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WSL is being embraced by popular Linux distros. (Source: Softpedia)

Debian and Kali Linux now available for download from the Microsoft Store

Debian and Kali Linux are the latest distros to join the Microsoft Store and can be tried out by anyone with Windows Subsystem on Linux (WSL) enabled on Windows 10. The availability of Debian and Kali underscores the importance of...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Mar 2018 11:06

The unnamed Ryzen 7 12 nm Zen+ CPU was tested on an ASRock X370 Gaming ITX/ac motherboard. (Source: HWBattle)

AMD Ryzen 7 2000-series 8-core/16 thread CPU perfomance gets leaked

The unnamed 8-core/16-thread CPU is part of the Zen+ 12nm wave of new processors that should launch this April. Boost clocks can reach up to an impressive 4.35 GHz, but the performance is marginally better when compared to last ye...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Mar 2018 16:11

Even if Bristlecone is theoretically more powerful than any current supercomputer, it still is not ready for real-world problem solving. (Source: Google)

Google presents 72-qubit quantum computer

Google is optimistic that the 72-qubit quantum computer codenamed Bristlecone will achieve "quantum supremacy" over conventional supercomputers and wil also pave the way to quantum scalability and improved error rates.

Bogdan Solca, 06 Mar 2018 14:40

All Coffee Lake CPUs require the latest 300-series motherboards. (Source: pcgamesn.com)

Modders manage to run Coffee Lake CPUs on older 200/100-series mobos

Modders prove the gen 8 Coffee Lake can run on older motherboards with minor software upgrades. Unlocked CPUs might not run stable, but locked 6-core versions should be fine.

Bogdan Solca, 05 Mar 2018 15:58

AMD Ryzen 2 will be based on the 12nm Zen+ architecture. (Source: AMD)

Details of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X leak — 8C/16T at up to 4.2 GHz turbo clock

A second generation Ryzen chip has leaked in the wild and it looks like it will continue the Zen architecture's success story. The new Ryzen chip is seen listed as Ryzen 7 2700X and sports the same 8C/16T configuration as the Ryze...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Mar 2018 14:29

OneCast streaming Xbox One on a MacBook. (Source: OneCast)

OneCast enables Macs to join in for some Xbox One fun

Mac owners can now stream and play Xbox One games directly to their computers using the OneCast app — a feature only natively available for Windows 10 users. The app is available for a 14-day free trial after which it costs US$11....

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Mar 2018 10:15

New PCs with Radeon graphics are eligible for a free copy of Far Cry 5. (Source: AMD)

AMD offers Far Cry 5 for free with Radeon powered PCs

Those who plan on purchasing a PC powered by AMD Radeon get to claim a free copy of Far Cry 5 from a participating retailer. This offer only applies to pre-built systems sporting the RX 580, RX Vega 56, and RX Vega 64 GPUs and not...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Mar 2018 12:40

The Intel Hades Canyon NUC design does not include RAM and storage solution out of the box. (Source: Playwares)

Benchmarks for the Intel Hades Canyon NUC with Core i7-8809G CPU and RX Vega M GPU leak out

The unified chip powering the Intel Hades Canyon NUC combines the power of the Kaby Lake-G i7-8809G CPU and the Radeon RX Vega M GH GPU. Overall performance is decent, matching that of an i7-7700HQ + GTX 1050 laptop, although the ...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Mar 2018 16:00

GPU prices could be restored to the intended MSRP if Nvidia separates its upcoming offerings into gaming and mining solutions. (Source: Nvidia)

Rumor | Nvidia's upcoming GTX 2080 GPUs to initially be available for double their US$700 MSRP

Due to the current market conditions created by the cryptominers and their great demand for GPUs, Nvidia's next gen GTX 2080 and 2070 will probably launch with MSRPs above US$1,000.

Bogdan Solca, 01 Mar 2018 16:22

Gigabyte decided to up the performance by adding ULV CPUs that usually get featured in laptops. (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte refreshes BRIX mini PCs with gen 8 Intel ULV CPUs

The new BRIX versions feature Intel's Core i5-8250U or i7-8850U CPUs with low TDPs. These are considered barebone solutions, as Gigabyte lets users choose their own storage and RAM solutions.

