Desktop computers

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M2 Elite Mini Air-304 mini PC with Intel Wildcat Lake processor

Minisforum has launched the M2 Elite Mini Air-304 mini PC with the new Intel Wildcat Lake processor, USB4 port and dual 2.5GbE connection. The base model costs around €228, ... More
Statistics say you use Chrome. Have you considered switching browsers?

Statistics say you use Chrome. Have you considered switching browsers?

Did you know that almost all browsers use the same Google engine? As Chrome is phasing out effective ad blocking systems, users are increasingly looking for alternatives. But beware, ... More
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The world's first portable diamond quantum computer

Saxon Q has created a portable diamond quantum computer that operates at room temperature in a standard server case. Using synthesized diamonds and sulfur... More
Open source tools that can replace well-known and expensive solutions

Open source tools that can replace well-known and expensive solutions

Every now and then I come across a program that makes me wonder why more people don't use it? More
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A significantly cheaper Raspberry Pi 4 is coming to the market

Seller Cytron offers a cheaper Raspberry Pi 4 with a processor that runs at 1.25 GHz instead of 1.8 GHz. The model with 4 GB of memory costs around 80 euros, and the version with 8 GB costs around ... More
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New US supercomputer does 500 years of work in one day

AFRL has launched the Flyer supercomputer, which has 186,000 cores and 14 petaflops of power. The system, worth 18.5 million euros, will drastically accelerate the development of hypersonic weapons, ... More
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What does the expiration of Microsoft certifications at the end of June mean for your old computer?

The original security certificates for Secure Boot in Windows expire at the end of June 2026. Most modern computers will receive new keys (valid until 2038) automatically, ... More
For most people, the answer will be yes, but even that "yes" won't last forever. Requirements are getting tougher, and the way we use computers is becoming more diverse. For now, 16 GB of RAM may still be the standard, but we're at a turning point.

Is 16GB of RAM still enough?

If someone had asked me a few years ago how much RAM a new computer should have, the answer would have been pretty simple. Today, however, the answer is more complex. More
It's official now. Nvidia is entering the laptop and desktop market

It's official now. Nvidia is entering the laptop and desktop market

This was expected, but now it's official. Nvidia finally confirmed at Computex that they will try to penetrate the laptop and desktop market with their new RTX Spark chip. ... More
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The cheapest home network upgrade?

The open source project ESP32_AdBlocker allows you to turn an ESP32 microcontroller into an effective network ad blocker for less than €15. The device acts as a local DNS server that ... More