Wi-Fi 6E: what 6 GHz adds—and what your PC needs
Wi-Fi 6E adds 6 GHz to Wi-Fi 6, but both your PC and router need compatible radios. Learn how to check devices, regional availability and your live connection before upgrading.
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Raspberry Pi 5 vs Pi 4: What should your next project use?
Raspberry Pi 5 is due in late October 2023. Compare its announced CPU, displays, I/O, power and cooling, then decide whether to wait or keep building with a Pi 4.
Create a Windows 11 Recovery Drive Before You Need One
Make a Windows 11 recovery USB before a startup problem. Learn what it can restore, how to create it, and why you still need a separate file backup.
Windows System Restore: what a restore point can and can't undo
A restore point can reverse certain Windows system changes after a troublesome install or settings change. Here’s what it affects, how to check protection, and when to choose another recovery route.
Restart vs shut down: what Windows Fast Startup changes
Shutting down and restarting can take different paths in Windows. Learn what Fast Startup keeps and how to use a restart to investigate a recurring problem.
Use a metered connection to reduce Windows 10 hotspot data
Mark a capped Wi-Fi or Ethernet network as metered, set a Windows 10 data-use warning, and check what the setting can’t stop on its own.