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The Future of Gaming Laptops with NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
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The upcoming NVIDIA RTX 50 series gaming laptops may not be as exciting as expected. While there are still two months until their release, desktop RTX 50 series reviews already provide in...
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Vulnerability in AMD CPU Microcode Loader Allowing SEV-SNP Isolation Bypass
Security researchers from Google have published information about a vulnerability (CVE-2024-56161) in AMD processors that affects the microcode loader and allows bypassing the digital signature verifi...
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RTX 5090: Nvidia Solves Fatal Issue of the RTX 4090
Following the dangerous incidents of melting cables with the RTX 4000 series, Nvidia is introducing a revised connector solution for the upcoming RTX 5090. The updated 12V-2X6 connector is expected to...
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Single-Board PCs of January 2025: 5 Models That Will Impress You
In January 2025, the single-board computer market was enriched with interesting new releases. Each stands out in some way, offering unique capabilities. These devices find applications in robotics, sm...
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The Rise and Fall of RDRAM: A Tale of Ambition and Missteps
Your PC likely uses DDR5, DDR4, or perhaps even DDR3 memory, if it’s been a while since your last upgrade. But what if your RAM wasn’t DDR at all? Back in 1999, a company named Rambus envisioned a fut...
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Understanding the Key Differences Between Servers and Desktop PCs
Whether it's a server powering a data center or a gaming PC enhancing your leisure time, every computer relies on the same fundamental components: a central processing unit (CPU), working memory (RAM)...
13 December
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The Rise, Fall, and Future of Intel: What Went Wrong?
Intel has long been synonymous with dominance in the PC CPU market. A Fortune 500 company for decades, Intel controlled over 80% of the PC CPU market throughout much of the 2010s and achieved a 20-yea...
11 December
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Next SBC with Ryzen 7840HS: Powerful and Compact
A tiny computer with big ambitions—that's how you can describe the NexT-SBC, a new single-board PC developed by the well-known YouTube user under the pseudonym ETA Prime. This mini-PC fits in the palm...
21 November
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Entry-Level Budget Gaming Laptops: NVIDIA RTX 2050 vs. Intel Arc A530M
Budget gaming laptops around the $500-600 range now offer entry-level GPUs like NVIDIA’s RTX 2050 or Intel Arc A530M. But which one is the better pick? Here’s a comprehensive comparison between the tw...
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ASUS TUF F16 Gaming Laptop Review: Solid Specs with a Brightness Bummer
ASUS’s TUF F16 makes a solid impression with notable improvements over last year’s F15 model. It’s a generally good choice for gamers, but there’s one downside that holds it back.
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31 October
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Is 8GB of VRAM Enough for Gaming Laptops? A Detailed Breakdown
With advancements in gaming technology, one question persists for gamers shopping for laptops: is 8GB of VRAM enough, or should you invest in a model with 12GB or even 16GB? This article dives into an...
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Switching from STM32 to GD32
STM32 and GigaDevice GD32 microcontrollers are often compared due to similar architecture and compatibility. GD32 is a kind of “clone” of STM32, using the same ARM Cortex-M core. The main difference b...
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Gaming Laptop or Desktop PC: Which Should You Buy?
When it comes to choosing between a gaming laptop or a desktop PC, both have their advantages and disadvantages, and the right choice will depend on your specific needs. Here are the top five things y...
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NVMe 2.1 Specifications Released: Enhancing Storage for AI, Cloud, and Enterprise
As part of the Flash Memory Summit this week, the NVMe 2.1 specifications were published today. This release includes the NVMe 2.1 Base specification, Command Set specifications (NVM Command Set, ZNS...
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4S Gen 2: Bringing 5G to Cheaper Phones
Qualcomm's latest chip aims to make 5G connectivity a standard feature in some of the market's most affordable phones. This new chip supports fast 40-watt wired charging and gaming capabilities for ph...
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AMD Unveils Zen 5 Microarchitecture at Computex 2024
During the opening keynote delivered by AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su at Computex 2024, AMD finally lifted the lid on their highly-anticipated Zen 5 microarchitecture. The backbone for the next couple of years...
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Ryzen 9000: Quality problems force AMD to postpone launch
Due to recently discovered quality problems, AMD is postponing the Ryzen 9000 processors, which were originally expected to be launched at the end of July, to August 8 and 15 respectively.
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The Origins of Common Tech Terms
Many of the tech terms we're familiar with today have roots in ancient times, or perhaps ancient in computer years. Let's explore the origins of some commonplace terms, starting with RAM, chipset, and...
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Can Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Compete with Apple's M3?
Imagine this if you will: a PC that doesn't have an Intel or AMD processor but is actually pretty good. Just imagine it. Although Windows on ARM has been around for a while, the performance just hasn'...
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Overrated PC Building Gear: Separating Hype from Value
Over the years, the world of PC building has seen numerous innovations, some of which have gained immense popularity. However, not all of these innovations are as indispensable as they may seem. In th...
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