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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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How Long Should a New PC Actually Last?

When you buy a new PC, how long will it last? The answer isn't as simple as you might think...

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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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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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10 Pairs of Common Tech Terms That Are Often Confused

Do you know your bits from your bytes? Your RAM from your ROM? If you find tech jargon confusing, we're here to help.

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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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What CPU Does a Car ECU Run On?

Have you ever been curious about how a car's ECU works? If so, you're in the right place.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade Your PC Motherboard

Not sure if you should upgrade your motherboard? Here are a few tips to explain when and why to buy a new motherboard.

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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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Why PC Hardware Prices Are Set to Rise Again in 2022

Intel, AMD, and Nvidia hardware are all likely to see an increase in 2022. Haven't we had enough of this already?

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Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake vs. AMD Ryzen 5000: Which Should You Get?

Intel is back, and Alder Lake chips are here to give AMD a run for its money. But are they a better purchase than Ryzen 5000 chips?

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Intel Z690 Chipset and Motherboard Guide: 6 Reasons to Upgrade

Intel's Z690 chipset brings PCIe 5.0, DDR5 RAM support, and many more features. Here, we'll discuss why you should upgrade to a Z690 motherboard.

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How to Use Process Lasso to Take Control of Your CPU Threads

If you want more control over your CPU threads than Task Manager, Process Lasso has you covered.

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What Is A Processor Core?

Inside your CPU are cores. Your computer couldn't work without them! But, how does a CPU core actually work?

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The Silicon Lottery: Why No Two Processors Are the Same

All CPUs are the same, right? Not quite. Even if they're the same brand, the silicon lottery can throw some wild variables.

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3 Reasons Why Silicon is the Ideal Semiconductor for Chip Manufacturing

Ever wondered why Silicon Valley is a thing? Why silicon? And why do manufacturers prefer using them?

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How to Re-Paste Your CPU With Fresh Thermal Paste

Has your PC been misbehaving lately? It might be overheating due to hardened thermal paste. Here’s how to re-paste your CPU with fresh thermal paste.

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