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Explainer: What Are Processor Threads?
In the beginning, it was just one. Years went by before it became two, and then four. Now you can ha...
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The Rise of Power: Are CPUs and GPUs Becoming Too Energy Hungry?
Every couple of years, a new generation of computer processors is launched. For a long time, CPUs se...
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50 Years Later: The Revolutionary 8008 Microprocessor
Guest author Ken Shirriff is a Silicon Valley-based computer enthusiast who enjoys reverse-engineeri...
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The State of Mining: Guide to Ethereum
Although they are often shrouded in mystery and technical details, you've probably heard of cryptocu...
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4K vs 1440p vs 1080p: What Monitor to Buy?
Let's talk about monitor formats. Are you ready to step up into the world of 4K gaming, or is a more...
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Patched Laptops: Testing Meltdown & Spectre Patches on Ultraportable
You've probably seen our coverage and tests over the past few weeks on the Meltdown and Spectre vuln...
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Recommended 4K TVs That Can Effectively Be Used As Desktop PC Monitors
Ultra HD TVs have been available since late 2012. Initial offerings were reserved for those with thi...
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4K vs 1440p vs 1080p: What Monitor to Buy?
Let's talk about monitor formats. Are you ready to step up into the world of 4K gaming, or is a more...
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Navi vs. Turing: An Architecture Comparison
You've followed the rumors and ignored the hype; you waited for the reviews and looked at all the be...
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The Steam Machine: What Went Wrong
2012 was an important year for Valve. The company introduced Big Picture Mode - a Steam interface de...
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Tips for Playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
PlayerUnknown's Battlegroundsis a battle royale game where players fight to be the last person stand...
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Against All Odds: How Nintendo Made It
Ask your oldest relative – the one who still thinks smartphones work through witchcraft – to name on...