It may take some extra considerations to swap hardware in custom setups. Here's some issues I recently ran into. As we entered 2024, one of my big priorities has been to refresh the IT hardware that I ...

For system builders, tablets are not only extending the PC refresh cycle, but also fundamentally changing it. Todd Swank, vice president of marketing at Burnsville, Minn.-based system builder Nor-Tech ...

Microsoft has announced that 2025 will be the "year of the Windows 11 PC refresh." The company expect users to upgrade to Windows 11 as support for Windows 10 is ending. In a blog post ahead of CES ...

CRN’s Jennifer Follett spoke with Circana’s Mike Crosby about the anticipated PC refresh cycle and the role the channel will play in bringing AI PCs to market. Jennifer Follett, Executive Editor, CRN: ...

On the left-side nav menu, choose "Change resolution" under the Display category. Make sure the correct monitor is selected ...

One of the aspects of the PC refresh process that I rarely hear anyone talk about is what to do with the old hardware once the new hardware has been installed. Most people that I know send their old ...

One of the coolest features of Windows 8 is Refresh. Regardless of why you might want to start over, Refresh gives you a quick and easy way to start with a clean slate while also maintaining your apps ...

It’s easy to view PC refreshes as simply cosmetic. Businesses get new designs, faster processors and maybe a thinner chassis. But while these enhancements are certainly welcome, the real significance ...

Windows 8 Reset and Refresh: Yes, Things Can Go Wrong You’ve got to respect Microsoft for making a big deal out of Windows 8’s reset and refresh features. Useful as they are, the main reason these ...

Just a few days ago, security researchers warned hundreds of millions of Windows users they’re at risk from a “dangerous security fiasco.” Microsoft has now confirmed the same, proclaiming 2025 “the ...

If you can’t change your monitor’s refresh rate in Windows 11/10, update the graphics drivers and modify the display settings. However, if that doesn’t help, follow these steps: Check if your device ...