Goodbye, old man: Microsoft advises scrapping PCs that can’t be upgraded to Windows 11
What should I do with old Windows 10 PCs that work fine but don’t support an upgrade to Windows 11? The logical thing to do is to continue using them with the current OS. But Microsoft has its own logic on this issue. The company advises to dispose of old devices, recycle them, and buy a new Windows 11 PC — preferably a Copilot+ PC, so as…
GMKtec presents mini-PC with AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 and 128 GB of RAM for $2000
Recently, the Chinese company GMKTec announced EVO-X2, which it calls «the world’s first AI mini-PC equipped with a processor AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395». AMD CEO Lisa Su even signed these PCs. Now, the company has announced that this Strix Halo chip mini-PC will be available for pre-order in China on April 7 and has announced its price.
Asus unveils Ascent GX10 mini-supercomputer on Nvidia Grace Blackwell with 1000 TOPS performance
Asus has officially unveiled the Ascent GX10, its version of Nvidia’s Project Digits. This mini-PC, which uses a superchip GB10 Grace Blackwellprovides up to 1000 TOPS of performance in artificial intelligence tasks.
AMD CEO Lisa Su signs the world’s first mini-PC with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ─ it outperforms 3x RTX 5080 in AI
China’s GMKTec has announced the EVO-X2, which it calls «the world’s first AI mini-PC equipped with a AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395». The device was unveiled during the AMD Greater China Channel Summit event, which was attended by top «red team» executives, including AMD CEO Lisa Su and Senior Vice President and General Manager Jack Huynh.…
Apple has updated Mac Studio: M4 Max in basic version for $2000, M3 Ultra for pros for $4000
A year and a half later, Apple updated Mac Studio using a very unusual approach. The basic model received the M4 Max chip, and the more powerful one — M3 Ultra.
Cortical Labs launches world’s first commercial biocomputer with human brain cells
Cortical Labs‘ CL1 Synthetic Biological Intelligence (SBI), the world’s first computer to combine human brain cells with conventional chips to form a neural network, has been launched into commercial production.
Apple has started selling refurbished Mac mini M4 at a discount of up to $710
The first Apple computers with M4 chips are on sale just a few months agoin November. But now the company has begun offering refurbished Mac mini and MacBook Pro models at discounted prices in various configurations.
In 2024, shipments of PCs and video chips increased – the growth was insignificant and slowed down by the end of the year
PC shipments in 2024 increased by 1% compared to 2023 and amounted to about 262.7 million units, according to an IDC report. At the same time, sales of integrated and discrete graphics processing units (GPUs) also increased by 6% year-on-year. GPU shipments exceeded 251 million units, according to Jon Peddie Research.
On Apple Mac mini M4 «glitches» USB-C — users report numerous problems with connecting devices
USB ports are an extremely popular way of connecting devices, from which users expect stable operation. It seems that this is not the case with the new Apple Mac mini.
Gigabyte Brix Extreme is a mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU, up to 64 GB of memory, two SSDs and multiple ports
Gigabyte has created its Brix Extreme mini-PC, equipped with an AMD Hawk Point APU. Although this is a previous generation processor, it is powerful enough to perform most tasks, and the compact body offers many connection options.
From RTX 50 with Core Ultra 9 to efficient Intel N (6W) – new Asus NUCs for every need
Asus has unveiled a new generation of NUC PCs at CES 2025, offering users a wide range of systems from energy-efficient to powerful. The updated lineup includes the NUC 14 Pro AI+, NUC 15 Pro, NUC 15 Pro+, 2025 ROG NUC, and NUC 14 Essential.
GMKTec K11 – a mini-PC with Ryzen 9 8945HS, OCuLink port, and a price starting at $480
GMKTec has created the K11 mini-PC, equipped with RGB backlighting and powerful enough components to perform almost any task.
MSI to show new monitors and computers with artificial intelligence at CES 2025
MSI has prepared several new products for the upcoming CES 2025 exhibition. These include a new generation of QD-OLED gaming monitors, Smart monitors with Google TV functionality, and new compact PCs.
ASUS prepares ROG NUC 2025: Intel Core Ultra 200 processor and GeForce RTX 50 graphics card
ASUS accidentally leaked info about its upcoming device – the compact gaming computer ROG NUC 15 (2025). The company posted a teaser video on several of its social media accounts, but quickly deleted it. However, this premature reveal of the ROG NUC 2025 exposed some features of the next-gen compact gaming PC, expected to be announced at CES…
John Carmack dreams of a video card as a standalone computer and mentions 3dfx Voodoo2
Legendary video game developer John Carmack, known for his work on Doom and Quake, discusses the concept of a video card as a standalone device.
Windows 365 Link is a mini-PC for streaming Windows 11 from the cloud. For only $349
Microsoft plans to release a new mini-PC specially designed for its cloud service Windows 365. The Windows 365 Link is a $349 device that works as a thin client, connecting to the cloud and streaming Windows 11 to the screen.
«This is the perfect place»: Apple explains why the Mac mini power button is located under the case
Updated Apple Mac mini presented last month however, even before the official launch and the first reviews were released, the device had one «flaw» — the power button on the device is located at the bottom of the case.
