Mark Zuckerberg has spent the better part of a decade chasing new computing frontiers, from VR to the metaverse. But today, the Meta CEO staked his next big bet on what he calls “personal superintelligence.” Unlike past efforts, this one isn’t just about virtual spaces or avatars: It’s about building AI that feels like an extension of yourself, and it’s going to require some of the most powerful hardware stacks on the planet....

Microsoft’s support pagetitled ‘System configuration tools in Windows’ recently said that theControl Panel is in the process of being deprecatedin favor of the Settings app. However, after a modicum of online backlash, it seems thatMicrosofthas backtracked on its words, as the document has since been updated. The original statement under theControl Panelsection said, “The Control Panel is in the process of being deprecated in favor of theSettingsapp, which offers a more modern and streamlined experience....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Montech’s Air 903 Max doesn’t break new ground in its design or features. But with support for large motherboards, good airflow thanks to four include fans, and $75 asking price, there isn’t much to complain about. Great thermal performance E-ATX support Supports up to seven storage drives Cons Oscillating noise levels at 40-50% PWM Why you can trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

MSI recently listed several Intel B860 motherboards in China, including MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi, MAG B860M Mortar Wi-Fi, and Pro B860M-A Wi-Fi. These boards are priced at RMB 1,699 (~US$235), RMB 1, 499 (~US$205), and RMB 1,299 (~US$180), respectively. But aside from these boards becoming available, Chinese tech outletSina(machine translated) claims that the BIOS files for these boards are optimized for ChangXin Memory Technology (CXMT) DDR5 memory ICs. This could be an important milestone for the Chinese company, especially as it aims tocapture a sizable chunk of the memory marketin the coming years....

MSI has unveiled a new homebrewed performance-boosting feature called PBO Enhanced Mode. This feature purportedly improves AMD’sRyzen 9000chips, which compete with thebest CPUs. MSI’s iteration is seemingly an improved version of AMD’s PBO2. The MSI-tuned variant of PBO can boost performance by up to 15% on theRyzen 7 9700Xand up to 10% on theRyzen 9 9950X. The new PBO Enhanced Mode from MSI has three modes: PBO Enhanced 1, 2, and 3....

MSI’s flagship and top-of-the-line MEG X870E Godlike motherboard is now available for purchase, and it doesn’t come cheap—it is priced at$1,099over at Newegg. Of course, this motherboard isn’t for the faint of heart (and wallet) and requires you to shell out a pretty penny if you want the best there is—after all, it doesn’t get any more premium—unless you want a Threadripper, that is. Let’s talk specs. The MSI MEG X870E Godlike uses the E-ATX (Extended ATX) form factor - measuring around 288 x 304....

MSI is introducing new BIOS updates for its Z790 motherboards featuring the all-newIntel Default Settingsprofile. This new profile dials performance back to Intel’s minimum recommended power settings, which could help rectify 13th and 14th-GenCore i9 instability issuesas Intel continues to investigate the matter. At the time of writing, we haven’t seen any of MSI’s Z790 motherboards updated yet with the new profile, but we do have the BIOS for testing, and its release is imminent....

A pair ofSiSoftware benchmark listingshave unveiled two new Intel GPUs sporting 10 and12 Xe cores, with 12GB of VRAM on both results. It’s possible these two GPUs are future Battlemage graphics cards, though the relatively low clock speeds and limited core counts leave room for debate. They could also be alternative Alchemist configurations, faked listings, or even potential integrated graphics solutions. But let’s talk about what we do know right now....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Nighthawk RS600 is a competent router, but it faces stiff competition regarding performance per dollar. Attractive exterior design Two 10 GbE ports for WAN and LAN Comprehensive controls via web interface and app Only 1 Gbps LAN ports instead of 2.5 Gbps Lower overall performance than similarly-priced competitors Why you can trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

Nintendo has delayed opening pre-orders for theSwitch 2in the U.S., the company tellsTom’s Hardware, two days after the White House announced tariffs covering most nations on Earth. “Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start June 04, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions," the company told us in an emailed statement. “Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 25, 2025 is unchanged....

At a time when the PC and mobile industries continually demandartificial intelligencehardware and features, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently visited TSMC in Taipei, Taiwan, for a dinner with its executives. We don’t have a readout from the dinner (it was likely confidential, for good reason), butFortune.comreported on some comments made to the press after the occasion. Additionally, we’ve embedded a video below from the Central News Agency of Taiwan’s YouTube channel, where some of those same comments can be found in video form....

The NVIDIA Control Panel is installed on almost all desktops and laptops with Nvidia graphics technology. To access the NVIDIA Control Panel, right-click anywhere on the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The Nvidia Control Panel may disappear orrefuse to launchif there are issues with the Nvidia driver installation. Incomplete driver installation, missing Nvidia graphics can also stop the NVIDIA Control Panel from being displayed. Now let’s discuss a few of the causes and solutions to a missing NVIDIA Control Panel....

Nvidia has written toTom’s Hardwarewith an official response to theNvidia App performance testing resultsshared by our graphics editor on Monday. In brief, it is aware of the issues and is working on fixes, but for now, it recommends a simple workaround. If you are experiencing an Nvidia App performance hit, it suggests that you turn off the ‘Game Filters and Photo Mode toggle’ in the App’s settings. “We are aware of a reported performance issue related to Game Filters and are actively looking into it,” an Nvidia rep wrote....