A lot of programs require admin privileges to function properly. Running a file as an admin can also be an easy solution to many application errors. The most common approach is to right-click the .exe file and select the Run as administrator option. But there are numerous other ways to accomplish the same thing such as keyboard shortcuts, task manager, command prompt, and more. So, without further ado, here are all the possible ways to run files as an administrator....

RAM is a storage device that temporarily stores electronic data so the processor can access and process them faster. Hence, you need RAM with better latency, frequency, and capacity if you seek better performance from your OS. If you recently upgraded your RAM, your initial thought is probably what to do next. However, you do not need to scratch your head asthere’s nothing really left for you to do. Since RAM adopts a plug-and-play feature, it should work just fine once the stick is seated in the right slot....

If your internet isn’t working and you’ve tried the troubleshooting tool and it returns the error message “Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource is not responding,” you’re not alone. You will typically get this error if there is a problem with your DNS server that is preventing you from connecting to the internet. In this article, we have outlined a few methods that you can try to fix this issue....

This is a great holiday bargain for yourself or a family member who loves racing games or simulations. The step-up from a controller to a racing wheel can really increase immersion in any racing/driving game, fromForzatoAmerican Truck Simulator.The Thrustmaster T248 provides haptic force feedback from your choice of games and helps you to feel what is happening to the vehicle you’re driving. Available at Amazon, this holiday bargain nets you a brand-newThrustmaster T248 racing wheel for just $249....

Speaking to theMIT Technology Reviewearlier this week, AI startup Altera disclosed that it had successfully run several experiments of varying scales. It deployed AI-powered “players” into a Minecraft server and saw them dynamically socialize based on their personalities, including picking their roles within the village to create a “society” of up to 1000 “players” simulating human behavior. This experiment was meant to “push the limit of what agents can do in groups autonomously” and saw lots of human-like behavior develop over time, including an AI chef giving more food based on who showed “him” the most appreciation....

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.Find out more about how we test. Benchmarks and Conclusion Thermal results without power limits Without power limits enforced on Intel’s i7-13700K, the CPU will hit its peak temperature (TJ Max) and thermally throttle with even the strongest of air coolers. When the CPU reaches its peak temperature, I measured the CPU package power to determine the maximum wattage cooled to best compare their performance....

Alienware just released a 27-inch 4K display that gives gamers the best of both worlds and has the potential to land on ourbest gaming monitorslist. The AW2725QF has two modes: a native4Kmode with 3840x2160 resolution and a 180Hz panel, and a nativeFHDmode (1920x1080 resolution) with a 360Hz refresh rate. This allows you to enjoy immersive games with smooth animations, and with a push of a button, you can also gain the upper hand in competitive games with the competitive 360Hz refresh rate....

AMD has shared some insight into its “consumer AI performance” withTom’s Hardware, featuring a face-off between theAMD Ryzen 7 7840U(15W) andIntel Core Ultra 7 155H(28W). In the selected large language model (LLM) performance tests using Llama 2 and Mistral Instruct 7B, we see that the red team’s solution is far quicker, uses less power, and is available cheaper. Though we expect chipmakers to cherry-pick benchmarks, these results show Intel’s AI performance isn’t even close to the local AI processing horsepower AMD demonstrates here....

AMDhas announced its next iteration of AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF)—AFMF 2—which features many upgrades, including up to 28% lower latency and multiple modes aimed at specific resolutions. Driver-based frame generation technology is now available for RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 GPU owners to try out. The most impactful update is the latency improvements AMD has brought. AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 delivers up to 28% lower latency on average compared to AFMF 1 in AMD’s testing....

Last month, theGoogleSecurityTeam identified asecurity vulnerabilityin AMD’s CPUs ranging from Zen 1 to Zen 4 dubbed “EntrySign” that allowed malicious users with ring 0 access to load unsigned microcode patches. Anupdateto the AMD security bulletin now adds Zen 5, in all its forms across server and mainstream product lines, to the list of impacted infrastructures. The security flaw leverages an improper signature verification in AMD’s microcode patch loader, allowing third parties to execute arbitrary microcode on your processor....

Apple’s foray into spatial computing, the Vision Pro,went up for pre-ordersthis morning. That also means the companypublished a pagein the Apple Store revealing some last-minute specs.We’ve known since WWDC 2023 that Apple is using an M2 processor alongside a new R1 chip designed to run cameras, sensors, and microphones. We now know that the M2 chip has 8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores, which is the highest grade of that SoC....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the stunning results of my testing of Arctic’s Liquid Freezer III. This cooler earns its five-star rating by combining chart-topping performance with a surprisingly reasonable price. The strongest AIO I’ve tested, bar none Chart-topping noise-normalized performance Easily handles even the 9950X3D with PBO enabled Six-year warranty Very reasonable MSRP of $125 Cons Intel users still have to install a custom contact frame...

Keeping your gaming PC running smoothly depends greatly on keeping your components cool. Your graphics card, RAM, SSD, motherboard chipsets, and VRMs all produce much heat. Your choice of case, fan, and cooler combinations can help not only increase the lifespan of your tech but also increase the overall performance of your rig, especially if you’ve opted for high-end parts or like to overclock. Today’s deal is on an all-in-one (AIO) CPU cooler with a large 360mm radiator to help dissipate your CPU-generated heat....