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I can't get the desktop to properly size up on my screen. You can notice in the screenshot (in the lower right corner) that part of the taskbar is cut off. I have tried making adjustments via the NVIDIA control panel to no avail. Can anyone give me any advice on how to fix this issue. I'm using...

Going to be picking up a new SSD today. The question I have is will I get better performance from the SSD by installing ONLY the OS (W8.1 64 bit) oppose to installing the OS as well as programs/drivers? Will the SSD operation faster with just the OS installed in it alone? Maybe I should install...

I am currently running Windows 8.1 (64 bit) and I recently installed new hardware (Mobo, CPU & GPU). Should I reinstall Windows? After placing in my new hardware, my PC booted up just fine but I've noticed a couple of issues. For example, now of my programs will execute from the home screen any...

I need to install my onboard VGA driver for my mobo as a prerequisite to updating my motherboards BIOS but I get a error everything I try to do so. Has anyone got any ideas? Thanks. CASE: NZXT Phantom PHAN-001WT Red Steel / Plastic Enthusiast ATX Full Tower Computer CaseCPU: Intel i5 4690K...

I updated my BIOS through windows using MSI's Live Update 6 software and it has been stuck on this screen for about 30 minutes... Is this normal? I'm scared to reboot it because I'm concerned about getting stuck in a possible boot loop. Any ideas?

Could this be a memory issue? I noticed that the RAM that I am using is compatible with my MSI Z97 Gaming Mobo but it is listed under the OC Memory List in the manufacturers website. What does this mean exactly? Should I not be surprised that my PC won't turn on at all. The new parts are...

I currently have two GTX 550ti in SLI. I plan to upgrade one of the cards to a GTX 960 and I wanted to keep one of the 550ti cards connected via the SLI bridge for PHYSX purposes only. Will it be worth it? Will I notice a performance boost just using the 550ti for PHYSX? Thanks in advance!

I am looking to have a custom PC build but I have no idea who offers the best bang for the buck in terms of price/performance. I want to use this PC primarily for gaming. I looking to spend roughly around $2000-$2500. I also am not considering Alienware as they are ridiculously overpriced. Can...

I currently have a Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 (rev. 1.x) mobo. Will it support a AMD FX-9370 CPU or am I stuck with a FX-8370 tops? Also does it absolutely HAVE TO BE water cooled? I can't get a clear answer on this matter, as some people have told me that my Mobo can run it and some have said that...

I want a longer cable for my PC's power supply but I'm not sure what kind of extension I should purchase in order to do so. I would rather just purchase the same kind of cable that came with my PSU (only longer of course) oppose to using a extension cord. Can anyone offer any advice as to what...

I am using the lastest Apple Airport Extreme Router which supports 2Ghz and 5Ghz bands. There are 3 iPhones, 4 iPads, and 2 Apple TV's in my home. All of which can access the 5GHz channel effortlessly. My PC on the other hand will ONLY see the 2Ghz band. I have tried everything that I can think...

I am trying to figure out how to connect my XboxOne to Windows Media Player on my Windows 8.1 PC so that I can access its media my Xbox. The email address which is located under "My PC" and "Network Locations doesn't match the email in which I use to sign into the PC. Is this my problem? If so...

I am trying to figure out how to connect my XboxOne to Windows Media Player on my Windows 8.1 PC so that I can access its media my Xbox. The email address which is located under "My PC" and "Network Locations doesn't match the email in which I use to sign into the PC. Is this my problem? If so...

My subwoofer won't emit any sound. I have it plugged into the correct port on my Mobo but still no luck. My PC is hooked up to a 42" (LCD) HDTV via HDMI so I do have sound coming through the television speakers but no bass emitting through the sub. The sub has a output on it so it can be used...

My 1 year old Asus Router is stuck in a boot loop. I have tried holding down the reset button while the device is unplugged and then plugging it in which is suppose to put it in recovery mode but I keep getting this error everytime I try to flash it back to factory settings. Does anyone have...

This flash drive wont format when I right click and choose format as nothing happens when I do so. I have another flash drive that Windows wont even recognize at all. This is very frustarting and I can't figure out what steps I may be missing in order to get this thing to work. I have tried...

I periodically get this pop-up in my browsing and from my understanding it may be some type of malware. How do I go about getting rid of it once and for all? Thanks in advance.

Everytime I depressed the volume up/down key on my keyboard, it raises the volume in windows by 6%. Is there anyway to modify this? For example I would like the volume to rise or lower by only 3% everytime I depress the volume control button on my keyboard. I have messed around with the settings...

I suspect that my CPU core parking plays a part in my PC's performance especially when I'm running games. I was wondering about the best way yo go about Unparking them. Should I try to do it in the bios or through the registry somehow? I tried using a piece of software that supposedly unparked...

I have only one administrative account associated with my Windows 8 PC. I have this said account password protected yet my child can bypass the logon screen by merely reseting the PC. What kind of security is this? How can I go about setting it up so that a password is require regardless of...