This Windows registry hack can boost NVMe SSD performance by up to 80%, but there's a catch

One developer who successfully activated the feature in Windows 11 (version 25H2) is X user PurePlayerPC, who claims it works "pretty good" on his computer. He ...

Keeping Windows and macOS alive past their sell-by date

Some of the hints for older, unsupported OSes apply equally to both Mac and Windows. Both come with an assortment of bundled ...

If Your Laptop Checks Any Of These Boxes, It Could Be Obsolete In 2026

You might think your laptop is old but reliable, only to find that it suddenly became obsolete in 2026. Here's what you need ...

CachyOS vs. Nobara: Which obscure Linux distro is right for you?

Sometimes, a somewhat obscure Linux distribution might be just what you're looking for. Is either CachyOS or Nobara the one?

Your Windows SSD Could Be Faster, Microsoft’s New Update Reveals Why

Windows 11 users can unlock higher NVMe SSD performance using a hidden Microsoft driver, if they’re willing to tweak.
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Your unpowered SSD is a ticking time bomb

Unpowered data retention is sketchy; you may one day find that your backup's become corrupted. Storing the SSD in ...

This neat Windows registry trick boosts NVMe SSD performance up to 80% but it's only officially available for enterprise users

Native NVMe support is an opt-in model, so enterprise users need to enable it via the registry. What some users have found ...