How can I enable GPU hardware acceleration?

The GPU can partially offload the graphics controller after enabling the graphics controller’s hardware acceleration feature. In practice, this means that the more efficient GPU will be the one doing the calculations for many tasks, and the processor power can be reserved for other tasks. For example, video playback can be done with virtually 1-2% CPU utilization with the GPU even when watching 4K videos.

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How can I create a strong password with a command line?

There are many ways to create a strong and eight-character password, but probably not many people think that one possible solution is the Windows command line. But it is; it only works if you have administrator-level privileges. The password can be generated by the command “net user [User name] /random”; of course, the [User name] …

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How can I move the Start menu to the left in Windows 11?

In Windows 11, the Start menu and application icons are moved to the center; if this layout doesn’t work for you, there’s luckily an option to re-align the items in the Tray. Right-click on the Tray, then select the Tray Options option. The Tray Layout option must be changed if you want to see the …

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How can I move windows quickly using the cursor keys?

If you want to move a window to a different position, you have to hold down the [Win] key and use the cursor keys. Use the left and right arrow keys to move the currently active software to the left or right side of the screen, the up key to switch to full-screen view, and …

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Windows 11 – Check system requirements

The fact is that the system requirements for Windows 11 and Windows 10 don’t differ much, but slight differences can easily mean that you can’t upgrade your machine to the new system. If you want to check that your device meets the requirements of Windows 11, PC Health Check is one of the best and indeed the only official application for the job.

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AMD expands towards ARM chips

Now that the company is starting to regain its strength in the PC processor market, it is trying its hand in a new area: ARM chips!

AMD is currently synonymous for users with desktop processors and high-quality video cards, but the company is a consumer product manufacturer and a custom manufacturer. The US manufacturer also produces semi-custom processors for Sony and Microsoft, the former for the PlayStation line and Xboxes.

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Windows 11 – Highlights of the new OS

Microsoft is once again talking superlatives, and the reason is Windows 11: the company’s chief Satya Nadella recently called the new operating system “the biggest Windows update in a decade”. If this is true, Windows 11 will be even bigger than Windows 10, described as the “last version of Windows ever”. But why shouldn’t the plans change?

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The new Office 2021 is coming

If everything is accurate, Microsoft will unveil Windows 11 in a few days. Still, the Redmond manufacturer is preparing the new operating system and releasing the 2021 version of Office. An LTSC version of the software is already available (this version will be given to those with a long-term subscription), while the installable version will …

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