Hardware

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The new Xiaomi A27i 2026 attacks the budget class with 144 Hz

The new Xiaomi Monitor A27i 2026 with a diagonal of 69 cm has arrived on the European market with a price of under 140 euros. It offers a smooth 144 Hz refresh rate, but at the same time brings a low Full HD resolution and ... More
I ran out of chargers, I blame durability

I ran out of chargers, I blame durability

It's true. The entire blame for my shortage doesn't just lie with manufacturers who, in the name of sustainability, no longer include chargers in their packaging. The fact is, I haven't needed one for almost a decade... 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
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Chinese researchers bet on photonic chips

Shanghai Jiao Tong University has established China's first photonic chip laboratory in collaboration with Lightelligence. The new technology uses light to speed up ... More
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DARPA wants batteries that are ten times more powerful

DARPA's ExPEDitions program will develop advanced rechargeable batteries with up to 10 times higher energy density starting in 2027. The success of the project would reduce logistical risks, extend ... 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
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China's first wind-powered underwater data center goes live

China has launched the world's first underwater wind-powered data center, which operates without fresh water and uses 90 % less land area. The facility, which houses 192 server racks, is planned to... More
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Invisible surveillance in your living room

German scientists have found that ordinary Wi-Fi routers can use radio wave reflections and artificial intelligence to identify people with almost 100 percent accuracy, ... More
Computer hardware is a fundamental part of any computer system. It includes key components such as the processor, memory, hard drive, graphics card and motherboard that allow data to be processed, stored and displayed. The processor is the heart of the computer, and the memory stores the currently running programs. The hard disk is responsible for long-term data storage, while the graphics card enables the display of graphic content. The base plate connects all these components. Additionally, the power supply provides power, the case protects the internal components, the optical drive allows reading optical discs, and expansion slots allow adding cards to expand functionality. Computer hardware is constantly evolving to meet growing demands and technological innovations.