Hardware
How to Clean a Motherboard safely (Step-by-Step Guide)
Computers are an integral part of most people’s lives. They rely on them for work, school, and entertainment. So when something goes wrong with their computer, it can be frustrating. One of the most common problems is a dirty motherboard. Over time, dust and dirt can build up on the circuitry and cause problems. If…
Russian spy infiltrates ASML and NXP to steal technical data necessary to build 28nm-capable fabs
German A., a 43-year-old Russian engineer, is accused of secretly supplying sensitive technical information from ASML, NXP, and TSMC to Russia, allegedly to assist in building a 28nm-capable fab there, reports NRC. His illicit earnings were about €40,000, and he now faces 18 to 32 months in prison. Though German A. alone could not steal…
10 Best Motherboards for Ryzen 5 5600X (Top Picks 2025)
When it comes to choosing the best motherboard for Ryzen 5 5600x, there are many factors to take into account. The most important factor is the chipset. The chipset determines the features and capabilities of the motherboard. For the Ryzen 5 5600x, there are two main chipsets to choose from: the X570 and the B550….
PNY CS2150 2TB SSD review: More ‘budget’ PCIe 5.0 SSD goodness
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The only thing better than a super-fast SSD is a super-fast SSD that doesn’t need a heatsink to maintain its speed. The PNY…
The GPU benchmarks hierarchy 2025: Ten years of graphics card hardware tested and ranked
GPU Benchmarks & Performance Hierarchy (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Our GPU benchmarks hierarchy ranks all the current and previous generation graphics cards by performance, and Tom’s Hardware exhaustively benchmarks current and previous generation GPUs, including all of the best graphics cards. Whether it’s playing games, running artificial intelligence workloads like Stable Diffusion, or doing professional…
The Dell Pro 14 Plus is fine as a company-issued portable monitor, but consumers will want a lot more
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. It’s been a while since we last reviewed a Dell portable monitor – we looked at the C1422H nearly three years ago. While…
Crucial CUDIMM DDR5-6400 C52 2x16GB Review: Plug-and-Play Paradise for Arrow Lake
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The Crucial CUDIMM DDR5-6400 memory kit may not appear exceptionally fast on paper, so it has much to prove against the best RAM….
This AI-enabled terminal app can supercharge the command prompt and write code for you.
The word “Warp” isn’t something that makes us think “AI enabled terminal emulator”. For me, I think of Captains Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Archer, Burnham and Pike heading off on another adventure to the final frontier. But, Warp is an “intelligent terminal” app that offers the tantalizing proposition of “become a command line power user…
Best Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2025
The best graphics cards and GPUs are the pixel-pumping hearts of any gaming PC, with everything else coming second. Without a potent GPU, even the best CPUs for gaming won’t manage much. No one graphics card will be right for everyone, so we’ve provided options for every budget and mindset below. Whether you’re after the…
Corsair’s latest flagship gaming headset sounds great in games, but I don’t recommend it – here’s why
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Corsair’s Virtuoso line of headsets has been a Tom’s Hardware staff favorite for years — the Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT is on our…