Hardware

It can be challenging keeping up to date with hardware and PC specs, as they change daily as new components become available. Not only will we share what’s new on the market, but we’ll keep you abreast of how to improve performance and resources.

HDMI 2.2 to be unveiled at CES 2025 - requires new HDMI cable

The HDMI Forum plans to unveil HDMI 2.2 officially at a press conference on January 6th, 2025. The organization plans to reveal the new specification of the next-generation of the HDMI standard. […]

HP is preventing printer users from using third-party ink

Print AI: HP injects AI into its printers

HP jumped on the AI bandwagon today when it announced Print AI for its printers. Is it a ploy to extract even more money from unsuspecting customers, or something truly useful? Here […]

You need a final BIOS update to fix the Intel CPU stability issue for good

Intel has released another microcode update for 13th and 14th generation Intel Core processors to address a serious issue that can cause crashes and even damage the processors in the long run. […]

Your next PC may come with the Google Essentials app - what you need to know

Many PCs come out of the factory with third-party apps installed. Companies pay the manufacturers for the inclusion of their apps. A good percentage of PC users does not like these and […]

Nvidia drops support for old CPUs that don't support POPCNT

Nvidia drops support for old CPUs - latest driver may cause BlueScreens

Nvidia has announced that it will no longer offer its display drivers on old CPUs that don't support POPCNT. The good news is that it should not affect most modern computers. Users […]

Game developer claims Intel is selling defective CPUs

Game developer claims Intel is selling defective CPUs

A game developer has published a report that claims Intel has been selling defective CPUs to users. Alderon Games says that some stability issues seem to be affecting Intel's 13th and 14th […]

HP laptop

Report: HP released faulty ProBook BIOS update that bricked machines

HP released a BIOS update for its ProBook 455 G7 laptop in May 2024. This update appears to have been faulty, as users started to flock the HP Support forum to request […]

PC

Canalys: every PC sold will be an AI PC by 2030

Will every PC sold in 2030 be an AI PC? Analysts at Canalys predict that every PC sold by 2030 will have on-device AI capabilities. Microsoft, PC manufacturers, and chip manufacturers have […]

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HP's All-In-Plan will let you rent printers, but it monitors them

HP's All-In-Plan will let you rent printers, but it monitors them

HP has launched a new subscription service called an All-In-Plan that lets users rent a printer. The company has some restrictions in place, and monitors the content that you print. HP's All-In-Plan […]

MSI Claw A1M

MSI unveils Intel-powered Windows gaming handheld Claw

MSI unveiled its first gaming handheld at CES 2024 today. The Intel Core Ultra-powered Claw A1M is the world's first gaming handheld with Intel's processor according to MSI. Up until last year, […]

Incase Designed by Microsoft accessories

Incase Designed by Microsoft: Microsoft accessories live on under new partnership

Microsoft announced in April 2023 that it would discontinue all Microsoft-labeled accessories in favor of its Surface brand. While Microsoft offers some accessories under the Surface brand, it is offering a limited […]

Nokia 2660 Flip

Nokia 2660 Flip review: retro phone that is surprisingly versatile

Nokia 2660 Flip is a new Nokia phone that has made digital detox its mission. While that is one reason for a purchase, there is a surprising amount of other uses for […]

HP is preventing printer users from using third-party ink

HP raising Instant Ink subscription pricing significantly

Customers subscribed to HP's Instant Ink subscription service receive emails currently from HP about the service. The company explains in the email that it is raising the price of the monthly subscription […]

NVIDIA H200

NVIDIA H200 will elevate AI technologies to unimaginable heights

The NVIDIA H200 is a powerful new AI and high-performance computing (HPC) platform that offers significant advancements in performance, memory, and efficiency. Based on the NVIDIA Hopper architecture, the H200 is the […]

Nvidia and AMD to make ARM PC chips in 2025

Nvidia and AMD to make ARM PC chips in 2025

Nvidia and AMD will enter the ARM-based PC chip market in 2025, a report claims. This could provide some competition for Intel and Apple. Currently, only one company makes ARM-based chips which […]

intel-14th processors

Intel launches Core 14th Generation desktop processors

Intel's latest desktop processor chips are now available officially. The first six 14th generation chips by the company are all unlocked. While they do use the same architecture as their predecessors, they […]

Intel Core i9-14900K specs price and release date

Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh lineup has been leaked

Intel's next desktop update, the Raptor Lake Refresh series, has been fully leaked together with Intel Core i9-14900K, Intel Core i7-14700K, and Intel Core i5-14600K, revealing full specs and pricing information. According […]

Meta Quest 3 specs price and preorder bonuses

Step into the virtual world with Meta Quest 3

The Meta Connect 2023 event has come and gone, leaving in its wake a revolutionary new addition to Meta's lineup of cutting-edge VR headsets - the Meta Quest 3. Building on the […]

Raspberry Pi 5 specs price and more

Raspberry Pi 5 is finally among us, here are the details

Against earlier doubts about its release this year, the highly anticipated Raspberry Pi 5 has made its debut, boasting significant enhancements while maintaining its budget-friendly appeal. Let's take a look at the […]

Surface Laptop Studio 2

Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface Laptop Go 3

Microsoft has launched a refreshed lineup of its Surface laptops. Here are the Surface Laptop Studio 2 and the Surface Laptop Go 3. Surface Laptop Studio 2 The 2nd gen version of […]

intel meteo lake features release date and more

Intel's 14th-gen Meteor Lake is coming soon

Intel's next-generation Meteor Lake processors are a major departure from the company's previous CPU designs. With a tile-based chipset design, dedicated AI processing capabilities, and a new kind of cores, Meteor Lake […]

FTC case leaks a discless Xbox Series X design

FTC case leaks a discless Xbox Series X design

In a recent revelation from documents obtained by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Microsoft is gearing up for a significant refresh of its Xbox Series X console in 2024. Codenamed Brooklin, this […]

Apple A17 Pro GPU

What will Apple's new GPU change?

Apple continues to push the boundaries of technology, and the latest testament to its innovation is the unveiling of the Apple A17 Pro GPU. This cutting-edge component boasts a completely redesigned GPU, […]

Google increases Chromebook support to 10 years

Device support by the manufacturer or third-parties is an important factor when it comes to deciding which device to buy. Many Android smartphones, for example, have had weak support periods, but the […]

US vs China chip race

The race for chip supremacy: US vs. China

The United States is actively seeking insights into Huawei Technologies Co.'s advancements in chip technology, sparking speculation about the effectiveness of Washington's curbs on China's tech sector. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan […]

Huawei teardown China chip breaktrough

Huawei teardown showcases China's chip breakthrough

The Huawei teardown of Mate 60 Pro conducted by tech enthusiasts has revealed a fascinating blend of cutting-edge technology and indigenous innovation. Huawei's Mate 60 Pro has emerged as a symbol of […]

NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 release date

NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 will offer smoother gaming than ever

NVIDIA DLSS 3.5, the latest advancement in the world of gaming graphics, is set to revolutionize how we experience ray tracing. This technology, set to launch in the coming fall, is designed […]

Samsung's Exynos 2400 comes with a 10-core CPU

Samsung continues to surprise fans and increase the level to higher grounds. According to a leak, Samsung's upcoming Exynos 2400 will feature a 10-core CPU, enhanced AI computing performance compared to prior […]

HP is preventing printer users from using third-party ink

HP in hot water again over restricting functionality on its all-in-one-printers

HP is facing a class-action lawsuit in the United States that centers around the accusation that HP is intentionally bricking functionality on all-in-one printer models when ink is running low. All-in-one printers […]

Lenovo Legion Go images leaked

Lenovo Legion Go images leaked: looks more like the Nintendo Switch than the Steam Deck

A couple of weeks ago, rumors about a gaming handheld made by Lenovo surfaced. And now, the first images of the Lenovo Legion Go have been leaked. It's a Steam Deck...it's a […]

Flipper Zero

What is Flipper Zero: A closer look at the viral hacking tool

Flipper Zero is an unassuming device, while touted as a hacker's delight, has garnered significant attention due to its powerful capabilities, simple interface, and potential applications in cybersecurity. So what is Flipper […]

Intel rebranding

Intel's latest graphics driver includes Telemetry

Computer users who operate devices with Intel graphics processing units may soon have Telemetry collected by the driver, reported to Intel and potentially shared with Intel partners. To make matters even less […]

NVIDIA GH200 superchip

NVIDIA GH200 superchip will soon reinvent AI

NVIDIA's GH200 Grace Hopper superchip is in the works and set to change the way artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) work. This advanced chip, equipped with HBM3e memory technology, signifies […]

Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld design

Lenovo is reportedly working on a PC gaming handheld called the Legion Go

Lenovo could be the next OEM to launch a PC gaming handheld. The company is said to be working on a device called the Legion Go. The Nintendo Switch, which was launched […]

CPU fan error

Are you getting a CPU fan error? Here is how to fix it!

The CPU fan is an important component of your computer, as it helps to keep the CPU cool. If the CPU fan is not working properly, it can cause the CPU to […]

Nvidia RTX 4060 TI 16GB

RTX 4060 Ti 16GB aims for the best in the mid-segment

Nvidia has announced the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, a new graphics card that is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The card features 16GB of GDDR6 memory and is designed to be […]

New European Union law requires smartphones, laptops to have easily replaceable batteries

New European Union law requires smartphones, laptops to have easily replaceable batteries

The European Union has passed a new law that requires smartphones to come with batteries that can be easily replaced by the user. The EU had initially submitted a proposal regarding the […]

Is there a cheap Vision Pro alternative?

After seeing the price tag of the new spatial computer of Apple, you might be looking for a cheap Vision Pro alternatives. However, don't let the hefty price tag of Apple's Vision […]

Seagate launching 32 TB hard drives later this year and 50 TB on the horizon

Remember the first hard drive that you bought? Hard drives have come a long way since the 1980s, when the first Gigabyte-sized hard drives hit the market. Computer users have two main […]

Powerstar Intel chip

Chipgate: Powerleader's power play or Intel inside job?

The Chinese computer hardware producer, Powerleader,  finds itself embroiled in controversy following allegations that its newly introduced "home-grown" chip may, in fact, be a rebadged integrated circuit (IC) from Intel Corp. This […]


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