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How to Fix High CPU Usage Caused by System Interrupts

Your computer suffers from high CPU usage and the process that hogs most resources is "system interrupts"? We will help you get to the bottom of this!

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Intel 12th-Gen Laptops Set to Launch in 2022: 4 Things You Need to Know

Intel's 12th-Gen Alder Lake CPUs are coming to laptops, but can they take the fight to Apple's M1 silicon?

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What is Intel's Raptor Lake? 3 Things You Need to Know

Intel's 13th Generation chips, codenamed Raptor Lake, are right around the corner. But is it going to be worth upgrading?

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TSMC: The Most Important Tech Company You Never Heard Of

It's one of the biggest and most important companies in the world. And you don't even know its name.

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How Does Sand Become Silicon? CPU Manufacturing Explained

The CPU in your computer began life as a grain of sand. I know, it sounds bonkers, but it all begins with your favorite sandcastle building material.

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AMD Ryzen 7000 Launching Fall 2022: Everything You Need to Know

AMD just unveiled the latest Ryzen 7000 chips, based on its new Zen 4 architecture. Here's everything you need to know.

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Lower the Burden on Your CPU With Task Manager’s Efficiency Mode on Windows 11

Want to free up your CPU? Take advantage of Task Manager's Efficiency Mode in Windows 11 and reclaim your resources.

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How to Compare Different CPUs the Right Way

Processors have come a long way over the last decade, so far that effectively comparing one CPU with another can be difficult.

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What Is Moore's Law and Is It Still Relevant in 2023?

Moore's Law has been predicting the exponential growth of computing power for 50+ years. Often declared dead, it's still refusing to die.

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What Does nm Mean For CPUs? How Does It Make a Difference?

When it comes to CPUs, there is a lot of jargon to wade through.

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Is It Still Cheaper to Build Your Own PC?

How much does it cost to build your own PC these days? Compared to pre-built models, are the savings worth the effort? We investigate.

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What Is Microsoft's Pluton Security Processor?

Microsoft pushed TPM with Windows 11, but is that requirement set to change immediately?

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What Do "Dual Core" and "Quad Core" Mean?

These days, most CPUs are dual-core, quad-core, or octo-core. But what does that even mean? Here's everything explained.

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What's the Difference Between 32-Bit and 64-Bit Windows?

How do 32-bit and 64-bit Windows differ? Here's a simple explanation and how to check which version you have.

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Linux Process Management: The Ultimate Guide

Improve system performance and security by learning about process management in Linux.

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Is NVIDIA No Longer Acquiring Arm Good for Consumers?

The massive NVIDIA-Arm merger is off. Is the collapse of the deal a good thing for regular consumers? Or is it a big chance missed?

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Why NVIDIA's Planned Acquisition of Arm Has Collapsed

NVIDIA's proposed takeover of Arm is consigned to history, but why did this enormous deal go south?

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AM4 vs. AM5: Is It Time to Upgrade?

AMD has unveiled an all-new AM5 socket for its upcoming Ryzen 7000 chips. But what are its main differences with AM4, and is it worth the upgrade?

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The Best Intel Processors, Ranked

Wondering what the best Intel CPU is? Well, wonder no more. These are the top Intel processors, in order.

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AMD's New Ryzen 6000 and Ryzen 7000 Chips Are Here: Everything You Need to Know

As an answer to Intel's renewed competitiveness, AMD showed a glimpse in the future at CES 2022, taking the veils off its Ryzen 6000 and 7000 chips.

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