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Monica J. White
Monica J. White
Computing Writer

Monica is a UK-based freelance writer and self-proclaimed geek. A firm believer in the "PC building is just like expensive Legos" philosophy, Monica loves to play around with different builds - if not in reality, then at least on one of her several wishlists. If she's not currently neck-deep in Google Docs or elbow-deep in her PC case, she's most likely spending the day gaming or hanging out with her dog.

 

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 is shown along with a hand holding the power cable adapter.

Intel may have found the solution to Nvidia’s melting GPUs

Intel may have found the solution to Nvidia’s melting GPUs

The 12VHPWR connector built up a pretty bad reputation in Nvidia's GPUs, but Intel may have found a solution to the problems it can cause.
Nvidia GeForce RTX Gaming Setup with Monitor and PC build.

How to optimize Nvidia Control Panel settings for gaming and overall performance

How to optimize Nvidia Control Panel settings for gaming and overall performance

Getting the best performance out of a graphics card involves more than a powerful PC. Learn how to optimize the Nvidia GPU settings to make the most of it.
An Illustration shows a programmer busy with a laptop and several monitors.

Akamai foils massive DDoS attack in Asia that reached 900Gbps

Akamai foils massive DDoS attack in Asia that reached 900Gbps

The largest DDoS attack in the Asia-Pacific region has just been mitigated before it could cause any serious damage. Here's what happened.
Three Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards.

Nvidia may be putting an end to RTX 30-series graphics cards

Nvidia may be putting an end to RTX 30-series graphics cards

Nvidia's official store no longer has any RTX 30-series Founders Edition GPUs. Is it time to bid farewell to Ampere?
Office computer with login asking for password and username.

If you use this free password manager, your passwords might be at risk

If you use this free password manager, your passwords might be at risk

Researchers just found a new, potentially dangerous flaw within Bitwarden, an open-source password manager.
MSI GT77 Titan (2023) playing Cyberpunk 2077.

The most demanding PC games that push your rig to the limit

The most demanding PC games that push your rig to the limit

These games will push your gaming PC or laptop to the limit. Here are the most demanding PC games in 2023.
The RTX 4070 Ti graphics card on a pink background.

Nvidia just fixed a major problem that may have slowed down your CPU

Nvidia just fixed a major problem that may have slowed down your CPU

A recent Nvidia graphics driver was slowing down the CPU, but Nvidia was quick to come up with a hotfix. Here's how to get it.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Ryzen 9 7950X3D: 3D V-cache compared

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Ryzen 9 7950X3D: 3D V-cache compared

AMD has created some serious competition for its flagship Ryzen 9 7950X -- the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Here's how they stack up against each other.
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Here’s how you can get The Last of Us for free from AMD

Here’s how you can get The Last of Us for free from AMD

AMD is bringing out a very well-timed bundle that gives you a free game and even saves you money on one of its best GPUs.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

If you have an Nvidia graphics card, your CPU may be suffering right now

If you have an Nvidia graphics card, your CPU may be suffering right now

Nvidia acknowledged that its latest graphics driver comes with a particularly annoying bug. Here's how to fix it.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider on the Alienware 34 QD-OLED.

PC gamers are flocking to Windows 11, new Steam survey says

PC gamers are flocking to Windows 11, new Steam survey says

The latest Steam Survey shows that the adoption of Windows 11 by PC gamers is going well. Are we all ready to say goodbye to Windows 10?
The new Bing chat preview can be seen even on a MacBook.

This new Microsoft Bing Chat feature lets you change its behavior

This new Microsoft Bing Chat feature lets you change its behavior

Microsoft's ChatGPT-powered Bing has had some strange responses in the last few weeks. The latest update addresses that in a way that gives you the reins.
Nvidia's A100 data center GPU.

The popularity of ChatGPT may give Nvidia an unexpected boost

The popularity of ChatGPT may give Nvidia an unexpected boost

It seems that Nvidia may be able to benefit from the rapid rise of OpenAI's ChatGPT in a major way.
The ROG Zephyrus M16 on a white table.

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 vs. Razer Blade 16: 2 mini-LED beasts

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 vs. Razer Blade 16: 2 mini-LED beasts

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Razer Blade 16 both come with some of the most powerful hardware from Intel and Nvidia. Here's how they stack up.
AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D inside of its packaging.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs. Intel Core i9-13900K: only one choice for PC gamers

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs. Intel Core i9-13900K: only one choice for PC gamers

AMD's latest 3D V-Cache beast, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, is here, and it poses a big threat to Intel's Core i9-13900K.
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 feature that makes the OS photos app compatible with Apple's iClould.

New Windows 11 update adds ChatGPT-powered Bing AI to the taskbar

New Windows 11 update adds ChatGPT-powered Bing AI to the taskbar

A huge update to Windows 11 has just started rolling out, with new features like AI-powered search and an update to the ChatGPT-based Bing.
The AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo graphics card.

