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Updated 2025-04-22 00:00
Microsoft says the undeletable 8.63GB cache in Windows 11 24H2 is “a reporting error” — space is freed by Disk Cleanup
Microsoft says that the undeletable 8.63GB cache is actually freed up already; the reason it appears on the Disk Cleanup app is a "reporting error."
Dude, you're getting a PC! More shoppers than ever buying laptops and desktops as gifts, report predicts
The Consumer Technology Association conducted a survey of consumer intentions for holiday 2024. 78 percent of shoppers plan to gift computer hardware and 89 percent plan to gift tech of some kind.
Quad-core server CPU has been overclocked to 5.65 GHz on a PC motherboard — EPYC 4124P delivers up to 11% better performance than stock and matches the Ryzen 9 7950X in single-core performance
Testing shows that the EPYC 4124P, or the EPYC 4004 lineup, now seamlessly works on the AM5 platform, with support for both CPU and memory overclocking.
This Raspberry Pi Pico spider robot spookily wiggles as people approach
Kevin McAleer has built a spooky Pico-powered spider robot that wiggles its arms when detecting people using its ultrasonic sensor eyes.
Game dev shows how to do a PC port right, outlines 106 to 314 FPS improvement without frame generation
Modder-turned-developer Durante details the process of officially optimizing a game for PC.
Micron launches DDR5-6400 CUDIMMs and CSODIMMs for Intel Core Ultra 200S CPUs — DDR5-6400 kits up to 32GB capacity with C52 timings
Micron expands the company's memory portfolio with new Crucial CUDIMMs and CSODIMMs that run at DDR5-6400.
Google adopts small nuclear power reactors at unprecedented scale — inks deal for seven reactors to feed AI data centers
Google signed a deal with Kairos Power, a power generation startup working on small modular reactors, to purchase 500MW of electricity starting 2030.
Leaked MSI slide mentions Arrow Lake Refresh — reignites hopes that LGA 1851 will last more than a single-generation
A leaked slide from MSI shows that Intel had plans for an Arrow Lake Refresh at some point, though it appears those plans have been scrapped for now.
Elon Musk set up 100,000 Nvidia H200 GPUs in 19 days - Jensen says process normally takes 4 years
Elon Musk and the team behind xAI purportedly setup a total of 100,000 H200 Nvidia GPUs in just 19 days. That's a feat that should have taken four years to complete.
TSMC could build more fabs in Europe - Chairman of Taiwan's National Science Council
Head of Taiwan's National Science Council says TSMC is planning additional fabs in Europe. TSMC denies that such a decision has been made.
Arrow Lake non-K CPUs may suffer from lower RAM speed limits — ASRock QVL shows RAM up to DDR5-7200 as opposed to DDR5-9066 for K-series chips
Documentation indicates that Intel Core Ultra 200 non-K CPUs have lower RAM speed support.
Ex-Intel CEO Brian Krzanich gets a new job, igniting a massive backlash — new employer Cerence disables social media comments after blistering criticism
Former Intel CEO Brian Krzanich was recently hired to lead at Cerence Inc., an automotive AI technology company based in Burlington, MA. However, Cerence's celebratory statements concerning its new CEO, shared via social media, have quickly turned sour as comments pour scorn on the firm's top-exec hiring decision.
Chinese think tank advises data centers to stick with Nvidia AI GPUs — homegrown Chinese GPUs suffer from 'high costs' and 'complex engineering'
Due to high costs and unwanted complexities, the Chinese research institute CAICT advised data centers to continue using Nvidia's AI chips rather than look for local alternatives.
Microsoft will end Windows 10 support in exactly one year
Microsoft will officially end support for its Windows 10 operating system on October 14th, 2025.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 sucks up to 180 Mb/s of internet bandwidth while in flight — equivalent to 81GB of data per hour
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is discovered to have incredibly brutal streaming bandwidth requirements: limited cap users need not apply.
Be Quiet Straight Power 12 750W PSU Review
The Be Quiet Straight Power 12 750W PSU delivers exceptional performance, superior efficiency, and near-silent operation, making it an ideal choice for mid-range to high-end gaming builds with modern components.
RX 7650 GRE reportedly leverages Navi 33 GPU — Radeon GPU rumored to skip CES 2025 but launch shortly afterward in China
AMD is rumored to be prepping the RX 7650 GRE for launch early next year, but according to Benchlife.info, it won't debut at CES.
Chinese scientists use quantum computers to crack military-grade encryption — quantum attack poses a "real and substantial threat" to RSA and AES
Chinese researchers claim to have uncovered a real and substantial threat" to classical cryptography, which is widely used in banking and the military sectors.
Pick up a Lenovo gaming laptop for only $549 — featuring an AMD CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU
A budget gaming laptop for only $549 that has an Nvidia GPU, an AMD CPU, plus 12GB of DDR5 RAM. Nice!
40 Year-old Apple Mac finally gets online thanks to a Raspberry Pi Pico W and some clever coding
Maker Hunter Irving is using a Raspberry Pi Pico W to emulate an Ethernet adapter enabling internet access on an old 1986 Macintosh Plus.
Internet Archive is back up in a provisional "read-only" state since cyberattack
Internet Archive works its way back online following sustained attacks and a major September security breach.
Maker builds Raspberry Pi RP2350 powered PyDOS handheld in a BlackBerry form factor
Anne Barela's PyDOS handheld is a pleasant way to access a DOS-like prompt using our favorite microcontroller
Leak claims that AMD's Navi 44 GPU package is 31% smaller than Navi 33
AMD is looking to cut down the package size of its upcoming Navi 44 GPU by up to 31%, which may be correlated with a smaller die size as well.
