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PC hardware and enthusiast computing. CPUs, graphics, fast storage and more.
Explainer: What Are Processor Threads?
Modern PCs have CPUs that can handle anywhere from 4 to 32 threads simultaneously thanks to developments in chip design and manufacturing. But what exactly are threads and why are they so important?
iPhone 14 Pro beats Steam Deck in Basemark's new GPU benchmark
Gateway 2000: Gone But Not Forgotten
#ThrowBackThursday What does a cattle ranch have in common with computers? Admittedly not much, but that didn't stop two college dropouts from capitalizing on the concept and reshape PC purchases in the 1990s.
AMD set to host RDNA 3 livestream event on November 3
A grand price fixing scheme that took place between 1998-2002 involved over a dozen makers, of what PC component?
Intel Core i9-13900K Review: Hot and Hungry
Hot of the heels of AMD's Zen 4 series launch, here comes Intel with their highly anticipated 13th-gen Core series, codenamed Raptor Lake. Today we're reviewing the top-of-the-line Core i9-13900K.
BlackLotus, the new UEFI rootkit that makes security researchers worry
Why it matters: "BlackLotus" is being offered on underground forums as an all-powerful firmware rootkit, capable of surviving any removal effort and bypassing the most advanced Windows protections. If actual malware samples can prove the offer is real, of course.
Next-gen Thunderbolt can sometimes reach 120Gbps, just like USB4 2.0
Samsung Galaxy S23 specs leak online, point to very minor changes
Are We Reaching GPU Normalcy? The Answer Is (Almost) Yes
It's time for another look at graphics card pricing and this month it's particularly exciting as we enter a new generation of GPU hardware. So what impact has that had on other GPUs?
USB4 2.0 specification and new logos released, offering 80GBps bandwidth
Samsung 990 Pro SSD first reviews are in and it's really fast
Apple announces iPad Pro with M2 chip and Pencil hover support
Apple takes the wraps off new iPad with major redesign, new colors
VESA updates all DisplayPort 2.0 products to the new DisplayPort 2.1 standard
LG Gram 16 Review: Can the Lightest 16" Laptop Around Punch Above its Weight?
The LG Gram 16 is an incredible light device with a good screen and impressive battery life. This latest iteration refines the successful Gram formula with nips, tucks and more power.
Chip delivery times see biggest decline in years as shortages alleviate
iPad Pro refresh with M2 silicon expected any day now
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs. Radeon RX 6800: 52 Game Benchmark
As next-gen GPUs arrive and pricing returns to sane levels, we are left with "new" mainstream priced graphics cards. Here's a big comparison between the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and the Radeon RX 6800.