Windows 11 is refreshing Secure Boot keys in 2026. Here's why TPM-WMI Event ID 1801 appears, and how to verify the new certificate.

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

PCWorld examines whether updating your computer’s BIOS/UEFI is worth the inherent risks, including potential system failure if the process gets interrupted. BIOS updates provide critical benefits like ...

There are certain computer tasks that even professional technicians don't like tackling. For myself, one of the most nerve-wracking was updating a computer's BIOS. The BIOS is like a primitive ...

While updating BIOS, if you get a BIOS ID check error message, here is how you can resolve the issue. Although this particular error message appears on a Gigabyte ...

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CSM or Compatibility Support Mode is a part of UEFI Firmware and is used to make an operating system and other connected devices compatible with the UEFI. It is only used by devices when the ...

ASRock's new Beta BIOS version 4.07.AS01 for AM5 motherboards includes AMD's latest AGESA 1.3.0.0a, and is available now to download.

For detailed update procedures, users may refer to the ASRock Instant Flash User guide (AMD) or the ASRock Flashback Feature User guide, depending on motherboard model and supported features.

The BIOS or UEFI is the inconspicuous software that is loaded first when the computer starts up. It regulates the basic communication between the processor, memory, graphics card and all other ...