Atomic Heart restored my fragmented faith in PC ports
Atomic Heart is out on PC, and despite being a showcase of next-gen gaming tech, it runs shockingly well on a wide range of hardware......»»
Everyone hates this AMD CPU, but I still use it in my PC
AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X is somewhat of an outcast in the Ryzen 9000 range, but I love the little eight-core wonder inside my high-end gaming PC......»»
Lenovo says a PC boom is coming and AI is the spark
AI may be the catalyst for a PC boom, but can AI PCs keep up the momentum in the market?.....»»
These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars
Beyond the game itself (which rocks), Half-Life 2 had a big impact on PC gaming. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of th.....»»
Hormone receptor structure reveals how it functions in heart disease
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have determined the full-length structure of a blood pressure-regulating hormone receptor for the first time, uncovering how it functions, which may enable better drug targeting of the receptor for diseases such as.....»»
ATLAS observes top quarks in lead–lead collisions
At a talk held at CERN this week, the ATLAS collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) reported observing top quarks in collisions between lead ions, marking the first observation of this process in interactions between atomic nuclei......»»
I, too, installed an open source garage door opener, and I’m loving it
OpenGarage restored my home automations and gave me a whole bunch of new ideas. Like Ars Senior Technology Editor Lee Hutchinson, I have a garage. The door on that garage is opene.....»»
GOG is tackling PC games preservation with new program
GOG lists a lot of retro PC games on its store, and it's now going a step further to preserve them......»»
Microsoft finally releases generic install ISOs for the Arm version of Windows
Generic install media brings Arm PCs closer to feeling like any old x86 PC. For some PC buyers, doing a clean install of Windows right out of the box is part of the setup ritual......»»
All upcoming video games (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC): 2024, 2025 and beyond
Want to take a quick glance at what video games are set to be releases soon? Here's our list of games to watch that are coming out this year and in 2025......»»
OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD offers fast 6GB/s data transfers
OWC has released the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, an external drive that takes advantage of the M4 Pro and M4 Max Mac's connections.OWC Envoy UltraAs part of its M4 Mac upgrades, Apple upgraded some of the ports on its M4 Pro and M4 Max models to u.....»»
Wearable tech for space station research
Many of us wear devices that count our steps, measure our heart rate, track sleep patterns, and more. This information can help us make healthy decisions—research shows the devices encourage people to move more, for example—and could flag possibl.....»»
GOG’s Preservation Program is the DRM-free store refocusing on the classics
GOG still puts up new DRM-free titles, but it sees opportunities in oldies. The classic PC games market is "in a sorry state," according to DRM-free and classic-minded storefront.....»»
Best early GPU Black Friday deals: Save on top graphics cards now
Building a gaming PC can be expensive, especially when it comes to the GPU but, luckily, we've collected some of the best deals on graphics cards you'll find......»»
The Alienware R16 with RTX 4080 Super is $800 off today
Want a great gaming PC for a great price? Today, you’ll be able to save $800 on the Alienware R16 Gaming Desktop when you order through Dell......»»
Four out of five people in Africa use wood for cooking. A transition would cut emissions and save lives
Four in every five people in Africa cook using wood, charcoal and other polluting fuels in open fires or inefficient stoves. This releases harmful pollutants and leads to respiratory illnesses and heart disease, particularly among children......»»
OWC announces its first Thunderbolt 5 dock, compatible with latest M4 Macs
The new and new M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro feature Thunderbolt 5 ports for the first time. Thunderbolt 5 offers bi-directional transfer speeds up to 80Gb/s, or 2x faster than Thunderbolt 4. It can also drive high-resolution displays using a 120Gb.....»»
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub offers high-speed port expansion for Apple"s newest Macs
OWC's new Thunderbolt 5 Hub aims to provide even more access to the fastest ports, by splitting one off into three more.OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub - Image credit: OWCIn 2021, OWC introduced the Thunderbolt Hub, a dock that provided three additional Thunde.....»»
Best early Black Friday 2024 AMD and Intel gaming PC deals
If you need to grab a new gaming PC, these Black Friday deals will net you something great......»»
Apple defends the M4 Mac mini’s power button
People have been puzzling over the decision to move the M4 Mac mini's power button to the underside of the PC, but Apple thinks the placement is "optimal.".....»»
How to complete The Heart of Corruption quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
The Heart of Corruption quest might be one of the trickiest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. It will take time to finish, but here's a step-by-step walkthrough......»»