Monica J. White
Computing Writer
Monica is a UK-based freelance writer and self-proclaimed geek. A firm believer in the "PC building is just like expensive Legos" philosophy, Monica loves to play around with different builds - if not in reality, then at least on one of her several wishlists. If she's not currently neck-deep in Google Docs or elbow-deep in her PC case, she's most likely spending the day gaming or hanging out with her dog.
Intel may have found the solution to Nvidia’s melting GPUs
Intel may have found the solution to Nvidia’s melting GPUs
The 12VHPWR connector built up a pretty bad reputation in Nvidia's GPUs, but Intel may have found a solution to the problems it can cause.
How to optimize Nvidia Control Panel settings for gaming and overall performance
How to optimize Nvidia Control Panel settings for gaming and overall performance
Getting the best performance out of a graphics card involves more than a powerful PC. Learn how to optimize the Nvidia GPU settings to make the most of it.
Akamai foils massive DDoS attack in Asia that reached 900Gbps
Akamai foils massive DDoS attack in Asia that reached 900Gbps
The largest DDoS attack in the Asia-Pacific region has just been mitigated before it could cause any serious damage. Here's what happened.
Nvidia may be putting an end to RTX 30-series graphics cards
Nvidia may be putting an end to RTX 30-series graphics cards
Nvidia's official store no longer has any RTX 30-series Founders Edition GPUs. Is it time to bid farewell to Ampere?
If you use this free password manager, your passwords might be at risk
If you use this free password manager, your passwords might be at risk
Researchers just found a new, potentially dangerous flaw within Bitwarden, an open-source password manager.
The most demanding PC games that push your rig to the limit
The most demanding PC games that push your rig to the limit
These games will push your gaming PC or laptop to the limit. Here are the most demanding PC games in 2023.
Nvidia just fixed a major problem that may have slowed down your CPU
Nvidia just fixed a major problem that may have slowed down your CPU
A recent Nvidia graphics driver was slowing down the CPU, but Nvidia was quick to come up with a hotfix. Here's how to get it.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Ryzen 9 7950X3D: 3D V-cache compared
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Ryzen 9 7950X3D: 3D V-cache compared
AMD has created some serious competition for its flagship Ryzen 9 7950X -- the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Here's how they stack up against each other.
Here’s how you can get The Last of Us for free from AMD
Here’s how you can get The Last of Us for free from AMD
AMD is bringing out a very well-timed bundle that gives you a free game and even saves you money on one of its best GPUs.
If you have an Nvidia graphics card, your CPU may be suffering right now
If you have an Nvidia graphics card, your CPU may be suffering right now
Nvidia acknowledged that its latest graphics driver comes with a particularly annoying bug. Here's how to fix it.
PC gamers are flocking to Windows 11, new Steam survey says
PC gamers are flocking to Windows 11, new Steam survey says
The latest Steam Survey shows that the adoption of Windows 11 by PC gamers is going well. Are we all ready to say goodbye to Windows 10?
This new Microsoft Bing Chat feature lets you change its behavior
This new Microsoft Bing Chat feature lets you change its behavior
Microsoft's ChatGPT-powered Bing has had some strange responses in the last few weeks. The latest update addresses that in a way that gives you the reins.
The popularity of ChatGPT may give Nvidia an unexpected boost
The popularity of ChatGPT may give Nvidia an unexpected boost
It seems that Nvidia may be able to benefit from the rapid rise of OpenAI's ChatGPT in a major way.
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 vs. Razer Blade 16: 2 mini-LED beasts
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 vs. Razer Blade 16: 2 mini-LED beasts
The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Razer Blade 16 both come with some of the most powerful hardware from Intel and Nvidia. Here's how they stack up.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs. Intel Core i9-13900K: only one choice for PC gamers
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs. Intel Core i9-13900K: only one choice for PC gamers
AMD's latest 3D V-Cache beast, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, is here, and it poses a big threat to Intel's Core i9-13900K.
New Windows 11 update adds ChatGPT-powered Bing AI to the taskbar
New Windows 11 update adds ChatGPT-powered Bing AI to the taskbar
A huge update to Windows 11 has just started rolling out, with new features like AI-powered search and an update to the ChatGPT-based Bing.
