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An AMD RX 6000 graphics card with the Radeon branding.

AMD’s 7000-series GPUs may be its most power-hungry cards yet

AMD has now admitted that we will indeed see a jump in power levels for its upcoming next-gen Radeon 7000-series graphics cards.
An alleged render of Nvidia's RTX 3090 Ti GPU.

Get your PC ready, the RTX 4090 could be truly enormous

New renders for Nvidia’s upcoming next-gen RTX 40 GPUs have materialized, seemingly confirming that certain models will indeed require large cooler slots.
Graphics card inside the Maingear Vybe.

More great news for gamers as EVGA disables its GPU queue

With stock levels stabilizing, certain manufacturers are starting to end their queue system, particularly for Nvidia RTX 30-series boards.
Remaining stock for Artesian Builds that will be sold at an auction.

Nearly $1M in PC parts are up for grabs, but you probably can’t buy anything

Artesian Builds, a PC building company which recently entered bankruptcy, will see nearly $1 million of remaining inventory auctioned off to pay off its debts.
An SSD data port.

A huge 16TB SSD is coming soon, but there’s a catch

A huge 16TB SSD has overcome manufacturing issues and is now due for a launch in the coming months, but there's a catch.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPU requirements are raising eyebrows

Intel has released the requirements for its Arc Alchemist range for desktops, which reveals a rather peculiar tidbit.
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

GPU prices are falling well below MSRP due to the crypto crash

Prices for some of the most popular graphics cards are crashing at an aggressive rate thanks to the recent unprecedented cryptocurrency crash.
An AMD RX 6000 graphics card with the Radeon branding.

AMD GPUs are about to get a massive performance boost for free

AMD is preparing to enhance the performance of OpenGL applications in a big way with a new driver upgrade, according to a newly discovered update.
A depiction of a hacker breaking into a system via the use of code.

Hackers just launched the largest HTTPS DDoS attack in history

The largest ​​HTTPS distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in history materialized last week, Cloudflare, which specializes in DDoS mitigation, confirmed.
The Regner PC case that comes with two cooling radiators.

This PC case probably costs more than your entire computer

The Regner PC chassis -- a product that sports two cooling radiators within the side panels -- is now one of the most expensive PC cases in history.
Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics card inside a PC.

Multiple Nvidia GPUs have been delayed in a blow to gamers

Nvidia’s upcoming entry-level GeForce GTX 1630 graphics card has seemingly been delayed once again, according to a new report.
Graphics card inside the Maingear Vybe.

Nvidia’s 40-series GPUs could blow the lid off your power supply

Adding to the rumors about the power requirements for Nvidia’s RTX 40-series GPUs is a new report stating they will come with a triple-fan reference cooler.
A social security card in shrink-wrap paper.

This hacker site sold 24 million people’s data — until now

An underground illegal online marketplace that contained and sold sensitive information pertaining to individuals based out of the U.S. has been shut down.
Graphics card inside the Maingear Vybe.

The Nvidia RTX 4060’s power efficiency is raising eyebrows

Nvidia’s upcoming next-gen GeForce RTX 4060 GPU could require a higher power draw than the current-gen RTX 3070 board, according to a new rumor.
The Linksys Hydra 6 dual-band mesh WiFi 6 router.

Linksys’ new dual-band Wi-Fi 6 routers are surprisingly affordable

Linksys has announced an expansion of its Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems range that will offer the most affordable prices to date for the brand.
A programmer preparing a crypto currency mining rig.

The last Nvidia GPUs have been cracked by crypto miners

Nvidia’s crypto mining limiter for the majority of its RTX 30 cards was recently fully unlocked. The last two boards have now been cracked.
AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics card and Ryzen processor chip.

Need a new GPU? AMD is way cheaper than Nvidia right now

Prices for AMD’s Radeon RX 6000 range of graphics cards continue to drop, while Team Green’s GPUs remain the more expensive option for gamers.
Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics card inside a PC.

