The problems with Intel’s best processors have been going on for months, and Intel’s response has been measured. However, at long last, a fix might be imminent — provided that this one actually helps. A couple of motherboard vendors have already announced BIOS updates that address issues within the microcode of Intel’s 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs. With more to come, things might be looking up for the first time in a long time.

This new patch might finally fix the issues with Intel CPUs

Nvidia is the undisputed leading supplier of artificial intelligence (AI) chips for the data center. Advanced Micro Devices launched its own AI data center chips last year, but it also dominates the market for AI-enabled personal computers. AMD stock could potentially deliver more upside than Nvidia over the next couple...

Forget Nvidia: 1 Super Semiconductor Stock Down 29% You'll Regret Not Buying on the Dip Instead

This was a long show. Be warned! We didn’t even get to (in)Security Corner until after the one hour mark! But it’s so worth it! More Crowdstrike, more Intel sadness, even the Logitech mouse-as-a-service thing. Psst – Apple still does not like Nvidia. We send out a...

Podcast #785 – New AMD Ryzen 5 & 7, Intel Extended Warranty, Most Popular Steam GPU Discontinued, Apple snub + MORE!

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A mixed bag, but not too mixed. Most PC makers are matching Intel's 2-year extension.

Bought a pre-built Intel 13th/14th Gen gaming PC? Here are the warranty extensions different PC builders say they're offering

Custom watercooling loops aren't worth the effort over AIOs due to minimal performance gains. Modifying cases for specific builds is a dying trend; it's better to buy a unique case to stand out. Delidding CPUs poses significant risks and is unnecessary just to get slightly better thermals in modern CPUs.

5 overkill PC building trends that aren't worth the trouble

Casual fans of any athletic sport may believe that racing is one of the most minor sports. However, a former NASCAR driver, Danica Patrick, may have something to say about those false assumptions. Patrick, who also drove in the IndyCar, stays in shape through her retirement. The 42-year-old took to...

PHOTO: Danica Patrick Has Fans Gasping For Breath With Her Skin-Tight Gym Outfit While In A Provocative Workout Position

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

There’s a scene in “The Pink Panther Strikes Back” where Inspector Clouseau enters a hotel and sees a small dog. He asks the clerk, “Does your dog bite?” Told no, Clouseau pats the dog’s head—and the dog immediately bites him. Clouseau turns to...

Size Does Matter—But Not In The Way You Think

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Understand server PC requirements for cases, cooling, and noise levels before building or buying one. Choose between rack systems and tower servers based on space, noise, and airflow preferences. Check CPU specs, RAM slots, and power consumption to ensure the server PC meets your needs and budget. With processors boasting...

7 things you should know before you buy a server PC

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Who knew cracking open a plastic bottle could ruin your week? This once simple act now comes with a side order of drama. Try to sip from your bottle and you’ll find yourself doing unfortunate facial contortions as it pokes into your nose or prods your chin. If you’re really unlucky, you’ll catch some rogue liquid in the lid, which will then inevitably catapult all down your top, leaving you looking a bit like a sad, soggy toddler who’s still finessing their motor skills. Attempt to snap the thin attachment connecting the cap to the bottle rim to avoid repeating...

The new plastic bottle lids are driving us mad for a good reason

Samsung Messages has long been the text messaging app that comes on Samsung phones. Now, it's gone in favor of Google Messages. While Google Messages may be the better app, that doesn't mean this change is a good thing. In many ways, it's a step backward. RCS Was Supposed to...

Samsung Messages Is Dead, and That’s Not Good for Android

Can you believe the Pixel 8 Pro is already about to be replaced? It's barely been 10 months since this thing launched, but already Google is showing off the Pixel 9 series as part of an earlier-than-usual refresh for its flagship smartphone.

Google Pixel 8 Pro 10 Months On: Wait for Pixel 9?

A unique behind-the-scenes look at a thrift store in Canada has shone a light on the mildly depressing reality of secondhand shopping. What's In Store Fort McMurray (@whatsinstoreymm), a pre-loved clothing shop in Alberta, Canada, posted a video on TikTok showing the back room of the establishment piled high with bags upon bags of clothes. While this might seem like an ideal scenario for a thrift shop, with plenty of stock to add to rails, it does demonstrate quite how big our addiction to fashion is.

Small-town thrift store shares video of sad reality behind donated items: 'Seeing this issue displayed like this really hit me'

If you've purchased a new laptop that uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite or X Plus processors, you might have noticed that the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) doesn't work, despite coming preinstalled on the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7. Well, after Microsoft's unwillingness to fix it, Snapdragon Insider, Windows on Arm enthusiast, and Windows developer Jeremy Sinclair went out and did it himself.

Someone fixed the Windows Subsystem for Android because Microsoft refuses to — here's how you can do it

Personally identifiable information, also known by the acronym of PII, is any information that can identify you as being, well, you. As a result, it’s a valuable resource for data brokers and anybody else that makes their money selling data to marketers. Here's what you can do to protect your PII.

What Is Personally Identifiable Information and How Do You Protect It?

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Ed Sheeran is looking better than ever these days – and a large part of it is down to him maintaining his epic 50-lb weight loss!
The 33-year-old four-time Grammy winner reportedly embarked on a weight loss journey back in 2019, as part of a major li...

Ed Sheeran Reveals What Contributed To His 50-Lb Weight Loss: 'I Stopped Smoking And Started Exercising'

If there’s one thing even better than being able to control your smart home using voice commands, it’s not needing to control your smart home at all. This is possible when you configure smart home devices to make things happen automatically. Let me walk you through the automations I use to make my life easier.

These Smart Home Automations Make My Life Easier

PowerPoint's animations and transitions can help you grab your audience's attention, present information in bite-sized chunks, and—when used sparingly—deliver a more professional presentation. In this article, we'll run through the nuts and bolts of these useful PowerPoint tools. What Are Animations?. Animations are effects you can add to...

Everything You Need to Know About Animations and Transitions in PowerPoint

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The Upgrade Argument for Desktops Doesn't Stand Up Anymore

Upgrading components in a desktop can lead to an \"upgrade death spiral\" of replacing multiple parts. Only cheap components, like chassis and power supply, are future-proof...

Upgrading components in a desktop can lead to an "upgrade death spiral" of replacing multiple parts. Only cheap components, like chassis and power supply, are future-proof...

The Upgrade Argument for Desktops Doesn't Stand Up Anymore

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