All for convenience: the Apple Mac mini M4 power button is located on the bottom of the device
Often, compact computers are placed in conditions of a lack of workspace. But installing the Apple Mac mini M4 will be more difficult, despite the smaller size.
Apple announces Mac Mini M4: smaller size, more performance, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 8 TB SSD
Apple continued its week of announcements with the release of a new compact Mac Mini computer with the M4 chip. Previous rumors have been confirmed – the minimalist Mac has become even smaller.
AI PCs will occupy 40% of the market in 2025 and dominate shipments in the next — [Gartner analysis]
Gartner analysts predict that AI PCs will dominate shipments as early as 2026, while in 2025 they will occupy 43% of the market.
Apple has already launched production of new Macs with M4 chips, they will be shown in October – Mark Gurman
After the recent presentation of the iPhone 16 series smartphones Apple will focus on the Mac lineup. While the September event largely emphasized the company’s growing ecosystem and AI advancements with Apple Intelligence, there were no Mac or iPad announcements. According to rumors, the presentation of laptops and computers is scheduled for…
Apple will abandon USB-A ports in the new Mac mini – Mark Gurman
The next-generation Mac mini compact computer will be without USB-A connectors. This was reported by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
«AnandTech’s Last Day»: Famous PC component review site closes after 27 years of operation
AnandTech, the website that has been familiar to anyone interested in desktop processors and components for the past 27 years, is shutting down. «Today is the last day of AnandTech’s publication», — writes editor-in-chief Ryan Smith.
Apple memorabilia auction: rare photos, rare iPhones, iPads, and Apple 1s sold for almost $1 million
Recently, there was an auction of various Apple memorabilia organized by RR Auction. During this event, a total of $98,3096 worth of items were purchased, ranging from photographs to the original Apple 1 computer.
ASUS NUC 14 Performance: a powerful barebone system with Intel Core Ultra and RTX 40 starting at €1616
ASUS has started selling its ASUS NUC 14 Performance compact computer. This is a productive work system that is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra processor and a discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series graphics card. It can also be used to run games.
The new Mac mini with M4 will be Apple’s smallest desktop computer
Apple plans to release a new version of the Mac mini, which will be its smallest desktop computer. This will be part of a broader upgrade of the Mac lineup with AI-oriented chips.
How much memory does your video card really need in 2024
The system requirements for video games are growing every year, and marketers are only adding fuel to the fire to motivate gamers to upgrade their computers. In this article, we’ll figure out how much memory a video card will really need in 2024. We’ll consider modern AAA games, popular online projects, and immortal hits that […]
Revival of a classic: an engineer created a clone of the 1984 Apple Macintosh Plus
A vintage computer enthusiast has created the first new clone compatible with the Apple Macintosh Plus in 34 years. The last Macintosh Plus (before this one) was manufactured in 1990.
Apple is growing the fastest in the PC market — +21% in 2024. But only fourth in sales
The computer industry is gradually recovering and returning to growth after several years of declining shipments. Apple is doing best in this market.
Researchers have created a Kirigami mechanical computer ─ it works without electricity
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a computer that uses the art of kirigami, origami art combined with cutting, to create and control 3D shapes. It is therefore a fully mechanical computer that does not require electricity to operate.
Qualcomm: Snapdragon is productive and efficient, coming to «PCs of all form factors», including desktops
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon spoke at Computex Taipei and detailed the company’s achievements in artificial intelligence with Snapdragon X Elite and CoPilot+. Another important announcement was that Qualcomm chips will appear on desktop computers.
The world’s first microcomputer Q1 was put up for auction at $32 thousand.
Heritage Auctions has put up for sale a Q1 computer. This device is considered the world’s first microcomputer. Interestingly, it was accidentally found by janitors at Kingston University in London in boxes for storing various old junk. They also found a later version of the computer and a printer.
Mac Studio and Mac Pro will switch to the M4 chip no earlier than mid-2025, giving way to the new iPad Pro in single-core performance
Apple does not plan to update its Mac Studio and Mac Pro computers to M4 chips until at least the middle of next year. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg wrote about this in his new Power On digest. So, both computers will be offered with the M2 generation of processors this year, while most other systems will offer newer and more powerful components (except…
Intel introduces Thunderbolt Share — an application for easily sharing files and peripherals across multiple PCs
Intel has introduced Thunderbolt Share, a program that allows you to share screens, keyboards, mice, and files across multiple computers. The software uses Thunderbolt technology for fast connections.
Computer with a coffee machine — no need to take a break from the game to roast beans and make coffee
On the YouTube channel Nerdforge showed a fully functional desktop computer with a coffee maker, coffee grinder, and bean roaster. The PC owner will be able to get fresh coffee with milk without getting up from the table — the device will roast, grind, and prepare the drink very quickly.
Apple is likely to skip the Mac Mini with the M3 chip and immediately release a model with the M4 chip at the end of 2024
Apple is likely to refuse to release a version of the Mac mini with an M3 chip in favor of a more substantial update that will receive M4 chips and be released by the end of the year. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reports.
MacBook Pro and iMac will be the first to switch to Apple’s M4 series chips, they will appear at the end of 2024 – Mark Gurman
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that the first Apple Macs with M4 series chips will be released later this year, with additional models to follow next year. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman shared a specific roadmap that describes the sequence of these new Macs.
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