One of the difficulties of CPU reviews is that they represent the best time to evaluate new features and software -- while simultaneously representing the worst possible time to attempt to do a deep ...

The powerful System Management Mode (SMM) of x86 processors is a preferred target for attacks. A trick bypasses an SMM protection function.

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Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

When I built my current gaming PC back in 2020, I opted for the 12-core Ryzen 9 5900X because I didn't want high CPU usage to be a problem again, like it was when I had a 4-core Intel Core i7-6770K. I ...

Intel’s Core Ultra lineup of desktop and laptop processors has been frustrating to review. None of them has been across-the-board awful or totally without redeeming qualities. But Intel has struggled ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. More samples of Intel's Core 300 "Wildcat Lake" CPUs are starting to appear on PassMark. Interestingly, the Intel Core 3 304 just pulled off something ...

After a 7-year corporate stint, Tanveer found his love for writing and tech too much to resist. An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and ...