAug 21, 2013 - in Reviews
In every monitor review, we recommend that enthusiasts calibrate their screens. The benefits are many, but how can achieve this without spending thousands of dollars on exotic gear? Today, we’ll show you how, and for less than the price of your monitor!
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Aftermarket SSD On A MacBook Pro: TRIM Gets TestedJul 25, 2013 - in Reviews
The ATA interface standard's TRIM command helps SSDs write faster and live longer. But if you own a Mac, you can only enable it with an OEM drive installed. A freeware tool turns TRIM on for aftermarket SSDs, and we take a look at how well it works.
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Lenovo Unveils the ThinkPad S431 LaptopMay 2, 2013 - in News
Lenovo has launched the Thinkpad S431, a touchscreen equipped “premium laptop PC” that offers up to nine hours of battery life.
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Upgrade And Benchmark Your 2012 MacBook Air's SSDApr 11, 2013 - in Picture Story
We take our lab's MacBook Air, yank out its stock Toshiba-sourced SSD, drop in OWC's 480 GB Auro Pro 6G, and chart the performance of both drives. Follow our step-by-step guide for upgrading your own MBA (and even getting TRIM support re-enabled).
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Silent, But Deadly: Build Your Own Gaming-Ready 0 dB PCMar 31, 2013 - in Reviews
For many folks, the most beautiful sound that a PC can make is no sound at all. How close can Tom's Hardware get to a zero-decibel configuration and still lend up with a compact, functional machine capable of mainstream gaming, without breaking the bank?
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Google Disqualifies Many Glass Contest WinnersMar 29, 2013 - in News
Someone obviously fell asleep while approving submissions for the Google Glass content.
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Tom's Guide: 13 Free Tools for Viewing and Editing PDFsMar 7, 2013 - in News
Check out Tom's Guide's latest story on PDF viewers!
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2013: $1,600 Alternative PCMar 6, 2013 - in Reviews
Informed buyers are always looking for more information, and we were fortunate enough to plan for some of those requests. Today’s build adds quietness, storage capacity, and extra gaming finesse to the parts found in our “high-end-on-a budget” PC.
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2013: System Value ComparedFeb 28, 2013 - in Reviews
We've long claimed that the sweet spot for value was somewhere around $800. So, we narrowed this quarter's System Builder Marathon from $600 to $1,000. Which one of our three configurations gives us the most performance for our budget?