China wants to ban Intel and AMD chips and Windows OS from state computers

China introduced guidelines that aim to prevent the use of US processors from Intel and AMD. The new rules also want to block Microsoft Windows and other foreign database products in favor of domestic solutions, reported The Financial Times on Sunday. All government agencies above the township level must have computers and servers with hardware […]

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Samsung US kicks off 10 days of discounts on smartphones, tablets, accessories and computers

Samsung Week has officially started, but it’s not like other weeks – for starters, it will last 10 days. This is a time for Samsung US to offer big discounts on its smartphones, tablets, accessories and other electronics. Obviously, we’ll look at the phone deals first. These cover Samsung’s high end with two S23 modes […]

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Intel announces BIG change to mini PCs — say goodbye to its NUC computers

What you need to know Intel will no longer be taking part in the NUC business. It plans to pivot its strategy to support ecosystem partners. The move will not affect the company’s Intel Client Computing Group or Network and Edge Computing business. Earlier today, Intel announced that it won’t be moving forward with its […]

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BeaglePlay From BeagleBoard.org Brings Fun to Building With Computers

The BeagleBoard.org Foundation recently announces the global availability of BeaglePlay®, the most adaptable open-source performance platform available. Built on our proven open source Linux approach, BeaglePlay® has a feature set that includes built-in wired and wireless connectivity and ability to connect to a wide selection of sensor and prototyping systems with thousands of options, as […]

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Best budget PCs 2023: affordable desktop computers

Ready-made budget desktop computers are the most straightforward option for picking up an affordable PC. Whether you’re setting up an office area for working at home, building a creative space, or needing something for the whole family to share, I’ve found the best picks to fit a tighter spending limit. Depending on your existing knowledge, […]

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How to check your computer’s supported power features on Windows 11

Windows 11 can handle many power states as described by the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specifications by the UEFI Forum (opens in new tab).  Usually, you don’t think about these power states as long as you can turn your computer on or off. However, it’s essential to understand them because they describe how the […]

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Variety of Apple M2 chips and computers detailed in new leak

Reliable Apple analyst Mark Gurman shared some details for the first set to devices expected to utilize Apple’s next-gen M2 chipsets. These are currently being tested with third-party apps and include new MacBook Air, several MacBook Pros, a new Mac Mini and a Mac Pro. The Apple M1 family The all-new MacBook Air featuring a […]

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Apple Imagines Mac-Inside-a-Keyboard Device Evocative of 80s Home Computers

Apple is exploring the possibility of integrating a fully functioning Mac within a keyboard, reminiscent of home computers of the 80s, such as the Commodore 64 and Sinclair ZX Spectrum. The concept was revealed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in a new Apple patent application called “Computer in an input device,” which describes […]

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