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User reports suggest Gigabyte's latest RGB firmware upgrade is bricking some motherboards, including Z790 series
Users report widespread failures after installing the IT5701/5702 RGB controller update, with some motherboards refusing to boot.
ChatGPT used to disable SecureBoot in locked-down device – modded BIOS reflash facilitated fresh Windows and Linux installs
A modding enthusiast has used ChatGPT to circumvent the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) features of a used tablet.
How to Enter the BIOS on Any PC: Access Keys by Manufacturer
When you need to get into your computer's firmware setup, you can use one of these hotkeys or reboot to the BIOS through your operating system.
Vendors push Intel's promised performance-boosting BIOS for Arrow Lake
Board partners have begun pushing BIOS updates for Arrow Lake containing the 0x114 microcode and updated 1854 ME firmware.
Intel's latest Arrow Lake CPU firmware reportedly offers little to no performance gains
The 0x114 microcode for Arrow Lake has leaked online but initial performance numbers suggest minimal gains in performance.
Western Digital releases fix for Windows 11 24H2 BSODs
Users facing BSODs when updating their WD/SanDisk SSD-equipped systems to Windows 11 24H2 are strongly recommended to update their SSDs' firmware.
PS5 firmware update renders several games unplayable with severe graphics issues
A PS5 firmware update has rendered several major titles unplayable with crashing or graphics glitches...the same week as two major AAA PS5-to-PC ports.
Crucial MX500 SSD firmware susceptible to buffer overflow security vulnerability
Crucial's old MX500 series SSDs are vulnerable to buffer overflow attacks. A fix or information on which firmware updates are impacted is unknown.
