How-to Guide Archives | Puget Systems Workstations for creators. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:54:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.pugetsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Puget-Systems-2020-logomark-color-500-48x48.png How-to Guide Archives | Puget Systems 32 32 Preventative Maintenance: Dust Buildup https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/preventative-maintenance-dust-buildup/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/preventative-maintenance-dust-buildup/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:54:57 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=support_article&p=31497 Like everything else, your PC will accumulate dust over time. Excessive dust buildup will have a noticeable effect on system performance because the intended pathways for airflow become clogged, often leading to trapping hot air in the chassis. Reduced heat dispersion eventually leads to overheating and thermal throttling where the system limits power to the CPU to prevent additional heat.

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/file-explorer-bug/feed/ 0 Useful Windows 11 Features You Should Try Immediately https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/useful-windows-11-features-you-should-try-immediately/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/useful-windows-11-features-you-should-try-immediately/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:04:08 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=support_article&p=31953 Windows 11 offers some enhancements that will make your work run more smoothly and efficiently. Whether it is productivity boosts or privacy enhancements, there’s something for everyone. These are features that will make your digital life easier, whether you’re working late or with a multitude of tasks. Focus Sessions Focus Sessions, a standout in Windows

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/useful-windows-11-features-you-should-try-immediately/feed/ 0 Reversing the Front Door – Fractal Define 7 https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/reversing-the-front-door-fractal-define-7/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/reversing-the-front-door-fractal-define-7/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:20:00 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=support_article&p=29466 Intro This guide provides a step by step walkthrough of the process to remove the front door panel on a Fractal Define 7 Series chassis and re-attach the door panel to open in the opposite direction. Removing Hinge Mount Covers To modify the direction your Fractal Design Define 7’s front door opens, start by locating

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/pc-gaming-performance-tweaks/feed/ 0 When the Windows Store App Simply Won’t Cooperate https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/when-the-windows-store-app-simply-wont-cooperate/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/when-the-windows-store-app-simply-wont-cooperate/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:57:22 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=support_article&p=28700 One of the most frustrating errors is one that lacks a clear description or helpful advice. The “Something Went Wrong” error epitomizes this perfectly. This error can arise from a variety of issues, including connectivity problems, cache corruption, or incorrect system settings. Fortunately, with a few simple troubleshooting steps, you can resolve this error and

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