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Security Precautions to Take While Traveling | Computer Hardware
When we think about digital and device security, we mostly think about the fixed locations where people spend most of their time—home, school, and work. But what about when you’re traveling? Some security concerns remain the same when you’re on the road, but new ones crop up. We’ll assume that you already keep your devices…
Upcoming Gaming Hardware Launches in 2026 Every Gamer Should Know
Introduction As the gaming industry evolves, PC hardware enthusiasts are in for a prosperous 2026. As always, we have something in store for you. The upcoming year, 2026, promises innovation at all levels of gaming setup, from high refresh rate monitors to upgraded next-generation processors. If you’re looking to upgrade your gaming PC in 2026…
Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2025 | Computer Hardware
Is your child heading off to college soon? Now is a good time to consider getting them a new Mac, especially if their current computer is old or unreliable, is shared with other family members, or was a school loaner. If you haven’t been keeping up with Apple’s Mac lineup, you might be unsure which…
Why Passkeys Are Better than Passwords (And How to Use Them) | Computer Hardware
No one likes passwords. Users find managing them annoying, and website managers worry about login credentials being stolen in a data breach. The industry has developed a better solution: passkeys. Passwords versus Passkeys Traditional multi-factor authentication involves three methods of authentication, at least two of which are required for protection. They include something you know…
This AI paper from DeepSeek-AI Explores How DeepSeek-V3 Delivers High-Performance Language Modeling by Minimizing Hardware Overhead and Maximizing Computational Efficiency
The growth in developing and deploying large language models (LLMs) is closely tied to architectural innovations, large-scale datasets, and hardware improvements. Models like DeepSeek-V3, GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and LLaMA-3 have demonstrated how scaling enhances reasoning and dialogue capabilities. However, as their performance increases, so do computing, memory, and communication bandwidth demands, placing substantial strain…
Use AirPlay to Mirror or Extend Your Mac’s Display | Computer Hardware
Apple’s AirPlay is one of those low-level technologies that’s more capable than many people realize. In addition to allowing you to stream video and audio from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to an Apple TV connected to a large-screen TV, AirPlay also enables you to use that TV as an external Mac display, either mirroring…
Tom’s Hardware Innovation Awards 2025: Surprise and Delight
The tech industry is facing some headwinds. Manufacturers, sellers, and consumers are more concerned than ever about prices and stock as a global trade war upends the supply chain. But, even as we face these challenges, many companies continue to innovate in ways that surprise and delight us. It’s time to celebrate those who move…
Addressing hardware failures and silent data corruption in AI chips
Meta trained one of its AI models, called Llama 3, in 2024 and published the results in a widely covered paper. During a 54-day period of pre-training, Llama 3 experienced 466 job interruptions, 419 of which were unexpected. Upon further investigation, Meta learned 78% of those hiccups were caused by hardware issues such as GPU…
I just gave the Nintendo Switch 2 a go, and found the best demo of the new hardware in the most unexpected place
Today, I visited the Nintendo Switch 2 experience in London. It was a really pleasant atmosphere; lots of kids of all ages visibly brimming with excitement to get their hands on the Switch 2 for the first time. Roars of excitement as gaggles of mates played the abysmally-named Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch…
Behind the Screens: The Crucial Hardware Components Powering Online Betting Apps and Ensuring a Seam
With its quick, dependable, and interesting experience, online betting has become one of the most technologically advanced digital sectors. Although the software and user interface receive most of the attention, the physical foundation of every effective betting application is fundamental. Together, powerful computers, fast data processing units, and sophisticated security mechanisms guarantee that millions of…
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