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Forward-looking: You’ve probably heard of Thunderbolt and plain USB-C docking stations. But there’s a third option that’s been quietly gaining steam: docks using Synaptics’ DisplayLink technology. This fall, they’re rolling out the next evolution, called DisplayLink Pro, which aims to up the ante. DisplayLink docks provide an alternative to pricier Thunderbolt options by using data […]

In context: AMD’s pioneering 3D V-Cache technology, which vertically stacks additional cache memory onto the processor die, has been a game-changer for PC gaming performance. The cache uses a high-speed memory buffer that stores vertex data to enhance the performance of 3D graphics applications. However, the chipmaker isn’t resting on its laurels, hinting at plans

Highly anticipated: Fans have been expecting 2K Games to make a major announcement at this year’s Summer Game Fest, but the nature of the reveal was unclear until a slip-up on the publisher’s website. The new entry in the iconic strategy game series will likely be among numerous announcements at the Summer Game Fest. Eagle-eyed

Something to look forward to: Micron started sampling GDDR7 chips earlier this month, stating that the new state-of-the-art memory will significantly boost the next generation of graphics processors. A new slide provides additional details about the anticipated performance increase. Micron’s GDDR7 memory is expected to replace both GDDR6 and non-standard GDDR6X chips currently used in

WTF?! Computex 2024 has been all about AI PCs, but that conversation has almost exclusively focused on laptops so far, with desktops still further out on the horizon. MSI used the event to showcase a high-end desktop AI PC slated for release later this year that might include upcoming Intel and Nvidia hardware. However, its

A hot potato: Formerly known as “Good Old Games,” GOG.com is a digital store offering both classic and modern(ish) games that can be easily installed without an internet connection. Despite its focus on digital preservation, the CD Projekt venture still lacks a comfortable way to transfer ownership if a gamer passes away. Valve recently stated

In brief: Apple will have plenty on show at next week’s Worldwide Developer Conference. According to reports, one of these will be a new password management app called Passwords that could challenge popular rivals such as LastPass and 1Password on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Windows devices. The dedicated password app will be part

In a nutshell: After disrupting LockBit’s main operation, US authorities are reaching out to victims of the ransomware gang. The FBI can now help thousands of companies and organizations recover their encrypted data. From its “ongoing disruption” of LockBit, the FBI has recovered more than 7,000 decryption keys for victims of the notorious ransomware cybergang.

Forward-looking: DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 storage solutions have pushed consumer hardware to unprecedented speeds since their introduction with the latest motherboards. At Computex 2024, Patriot demonstrated how it leveraged this technology for bleeding-edge products, including a partnership with MSI to achieve a record-breaking RAM overclock. Patriot’s booth at Computex showcased the company’s new ultra-fast

In context: Following a turbulent 2022 and a strong recovery throughout 2023, analysts have observed that the desktop add-in-board market has returned to typical seasonality. Although shipments are slightly down compared to the last quarter, they remain significantly higher than the previous year. Meanwhile, Nvidia has increased its overwhelming market share, while Intel’s presence has