Montech King 65 Pro Case Review: Diffused lighting and dark glass
We tested Montech's King 65 Pro with Intel's i9-14900K and AMD's Radeon RX 7900 GRE to check its thermal and acoustic performance.
Intel Z890 LGA1851 motherboards hit pre-order at Newegg starting from $189
Intel Z890 chipset packing LGA 1851 motherboards have gone up for pre-order at Newegg.
Change this Windows setting right away -- especially if you have children or pets
Curious children like to press or could bump into your power button. Here's how to stop them from suddenly turning off your computer.
Publishers face 20% game revenue reduction if Denuvo DRM is cracked quickly, according to new study
A recently published study on the PC video games market looks at the impact that anti-piracy tech is having on the business.
ASRock Z890 mobos boast innovations like DDR5-10133+ support and 10x USB-C ports
ASRock just released two motherboards that hang at the leading edge of mobo design.
Leak indicates AMD Ryzen 9000X3D series CPU gaming performance will disappoint
An MSI presentation says that AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D does not have substantially higher performance than the typical version.
Gamepad keyboard input comes to Windows 11 Release Preview, aimed at handheld users and sofa surfers
Microsoft adds Gamepad keyboard to Windows 11 Preview Build 22631, among other tweaks.
The Intel Core i9-13900KF CPU is now only $387 at Amazon
Right now at Amazon, you can pick up the Intel Core i9-13900KF processor for $387, its lowest price to date.
SilverStone’s $799 Alta D1 chassis hits retail — modular workstation case is flexible and capacious at 79 liters
PC cases, cooling, and power specialist SilverStone has launched its new Alta D1 workstation chassis, and it is a big one.
Minisforum 790S7 Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX can accommodate a low-profile desktop GPU
Minisforum just launched a 7-liter mini-PC with a Ryzen 9 7940HX and can be equipped with a low-profile desktop GPU.
Titan Army P32A2S2 32-inch 240 Hz QHD gaming monitor review: Quick, bold color and a great value
Titan Army delivers terrific gaming performance, color, and value with its P32A2S2. It's a 32-inch QHD IPS panel with 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR and wide gamut color. And it's one of the quickest monitors available at any price.
Asus Z890 motherboard launch lineup lacked a back-connector model, but firm commits to 'design, development, and production of BTF solutions'
Asus doesn't have a Z890 BTF motherboard available at launch, but it promises that it's working on
Chinese and Iranian hackers use ChatGPT and LLM tools to create malware and phishing attacks — OpenAI report has recorded over 20 cyberattacks created with ChatGPT
Since last year, threat actors from China and Iran have utilized ChatGPT and LLM tools to launch a series of malware attacks.
Steam checkout banner clarifies you don’t own the game you buy — GOG takes a jab at Steam, saying it gives users offline installers that cannot be taken away
Steam clarifies that you only buy a license when purchasing a game on its platform.
Old-school Nintendo console gets Bluetooth and improved audio features with addon — NES hub utilizes previously unused expansion port
The Nintendo Entertainment System gets some Bluetooth support.
AAA gaming comes to Apple M1 thanks to the latest Asahi Linux build — Control, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Witcher 3 are playable with respectable frame rates
Asahi Linux is now the first and only distro capable of running x86 Windows games on Apple Silicon devices through a Linux OS.
Passive M.2 SSD heatsink features a dual ultra-thin vapor chamber — Cooler Master Kaze cools double-sided M.2 drives
Cooler Master has launched a brand new passive M.2 heatsink with a low-profile vapor chamber intended for use in tight spaces. It's also compatible with the PlayStation 5.
Arrow Lake CPUs get Intel APO support for improved gaming performance — Intel APO game library also expands with 12 new titles
Intel supports Intel Core Ultra 200S chips and more games in APO.
Counter-Strike's Dust II runs purely within a neural network on an RTX 3090 — performance is disappointing at only 10 FPS
A "world model" based on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's rendition of Dust II is now fully playable on a single RTX 3090, albeit not in a form ready for truly competitive experiences.
MSI CoreLiquid I240 and I360 review: Quiet power
We tested MSI's I360 and I240 AIOs with Intel's i7-14700K to determine how these coolers handle the heat of a modern CPU.
LG UltraGear 34-inch curved WQHD Nano IPS monitor is on sale for just $349
The LG 34GN850-B gaming monitor has dropped to its lowest price to date at Walmart-just $329 instead of the recommended $749.
Nvidia reportedly mulls socketed design for Blackwell B300 AI GPUs — next-gen Blackwell GPUs may be removable by the user
Nvidia is allegedly mulling sockets instead of modules for upcoming Blackwell B300 AI GPUs.
Elecfreaks micro:bit Space Science Kit Review: Go for launch
Elecfreaks' space themed micro:bit electronics kit uses Lego compatible components and electronics to create projects destined for your own slice of Magnificent desolation" on the Moon.
Dell XPS 13 (9350) review: Lunar Lake on defense
The Dell XPS 13 (9350) offers long battery life in a minimalist design, but it still has some usability issues with an awkward function row.
LGA 1700 contact frames are incompatible with Arrow Lake
The size of the LGA 1851 socket might be identical, but the CPU itself is taller than last gen Raptor Lake CPUs
Nvidia GeForce 256 celebrates its 25th birthday — company talks about a quarter century of GPU progression
Nvidia touts the legacy and impact of its GeForce graphics cards, which started 25 years ago with the GeForce 256.
Intel LGA1851 socket has a new ILM that helps CPUs run a bit cooler — MSI claims 1ºC to 2ºC lower CPU temperatures
MSI says Intel's Core Ultra 200S processors use an all-new integrated lever mechanism better suited for liquid cooling and adopt a flat load plate.
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