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A MacBook user wearing Apple AirPods Max headphones.

How to make it easier to hear your Mac

Audio is among the most important functions for a Mac; it’s part of the core user experience. We take a look at how to make it easier to hear your Mac.
AMD RX 6600 among other graphics cards.

GPU prices are now the lowest they’ve been in months

Prices for graphics cards are continuing to drop, with Nvidia and AMD boards finally edging closer to their manufacturer’s suggested retail price.
A password screen with an indecipherable password inputted.

How to reset your login password on a Mac

If you're looking to reset your password on a Mac, our guide will describe the various methods to change and reset your password on a Mac and MacBook systems.
Nvidia logo made out of microchips.

Hackers are using stolen Nvidia certificates to hide malware

According to security researchers, Nvidia code-signing certificates that were extracted via a hack of the chip maker are being used for malware purposes.
Cryptocurrency mining rig from computer graphic cards.

Hackers try to cash in on crypto mining tool for Nvidia GPUs

The hackers who orchestrated the Nvidia cyber breach are now attempting to sell a tool that removes all crypto mining limitations for its GPUs for a hefty fee.
CoD Warzone running with and without DLSS enabled.

Nvidia’s DLSS code leaked, hackers threaten to reveal more

LAPSUS$, the hacking group responsible for the 1TB Nvidia hack, has released a new statement outlining additional demands it wants the GPU giant to commit to.
Three Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards.

Next-gen Nvidia GPU plans revealed in massive data hack

More information deriving from the recent Nvidia cyber breach has started to emerge, which reportedly reveals details pertaining to the company’s upcoming GPUs.
Fans on the Nvidia RTX 3080.

Hackers stole top-secret GPU details — then Nvidia hit back

After a cyberattack that took Nvidia’s systems offline, the hacking group behind the breach has revealed it has acquired over 1TB of data from the tech giant.
Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics card inside a PC.

The Nvidia RTX 2050’s performance could disappoint you

A new benchmark for Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2050 has provided some insight into what type of performance to expect from the upcoming laptop GPU.
A cryptocurrency mining rig from a computer graphic card.

That disruptive crypto mining tool has a dark secret

A tool claiming to remove all existing mining limits on several Nvidia GPUs, which naturally generated a lot of interest, has proven to be malware instead.
An Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12600K CPU and its packaging.

Intel is back to dominating AMD in the DIY CPU wars

According to data from a Japanese market analysis, Intel has reclaimed its position over chief rival AMD as the market leader in the DIY CPU segment.
Cryptocurrency mining rig from computer graphic cards.

This new mining tool could spell bad news for the GPU market

A new cryptocurrency-based tool has appeared to completely remove mining hash rate limits placed on certain Nvidia GeForce RTX video cards.
RTX 3090 installed inside a gaming PC.

The GPU shortage may finally be ending. Here’s why

The recent trend of improving prices for the graphic cards market appears set to continue, potentially signalling an impending end to the GPU shortage.
An AMD RX 6000 graphics card with the Radeon branding.

AMD’s RTX 3090 Ti killer could launch earlier than expected

AMD’s rumored Radeon RX 6950XT graphics card could be due for a launch sooner than previously reported, according to a reliable leaker.
A depiction of a hacker from Intel's Project Circuit Breaker bug program.

Intel enlists help of ‘elite hackers’ to exterminate bugs

Intel has announced an expansion of its Bug Bounty program with Project Circuit Breaker, a new initiative that is aimed at recruiting elite hackers.
A prototype of Intel's Larrabee GPU project.

Intel’s scrapped Larrabee GPU/CPU hybrid just sold for $5,000

A working prototype of Intel’s Larrabee graphics card, the company’s attempt at a hybrid CPU and GPU, has been sold for $5,234.
An Amazon employee working in a fulfillment center.

Amazon manager stole $273,000 of PC parts amid chip shortage

An Amazon operations manager has admitted to stealing PC components such as GPUs and CPUs from one of the company's warehouses.
A model of the world's fastest gaming monitor, BOE's 500Hz monitor.

