The Most Memorable Overclocking-Friendly CPUs
#ThrowbackThursday Enthusiasts have been pushing the limits of silicon for as long as microprocessors have existed. These are but a few of the landmark processors revered for their overclocking prowess......»»
Some Ryzen CPUs are burning up. Here’s what you can do to save yours
A round of reports claim AMD's latest processors have been burning up. A new BIOS update might be the thing that saves your CPU......»»
Cool Transportation Hacks Cities Are Using to Fight Climate Change
Through “bike buses,” more pedestrian-friendly streets and electric vehicles, some cities are making strides in decarbonizing transportation.....»»
The 5 Best Budget-Friendly Microphones For Podcasting In 2023
You've (finally) decided to start a podcast. Good for you! There are a bunch of microphones that will make you sound great but won't break your budget. You&#.....»»
MSI Afterburner GPU overclocking tool returns after Ukraine war paused development
It's the first non-beta update for the utility since late 2021. Enlarge / Nvidia's RTX 4080 (rear) and 4070 (front). (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Anyone who has ever attempted to squeeze a little more performance out of a.....»»
MSI Afterburner GPU overclocking app finally updated with RTX 4000, RX 7000 support
It's the first non-beta update for the utility since late 2021. Enlarge / Nvidia's RTX 4080 (rear) and 4070 (front). (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Anyone who has ever attempted to squeeze a little more performance out of a.....»»
Shakespeare by numbers: How mathematical breakthroughs influenced the Bard"s plays
Mathematical motifs feature in many of Shakespeare's most memorable scenes. He lived and wrote in the late 16th century, when new mathematical concepts were transforming perceptions of the world. Part of the role of the theater was to process the cul.....»»
Better recycling of plastic packaging: New process extracts fragrances
What doesn't smell good is hard to recycle. This simple rule also applies to the growing volume of plastic waste worldwide. One way to recycle it in an environmentally compatible and climate-friendly manner as high-quality post-consumer recyclates is.....»»
Intel unceremoniously dumps its year-old Blockscale chips for bitcoin mining
ASICs were meant to mine "without compromising the supply of new CPUs or GPUs." Enlarge (credit: Intel) In April 2022, Intel announced a new Blockscale series of application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) meant for.....»»
DEAL: Save up to 30% on the Acer Nitro Gaming Monitor!
Acer's Nitro Monitor comes at a rather budget-friendly price and is available in 23.8, 24.5, and 27-inch versions. For a lot of PC gaming enthusiasts, specially-developed monitors and displays are a crucial part of the overall gaming experi.....»»
HTC Continues to Push for a Comeback with its Newest Phone
The company has announced yet another entry-level device in the form of the HTC Wildfire E2 Play. Not too long ago, HTC made a surprise comeback of sorts after announcing the Wildfire E3 Lite, a budget-friendly smartphone. With that being s.....»»
Most likable MCU characters, ranked
The MCU is full of mighty and memorable characters like Spider-Man, but only a few stand out for being nearly universally beloved by critics and fans alike......»»
Samsung’s Galaxy x MSFTSrep Sustainable Accessories Collection is adorable
Samsung has announced a new lineup of eco-friendly, sustainable accessories as part of the Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Sustainable Accessories Collection. There is a lot of emphasis being placed on going green and being more sustainable. Th.....»»
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the budget-friendly GPU we’ve been waiting for
The GeForce RTX 4070 is now available for purchase, and will be priced at $599. NVIDIA has recently announced its newest addition to its RTX 40 series range, the GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. The company says that this new processing unit is aimed.....»»
Hybrids at their best: Kia’s 2023 family-friendly, $29K Niro gets 53 mpg
Compact, efficient, easy to drive—why can't more cars be like the Kia Niro? Enlarge / It's not fast, expensive, or particularly luxurious, but we keep being very impressed with the Kia Niro. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) T.....»»
Intel’s Core i5 is the best bargain in CPUs right now, but which should you get?
We test and compare the i5-13400 to other Core i5 and Ryzen CPUs. Enlarge / Intel's Core i5-13400. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Fancy, expensive processors are fun, but for most people who just want to build a decent midd.....»»
Microsoft is experimenting with a Steam Deck-friendly “handheld mode” for Windows
Proof-of-concept includes Switch-style UI, better controller support, and more. Enlarge / The Windows Handheld Mode proof-of-concept even has a cute little icon. (credit: Microsoft/Twitter user _h0x0d_) The Steam Deck's.....»»
Samsung continues their eco-friendly push with the Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Sustainable Accessories Collection
Samsung has announced a new lineup of eco-friendly, sustainable accessories as part of the Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Sustainable Accessories Collection. There is a lot of emphasis being placed on going green and being more sustainable. Th.....»»
Eco-friendly tires: Bridgestone goes green in new tire test
The tire uses recycled plastics and natural guayule rubber from Arizona. Enlarge / This woody desert shrub called guayule could be coming to a tire near you before too long. (credit: Cassidy Araiza/Bloomberg via Getty Images).....»»
Best Kids Cases for iPad Mini
We have a selection of some of the most kid friendly cases for the iPad Mini The iPad mini is a great little thing, and when found preowned it can sometimes be a bargain. Something that is reliable and kid-friendly without breaking the bank.....»»
Network-watching gadget Monitor-IO chooses a graceful, owner-friendly death
Device owners get a standalone, locally run image they can flash. Enlarge / The Monitor-IO in its natural habitat, glowing green to let you know that everything is copacetic with the network to which it's connected. (credit: Jim.....»»