One of the many wonderful things about PCIe is that it remains, to this day, backward compatible. That means, just like USBs, a PCIe 3.0 can work with PCIe 2.0 compatible motherboard. So, what are the drawbacks? The good news is, there isn’t much. In this article, we’ll discuss what you need to know before…
With plane flights, especially longer ones, being ever so boring, it’s only natural that we look for onboard entertainment options before going on a flight. What if you could bring and use your newly acquired Oculus Quest 2 on planes? Is that even allowed? Yes, it is. You can carry an Oculus Quest 2 on…
When trying to access the Spotify web player, the 504 gateway time-out error can be very frustrating. It’s an indication that your device or the web browser simply didn’t get any response from the server it was trying to connect to. Depending on your situation, you can sometimes get other error messages like an internal…
Looking to improve your system performance? If yes, then you obviously want to upgrade your system memory or RAM. Currently, the best available memory type is DDR5, which is fairly recent. So, chances are you are using a DDR4-compatible motherboard. If you are wondering will DDR5 RAM work on a DDR4 motherboard, the answer is…
Even since the release of the B550 series motherboards, the market is saturated with options. With its mid-range pricing and well-rounded performance, B550 is a good choice if you lack the budget for the mighty X570 series. The Ryzen 5 3600, on the other hand, is still the best all-around CPU in the market. From…
It doesn’t matter which brand you own, the mic not working is a common issue that is faced by almost every PC user once in their life. If you own a Plantronics rig and suddenly encounter such issues that your mic isn’t working on your PC, then don’t panic, there is no need to toss…
Connecting Xbox One to the internet using the ethernet cable is always faster and sometimes can be a more convenient option for you. Not to mention, it’s more secure and stable, something that’s a must for lag-free online gaming. If you are wondering how to use ethernet cable on Xbox One, don’t worry. It’s fairly…
Witcher 3 has one of the richest modding communities that lets you customize nearly every aspect of the game. By adding mods, you can add extra in-game items, enhance the graphics, or even give an overhaul to the UI (User Interface). In this article, we’ll cover everything on how to add mods to Witcher 3….
HTC Vive base stations’ syncing issue is prevalent among users. If you’re one of them then don’t worry. We’re here with some effective tips that’ll surely help you solve this issue. Sometimes turning your base stations off and then on may resolve the issue, but it’s neither a permanent nor a perfect solution. On the…
You may’ve noticed that maximum gaming components and gaming PCs come with RGB lights. And naturally, the question may come to your mind why is there a light on the gaming PC? Well, the answer is quite simple. Gaming PCs use lights because they make them look charming and create special effects for gaming. Also,…
No, not always. You can also use your monitor without a computer. All you need to do is find the appropriate input devices. You have several options for input devices for your monitor. These input devices can range from gaming consoles to laptops to even your television. You must establish a link between your input…
The Nvlddmkm error message indicates that the display driver, which had stopped responding, has now successfully started responding again. It implies that your video card’s or monitor’s display driver had stopped functioning but had been able to start again properly. You can fix the issue by adopting several methods of fix such as using the…
Headphones are becoming an essential part of one’s life nowadays. Whether you are outside in a busy area trying to get your mind off the chaos or inside your own house wanting to listen to some relaxing music, headphones save the day. Hence, it can feel annoying when one side of the headphones stops working…
If you can afford all the arrangements, it’s pretty easy to connect passive speakers to your computer. This way you can turn the passive speakers into the computer speaker. As modern computers don’t have quality in-built speakers, you need to buy external speakers to do the job. If you’ve passive speakers to use, you’ll also…
The coax cable is generally responsible for supplying the television and internet signal. The fact is tracing a cable is quite difficult even though it’s your house. It can go from the roof or run underground through the rooms’ walls or ceilings and then to the destination point. To make it convenient, we’re going to…
Some of the most common reasons for raspberry pi startx not working are error output by the Xserver, and misconfiguration of .Xauthority, i.e., Pi not configured to start GUI by default or if the images in the network drive take up more space than the partition can contain. The solution of startx not working may…
Many computer users believe that 100% GPU usage is bad and when they see GPU usage is 100% on the performance tab of the task manager, they freak out. But the truth is, 100% GPU usage is not always a bad thing. It totally depends on what task you’re doing on your computer. If you…
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU was launched back in November alongside its smaller brothers the 5990X, 5800X, and the 5600X. The 7nm 16-core Ryzen 9 5950X has a base clock frequency of 3400 MHz and a maximum listed boost frequency of up to 4900 MHz. This overclocking guide will offer a closer look into…
Many people often get confused about the Memory Max on a motherboard and it is frequently asked what it is. Memory Max means the maximum capacity of RAM or system memory by a motherboard. For example, if the memory max of your motherboard is 64 GB, you can’t use more than 64 GB RAM on…
Your GPU fans turning on and off is completely normal unless it is at an odd stage. Loose RAM sticks and faulty CMOS batteries are some of the most common reasons why GPU fans start and stop erratically. You can reinsert the RAM sticks or CMOS battery to resolve this issue. Moreover, you can try…