In June 2025, Microsoft announced that, in June 2026, it would begin deprecating Secure Boot certificates of Windows systems ...

There have been some reports of AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs being roasted in their sockets recently, but motherboard manufacturers like ASRock are working to correct any actual problems. ASRock has the most ...

PCWorld examines whether updating your computer’s BIOS/UEFI is worth the inherent risks, including potential system failure if the process gets interrupted. BIOS updates provide critical benefits like ...

Windows 11 users are advised to avoid a new system update from Microsoft after some were left with computers that refused to boot. The update in question, KB5074109, is also breaking other areas of ...

Secure Boot protects your PC against bootkit malware. The Windows update refreshes expiring Secure Boot certificates. To install, head to Settings and select Windows Update. I typically advise Windows ...

Microsoft confirmed that a recent Windows update is blocking customers from accessing their Microsoft 365 Cloud PC sessions. Windows 365 is a cloud-based service that runs on Azure Virtual Desktop and ...

WTF?! Vanguard is possibly the most intrusive anti-cheat system ever released for gaming. Developer Riot Games insists it is an essential requirement for playing its free-to-play titles, and now the ...

Microsoft's latest December 2025 updates are a mixed bag for Windows users. On one hand, the company has confirmed that the AppX Deployment Service (Appxsvc) will now default to an "Automatic" startup ...

Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 4, which addresses a number of stability and performance issues, arrives on December 16, Capcom has announced. As part of this, Capcom has "committed" to improving ...

Check out the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted stream and see the sci-fi and space games you'll be playing in 2026 and beyond. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

No one who assembles a PC or sets up a new computer can avoid the BIOS or UEFI. That’s where you define the basics, from the boot sequence and memory profiles to security features like Secure Boot.