PC (hardware)– Category –
General hardware problems such as overheating, strange noises, and power issues with your PC. Explains how to diagnose memory, HDDs/SSDs, and information related to motherboards and power supplies.
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[Independent Verification] Will the Secure Boot issue brick your graphics card in 2026? We asked official Microsoft support directly.
Recently, in the PC build and gamer community, there has been talk that "the old Secure Boot certificate (Microsoft Corporation UEFI CA 2011) will expire in June 2026, and that PCs may be affected by graphics cards..." -
Stuck in BIOS Loop? Windows Won't Boot - Why and How to Fix it
When I turn on my computer, an unfamiliar English screen (BIOS/UEFI) appears, and even after saving the settings and restarting, the same screen appears again... This phenomenon is called a "BIOS loop"... -
How long does a desktop PC's CMOS battery last? Guidelines for replacement and precautions
This time, I would like to introduce the lifespan of a desktop PC's CMOS battery and guidelines for replacement. A CMOS battery is a small coin-shaped battery (button-less) mounted on the motherboard. -
Windows 10/11 unable to boot after Windows Update
Since June 10th and 11th, 2025, PCs from certain manufacturers (such as GIGABYTE, Fujitsu, and Mouse) running Windows 10 or Windows 11 have been unable to boot after a Windows Update. -
Can Windows Update corrupt the BIOS?
Since June 10-11, 2025, there have been reports of BIOS corruption and boot failures on PCs from certain manufacturers (such as GIGABYTE, Fujitsu, and Mouse) running Windows 10 or Windows 11. -
What to do if your PC stops at the logo screen during startup and you can't enter BIOS
Some PCs that have recently installed Windows 10/11 updates are experiencing an issue where they get stuck on the logo screen during startup and are unable to enter the BIOS. -
What to do if the power goes out after removing and reinserting the CPU
This time, I'll use my own experience as an example to explain what to do and what to check if your desktop computer won't power up after removing and reinstalling the CPU. -
The cause of instability and crashes in Intel Core 13th/14th generation CPUs has been identified
Intel has thoroughly analyzed its 13th and 14th generation Intel Core desktop processors (CPUs) to identify the cause of long-standing issues with instability and crashes. -
Reasons why some Bluetooth earphones are not recognized by PC or smartphone and how to solve the problem
Have you ever purchased new or used Bluetooth earphones and had trouble with them being recognized by your PC or smartphone? Or, have you ever had trouble with them being recognized by one PC but not another? -
Blue screen issue with NVIDIA graphics driver 555.xx or later
NVIDIA has announced that installing graphics driver 555.xx or later on some older PCs may cause a blue screen of death (BSOD) when starting Windows. -
Win11 KB5039302 "Unresolved" issue: unable to safely remove USB device
Microsoft released a preview of update KB5039302 on June 25, 2024. KB5039302 includes new features and many improvements, but some features are not available immediately. -
Bug that prevents external hard drive from being ejected in Win10/Win11: Cause and how to fix it
Windows 10 and Windows 11 contain a bug that prevents users from safely removing external hard drives (USB connections). Recently, a user reported that they were unable to safely remove their USB portable hard drive...