This AMD GPU from 2021 beats the RX 7900 XTX and the RTX 4080

This AMD GPU from 2021 beats the RX 7900 XTX and the RTX 4080

Thanks to a few clever modifications, an AMD card built for Apple computers was able to run and be benchmarked -- with outstanding results.
The new Bing preview screen appears on a Surface Laptop Studio.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2 might get a massive performance boost

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2 might get a massive performance boost

Leaked specs of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 suggest that the next generation may deliver a huge performance boost.
AMD Ryzen 6000 laptop chip.

AMD might finally beat Intel for the fastest mobile gaming CPU

AMD might finally beat Intel for the fastest mobile gaming CPU

AMD Dragon Range is coming to gaming laptops, and the first benchmarks of the Ryzen 9 7945HX bode well for Team Red.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

No surprise — graphics cards have gotten twice as expensive since 2020

No surprise — graphics cards have gotten twice as expensive since 2020

If you have a feeling that graphics cards are pretty expensive these days, you're not wrong. Comparing sales data from 2020 to 2023 is very telling.
AMD RX 7900 XTX standing up on a red background.

AMD wants to build on AI with its next generation of graphics cards

AMD wants to build on AI with its next generation of graphics cards

AMD executives just teased RDNA 4 graphics cards, even though RDNA 3 is still very fresh. It seems AI in GPUs is definitely on AMD's radar.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

AMD is losing the AI battle, and it’s time it started to worry

AMD graphics cards have a lot to offer, but when it comes to AI, Nvidia is still king -- and it's time AMD started to worry about it.
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor.

AMD Ryzen Master has a bug that can let someone take full control of your PC

AMD Ryzen Master has a bug that can let someone take full control of your PC

A dangerous vulnerability was found in AMD's Ryzen Master software. If you're using it, you should act quickly.
AMD RX 6600 XT on a wooden backdrop.

Here’s how to get your free 40% performance boost from AMD

Here’s how to get your free 40% performance boost from AMD

If you own an AMD RX 6000-series graphics cards, your GPU just got an unexpected performance boost. Here's how to unlock it.
MacBook Pro laptops.

MacBook Pro 16-inch vs. MacBook Pro 14-inch: all the differences, explained

MacBook Pro 16-inch vs. MacBook Pro 14-inch: all the differences, explained

The new M2 16-inch MacBook Pro and the 14-inch MacBook Pro are Apple's latest notebooks. In this guide, we will compare them.
Nvidia's Ada Lovelace chip.

Nvidia RTX 4060 rumor claims even worse specs than the RTX 3060

Nvidia RTX 4060 rumor claims even worse specs than the RTX 3060

A new leak tells us more about the upcoming RTX 4060, and it's safe to say the card doesn't sound great at all.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 lays on a pink surface.

No one is buying the RTX 4080 — will Nvidia finally slash its insane price?

No one is buying the RTX 4080 — will Nvidia finally slash its insane price?

We may be headed back to a smaller GPU shortage, but will it affect all the graphics cards on the market?
A top-down view of the Mac Mini.

Apple Mac mini M2 vs. Mac Studio: mini PCs with powerful insides, compared

Apple Mac mini M2 vs. Mac Studio: mini PCs with powerful insides, compared

Does the M2 Mac mini render the Mac Studio obsolete? Let's explore the inner workings of these two Apple mini PCs and pick a winner.
a PC case with RGB lighting inside.

Windows 11 may soon replace all your annoying RGB apps

Windows 11 may soon replace all your annoying RGB apps

Microsoft may be working on adding RGB lighting controls to Windows 11. This would make a lot of software redundant.
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 feature that makes the OS photos app compatible with Apple's iClould.

Windows 11 has been causing problems with Intel graphics for months, and no one said a word

Windows 11 has been causing problems with Intel graphics for months, and no one said a word

Microsoft revealed that a not-so-recent update may have broken DirectX in Intel graphics, but luckily, there seems to be a fix on the way.
Microsoft's redesigned Bing and Edge search engines.

5 features I’m itching to try in Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered Edge Browser

ChatGPT is about to become an integral part of Microsoft's Bing and Edge. Here are some features we're looking forward to trying out for ourselves.
A man walks past the logo of the US multinational technology company Google during the VivaTech trade fair.

Google’s new Bard AI may be powerful enough to make ChatGPT worry — and it’s already here

Google’s new Bard AI may be powerful enough to make ChatGPT worry — and it’s already here

Google has just announced the official release of Apprentice Bard -- a new AI all set to rival ChatGPT.
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

Chrome’s take on Nvidia DLSS is set to launch, but you can’t use it yet

Chrome’s take on Nvidia DLSS is set to launch, but you can’t use it yet

A new update to Chrome ushers in Nvidia's RTX Video Super Resolution. Here's everything you need to know about it.
AMD CEO holding the Ryzen 7040 series processor.

New AMD laptop CPU destroys its predecessor, winning by 90%

New AMD laptop CPU destroys its predecessor, winning by 90%

AMD's upcoming Ryzen range for laptops is looking better than ever. Leaked benchmarks show some serious performance gains.