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Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

If you've had a PC for more than a few months, you might have noticed that it tends to slow down over time. This can happen because of various reasons, like accumulating files and apps, running ...

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RAM, SSD, and GPU prices are spiking. These tips will keep your current PC running strong until it's worth upgrading again.

If your USB drive is being shown as two separate drives on your Windows PC, follow the below methods to fix the issue: Use some basic troubleshooting tips Run the Hardware and Device Troubleshooter ...