Windows 11

AutoHotkey Script to Detect Screen Changes and Alert You
Computing

AutoHotkey Script to Detect Screen Changes and Alert You

So, I made this super handy script with a friend’s help. It’s an AHK (AutoHotkey) script that makes a noise when something changes on your screen. This is perfect for when [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
AMD Software Adrenalin Windows Update may have automatically replaced your AMD Graphics driver
AMD

AMD Software Warning: Graphics Driver Replaced?

There’s a common issue for folks using AMD graphics cards with Windows 11 or 10, where they might see a warning message from AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition. This message pops up saying [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Blurry and Washed Out Graphics in Games with AMD Radeon
AMD

Ideas to Fix Blurry and Washed Out Graphics in Games

If your games look blurry and not as pretty as they should, even though you have a fancy graphics card like an AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or a 7800 XT, the problem might not always be the game [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
AMD Radeon Stutters and Freezes with DX11 Games and Chrome
AMD

Radeon Stutters and Freezes with DX11 Games and Chrome

For casual gamers like me, it’s super annoying when your game starts stuttering or lagging, or even when Chrome doesn’t run smoothly. I own a bunch of AMD Radeon RX 6000 and 7000 XT [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
What do the Red USB Ports mean on my computer
Computing

What do the Red USB Ports (SS10) mean on my PC?

The red USB port is a bit of a mystery to many. Over time, USB has changed a lot, giving us different colored ports. But the red one stands out and might leave you wondering what’s so [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
what is amdautoupdate.exe window
AMD

What is this random AMDAutoUpdate.exe window?

You’re deep into your gaming session or busy with work when suddenly, a command line window pops up out of nowhere. It’s labeled “AMDAutoUpdate.exe,” and it leaves you [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Update PowerShell 7 in Windows 11 with command line
PowerShell

Command Line to Update PowerShell 7 in Windows 11/10

PowerShell 7 is a super useful tool for both developers and IT pros to make their work easier by automating stuff and keeping things in line. If you like keeping your tools fresh to get all the [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Notepad Keeps Opening Old Files
App

Notepad Keeps Opening Old Files, Why?

If you’ve just switched to Windows 11 or have the latest Windows 10, you might notice something funny with Notepad. It tends to open the last thing you worked on or the old note you had [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
PowerShell Access to the path is denied
Computing

PowerShell “Access to the path is denied” (Administrator)

When you’re working with PowerShell to handle files and folders, sometimes you hit a snag with a message that says “Access to the path is denied.” You might see this pop up [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to Open URL in PowerShell in Chrome Edge Firefox
Browser

PowerShell: Open URL in Chrome, Edge or Firefox

When you’re using PowerShell, sometimes you need to open a link in a certain browser, like Chrome or Firefox. This can help you test things out in different browsers or do tasks that need [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago