While Microsoft provided its own PC Health Check app to aid users in determining a Windows 11-compatible CPU, a third-party utility called WhyNotWin11 also worked great, and it now has a new update.
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Intel has released one more non-WHQL graphics driver for its supported processors and discrete graphics cards. Version 31.0.101.594 is out to fix a certain bug in Citrix Workspace.
Intel Game On Graphics driver 31.0.101.5593 non-WHQL is out with optimizations for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail and The First Descendant on supported Intel processors and graphics cards.
The recently launched 14th Gen Intel Core i7-14700K processor with 20 cores, clock speeds of up to 5.6 GHz, and integrated graphics has hit a new all-time low price of $355.99 at Amazon.
Intel has released a new set of wireless drivers. The key change in version 23.60.1 is support for the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2. There are also regulatory improvements for Wi-Fi 7 and more.
Intel has released a new Game On Graphics Driver under version 31.0.101.5592. This WHQL release delivers fixes for a bug with the PugetBench benchmark failing to complete certain tests.
Microsoft has released an important firmware update for the Surface Pro 10 for Business, Surface Pro 9 (and 5G), and Surface Pro 8. It enables support for the new Surface Pro Flex Keyboard.
Microsoft recently released Windows 11 24H2 to the Release Preview Insider channel for testing. The company has now also released the update as generally available but you may not get it.
Intel has released the latest WHQL-certified 31.0.101.5590 graphics driver for its Intel Arc GPUs. It adds support for the upcoming Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree expansion pack and more.
GEEKOM are back with one of the smallest Mini PCs we've ever laid our eyes on, but what it lacks in size it certainly makes up for in power with its i9-13900H CPU and 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.
The recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon X signifies that we will soon have Windows laptops that will be powered by something other than AMD or Intel. The soon could be happening on Linux too.
Similar to the Windows 11 system requirements bypass method, a tech enthusiast managed to run Windows 10 22H2 on an old unsupported CPU using a trick, though it won't work for everyone out there.
Intel has released its new Xe2 GPU today that is inside the new Lunar Lake processor and with that, it managed to become the first to support VVC video codec, beating out rivals AMD and Nvidia.
Following AMD yesterday, Intel has released details about its new Lunar Lake CPUs for Copilot+ PCs. The company has explained how, despite no HT, Windows gets the best performance out of it.
AMD has launched new Ryzen AI 9 300 series mobile APUs that easily meet the minimum requirement outlined by Microsoft for its Copilot+ AI PC. These will soon be available alongside Ryzen 9000.
Microsoft recently announced an interesting WIndows 11 24H2 feature that's both cool and controversial. Called Recall it is currently only officially supported on Qualcomm Snapdragon X.
The recently launched Intel 14th Gen Core i9-14900KS CPU has 24 cores, 32 threads, and a maximum clock speed of 6.2 GHz. It's now available at its lowest price yet of $649.99 on Amazon.
Intel has dropped the price of one of the best budget gaming CPUs, the 12th gen Core i5-12400F, to its lowest-ever price. This hexa-core CPU with 12 threads is currently on sale for under $110.
Intel has released a new non-WHQL graphics driver with optimizations for F1 24 and MultiVersus. Version 31.0.101.5534 is now available for download on systems with supported Intel CPUs and GPUs.
Minisforum sent us their new AtomMan "X series" X7 Ti Mini PC which, under the hood, includes the new Intel Core Ultra 9, 5600MT/s DDR5 memory, and even an OCulink port, but how does it fare?
Intel is not going to let Qualcomm get all of the attention today. It announced that its next laptop AI chips, under the code name Lunar Lake, will launch sometime in the third quarter of 2024
Microsoft has announced that new Windows 11 PCs that have a dedicated AI processor inside will be labeled as "Copilot+ PCs." Intel, AMD and Qualcomm will be making those new chips.
In this piece, I explain with data why when testing a CPU's gaming prowess, we pair powerful flagship tier graphics cards, like an RTX 4090, and run them at lower resolutions like 1080p or 720p.
There are plenty of smart people in the tech community. One of them managed to mod Windows XP such that it would run on the legendary Intel i486 processor that was released more than a decade ahead.
Intel 31.0.101.5522 WHQL driver is now available for download with optimizations and support for the upcoming Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Starfield May Update, XDefiant, and Wuthering Waves.
Intel has announced Thunderbolt Share, a new way to share files and monitors for select Windows PCs with Thunderbolt 4 and 5 ports. The new software is available now for select PCs.
Intel has released one more graphics driver for its supported GPUs and CPUs. This time, version 31.0.101.5518 non-WHQL delivers optimizations for Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut and Homeworld 3.
Intel has released a new graphics driver under version 31.0.101.5448. The only change in this WHQL driver is the initial Game-On support and optimizations for the recently released Hades II.
The US has revoked certain licenses that allowed companies like Qualcomm and Intel to export restricted chips and technology to Huawei. It is further tightening restrictions on the tech giant.
GEEKOM continue to release exciting new designs for their Mini PCs, now with the XT12 Pro reminding us of the Intel NUC era that sadly ended last year. It's a aluminum cased Intel Core i9 Mini PC.
Intel has dropped the prices of several of its 12th and 13th Gen SKUs including the 13600K, 13700K, 12900K, and more. These processors are compatible with the socket LGA 1700 boards.
Intel Arc 31.0.101.5445 WHQL driver is now available for download with support and optimizations for the upcoming Manor Lords and fixes for performance issues in A Plague Tale: Requiem.
The Biden administration has announced dedicated R&D centers to push for semiconductor research to equip the country with domestic chip production capabilities and a solid workforce.
Microsoft recently added a compatibility block wherein very old unsupported CPUs like Intel's Core 2 Duo, are no longer able to bypass Windows 11 system requirements during version 24H2 setup.
ACEMAGIC are claiming they have released the world's first AI Mini PC With Wi-Fi 7 in the F2A, so how does it stack up in the real world? We take it for a spin and also offer a coupon with purchase.
Intel has released a new Arc and Xe driver for users with supported processors and discrete graphics cards. Version 31.0.101.5444 non-WHQL delivers significant performance improvements for many games.
Remember the Spectre CPU vulnerability that reared its head for the first time in 2017? Variant 2 of Spectre is back, and as such, Microsoft has published guidance about the mitigation.
Intel Wireless Bluetooth Driver 23.40.0 is out with Bluetooth LE improvements in various scenarios. It is now available for download on supported systems with 64-bit Windows 11 and 10.
AMD and Intel modern processors just got big boosts in performance thanks to various implementations of AES-XTX that help in disk encryption. For example, Windows BitLocker uses AES-XTX-128.
A number of PC gamers with high-end Intel 13th and 14th Core i9 CPUs have been reporting that the PCs are crashing while running certain games like Fortnite, Alan Wake 2, and others.