Bogdan Solca, 01 Mar 2018 13:06

The M.2-to-SD adapter is custom-made and only serves to demo the proof of concept. (Source: Anandtech)

MWC 2018 | Western Digital shows fast SD cards with PCIe X1 interface

The proof of concept demoed at MWC 2018 delivers sequential reads of up to 880 MB/s and sequential writes of 430 MB/s, which are significantly better than what the current UHS-III standard ofers. However, WD says that PCIe SD card...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2018 12:36

Nvidia recommends a GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB for playing FFXV at 1920x1080 settings. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia release new GeForce Game Ready driver for FFXV with PUBG boost

Nvidia has released a new GeForce Game Ready driver that is currently available for download. The driver has been optimized for Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition and offers performance boosts for several other games, including Play...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2018 20:59

Intel's 5G modems will be included in select HP, Lenovo, Dell and Microsoft laptops. (Source: Intel)

5G laptops to arrive by 2019 thanks to Intel/HP/Lenovo/Dell partnership

Previously scheduled for 2020 adoption, 5G networks could come as soon as 2019, at least for the US and Chinese regions, thanks to a partnership made by Intel with the most important laptop OEMs.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Feb 2018 15:49

The new i5 CPUs could disrupt AMD's dominance in the mid-range sector. (Source: Intel)

Unannounced Intel Coffee Lake CPUs pop up on Provantage

There are 8 new models, of which 3 are part of the Core family, 3 are Pentium Gold chips and 2 are Celerons. The Core i5-8600 and i5-8500 will surely go head to head with AMD's Ryzen 1600/1600X processors in the US$200 price range...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Feb 2018 12:30

Ryzen 5 2600 is more than 30% faster in multi-core tests compared to the Ryzen 5 1600. (Source: GamerRevolution)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 "Pinnacle Ridge" CPU perfomance gets leaked

The Ryzen 5 2600 desktop CPU performs considerably faster than the Ryzen 5 1600 predecessor, but the Geekbench leaked specs and results might not even be final ones, as AMD could further improve base and boost clocks before the Ap...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Feb 2018 12:58

How to run Linux binaries natively in Windows 10

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is Microsoft's technology stack that enables native Linux binaries to run in a Windows user environment without the need to install a full fledged Linux distro — native or virtual. This tutori...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Feb 2018 08:28

The Airtop 2 Inferno is considerably thicker than the original version, as it integrates larger cooling fins on the sides. (Source: Compulab)

Compulab preps crowdfunding for compact fanless Airtop 2 gaming PC

The Airtop 2 models will be crowdfunded through a Kickstarter campaign starting on February 24. Inferno is the high-end Airtop 2 version that will feature an i7-7700K CPU, a GTX 1080, up to 64 GB DDR4-2400 RAM, NVMe SSDs + SATA 3 ...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Feb 2018 15:10

Archos has announced the Vision 215, an inexpensive all-in-one system with an Intel Atom chip. (Source: Archos)

Archos introduces 21.5" all-in-one with Intel Atom chip and small bezels

Archos has announced the Vision 215, a new all-in-one system with a 21.5" display which focuses on the low-end market. The all-in-one uses an Intel Atom Z8350 soc and will have a price tag of less than US$375.

Jonathan Maes, 16 Feb 2018 14:17

Ampere could be the gaming-oriented GPU, while Turing could be the chip dedicated to cryptomining. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's next gen GPUs powered by Turing chips to launch next month

This is not a rumor, as the information comes straight from the reputable news agency Reuters. It is still unclear if Turing is the previously rumored Ampere GPU, or Nvidia decided to separate the dedicated cryptomining hardware (...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Feb 2018 15:50

NUC Kits based on the new Intel 'Gemini Lake' CPUs are now available. (Source: Intel)

Intel 'June Canyon' NUCs with 'Gemini Lake' CPUs now available

Intel has announced the availability of new NUC kits powered by the new 'Gemini Lake' Pentium Silver and Celeron CPUs. The new kits feature improved integrated graphics and offer a fair degree of customization to meet specific end...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 13:46

Windows Defender ATP will now enable deep security insights for older Windows versions. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows Defender ATP coming to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

Microsoft has announced support for Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, a Windows 10 only feature, to Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. This is to help organizations protect themselves during the transition to Windows 10 fro...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 10:46

How to check if your PC is protected from Meltdown and Spectre

The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities exposed inherent flaws in hardware and software design, which we've been using for many years. Chip vendors and developers alike are scrambling to quickly release fixes to prevent any damag...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 03:08

The benchmark results are promising, but the success also depends on the actual price point of the Ryzen 5 2400G APU. (Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G APU gets leaked 3DMark results

Results place the Ryzen 5 2400G somewhere in between the average Intel UHD Graphics notebook and a GTX 1050 gaming notebook.

