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Allocation of video memory in systems with integrated graphics units (iGPU)

How can I prevent the screen's brightness and contrast from changing automatically in certain situations?

Switch to Dark Mode without Windows activation

Do I need *all* drivers or is it enough to just install the most essential ones?

How can I set a program or game to run on either the iGPU or the dGPU?

I just unboxed my XMG laptop. What should I do next?

What is on the USB drive that came with my laptop?

Where can I find the very latest Control Center for my XMG laptop?

Windows does not include an option to switch to my language - what can I do?

Creating a HWiNFO64 sensor log (CSV file) to provide hard data for tech support

How can I tell if my system's performance and temperatures are within expectations?

What tuning and monitoring software is recommended by XMG?

Disable (some) automatic spell-checking to reduce CPU load and improve battery life

How can I make my Windows installation faster and leaner? (Debloating)

How can I prevent certain software from starting automatically with Windows?

How can I reduce the fan volume under 3D load? (NVIDIA Whisper Mode and FPS Limiter)

Technical details and guidance on Undervolting

How can I prevent Windows Update from automatically updating my drivers?

How can I update the EC/BIOS firmware of my laptop?

Should I unselect GeForce Experience when I install or update the NVIDIA graphics driver?

Understanding BitLocker (and how to deal with it before BIOS updates)

What is RAID and is there still any use for it?

How can I avoid wear and tear on the keyboard printing of my gaming laptop?

How can I give my battery the best health and longest life possible?

How should I move my laptop around on the desk?

Is it recommended to operate the laptop with the display lid closed?

What can I do to protect my PC or laptop against power surges? (lightning strike)

How can I (automatically) disable the touchpad when using an external mouse?

How can I avoid accidentally pressing the standby and power buttons?

How can I prevent accidental deactivation of the touchpad?

Increase productivity by learning how to use touchpad gestures

Can I use Intel QuickSync (accelerated video encoding) even when my dedicated GPU is providing the display output?

Can there be any harm in attaching flip-out monitors to my laptop's display lid?

How can I prevent dust from accumulating inside the cooling system of my laptop?

Laptop stands with very steep tilt angle: what effect do they have on cooling performance?

What do I need to know about Wake on LAN?