The development of caches and caching is one of the most significant events in the history of computing. Virtually every modern CPU core from ultra-low power chips like the ARM Cortex-A5 to the ...

PC freezing, going slow, or running into hitches where it shouldn’t? Even if you have one of the best processors, high CPU usage could be to blame. Unfortunately, if you aren’t too computer savvy, ...

Suppose that, ahem, a <i>friend</i> of mine accidentally chipped/flaked a tiny piece off the corner of an Athlon XP CPU while installing the heatsink. And let's say that my <i>friend</i> went ahead ...

A personal computer, whether you go the laptop route or the desktop route, is a pricey investment. To get the most out of your PC, it's vital to maintain it properly. Many people think about the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The CPU, or central processing unit, is the nerve center of your computer. Nothing else works without its calculations. Games need it to run ...