Bogdan Solca, 12 Feb 2018 15:13

Prices have skyrocketed as supply dwindles of Nvidia GPUs like the GTX 1080Ti (Source: Nvidia)

Like AMD, Nvidia promises to ramp up GPU production

Nvidia has recorded its highest quarterly revenue as the market for GPUs explodes thanks to both mining and gaming. The company says that in response, it is doing everything it can to increase supply to meet demand.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Feb 2018 07:00

Ampere is rumored to be a gaming-optimized version of Volta. (Source: Nvidia)

Rumor | NVIDIA GTX 2000 series powered by Ampere GA104 chips launching this April

Latest rumors claim that current gen Pascal GPUs have already been discontinued and the GTX 2000 family is not powered by Volta chips, but by Ampere ones.

Bogdan Solca, 09 Feb 2018 13:25

HP has announced a number of new 4K displays with support for USB-C. (Photo: HP EliteDisplay S270n)

HP announces 4K displays with USB-C and thin bezels

HP has announced a number of new EliteDisplay monitors with 4K IPS panels and support for USB-C. The displays will launch in sizes of 27, 32 and 43 inches.

Jonathan Maes, 09 Feb 2018 11:54

The ASRock Rack D2100D8UM. (Source: ASRock)

ASRock announces the Rack D2100D8UM — first Xeon D-2100 motherboard

ASRock has announced the Rack D2100D8UM with support for the Intel Xeon D-2100 processor. The motherboard is an integrated platform and can be ordered with any of the newly launched Xeon D-2100 series SoCs.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Feb 2018 13:17

AMD overtook Intel several months in a row, but now the positions got reversed once again. (Source: Weborus)

German January report shows Intel's Coffee Lake CPUs outselling AMD's Ryzen models

Intel managed to steal the lead in CPU sales in the last few months. AMD's Ryzen and Threadripper sales lead the hostilities from August up until November last year, but the sudden interest for the i7-8700K CPUs combined with grea...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Feb 2018 15:24

The Shuttle DL10J measures 7.5 x 6.5 x 1.7 inches and weighs around 3.3 lbs without RAM and storage solutions. (Source: Shuttle)

Shuttle intros DL10J mini PC with Gemini Lake CPUs

Shuttle joins the Gemini Lake mini PC club with its latest DL10J model that is powered by Intel's Celeron J4005 CPU. The mini PC also supports up to 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, a SATA SSD + 2.5-inch HDD combo, and comes with tripe video out...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Feb 2018 12:50

The Dell EMC R7425 server is based on AMD EPYC. (Source: Dell)

Dell EMC PowerEdge servers powered by AMD EPYC CPUs now on sale

Dell has listed new PowerEdge servers powered by AMD EPYC CPUs for order. The EPYC-based servers are available in 1U and 2U rack sizes and can be extensively customized based on the requirements of the enterprise while still offer...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Feb 2018 07:03

A strong quarterly showing from Microsoft as rumors swirl about a potential purchase of EA. (Source: Arquitectonica)

Microsoft's latest quarterly financial results show strong performance, particularly from cloud services

Microsoft's results for Q2 2017/2018 show favourable increases in revenue and income. Cloud services are the standout performers with Office 365 and Azure as two of the main contributors.

Craig Ward, 06 Feb 2018 01:24

Windows 10 S to be replaced by a new "S Mode" on all new PCs says rumor. (Source: Micrsoft)

Microsoft rumored to introduce Windows 10 "S Mode" across all new PCs

Microsoft is set to move the Windows 10 S concept across all new PCs shipping later this year. The move may drive down the price of PCs, but could also drive up market confusion as a result.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Feb 2018 06:48

Windows 10 adoption is on the rise. (Source: StatCounter)

Windows 10 edges out Windows 7 in global marketshare according to StatCounter

StatCounter's new analytics show Windows 10 overtaking Windows 7 as the Windows OS with the highest desktop market share up till January 2018. Although other analytics firms paint the opposite picture, the numbers are still strong...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Feb 2018 13:37

A Bitmain AntMiner T9 ASIC. (Source: Crypto Mining Blog)

Samsung Foundry to manufacture ASIC cryptocurrency miners, looks to produce 4nm chips by 2020

Samsung could be bringing some competition into the ASIC crytocurrency miner market as it is looking to produce its own ASICs. The company is also looking to align its fabrication development with TSMC and hopes to complete the 4n...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Feb 2018 09:04

