Windows Update Won't Work on Windows 7 and 8.1 Running on New Hardware
Microsoft is planning to block Windows Update for Windows 7 and 8.1 running on new processors. If you can't get yourself to upgrade to Windows 10, we show you a workaround to installing Windows updates.
What Is So Good About the New AMD Ryzen?
The AMD Ryzen just landed, and the world of CPUs just got interesting. What is the hype all about, and is it right for you?
The Beginner's Guide to CPU Overclocking
Overclocking is an art, but it's not magic. Here we share how overclocking works, complete with a step-by-step guide to safely get a performance boost out of your CPU.
Best Laptops Under $300: Everything You Need to Know
Finding a good laptop for less than $300 is almost impossible these days, but can be done if you know what to look for. Here's everything you need to know to make a purchase you won't regret.
AMD's New Plan: Make Virtual Reality Cheaper for You
AMD seems to be switching gears in 2016, and if all goes well, they're going to be a big player in the virtual reality market.
How To Find The Best Laptop Under $600
If you know where to go, $600 can get you a lot of laptop. Here's what you should be looking for.
Jargon Buster: The Guide to Understanding Mobile Processors
In this guide, we'll cut through the jargon to explain what you need to know about smartphone processors.
3 Affordable AMD APU-Powered DIY Computers That You Can Build
The Accelerated Processing Unit, or "APU", design integrates a graphics processing unit onto the same die as the CPU, resulting in a faster, more efficient hybrid design. For those of you seeking to build a low-wattage, low-price, low-end Steam Box or HTPC, APUs are ideal. This article presents three build variations on the APU, ranging in price from $200 to $400.
The Best Technologies That Will Drive Your Tablet In 2013
This year, the tablet market will become saturated with a variety of CPUs designed specifically for tablets. Many major computer manufacturers unveiled all manner of touchscreen devices sporting such chips, with dramatic increases in performance and battery life. This article covers the latest and best of these tablet chips scheduled for release in 2013.
What You Need To Know About AMD’s New Trinity Laptop APU [MakeUseOf Explains]
Intel has just released its new line of laptop and desktop processors, but they’re not the only ones working on a new product. AMD has also been working hard to improve its laptop APUs and has now released them. These new feature both updated processor cores and an updated graphics solution, both of which are sorely needed.
Why More Cores Will Beat Better Cores [Opinion]
There's absolutely no doubt that competition between chip makers is steadily increasing not only for PC processors but for mobile and other-purpose processors as well. The big five that need to be mentioned are Intel, AMD, nVidia, Qualcomm, and Apple. All these companies have different takes on how to evolve their processors, which will make it interesting to see whose strategy will allow them to rise to the top.
5 Reasons Why AMD Processors Are Doomed [Opinion]
Back in late 1999, I built my first computer. It used an AMD Athlon processor clocked at 500 MHz which was quick enough to play most games at the time, and also a better value than what Intel offered. I also liked supporting the underdog. During the early years of Athlon, it seemed as if AMD has a legitimate chance against Intel. Yet, as the years moved forward, the momentum disappeared.