Is 100% GPU Usage Bad? (Answered + What To Do)

Have you noticed that your GPU is running at 100%, and are wondering whether this is a problem?

Although your graphics card is designed to hit 100%, there are some situations where it’s perfectly acceptable, and other situations where it can actually damage your hardware!

So, in this article I’ll be covering when it is or isn’t alright for your GPU to be at 100% usage, what to do if you’re also experiencing FPS drops, and how to decrease stress on your GPU so it lasts as long as possible. I highly recommend reading through each one of the tips, as I’ve personally lost my GPU due to ignoring them in the past!

Without any further ado, let’s get started!

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Will Resetting My PC Make It Faster? (Answered + Details)

Have you noticed your computer getting slower as time has gone on?

While it may have seemed blazing fast when you first got it, chances are it’s no longer running like it used to be.

Therefore, you may be wondering – if you were to reset your PC entirely, would it start running as fast as it used to?

That is an excellent question. In this article, I’ll be covering everything you need to know – including some tactics to achieve massive speed increases, without having to resort to a full factory reset.

Let’s get started!

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Is It Bad To Use A Laptop While It’s Charging? (Answered + Details)

Are you hoping to use your laptop while it’s plugged in, and want to know whether it’s safe to do so?

With laptops, you’ve got to really worry about things like heat and the lifespan of the battery, so it’s good to be concerned about this.

So, can you safely use a laptop while it’s charging, and what should you keep in mind while doing so? In this article, I’ll be covering everything that you need to know!

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Is 12GB Of RAM Good Enough? (For Gaming, Casual Use, Work, And More!)

Are you looking at a new computer that has 12 gigabytes of RAM, and you’re wondering whether it will be enough?

The truth is, modern RAM requirements are higher than ever. While 12 gigabytes may be plenty for certain tasks, it may not be enough for certain things you may want to do on your computer.

So, how will you know if it’s enough for you? In this article, I’ll be covering whether 12 gigabytes is enough for many different use cases, so you’ll know what to expect going forward.

That way, you can decide whether or not you need to upgrade to 16 gigabytes, or you could even save money by dropping down to 8.

Without any further ado, let’s get started!

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Are CyberPower PCs Good? (An Honest Assessment…)

Are you considering buying a computer from CyberPowerPC, and are wondering whether or not they’re any good?

Between people online sharing their experiences and marketers trying to make a sale, it’s hard to know who you can believe.

In this article, I’m going to be giving you an honest assessment of CyberPowerPC – both as a company, as well as their computers. This article does not contain any affiliate links, so I make no money regardless of your decision. Therefore, I’m able to give you my full, unbiased opinion of the company and their computers.

Let’s get to it!

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How To Change The Thumbnail For Videos On Windows (2023 Step-By-Step Guide)

Are you looking to change the thumbnails that appear on your computer’s file browser?

Although Windows will auto-generate thumbnails for each video that appears within your File Explorer, these aren’t always optimal.

So, you may wish to change them to something that better reflects the contents of the video.

Thankfully, changing the thumbnail is easy, and only takes a few seconds once you know what to do.

In this article, we’ll go over step-by-step how to change the thumbnail of individual video files within Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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