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Framework announces another memory price hike — and it likely won’t be its last
Framework announces another memory price hike — and it likely won’t be its last Framework, a modular PC company, has announced another price hike for its DDR5 RAM modules due to rising memory costs. The new prices are as follows: $10 per GB for 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB, with “slightly higher” prices for the 48GB […]
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New work shatters quantum computer connection records
New work shatters quantum computer connection records New research has shattered quantum computer connection records by extending the maximum distance two quantum computers can connect through a fiber cable to up to 1,243 miles (2,000 km). The breakthrough was achieved by Assistant Professor Tian Zhong and his team at the University of Chicago Pritzker School […]
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Around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, says Dell
Around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, says Dell Dell reports that around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, citing hardware requirements as a major obstacle. The PC market is expected to remain relatively flat next year, with Dell’s COO Jeffrey Clarke warning of slower upgrades due […]
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This $1,400 Steam Machine alternative houses a tiny desktop GPU
This $1,400 Steam Machine alternative houses a tiny desktop GPU The Minisforum AtomMan G1 Pro is a $1,400 Steam Machine alternative that features a tiny desktop GPU, a more powerful CPU, and faster ports. The device comes with an integrated power supply, similar to Valve’s Steam Machine, and boasts a full but compact desktop graphics […]
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Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11
Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11 Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11 by preloading it to improve launch performance. The preloading feature can be disabled, allowing users to control when File Explorer runs in the background. Changes have been made to the context menu to reduce clutter, […]
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Framework’s franken-laptop is back with big chip upgrades and familiar frustrations
Framework’s franken-laptop is back with big chip upgrades and familiar frustrations The Framework Laptop 16 has returned with significant upgrades, including new AMD Ryzen AI CPU options, Wi-Fi 7, and a more powerful user-replaceable graphics card. The laptop’s modular design allows for easy upgrades, making it unique among its competitors. Existing owners can also upgrade […]
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I tested a bunch of gaming laptops and these are the best
I tested a bunch of gaming laptops and these are the best The best gaming laptops for 2025 are the Razer Blade 16 (RTX 5090), Asus ROG Flow Z13 (AMD Ryzen AI Max), Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5080), HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050), and Asus ROG Flow Z13 (Integrated AMD graphics). The Razer Blade […]
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Prime numbers, the building blocks of mathematics, have fascinated for centuries − now technology is revolutionizing the search for them
Prime numbers, the building blocks of mathematics, have fascinated for centuries − now technology is revolutionizing the search for them Prime numbers are numbers that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except for 1 and themselves, and have been a subject of fascination for centuries. The search for prime numbers has been revolutionized […]
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Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ crashed some Windows laptops for years
Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ crashed some Windows laptops for years Janet Jackson’s music video “Rhythm Nation” was found to cause Windows laptops to crash due to resonance between audio frequencies and hard drives. A custom filter was created by a major computer manufacturer to mitigate the issue, which remained in place until at least Windows […]
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This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld
This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld The GPD Win Max 2 is a surprisingly competent laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld, offering an array of ports and a portable computing experience. The device has a compact design, making it easy to type on and navigate Windows, despite some ergonomic compromises. The […]
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