Windows Polaris could first Arrive on the Surface Phone in late 2018. (Source: Surface-phone.it)

Windows Polaris could run legacy Win32 apps through remote Azure servers

Even though Polaris will not support Win32 apps natively, Microsoft could use Azure-based remote services like RAIL or VAIL for legacy software. The upcoming Surface Phone is rumored to be the first device that will run Polaris an...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Feb 2018 20:08

Microsoft is making Office 2019 a Windows 10 exclusive. (Source: Redmondmag)

Microsoft details servicing changes to Windows and Office, Office 2019 to be a Windows 10 exclusive

Microsoft has listed out a few servicing changes to Windows and Office keeping in view the deployment requirements of the enterprise. The company also detailed availability and support cadences of Office 2019 and Windows 10 LTSC.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Feb 2018 07:55

One of Intel's previous NUC designs. (Source: Intel)

Specs leak for upcoming entry-level Intel June Canyon NUC, supports two 4k displays at 60 Hz

A technical specification document has shown up on Intel's website laying out the specifications and internal design of the upcoming June Canyon NUCs. The CPU and wireless card are soldered on, but the RAM and storage are upgradea...

Craig Ward, 31 Jan 2018 22:35

The security flaw only affected Windows 7 / 8/ 8.1 systems. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo's Fingerprint Manager Pro exposed user passwords, security update released

The fingerprint software vulnerability affects quite a few ThinkPad, ThinkCentre and ThinkStation models that run Windows 7, 8 or 8.1.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jan 2018 16:03

The Chinese knew of Meltdown and Spectre much before the US Government according to The WSJ. (Source: Reddit)

Intel alerted select corporations about Meltdown/Spectre, China speculated to have known about it before the US

The Wall Street Journal reports that Intel had informed select customers about the Meltdown/Spectre vulnerabilities. What's news, however, is that somehow the Chinese Government could have gotten to know about the vulnerabilities ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Jan 2018 04:35

Windows Insiders can download fonts directly from the Microsoft Store. (Source: Windows Latest)

Windows 10 'Redstone 4' Build 17083 offers font downloads directly from the Microsoft Store

Insiders running the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17083 will now be able to download fonts directly from the Microsoft Store. This is part of a larger effort to consolidate all settings under the new Settings app.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jan 2018 09:44

MSI RX 570 Armor MK2. (Source: Videocardz)

MSI planning new RX 570 and RX 580 Armor MK2 cards

MSI is planning to release new cards based on the AMD Radeon RX 570 and RX 580 GPUs. Not much is known about the new cards apart from the fact that they come with a new color scheme and improvements to the cooling system.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jan 2018 06:57

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich explained the company's position regarding the vulnerability probems at CES 2018.

Intel will release "in-silicon" fixes for Meltdown and Spectre this year

The Q4 2017 financial report mentions about decreased desktop CPU sales and the "in-silcon" fixes that could totally eradicate the Meltdown/Spectre vulnerabilities in the upcoming 10 nm CPUs, and possibly in fresh batches for the ...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Jan 2018 12:32

Users of Intel 'Broadwell' chips will get a more reliable microcode update in the coming weeks. (Source: Wccftech)

Intel readying a more reliable Meltdown/Spectre fix for 'Broadwell' and 'Haswell' platforms

Intel has identified the root cause of the recent reboot issues plaguing the company's 'Broadwell' and 'Haswell' chips that received a microcode update for the Meltdown and Spectre exploits. The company has issued an updated guida...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jan 2018 13:49

New privacy options will be seen in upcoming Windows 10 releases. (Source: ZDNet)

Latest Windows 10 Insider Preview builds reveal new privacy tools

In a step up towards addressing the spate of privacy concerns surrounding Windows 10, Microsoft is introducing new privacy tools that will enable users to see the exact data being sent as telemetry information.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jan 2018 11:17

HP still king in EMEA market while Asus blunders

The Holiday shopping season proved to be disastrous for Asus as the manufacturer struggles to compete in both the desktop and laptop markets.

Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2018 07:00

Minimum specs for Far Cry 5 released, and you'll need a powerful system to enjoy it

Ubisoft released their recommended specs for Far Cry, which is due to launch at the end of March. While the game will run on older hardware at the lowest settings, gamers will need a fairly beefy system (Core i7 and GTX 970 / R9 2...

Sam Medley, 24 Jan 2018 00:04