Overclocking Pros and Cons
It’s tempting to buy a cheaper CPU and overclock it for better performance, but overclocking comes with its issues. You can easily overclock a CPU with little effort, but it…
Researchers Found Another Major Security Flaw in Intel CPUs
Security researchers have pinpointed another major security hole in Intel processors, in addition to the security holes in the Intel Management Engine and the Meltdown flaw that hits Intel CPUs…
The Simple Steps in Monitoring the Temperature of a CPU
CPU temperature monitoring is important to avoid serious damages in a computer system. In addition, it is necessary to be sure that the different components of a PC is functioning…
Learn How A CPU Works
The concept of a CPU is not really that difficult to understand – although I know some folks make it appear more complicated than it has to be. 1. Instructions…
The Kickass Processors That Will Power Your Next Computer
Bits and pieces of info about Intel’s brand new 4th generation processors have been dripping out for months now. Good graphics, crazy battery life. Exciting stuff. Finally, though, we’ve got…
Understanding The Meltdown And Spectre Exploits – Intel, AMD, ARM, And Nvidia
After two days of whirlwind developments, we finally have more of a complete picture of the new vulnerabilities that impact processors from the leading vendors. Reports initially surfaced two days…
Man Builds Custom 8-Bit CPU From Scratch
Some of the most interesting projects in computing are the “Just for fun,” builds that individuals dream up. A year and a half ago, we met the Megaprocessor, a room-scale…
Massive Intel CPU Bug Leaves Kernel Vulnerable, Slows Performance
Intel’s CPU security took some whacks a few months ago, with well-publicized problems with the Intel Management Engine. If rumors are to believed, 2018 could kick off on an even…
Microsoft Kills Windows 10 Feature Updates For Older CPUs
Prior to the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft had a relatively simple update process. For the first five years of the OS’ lifespan, it received both security and feature updates.…
CPU Cooling Options For Your PC
CPU Cooling Alternative: H2O Powerful and fast CPUs have a nasty tendency of giving off a lot of heat. Cooling down your CPU is vital to your processor’s health and…