Hardware

How to extend the life of an SSD drive?

How to extend the life of an SSD drive?

SSDs are reliable, there's no doubt about that. However, we can help them reach their advertised lifespan. More
New chip, new image. How does the ASUS Zenbook S 16 perform?

Test: ASUS ZenBook S 16 with the new AMD AI processor

AMD presented the new Zen 5 chips (Strix Point), with which they want to compete mainly with Qualcomm, but they also have Apple in mind. Did they manage to do that? More
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A compact computer that can be used underwater

The warranty card that comes with computers usually states that they should not be used too often in very humid areas and doused with water. That's for sure... More
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A compact computer and display in one

The highly interesting compact PC AAEON ACP-1078, boasting the IP65 waterproof standard, is equipped with a quad-core Rockchip RK3568 (Cortex-A55) processor. Here we find... More
A pocket computer for gamers

A pocket computer for gamers

The OneXplayer M1 miniature desktop computer weighs only 599 grams. Nevertheless, the engineers managed to install a super powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 185H “Meteor Lake” processor in it.
Is this really the beginning of a new chapter for artificial intelligence computers?

ASUS Vivobook S 15 in the Copilot+ test - a good start, but still a lot of work to do

On test is the new ASUS Vivobook S 15 computer with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and the new Snapdragon X Elite chip. More
KTC H27P22S 4K monitor on test - it has everything I need

KTC H27P22S 4K monitor on test - it has everything I need

I admit that I was skeptical at first when I got the KTC H27P22S monitor at the door. The brand is not so well known in our region, although they have been producing monitors for 30 years. But he got his... More
Samsung's Galaxy Ring could sweep the competition

Samsung's Galaxy Ring could sweep the competition

Samsung did present three new smartwatches this year, but the Galaxy Ring was the one we were most looking forward to. The Unpacked event has finally arrived and with it the $399.99… More
What is an NPU chip?

What is an NPU chip?

If you have been following developments in the field of computing in recent months, you may have come across the term NPU more and more often, especially in tasks where artificial intelligence is present.
Asus ROG NUC: Small, powerful, but also expensive

Asus ROG NUC: Small, powerful, but also expensive

Asus presented its first ROG NUC computer at the consumer electronics fair CES 2024. At the time, it did not reveal the price, but recently it finally offered the extremely interesting computer for sale.
Computer hardware is a fundamental part of any computer system. It includes key components such as the processor, memory, hard drive, graphics card and motherboard that allow data to be processed, stored and displayed. The processor is the heart of the computer, and the memory stores the currently running programs. The hard disk is responsible for long-term data storage, while the graphics card enables the display of graphic content. The base plate connects all these components. Additionally, the power supply provides power, the case protects the internal components, the optical drive allows reading optical discs, and expansion slots allow adding cards to expand functionality. Computer hardware is constantly evolving to meet growing demands and technological innovations.