The PS5 Pro will soon be $900, forcing many gamers to stick with their older console. If you have time to tinker, here's how to install an SSD in your PS4 to give it a speed boost.
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Whitson Gordon
Contributing Writer
Whitson Gordon is a writer, gamer, and tech nerd who has been building PCs for 10 years. He eats potato chips with chopsticks so he doesn't get grease on his mechanical keyboard.
Recent Articles By Whitson Gordon
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Can't Afford a PS5? Here's How to Upgrade Your PS4 for Faster Load Times
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Worried About Wi-Fi Security? Make Sure Your Router Supports This Standard
The FCC has everyone worked up about foreign-made routers, but the spec you should actually be concerned about is WPA3. Here's why it's a must-have for any networking setup.
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Expecting Visitors? Here's How I Set Up My Wi-Fi Network for Guests
If you're expecting houseguests in the near future, make sure you're ready for higher-than-usual traffic. Follow these steps to prepare your wireless network.
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Confused by GPUs? Here's How to Figure Out Which Graphics Card You Have
Knowing what GPU you have can be confusing, especially if you're relying on an integrated graphics card. Here's how to check what card you have in your computer.
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What to Do When Your External Storage Drive Won't Show Up
External hard drives back up your most important files, but what happens when they malfunction? Here's what to do if your device is not detected by Windows or macOS.
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What to Do If Your Phone Won't Turn On
Use these troubleshooting tips to get your iPhone or Android device running again.
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Want a Cleaner Desktop? Here's How to Run Your Laptop With the Lid Closed
By default, your PC is put to sleep when you close the lid, which isn't ideal if you want your laptop out of sight while it's docked on your workspace. Here's how to change that setting.
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How Do I Fix My Laptop Keyboard?
Did your laptop keyboard stop working? These suggestions can help you narrow down the problem, identify a fix, and get back to typing.
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Want to Run Android Apps and Games on Your PC? These 5 Programs Can Help
Some tinkering may be required, but these apps and services can make it happen.
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Buggy Hardware? You Can Manually Update Your Drivers to Fix the Problem
If you're dealing with a glitchy peripheral, you may need to replace its driver. Here's how to update your device's drivers in Windows.
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Can't Connect to Your Printer Over Wi-Fi? Try These 6 Tricks to Get It Back Online
If your printer is refusing to connect to the internet, don't toss it. There are a few ways to fix the problem before getting a new one.
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Want to Spend More Time With the Kids? Kick Them Off the Wi-Fi and Take Control of Your Internet
If your kids need a screen-time breather, here are a few ways to disconnect their devices from Wi-Fi through your router settings.
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What to Do When Your Printer Won't Print: Try These 10 Troubleshooting Tips
Whether it's a software glitch or a hardware issue, here's how to troubleshoot your finicky printer.
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Can't Hear a Thing? Here's What to Do if Your Laptop Has No Sound
Can't figure out what's wrong with your laptop's audio? Here's how to fix those sound problems.
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Want to Speed Up Your PC? Try This Trick On Your Storage Drive Right Now
Having computer problems? Here is how to defragment a hard drive or trim an SSD in Windows so you can get your PC back in working order.
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Want to See a Magic Trick? You Can Turn on Your Computer From Across the House With Wake-on-LAN
Need to quickly turn on your PC from another room in your house? With Wake-on-LAN, you can. Here's how to set it up and why you would want to use it.
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Done With Windows? This Linux Distro Makes It Easy to Switch
If you can't upgrade to Windows 11, or don't like what you've seen of it, install Linux Mint instead. Here's how to make the switch to an open-source operating system and install apps.
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What to Do if Your Computer Freezes and Becomes Unresponsive
If your computer has slowed to a crawl, or stops working entirely, here's how to see if it's an easy fix or something that needs more attention.
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My Windows PC Kept Randomly Waking Up From Sleep Mode. Here's How I Fixed it
If your computer keeps waking up from sleep mode, there may be a few settings you can tweak to fix the problem. Here's how to make sure your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC stays asleep.
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Sick of All the Annoying Ads in Windows? Microsoft Doesn't Want You to Know That You Can Remove Them
Microsoft likes to promote its own services in Windows 10 and 11. Tweak these settings to stop the irritating tips, suggestions, and pop-ups.
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