This 500Hz monitor is the world’s fastest gaming display

Display screen manufacturer BOE has announced the world’s fastest gaming monitor, which is capable of reaching a refresh rate of 500Hz.
The first appearance of Nvidia's GA103 GPU from a RTX 3080 Ti laptop.

Nvidia’s enigmatic GA103 GPU finally spotted in the wild

Nvidia’s GA103 GPU has been rumored for years, but the chip has now been pictured for the first time thanks to the RTX 3080 Ti mobility graphics card.
EVGA's pre-built Alder Lake gaming PC, the E1.

EVGA’s crazy new prebuilt PC comes with analog gauges

Computer hardware company EVGA's E1 gaming PC features an innovative open-air design housing some impressive components.
Intel unveils the 12th Gen Intel Core processor

Intel had its best year ever in 2021, despite chip shortage

Intel has announced its fourth-quarter earnings report for 2021, confirming that Team Blue experienced its best financial year ever. However, profits were down.
Various versions of the RTX 3050 graphics card.

Nvidia RTX 3050 prices confirmed and they aren’t pretty

Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card launches today, and thus the manufacturer's suggested retail price for custom variants of the card has been revealed.
Three Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards.

Nvidia RTX 40-series could have incredible TFLOP performance

Nvidia’s upcoming GeForce RTX 40 series of GPUs could possibly more than double the teraflops count of the 3090 Ti, and may even exceed 100 TFLOPs.
The Start Menu pulled up on the Surface Pro 8.

Major Windows 11 2022 update is already preparing for launch

According to a leaked script, Microsoft is close to completing the final build of Windows 11’s Sun Valley 2 update, which will be its first major upgrade.
A chip designed by semiconductor company ARM.

Nvidia’s $40 billion ARM deal is all but over

Nvidia’s planned $40 billion acquisition of one of the largest chip designers in the world, ARM, is reportedly set to fail.
A pair of G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 RAM modules.

This speedy DDR5 kit is now the world’s fastest RAM

G.Skill has announced that it has achieved a new speed record for DDR5 memory, which demonstrates the overclocking potential for the new memory standard.
A render of an Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card.

Intel Arc Alchemist for laptops could rival this high-end GPU

According to a leak, Intel is seemingly planning at least five variants for its Arc Alchemist graphics card lineup for laptops.
Cryptocurrency mining rig from computer graphic cards.

Asus gives big bonuses based on demand for crypto-mining GPUs

A huge increase in profits due to demand for GPUs capable of mining cryptocurrency reportedly prompted Asus to hand out big bonuses to employees.
ASRock's OC model of the Z690 Alder Lake motherboard.

These Alder Lake motherboards cost the same as some GPUs

ASRock has announced the prices for its Z690 Aqua motherboards, and they’re going to rival premium graphics cards in terms of cost.
A laptop sits on a desk with a Windows 11 wallpaper.

This key Windows 11 app is getting an interesting new look

Windows 11’s latest preview build introduces a new look for the operating system’s Task Manager, joined by a new feature for the OS' voice control app.
An Internet speed test.

World’s first Wi-Fi 7 demo runs 2.4x faster than Wi-Fi 6

MediaTek has confirmed it has completed the world's first live demo of Wi-Fi 7 technology, with Wi-Fi 7 products are expected to become available in 2023.
Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti graphics card on a black background.

Nvidia’s RTX 4090 Ti could require a huge amount of power

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 40 series reportedly doubles the performance of its predecessor, which is why the RTX 4090 Ti may require a 1,200-watt power supply unit.
pc build guide version 1455540398 a custom component system

CPU, GPU prices could soar higher as silicon costs increase

Semiconductor manufacturer TSMC is reportedly increasing prices for its silicon, which means the cost of CPUs and GPUs will inevitably rise as well in 2022.
Intel Alder Lake pin layout.

Intel CEO: Alder Lake has left AMD in the rearview mirror

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger believes the company has regained its leading position in the CPU market over AMD, with Team Red now " in the rearview mirror.”