It looks as though the upcoming Intel Nova Lake-S CPU family will launch soon, headed-up by a 28-core Core Ultra 9 CPU. A new ...

There is a Processor performance boost mode in Windows 11 that determines how aggressively Windows requests CPU boost frequencies, but Microsoft keeps it hidden deep within power options. I found it, ...

Intel has dropped a surprise bonus feature for owners of its Intel Core Ultra 200 series CPUs. The new Intel 200S Boost feature will be available via a motherboard BIOS update and can increase CPU and ...

Microsoft is testing Intel Advanced Performance Extensions (APX) support in Windows 11, potentially improving CPU performance and efficiency for compatible processors. Windows enthusiast Xeno ...

Modern processors are designed to increase their clock speeds automatically when additional performance is needed. In Windows 11, a setting called Processor Performance Boost Mode lets you control how ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. AMD has published a new patch for the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) surrounding Zen 5 and Zen 4 CPUs' branch predictors, helping boost the performance of ...

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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 ...

Upgrading your computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to enhance performance. Whether your PC is slowing down during multitasking, taking forever to ...

Earlier this year, in March, we covered an interesting Microsoft recommendation for new Windows 11 PCs. The company highlighted how its Smart App Control feature can keep PCs more secure. However, we ...

PC hardware upgrades in 2026 deliver real-world gains as modern engines like UE5.4 demand 32GB of baseline memory and PCIe 5.0 bandwidths reaching 128GT/s, doubling prior generations. Targeted ...