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Learn practical tech skills with our how-to guides and tutorials, covering a wide range of topics for all experience levels. Browse our comprehensive Guides section, featuring 227 items organized from newest to oldest. Whether you're after in-depth benchmarks or expert buying advice, it's all here. Also, learn about how TweakTown tests and reviews hardware. Use the Subcategories and Years filters to quickly find what you need.

GuideMicrophone Not Working in Windows 11? Here's the Solution

October 15, 2025 | If Windows isn't detecting your microphone, these practical steps can help you identify the cause and get it working again in no time.

GuideDebloat Windows 11 the Right Way: Speed Up and Clean Your PC

October 14, 2025 | Debloat Windows by removing preinstalled apps, disabling startup items, and turning off extras to free space, boost speed, and improve privacy.

GuideBattlefield 6 official PC requirements, console performance, and mandatory software

October 8, 2025 | Battlefield 6 is right around the corner, and the official PC specifications are out, along with what software you will need to be able to launch the game.

GuideHow to Boost Your Download Speed: 7 Easy Fixes That Work

September 25, 2025 | Learn seven simple tricks to speed up your downloads - optimize DNS, close bandwidth-heavy apps, enable parallel downloading, and more.

GuideSome Keyboard Keys Not Working in Windows? Here's How You Can Fix It

September 20, 2025 | If some keyboard keys stop working in Windows, these practical steps in this guide can help you pinpoint the cause and get them working again.

GuideHow to Fix Ping Spikes and Reduce Lag for Smoother Online Gaming

September 8, 2025 | Struggling with lag and high ping spikes in online games? Here are the proven fixes I used to stabilize my connection and enjoy smoother gameplay.

Guide7 Must-Have Apps for a Faster and Smarter Windows Experience

September 5, 2025 | The right third-party apps can turn a fresh Windows install into a faster, smarter, and more complete PC setup, boosting productivity and usability.

Guide6 Mistakes You'd Regret Making on Your Windows PC

September 1, 2025 | Skipping updates, installing shady apps, or ignoring warnings? These small Windows mistakes can ruin your PC. Here's six mistakes to avoid.

Guide6 Windows Privacy Tweaks You Need Right Now

August 28, 2025 | Stop Windows from oversharing your data by disabling ad IDs, trackers, and hidden monitoring features. Here's six Windows privacy tweaks for you.

GuideHow to Make a Low-End Windows PC Faster (Without Upgrades)

August 24, 2025 | Make your slow Windows PC faster with free tweaks - turn off visual effects, adjust power, switch to light apps, and properly manage background tasks.

GuideGenerate AI Images Locally with Stable Diffusion and Automatic1111 on your Windows 11 PC

July 29, 2025 | Generate AI images locally on your Windows 11 PC with Stable Diffusion and Automatic1111. Fast, private, offline image creation made easy.

ArticleTweakTown's Best of Computex 2025 Awards - Tech, Hardware, Gaming Gear, and AI

May 26, 2025 | TweakTown crowns the Best of Computex 2025 - cutting-edge tech, powerful hardware, epic gaming gear, and groundbreaking AI steal the spotlight.

ArticleTweakTown's Best Tech of Computex 2024 - Hardware, Gaming Gear, and AI

June 7, 2024 | Computex 2024 was all about AI, and the CPU and GPU hardware that will drive that future. It was also about cool tech and gear, which we saw plenty of.

ArticleChia Coin Crypto Mining: Checking out Chia with 16TB of Sabrent SSDs

June 30, 2021 | Chia crypto currency mining will use your storage to mine crypto, where you can use HDDs and SSDs to plot and farm Chia (XCH).

GuideWindows 11: How to install the new Insider Preview build on your PC

June 30, 2021 | Microsoft's next-gen Windows 11 is nearly here, with the Windows 11 Preview Build now out and here's a guide on how to install it.

GuideSupermicro SuperO Z590 1440p 100FPS+ Build Guide with the C9Z590-CGW

April 30, 2021 | We put together a legit 1440p high FPS build with the new Supermicro C9Z590-CGW motherboard! Join us as we run you through it.

ArticleBest HDMI 2.1 Monitors for PC Gaming, Consoles, and Professionals

February 21, 2021 | Which HDMI 2.1 monitor is best for you? 4K 120Hz is now an option for many gamers, ready for your next-gen GeForce or Radeon GPU.

GuideSupermicro C9Z490-PGW Build Guide + Giveaway with Intel's 10900KF

November 3, 2020 | We teamed up with Supermicro to build a mid-range gaming PC based on the Intel Z490-powered C9Z490-PGW, and we're giving it away!

GuideSupermicro SuperO Intel Z490 10th Gen Motherboard Overclocking Guide

July 22, 2020 | In this guide, we run you through overclocking Intel's 10th Gen Core processors on Supermicro's SuperO Z490 motherboard platform.

GuideGIGABYTE AMD X570 Aorus Motherboard VRM Guide

February 25, 2020 | We delve into GIGABYTE's range of AMD X570-based Aorus motherboards and take a close look at the VRM configurations.

GuideASRock's Phantom Gaming Alliance Build Guide

October 24, 2019 | We build a new gaming rig based around ASRock's impressive Phantom Gaming Alliance products. Come join us for a closer look!

ArticleThe Mac Pro Killer Build Guide, featuring Supermicro and Intel

October 21, 2019 | Supermicro asked us if we could build a PC machine similar to the new Apple Mac Pro and we took on the challenge.

