UEFI is more advantageous than BIOS. In this article, we will explain the differences between UEFI and BIOS and which one is better.
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Usman Khurshid
Usman is a technology enthusiast and loves tweaking Microsoft products. In addition to MakeTechEasier, he contributes regularly to iTechtics.com.
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