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Q&A: Will replacing the hard drive with an SSD make a PC run hotter?

Posted on April 28, 2025

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Question from Michael: I have a three year old laptop that runs a bit on the warm side. It always has, ever since I first took it out of the box.

I read your post about replacing a hard drive with an SSD and I’d love to replace the existing 1TB hard drive in this laptop with a 1TB SSD.

The thing is I’m afraid it will cause the laptop to overheat since it’s getting really warm already. Do you think it might? [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I make File Explorer default to ‘This PC’?

Posted on April 26, 2025

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Question from Keith: Hi, Rick. I have a Windows desktop computer and I have a question about it.

When I open File Explorer it never shows ‘This PC’ by default so I always have to manually switch to it.

Is there any way to make File Explorer automatically open with “This PC” displayed without having to manually click the link to show it? [Read more…]

Windows 10 stops receiving updates in October. Here are your options.

Posted on April 24, 2025

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You’ve probably heard by now that Microsoft is going to stop supplying updates of any kind for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and that includes the all-important security updates.

How this change will affect you will depend on the type of PC that you own right now, your personally acceptable level of risk and how you typically use your computer. [Read more…]

8 best sites to buy TikTok Views in 2025 (fast, real & safe)

Posted on April 24, 2025

If you’ve been posting on TikTok and wondering why your content isn’t reaching more people, you’re not alone. In 2025, TikTok is more competitive than ever. Even quality videos can go unnoticed if they don’t pick up views early.

That’s why many creators, influencers, and even small businesses choose to buy TikTok views as part of their growth strategy. These early views don’t just inflate numbers—they signal to TikTok’s algorithm that your video deserves attention. [Read more…]