Microsoft has released the next version of Windows 10 called “21H1”, or the May 2021 Update, and it is available to users running Windows 10 2004 or later as an optional update in Windows Update.
Getting Started With Your New System
The Support department has written a litany of articles detailing various fixes, troubleshooting advice, software guidance, and technologies. We have compiled a list of what we deem the most useful for a new Puget System owner. If you’ve recently purchased a Puget Systems computer, you may find the following articles very useful as you familiarize yourself with your new build.
Using an Old Boot Drive as a Storage Drive in Your New PC
This is a guide for safely formatting an old Windows boot drive and using it in a new Windows system as a secondary/tirtiary drive.
Basics of Network Troubleshooting
This article will guide you through our recommendations for troubleshooting network issues.
Configuring Software Raid Within Windows 10
Most computer users have no need for more than a single drive in their computer, or perhaps a few individual drives if additional storage space is required. There are certain workflows and use cases where features of a RAID – like larger total volume capacity or data redundancy – may be extremely helpful. For large arrays, redundant boot drives, or advanced RAID modes we strongly recommend using a dedicated hardware controller card, but for simple configurations like mirroring or pooling there are options within Windows 10 which can be used without needing special hardware. This guide will cover a couple of those options and how to set them up.
Stability and Security Improving With Windows 21H2, Coming Soon
A major Windows 10 update coming later in 2021 could finally fix a big problem with the operating system, as it will move third-party drivers to an isolated folder on your hard drive.
An Introduction to VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)
A VPN (virtual private network) is becoming the go-to solution for people all around the world. While the subject may seem confusing, we break it down in simpler terms and help provide some solutions that might work well for you!
DaVinci Resolve Initial Troubleshooting
DaVinci Resolve is a powerful application but when errors, lag, or crashing present it’s helpful to know the basics of troubleshooting. This article will cover many of the common issues and their relative solutions.
Top 7 Data Transfer Speed Slowdowns – Internal SSD
There are literally 100s of influencing factors that could cause slow data transfer speeds, this article will cover some more popular culprits and how to solve them.
Top Data Transfer Speed Slowdowns – USB
Transferring files from USB to an internal drive is something we all do but occasionally transfer speeds will slowdown to the point they’re barely usable. There are a litany of causes so we will focus on the most common and their respective solutions.
