Master Boot Record (MBR) is the data stored on the first sector of the storage drive that locates and loads Windows. If you’re getting different errors like ‘Operating System Not Found’, ‘Missing Operating System’, ‘Invalid Partition Table’, ‘Bootmgr is missing’, etc., these all could mean that the MBR is probably corrupted. When this happens, you’re likely going to face boot problems. There’s no fixed reason why the MBR could get corrupted....
After clicking on the Power icon in the Start menu, you may have seen the “There are currently no power options available”message. However, there is no need to panic even if you can’t shut down or restart your computer. It is a minor issue caused by incorrectly configured power or policy settings. As a result, adjusting those settings should resolve the problem. Even if this error is not resolved, there are ways to access your PC’s power options....
You will run into aHardware Device is Not Connected (Code 45)error if your Windows fails to recognize your hardware device. This is a common error that affects devices such as webcams, bluetooth devices, touch-screen devices, and sometimes even on-board graphics. Microsoft states that you will see this error if you have disconnected your device. However, some users report that this error persists even after unplugging and replugging the device in question....
We visit a number of websites every day. But, now and again, we get a “This webpage is using significant memory” error message on the screen. The prompt further recommends closing the particular webpage. And, if we do not comply with this message, the page starts to feel laggy and downright unusable. This error message frequently pops up on a Mac’s Safari browser. When your computer cannot rightly allocate the required resources, you get this error....
The installation process of windows 11 from USB is very simple, but some of the Windows 11 requirements, such as Secure Boot capable UEFI with GPT partition flavor, TPM 2.0, CPU, etc., have left many users stumped. First things first, you’ll need aWindows 11 ISO. You’ll use this ISO to create a bootable USB and install Windows 11. CD-ROMs are rarely used these days, but if your PC has one, you can also apply the steps in this article to install Windows 11 using a DVD....
To protect your files and avoid unauthorized access to your hard drives, it’s important to set a strong protective barrier. Maintaining strong passwords can be one such barrier. Passwords can be used on your hard drive to provide a certain level of security for your data. When password protection and data encryption work together, the files on your hard drive can become more secure. Thus today, we shall discuss how you may use password protection on your external hard drive and safeguard the files inside it with data encryption....
Amazon Prime’sContinue Watchingsection allows you to resume the video from where you’ve last stopped. Although it makes your streaming easier, sometimes, you may find the need to remove videos. If you use a shared account, you may want to hide your watchlists from others, or you might simply want to put away the show you no longer intend to continue. Regardless of the reasons, Amazon Prime Video offers flexibility for its users to remove videos from Continue Watching, You can clear the videos or Hide them....
A lock screen helps to prevent other people from unauthorized access when you are away from your computer after a certain time. However, it can be inconvenient when the system locks too fast or too frequently. As a result, you need to enter the password multiple times. From changing settings in the settings app/control panel to tweaking the registry editor, here are several ways to stop the computer from locking when idle or inactive....
It’s hard to go check out a gaming company’s wares atCESwithout seeing a whole lot of RGB. In Las Vegas, we got to look closely at Hyte’s freshly-released Nexus Link ecosystem, including its THICC Q60 AIO (announced at Computex 2024) and accompanying cooling and RGB setup. Besides the core components of the Nexus Link Ecosystem, Hyte has also released itsKeeb TKL keyboard($179.99), which is compatible with Hyte’s Nexus control software....
IBMhas introduced thez17, its newest mainframe system, designed for mission-critical business transactions with advanced security capabilities enhanced with AI. The system is based on the Telum II processor that offers both 70% higher general-purpose performance over its predecessor as well as 50% improved AI capabilities. For those who need even higher AI performance, IBM offers to install additional Spyre accelerators. IBM’s Telum II processor is the heart of the company’s new z17 mainframe....
Alleged specifications for Intel’s next-generation chipsets have leaked, showing eight new SKUs. According to the X post by hardware leakerJayjihn, these are the features of the upcoming 800-series chipsets. Intel’s Arrow Lake will slot into the LGA1851 socket. Although the next-generation processors will have the exact dimensions as the previous Alder Lake and Raptor Lake chips, they will have 151 more pins, which are physically incompatible with current Intel motherboards. Therefore, Arrow Lake will arrive with a new wave of Intel motherboards....
Preliminary listings at Australian and Greek retailers (credit:Huang514613 at X) reveal that Asus’s next wave of laptop offerings—powered by AMD’s Krackan Point and Intel’s Arrow Lake-H processors—is on the horizon. Many rumors suggest that AMD and Intel plan to unveil their next-generation mobile offerings next month atCES2025. AMD is expected to showcase its flagshipStrix Halo(Ryzen AI Max Pro 300) and budgetKrackan Point(Ryzen AI 300) APUs. At the same time, Intel will introduce Arrow Lake in HX, H, and U configurations, each geared toward different power envelopes and price points....
According toReuters reports, Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger and other key executives are to present their plan to trim Intel’s fat and course-correct the company. The meeting will focus on removing assets and reducing costs, with items of discussion apparently including Intel’s upcoming Magdeburg, Germany fab and its ownership of Altera. Intel announced a $1.6 billion loss in its now-infamousAugust 1 earnings call, which also carried the news that Intel had laid off 15% of its workforce and aims to reduce spending by $10 billion by 2025....
