Intel Core M: What's so Great About the Processor?
The Intel Core M is the most hyped processor in years, and with good reason: it's at the heart of a new revolution in laptops.
5 Little-Known Specs That Could Be Slowing Down Your PC
We'll take a look at five lesser known factors that affect your computer's performance, and show you how you can always get maximum bang for your buck when upgrading.
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.
What's Inside Your Computer: The Story Of Every Component You Need To Know
Whether you're buying a new computer or building your own, you're going to be subjected to a lot of acronyms and random numbers.
What Is 64-bit Computing?
The packaging of a computer or computer hardware is crowded with technical terms and badges. One of the more prominent ones is 64-bit.
Do You Know Everything About Computer Hardware?
This image will show you every type of hardware we use in pictures. Think of it like a computer part cheat sheet!
How do Optical and Quantum Computers work?
The Exascale Age is coming. Do you know how optical and quantum computers work, and will these new technologies become our future?
What's The Real Difference Between A Gaming Laptop And Desktop?
The fact that laptops are slower than desktops is common knowledge, but how much slower is hard to quantify, and gamers find themselves weighing the reduction in performance against the price tag and the portability.
IBM Reveals Revolutionary "Brain on a Chip"
Announced last week via an article in Science, "TrueNorth" is what's known as a "neuromorphic chip" -- a computer chip designed to imitate biological neurons, for use in intelligent computer systems like Watson.
Seven Laptop Components That Can Improve Your Battery Life
Most manufacturers lie about battery performance.
The Latest Computer Technology You Have to See to Believe
Check out some of the latest computer technologies that are set to transform the world of electronics and PCs over the next few years.
So What's the Difference Between Intel's Haswell and Ivy Bridge CPUs?
Looking for a new computer? Those shopping for a new Intel-powered laptop or desktop need to know the differences between the last and the latest generation of Intel processors.
Two Ways to Cool Down Your Defective Overheating Intel CPU
Looking to purchase a Haswell or Ivy Bridge Intel CPU? A secret may change your mind. According to bloggers, Intel recently got caught using thermal paste on its CPUs and lying about it – the revelation suggests that Intel CPUs may not last longer than three to five years before succumbing to overheating. While the Intel brand traditionally evokes notions of quality and performance, its recent batch of CPUs could lack in the quality department. But how did this happen and can it be fixed?
Find Your Next Video Card With GPU Boss
Purchasing a video card is a rite of passage for PC gamers. Researching, buying, and installing a brand new card for an existing rig separates casual gamers, who simply buy a new PC every so often, from those who truly care about the capabilities and performance of their system. That’s why any gamer looking to break into the do-it-yourself territory should check out GPU Boss.
Do You Really Need The Most Expensive CPU? Find Out With CPU Boss
Picking out a CPU for your next computer is no mean feat. Of course, if you build your own desktop, you can usually go with a single motherboard and just swap out the CPU as you see fit (depending on your CPU socket type). But if your next computer is a laptop, picking out the right CPU becomes even more crucial: Once you buy a computer with a given processor, that's it - you're stuck with that processor for the lifetime of the computer.
What You Need For An Energy-Efficient Gaming PC
Gaming computers are some of the most powerful consumer PCs on the market. Though beefy dual-processor workstations exist, they’re for work rather than play. People who buy a powerful computer for personal use usually do it so they can play the latest games. These computers are impressive, but they also draw a lot of power. This can slightly increase your power bills.
Hardcore Hardware Upgrades: How To Install Or Replace Your Own CPU
The processor remains one of the most important components in a modern computer. Upgrading it can provide significant benefits in certain games and applications, particularly if you are switching from a dual-core or quad-core model, or upgrading from some older processor architecture. It’s also not that complicated a project for a geek to tackle, but it can seem daunting.
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.
What You Need To Know About Intel’s Ivy Bridge [MakeUseOf Explains]
Intel has just released its new updated processor, code-named Ivy Bridge, for both desktops and laptops. You’ll find these new products listed as the 3000 series and you can buy at least some of them now (stock levels permitting, of course). You may be wondering what the new processors bring to the table. Are they worth the upgrade, or are they just an incremental improvement?