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How to change the mouse pointer size and color in Windows 10
Windows 10 has some exciting new options that allow you to change the mouse pointer size and color. Have you grown tired of the dull white or black mouse pointer? Would you prefer one in a lively color, maybe one that matches your wallpaper? How about making it up to three times bigger? Here is how to change the mouse pointer size and color in Windows 10:
ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC review: Meet the beautiful giant!
ASUS Designo Curve MX38VC is a large computer display, with an elegant design, that aims to impress users. It surely impressed us from the moment we saw its huge box on our doorstep. Seeing this monster on our desk, and turning it on for the first time were other awe-inspiring moments. Not many people are looking for a monitor this big and this expensive. However, some do. If you are curious as to why you should invest in a large 4K ultra-wide curved display, read this review:
The performance impact of Precision Boost for AMD Ryzen processors
Modern processors come with two stock frequencies, or clocks if you prefer, which tell us their base speed and their boost speed. To be able to adjust their speed on-the-fly, processors need algorithms that tell them when to do that. For AMD's Ryzen processors, those algorithms are called Precision Boost. It is a feature that's built into them and which, theoretically, has a significant effect on their performance.
How to convert a PDF into a Word document that can be edited
Do you have a PDF file that you want to be able to edit using Microsoft Word? Do you want to learn how to do that without having to buy specialized software or uploading your PDF files to online conversion tools? If you answered yes, then here are two easy and free ways to convert a PDF file into an editable Word document, using Microsoft Word or Google Drive:
How to unblock Flash content in Mozilla Firefox
Once one of the most widely used technologies for displaying media-rich content on the web, Adobe Flash has been deprecated and is now on its way out. Although, by default, Mozilla disabled Flash in their beloved Firefox in preparation for the platform's end of life (scheduled by Adobe at the end of 2020), you can still use it if you need to access websites that rely on Adobe Flash. This tutorial shows you how to unblock Flash Player content in Firefox and allow Flash to run on the sites you trust:
How do I get the Windows Subsystem for Linux?
It's been a while since Microsoft declared its love for Linux, and, at first, it felt strange to see Windows 10 embrace the Tux penguin. However, the fact that Windows 10 can run native Linux applications directly, without having to resort to using virtual machines, is proof of Microsoft's new strategy of embracing other ecosystems. Strange times we're living in, right? Were you expecting to see Ubuntu, openSUSE, Fedora, and the likes, running natively in Windows 10?
Does AMD's PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive), and AutoOC (Auto OverClocking) increase performance?
One of the features that increases the performance of AMD Ryzen processors is Precision Boost, which raises the frequency of the processor's cores when the workload increases, while keeping both the energy consumption and the temperature in check. If you look into the BIOS of your motherboard, you can also see other terms like PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) and AutoOC (Auto OverClocking). You may be confused by what they mean, what they do, and whether they can truly enhance the performance you get.
How to delay Windows 10 updates, like the November 2019 Update
Do you want to stop Windows 10 November 2019 Update (version 1909) from downloading and installing on your computers and other similar devices? The good news is that, if you have Windows 10 Pro or a superior edition such as Enterprise, you can postpone updates for up to an entire year. Even if you only have Windows 10 Home, you can still change some settings and make it delay updates for up to 35 days. Here is how to postpone Windows 10 updates such as November 2019 Update:
What's new in Windows 10 November 2019 Update?
In November 2019, Microsoft has scheduled the release of the next feature update for Windows 10, bringing it to version 1909. However, this update does not bring significant new features or changes, like previous updates. For November 2019 Update, Microsoft has changed its focus to fixing bugs, and the update comes with smaller fixes and improvements. Most of them are related to fine-tuning how Windows 10 works. Here is what you get when you install the upcoming Windows 10 November 2019 Update:
What does TDP mean? How should you interpret this term?
You may have come across the term TDP when looking to buy a computer processor, a new laptop, or even a new motherboard. If you read reviews on the internet, you've probably seen some writers mention TDP values as either good or bad. Did you think that TDP is how much electrical power a processor or a similar chip-based hardware part needs? If you want to know what TDP is and what you should use it for, read this article: