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Intel unveils the 12th Gen Intel Core processor

Intel Core i9-12900KS could push Alder Lake CPUs to new levels

Intel is said to be working on a new processor, the Intel Core i9-12900KS, which could become the highest-performing 12th-generation Alder Lake CPU.
Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti graphics card on a black background.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 could launch with 2 models for desktops

According to a new leak, Nvidia is reportedly preparing to launch the GeForce RTX 3050 desktop graphics card with two models.
RTX 3080 graphics card on a table.

Nvidia’s new RTX 3080 12GB could be a blessing for crypto miners

Technical specifications for Nvidia’s unannounced RTX 3080 12GB GPU have been leaked and showcase several enhancements over the standard 10GB model.
Nvidia's RTX 3070 Ti graphics card.

Upcoming Nvidia GPUs may be delayed due to component shortages

Nvidia may be forced to delay its RTX 3070 Ti 16GB GPU due to component shortages, while the flagship GeForce RTX 3090 Ti remains on track for a January launch.
Windows 11 Woman on Laptop Lifestyle

Windows 11 brings back another highly requested Taskbar feature

Microsoft is bringing back the weather widget initially introduced in Windows 10 to Windows 11, as well as adding a new voice access feature for the OS.
Branding on the RTX 3090.

Nvidia’s powerful GeForce RTX 3090 Ti GPU set for a January launch

Nvidia is said to be adding three new variations to its GeForce RTX 30 series of graphics cards, with the flagship RTX 3090 Ti set for a release in January.
A chip designed by semiconductor company ARM.

Nvidia’s ARM deal hits another stumbling block as EU pauses investigation

Nvidia's proposed $40 billion acquisition of chip designer ARM has hit yet another stumbling block as EU regulators have paused an investigation into the deal.
microsoft edge gets startup boost feature take on chrome new

Microsoft prompts to switch to the Edge browser are starting to get ridiculous

Microsoft has incorporated new prompts into its Edge browser that attempt to dissuade users from downloading Google Chrome.
Windows 11 Woman on Laptop Lifestyle

Is Windows 11 a success so far? New report reveals how many PCs have upgraded

Following a release in October, Microsoft's latest operating system update, Windows 11, has now been installed on nearly 10% of systems.
Intel Alder Lake pin layout.

Intel is already shipping mobile Alder Lake-P chips to hardware designers

Following the launch of its Alder Lake processors for desktops, Intel has announced that it has began shipping Alder Lake-P mobile CPUs to laptop manufacturers.
Promotional photo of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card.

Graphics cards are still more than double their list price, report finds

Graphics cards for both Nvidia and AMD have now reached prices that are nearly 100% over the GPUs' manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Intel Iris Xe DG1 graphics card.

Intel Arc Alchemist might make sub-$200 GPUs a reality again

Intel’s upcoming Arc Alchemist graphics card could introduce a sub-$200 GPU to the market, according to a leak from Moore's Law Is Dead.
A pile of RAM sticks.

DDR6 is already in the works, and it’s four times as fast as DDR4

Samsung has confirmed that it has begun the development stages for the next generation of memory, which includes both DDR6 and GDDR7.
Passwords locked on Mac.

Are you using one of these passwords? If so, it’s time for a change

NordPass has revealed the most common passwords used in 2021, confirming that “123456” remains the most popular password for the second year in a row.
Windows 11 blue error crash screen.

Windows 11 brings back a familiar ‘friend’ to accompany your PC crashing

Microsoft has confirmed that it will be changing the color of the new black screen of death (BSOD) in Windows 11 back to the original blue.
A teardown of the MacBook Pro.

Apple is finally backtracking in its war on Mac repairability

Apple has announced a new self-service repair program that will allow M1-powered Mac owners to fix their devices by themselves.
IBM has announced its 127-qubit “Eagle” quantum processor.

IBM’s new 127-qubit processor is a major breakthrough in quantum computing

IBM has announced its latest quantum processor, named Eagle, which achieves a major breakthrough in the quantum computing industry.
RTX 3080 Ti in front of a window.

Nvidia says the GPU shortage will continue its rampage through 2022

Nvidia expects the worldwide chip shortage (including GPUs) to continue for the foreseeable future, with supply issues predicted to continue through 2022.
Empty folders on Windows 11.

Windows 11 is blocking an app that lets you switch browsers to Google Chrome

Microsoft has blocked an app providing users with a workaround to a URL scheme that forced them to use its Edge browser instead of others like Google Chrome.
OWC has announced the Accelsior 8M2 SSD, the world’s fastest and highest capacity PCIe SSD.

This is the world’s fastest, highest-capacity PCIe SSD ever made

OWC has announced the launch of the Accelsior 8M2 SSD. With its features, it becomes the world’s fastest and highest-capacity PCIe SSD available on the market.