GuideIntel Core i9 9900K/KF Overclocking Guide

October 17, 2019 | We give you the lowdown on overclocking Intel's Core i9 9900K/KF CPU on various brand motherboards with loads of tips and information.

GuideGIGABYTE AMD X570 Ryzen Overclocking Guide

October 11, 2019 | We run you through our guide to overclocking AMD X570 and Ryzen on GIGABYTE motherboards. SoC voltage, VDDP voltage & more.

GuideHow to Convert DVD with Handbrake or WinX DVD Ripper

January 29, 2019 | Have some old DVDs laying around that you want to make digital for future safe keeping? Read on.

GuideHow to Convert DVD to MP4 and More with WinX DVD Ripper

November 23, 2018 | Looking for ways to digitally backup your DVD collection and convert to MP4? WinX DVD Ripper might be the app you want to use.

GuideHP Holiday Buyer's Guide and Black Friday Deals

November 21, 2018 | Grab some Black Friday bargains from HP!

GuideFive Tips On How To Make Your PC Perform At Its Best

September 11, 2018 | Want additional power on your Windows 10 rig? Auslogics BoostSpeed 10 is the trick you need.

GuideXbox One X Tear Down - Storage Upgrade

April 2, 2018 | Ditch the spinner in your Xbox One X!

GuideHolidays 2017 Budget $700 Gaming System Build Guide

December 18, 2017 | Right in time for the holidays, we build a $700 gaming PC based on a Supermicro motherboard that will keep most quite happy!

GuideGuide to using NiceHash to Mine Cryptocurrency

November 29, 2017 | Want to mine cryptocurrency using NiceHash? This guide will help you - it's easier than you think!

GuideASRock X299 Mini-ITX and SO-DIMM OC and Build Guide

November 23, 2017 | We build a neat little system based around ASRock's X299E-ITX AC Mini-ITX motherboard and show you exactly how it's done.

GuideMSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC System Build Guide

November 14, 2017 | We take MSI's impressive Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC motherboard, build a system around it, and show you exactly how it's done.

GuideAMD Threadripper System Buyer's Guide

October 4, 2017 | Looking at buying and building an AMD Threadripper system? You ought to stop by our AMD Threadripper System Buyer's Guide first.

GuideA Look at AMD's Threadripper CPU Hardware Modes

September 20, 2017 | We spend time investigating and testing AMD's various hardware modes for its Threadripper CPU to see what difference they make it performance.

GuideAMD X399 TR4 Threadripper Motherboard Buyer's Guide

September 19, 2017 | Our AMD X399 TR4 Threadripper motherboard buyer's guide will guide you through the various options to consider when picking a product.

GuideSupermicro SuperO Booster Software Guide

July 24, 2017 | We take a look at the SuperO Booster software application which allows overclocking, monitoring, and BIOS updating of your Supermicro motherboard.

GuideFan Control Guide: Intel Z270 Motherboard Edition

July 4, 2017 | Our comprehensive cooling fan control guide for Intel Z270-based motherboards will have you being a fan expert in no time at all.

GuideAMD AM4 Ryzen Motherboard Buyer's Guide

July 3, 2017 | If you are considering buying a new AMD AM4 Ryzen motherboard, do yourself a favor and check out our comprehensive guide first.

GuideThe Ultimate MSI Z270 Gaming M7 Motherboard Build Guide

March 7, 2017 | Here's the ultimate MSI Z270 Gaming M7 motherboard build guide featuring the GTX 1080 Gaming X 8GB graphics card and much more!

GuideNioh Beginner Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Rules to Live By

February 15, 2017 | Derek gives us a comprehensive list of tips, tricks, and rules to live by for Nioh in our beginner's guide.

GuideCPU Deliding Quick Guide - What it is and How to do it

February 5, 2017 | What is processor deliding, how does it benefit CPU overclocking and temperatures, how do you do, and what are the risks? Let's find out.

GuideA Guide to DIY NAS Surveillance with Synology

December 27, 2016 | We take a look at the new Surveillance Station 8.0 and bundle package from Synology.

GuideQuick Guide: Upgrading Xbox One Internal Storage

December 13, 2016 | Want to upgrade the internal hard drive for your Xbox One console? Check out our guide for instructions to do exactly that.

ArticleHoliday Buyer's Guide 2016 - Gift Tips from our Editors

December 12, 2016 | Boy these things come around fast. Welcome to the 2016 Holiday Buyer's Guide to the best products of 2016.

GuideTitanfall 2 Graphics Performance Tweak Guide

November 10, 2016 | We show you the graphics options available in Titanfall 2 and how they affect gaming image quality and performance.

GuideBattlefield 1 PC Performance and Quality Report

October 26, 2016 | We look at Battlefield 1 and evaluate how optimized or not it is for PC in terms of graphics, performance, controls, and more.

GuideGears of War 4 PC Port Report

October 16, 2016 | We take a look at Gears of War 4 in Windows 10 and evaluate how well optimized or not it is for the PC.

GuideMirror's Edge Catalyst Graphics Performance Tweak Guide

September 25, 2016 | We show you the graphics options available in Mirror's Edge Catalyst and how they affect gaming image quality and performance.

GuideBeginner's Guide to Overwatch Competitive Mode

September 4, 2016 | We offer up some tips for getting started in Overwatch Competitive Mode and on how to escape the lower ranks.