The Basic Input Output System is the software responsible for starting your operating system and computer's hardware. The BIOS is firmware built into the computer and isn't associated with the ...

This week, I will discuss advanced features of the BIOS. These include proper configuration of built-in peripherals, as well as power-management issues to consider. Let's dig in. This section of the ...

With an old laptop, I cloned the OS HD to an SSD with Macrium Reflect, both harddrives are mounted inside the laptop. When I enter the BIOS, I wanted to select the SSD as the first boot choice. But it ...

Mini PCs tend to do well with their out-of-the-box settings, but sometimes you want to make a few tweaks for additional performance or stability. And like desktops and laptops, mini PC settings can be ...

When building a new PC, the default BIOS settings aren't exactly optimized; you need to spend a few minutes to make them so. Most PC builders know about BIOS settings. However, most PC builders only ...

We lock down our user accounts with passwords. But the BIOS often gets left unguarded. This vulnerability allows anyone with physical access to your PC to tamper with critical system settings. This ...

The error indicates a problem with your computer’s PXE. This error often occurs when your boot sequence is misconfigured in your BIOS, or your boot device (usually ...