Josh Norem

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Josh Norem

One of the pillars of good PC custodianship is ensuring all your gear isn't running out of spec, which can cause slowdowns, crashes, and frustration. The chief culprit for something running too hot is the CPU, as it's always active when you're using your computer, and when stressed, the heat it generates can sometimes overload the attached cooler even if you thoughtfully specced your system. Today's CPUs can run exceedingly hot, requiring both constant vigilance and a beefy cooler.

Feb 1, 2025 | yahoo.com | Josh Norem

As long as humankind endeavors to play games on PCs, it's the eternal question: What's my frame rate, in frames per second (fps)? We want to know because we spent all this money on our hardware. Although a game might feel fluid, we want to know the exact number. For example, if we're right at 50fps, we might turn down some settings to bump it to 60fps. If we're at 120fps, it'll bring a smile to our faces, knowing we spent our money wisely.

Jan 20, 2025 | extremetech.com | Josh Norem |Ryan Whitwam

Credit: MSIThere 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, stability, and security. It can be deadly to your PC, though, as if something goes sideways, you could find yourself with a doorstop instead of a computer. That said, it is not a complicated process, and if you take it slow and follow these instructions, you should be just fine.

Jan 20, 2025 | yahoo.com | Josh Norem

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, stability, and security. It can be deadly to your PC, though, as if something goes sideways, you could find yourself with a doorstop instead of a computer. That said, it is not a complicated process, and if you take it slow and follow these instructions, you should be just fine.

Dec 18, 2024 | extremetech.com | K. Thor Jensen |Josh Norem

Credit: Will GreenwaldThere's a TV for every room out there, not that we necessarily recommend that you put a TV in every room. But prices are lower than we've seen in a long time across the board, and we've picked out unbelievable discounts on screens from 24 to 98 inches. We've got Dolby sound, voice assistant support, ultra HD resolutions, and way more packed in, so get shopping.