Hardware

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 flying microrobot that achieves the speed and agility of insects

MIT engineers have used artificial intelligence to dramatically improve the speed and agility of tiny flying robots. The device performs a series of aerial flips, paving the way for a new generation of ... More
DDR5 system memory will soon hit store shelves!

Will the US ban Chinese CXMT and YMTC memory in Europe as well?

The US is trying to limit purchases of CXMT and YMTC memory and is calling on Europe, Japan and South Korea to take the same measures to prevent dependence on Chinese technology. More
DOOGEE Tab E3 Max and Tab G6 Max: two tablets for home, work, study and travel

DOOGEE Tab E3 Max and Tab G6 Max: two tablets for home, work, study and travel

Les utilisers ne recherchent depuis longtemps plus de simples écranes destinés à la navigation sur Internet. Ils ont besoin d'outils puissants, capable de passer facilement ... More
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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
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.