Nvidia could be preparing an affordable $200 GPU to take on AMD

Nvidia is reportedly set to introduce the GeForce GTX 1630 graphics card, which is apparently Team Green’s answer to certain entry-level boards from rival AMD.
The Acer SpatialLabs View and SpatialLabs View Pro monitors sit side by side.

Acer launches eye-popping displays with built-in 3D tech

Acer has announced an expansion to its stereoscopic 3D range with the SpatialLabs View Series displays that introduces glasses-free stereoscopic 3D technology.
Graphics card inside the Maingear Vybe.

Nvidia RTX 40 GPUs could arrive sooner than anticipated

It seems that Nvidia’s next-gen RTX 40-series graphics cards could be set for a launch sooner than originally anticipated.
Silhouette of male hand typing on laptop keyboard at night.

Ransomware gangs are evolving in new and dangerous ways

While digital technology is growing at a rapid pace, ransomware gangs and their methods continue to develop at an aggressive rate as well.
Graphics card inside the Maingear Vybe.

Nvidia confirms Computex 2022 keynote. 40-series GPU coming soon?

Nvidia has confirmed its keynote for the upcoming Computex 2022 event, which will take place on May 23. Will Team Green finally reveal its RTX 40-series GPUs?
An individual building a desktop PC.

Desktop PC market just saw its biggest quarterly drop ever

The PC market experienced a huge boost during the pandemic over the past few years, but a new report suggests that this growth is now slowing down in a big way.
A technician placing a CPU into a motherboard socket for a PC.

Apple, Nvidia, AMD supplier set to increase prices again

TSMC, the chip manufacturer that provides silicon to some of the world’s largest technology firms, is reportedly set to raise its prices once again.
Window's new Microsoft Security Experts program works to protect users from cybercrime using.

Microsoft reveals new secret weapon against cybercrime

Microsoft has announced a new cyber security-based initiative that will allow companies to tap into the tech giant’s in-house security services and personnel.
Graphics card inside the Maingear Vybe.

GPU prices drop again, but there’s still a long way to go

The MSRP for graphics cards continue to fall, with certain GPUs now coming within touching distance of reaching their original retail price tag.
A programmer preparing a crypto currency mining rig.

Nvidia’s crypto mining limiter has just been fully cracked

The Lite Hash Rate (LHR) algorithm that limits the crypto mining performance of certain Nvidia RTX 30 graphics cards has been completely cracked.
Cryptocurrency mining rig from computer graphic cards.

Nvidia fined $5.5M for allegedly hiding crypto impact on GPU sales

The SEC has fined Nvidia $5.5 million for allegedly failing to disclose the influence crypto mining had on its GPU sales during 2018.
Graphics card inside the Maingear Vybe.

Nvidia GPUs dominate Newegg sales, despite higher prices

The GPU best sellers list on Newegg reveals that Nvidia GPUs are still the go-to choice for consumers, despite higher prices in certain key segments.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Affordable Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs could launch imminently

Contrary to rumors suggesting otherwise, it seems that Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPU desktop series could arrive as soon as the end of May.
An AMD RX 6000 graphics card with the Radeon branding.

AMD RX 7900 XT could be the first-ever PCIe 5.0 graphics card

AMD’s upcoming next-gen graphics cards, namely the Radeon RX 7900 XT, will reportedly support PCIe Gen 5.0 compatibility, according to a new report.
RTX 3090 installed inside a gaming PC.

At long last, GPU prices are now dropping below MSRP

With the GPU industry finally stabilizing after two years of shortages and inflated costs, prices for graphics cards are finally approaching their MSRPs.
A digital depiction of a laptop being hacked by a hacker.

This researcher just beat ransomware gangs at their own game

A security researcher has discovered key flaws pertaining to popular ransomware and malware, which could lead to groups rethinking their entire approach.
An opened Macbook Air M1 sitting on a table.

How to share files with other people on a Mac

Apple has implemented a useful file-sharing system for Macs, providing a straightforward way to share files and folders, which we will look at in this guide.