陈秀环
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Explainer: Number Representations in Computer Hardware
As Shakespeare would have it, "that which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet...
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Intellivision: Gone But Not Forgotten
One day in 1979, during Christmas break, I sneaked into my parents' bedroom while they were away, ho...
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Aiming for Atoms: The Art of Making Chips Smaller
In the realm of computer chips, bigger numbers are often better. Morecores, higherGHz, and greaterFL...
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The Most Memorable Overclocking
Enthusiasts have been pushing the limits of silicon for as long as microprocessors have existed. Ear...
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GPU Prices Drop Even Further, Sort Of
It's time for our mid-month GPU pricing update and we feel like we say this every month, but honestl...
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5 Adobe PDF Reader Alternatives That Do More for Free
These days, you don't need an app just to view PDF files. Every web browser can do that. If you some...
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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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Top 10 Hacks for Microsoft Excel
Millions of people around the world use Microsoft Excel to handle all kinds of office and productivi...
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Useful or Little Known Android Features
Android powers hundreds of millions of mobile devices worldwide. Its openness has made it a favorite...
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Mini
Although PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds hasn't officially launched yet, a pre-release build of the ti...
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GPU Availability and Pricing Update: April 2022
It's time for our monthly graphics card pricing update and in overly positive news, the trend toward...
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How USB Works: From 'Plug and Pray' to Being Everywhere
For a quarter of a century, the USB port has been a faithful old friend. Connecting and powering our...