BIOS and UEFI control the basic functions of the PC. Updating them is risky, but can bring important benefits.

A week into testing Intel’s new Core Ultra X9, the numbers are in. The CPU performance is steady, and the Arc integrated ...

Intel has initiated the end-of-life process for its 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs and 600-series chipsets, setting final order and shipment dates as the platform begins phasing out.

PC components explained: learn what each part does, their functions, and how CPU, GPU, storage, and cooling impact performance and longevity.

After years of unpredictable spikes, GPU pricing has finally stabilized, benefiting both gamers and PC builders. The post-2022 crypto crash removed mining-driven demand, allowing MSRP levels to ...

At this point, most competitive online multiplayer games on the PC come with some kind of kernel-level anti-cheat software. As we’ve written before, this is software that runs with more elevated ...

No one who assembles a PC or sets up a new computer can avoid the BIOS or UEFI. That’s where you define the basics, from the boot sequence and memory profiles to security features like Secure Boot.

A subtle tweak to how RAM keeps time is paving the way for higher memory speeds. Here's what that means for you. I have been a technology journalist for 30-plus years and have covered just about every ...

Battlefield 6 brings the series' historically excellent PC performance to modern hardware and comes with all the graphics settings you'd expect from a modern release. It's not quite as extensive as ...

If you’re trying to play the Battlefield 6 Open Beta on PC, you might have run into a problem: ‘Secure Boot is not enabled.’ You are not alone. PC gamers hoping ...

Mafia: The Old Country will boast both quality and performance modes on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X to give players the choice to prioritize visual fidelity or framerate. Confirmation came from ...

Randomness is a source of power. From the coin toss that decides which team gets the ball to the random keys that secure online interactions, randomness lets us make choices that are fair and ...