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MSI (Message Signaled Interrupts) mode is a Windows feature designed as a way for hardware devices like your graphics card (or GPU, if you’re a purist) to grab the attention of and communicate with your CPU. Introduced in the PCIe 2.2 specification and then baked into Windows Vista, it’s a specialized setting that modders and…

Smartphone launch season is back, and I’m finding myself answering the question of “Should I upgrade?” from family and friends all over again. Typically, I would advise them to clear the cache of their popular apps and services first. The system-wide wipe helps remove excess (and temporary) files, making devices run a little smoother.