This AMD GPU from 2021 beats the RX 7900 XTX and the RTX 4080
This AMD GPU from 2021 beats the RX 7900 XTX and the RTX 4080
Thanks to a few clever modifications, an AMD card built for Apple computers was able to run and be benchmarked -- with outstanding results.
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2 might get a massive performance boost
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2 might get a massive performance boost
Leaked specs of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 suggest that the next generation may deliver a huge performance boost.
AMD might finally beat Intel for the fastest mobile gaming CPU
AMD might finally beat Intel for the fastest mobile gaming CPU
AMD Dragon Range is coming to gaming laptops, and the first benchmarks of the Ryzen 9 7945HX bode well for Team Red.
No surprise — graphics cards have gotten twice as expensive since 2020
No surprise — graphics cards have gotten twice as expensive since 2020
If you have a feeling that graphics cards are pretty expensive these days, you're not wrong. Comparing sales data from 2020 to 2023 is very telling.
AMD wants to build on AI with its next generation of graphics cards
AMD wants to build on AI with its next generation of graphics cards
AMD executives just teased RDNA 4 graphics cards, even though RDNA 3 is still very fresh. It seems AI in GPUs is definitely on AMD's radar.
AMD is losing the AI battle, and it’s time it started to worry
AMD graphics cards have a lot to offer, but when it comes to AI, Nvidia is still king -- and it's time AMD started to worry about it.
AMD Ryzen Master has a bug that can let someone take full control of your PC
AMD Ryzen Master has a bug that can let someone take full control of your PC
A dangerous vulnerability was found in AMD's Ryzen Master software. If you're using it, you should act quickly.
Here’s how to get your free 40% performance boost from AMD
Here’s how to get your free 40% performance boost from AMD
If you own an AMD RX 6000-series graphics cards, your GPU just got an unexpected performance boost. Here's how to unlock it.
MacBook Pro 16-inch vs. MacBook Pro 14-inch: all the differences, explained
MacBook Pro 16-inch vs. MacBook Pro 14-inch: all the differences, explained
The new M2 16-inch MacBook Pro and the 14-inch MacBook Pro are Apple's latest notebooks. In this guide, we will compare them.
Nvidia RTX 4060 rumor claims even worse specs than the RTX 3060
Nvidia RTX 4060 rumor claims even worse specs than the RTX 3060
A new leak tells us more about the upcoming RTX 4060, and it's safe to say the card doesn't sound great at all.
No one is buying the RTX 4080 — will Nvidia finally slash its insane price?
No one is buying the RTX 4080 — will Nvidia finally slash its insane price?
We may be headed back to a smaller GPU shortage, but will it affect all the graphics cards on the market?
Apple Mac mini M2 vs. Mac Studio: mini PCs with powerful insides, compared
Apple Mac mini M2 vs. Mac Studio: mini PCs with powerful insides, compared
Does the M2 Mac mini render the Mac Studio obsolete? Let's explore the inner workings of these two Apple mini PCs and pick a winner.
Windows 11 may soon replace all your annoying RGB apps
Windows 11 may soon replace all your annoying RGB apps
Microsoft may be working on adding RGB lighting controls to Windows 11. This would make a lot of software redundant.
Windows 11 has been causing problems with Intel graphics for months, and no one said a word
Windows 11 has been causing problems with Intel graphics for months, and no one said a word
Microsoft revealed that a not-so-recent update may have broken DirectX in Intel graphics, but luckily, there seems to be a fix on the way.
5 features I’m itching to try in Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered Edge Browser
ChatGPT is about to become an integral part of Microsoft's Bing and Edge. Here are some features we're looking forward to trying out for ourselves.
Google’s new Bard AI may be powerful enough to make ChatGPT worry — and it’s already here
Google’s new Bard AI may be powerful enough to make ChatGPT worry — and it’s already here
Google has just announced the official release of Apprentice Bard -- a new AI all set to rival ChatGPT.
Chrome’s take on Nvidia DLSS is set to launch, but you can’t use it yet
Chrome’s take on Nvidia DLSS is set to launch, but you can’t use it yet
A new update to Chrome ushers in Nvidia's RTX Video Super Resolution. Here's everything you need to know about it.
New AMD laptop CPU destroys its predecessor, winning by 90%
New AMD laptop CPU destroys its predecessor, winning by 90%
AMD's upcoming Ryzen range for laptops is looking better than ever. Leaked benchmarks show some serious performance gains.