For most PC players, the choice of operating system comes down to Windows 11 or Linux, with macOS a distant third. The deciding factor is not speed but compatibility: which of your games run, and which ones refuse to. Windows 11: the default Almost every PC game is made for Windows first. Windows 11 supports … Read more
A blue screen of death (BSOD) means Windows hit an error it could not recover from and stopped to protect your data. When it happens during games, the cause is usually something stressed by gaming: the graphics driver, memory, an overclock, heat or the power supply. The screen itself gives the first clue. Read the … Read more
Modern homes are built tighter to save energy, which is good for heating bills but means stale air, humidity and pollutants can build up indoors. The EPA notes that indoor levels of some pollutants are often higher than outdoors (EPA indoor air quality). Good ventilation brings in fresh air and removes moisture and pollutants at … Read more
Windows let in light and air, frame the view and have a large effect on comfort and energy bills. When replacing or choosing windows, you choose three things: the operating style, the frame material and the glass. Window styles Double-hung: both sashes slide up and down. Classic look, good ventilation (open top and bottom), and … Read more
