The thing is Authy was so you can use multiple devices at the same time so you won't be locked out if one device no longer had access... Authy has some things like Gemini the crypto platform which seems to require Authy to work, not sure how to replace that on the desktop. My authy still works...
HWiNFO v8.03-5445 Beta released
Released May 14, 2024
Changes:
Fixed stuck PresentMon values after terminating graphics application.
Enhanced detection of NCP8153x PWMs.
Always On Top setting is also applied to OSD Independent Window.
Download:
https://www.hwinfo.com/download
HWiNFO v8.02 released
Released May 7, 2024
Changes:
Added workaround for Windows Defender messing up Effective Clock and C0 Residency counters.
Added improvements for Auto Start.
Enhanced support and monitoring of Moore Threads GPUs.
Updated PresentMon to v2.0.0.
Added support of Razer PWM PC...
You should probably start a post on HWiNFO's forums and see what they tell you, the author is very responsive. My sound controller appears to be Intel Audio which I think is part of the chipset but uses Realtek drivers as that is what Dell supplies but Windows Device Manager and HWiNFO detects...
Hard to know the 100% reliable answer to that question personally but the author of HWiNFO should be best qualified with a accurate answer:
https://www.hwinfo.com/forum/threads/how-does-hwinfo-app-gather-info-from-computers.2880/?AVGAFFILIATE=55741&__c=1
HWiNFO v8.01-5430 Beta released
Released May 1, 2024
Changes:
Added workaround for Windows Defender messing up Effective Clock and C0 Residency counters.
Added improvements for Auto Start.
Enhanced support and monitoring of Moore Threads GPUs.
Updated PresentMon to v2.0.0.
Added support of...