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July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Amanda Jackson

What’s the Difference Between Static and Dynamic RAM

Computing devices like ours have both SRAM and DRAM at hand. Their primary function is to supply data to and from the processor. Although they perform similar functions, they differ in price and speed. This is because of the way they operate and the technology used to manufacture them. Static or SRAM modules come ascachesandregistersplaced between the processor and the Main memory. It is a superfast, low-density, more expensive type of memory....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Andrea Stanley

Why is My Facebook Keeps Logging Me Out? How to Fix It?

When scrolling through the Facebook Feed, sometimes, Facebook automatically logs you out. This issue usually occurs due to an in-app error or due to other external factors. While updating, the Facebook app might fix the bug — if there is some other factors affecting it, you need to correctly address and resolve this problem. But before retyping your credentials, check if you are being hacked or if someone isphishing on your network....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Julie Griffin

Wyze gets $255K tariff bill for $167K worth of floodlights

American smart home and homesecuritymanufacturer Wyze just received its first tariff bill, and the amount shocked the company. According to a Wednesday post onthe company’s X (formerly Twitter) account, it received a $255K tax bill for importing $167K worth of floodlights. The company even shared a screenshot of the receipt proving how much it paid U.S. Customs and Border Protection: For those who say we made it up… pic.twitter.com/3wEL6u1VTQApril 30, 2025...

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Tiffany Mayer

XFX brings back its SWFT 210 cooler for Radeon 7800 XT GPU — XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition rocks dual-fan, minimalist cooler

XFX has launched a newAMD Radeon 7800 XTGPU variant— with a familiar dual-fan cooler design courtesy of the Speedster SWFT 210 cooler we’ve previously seen on seven other XFX GPUs, dating back to AMD’s RX 6000 series. The XFX Speedster SWFT 210RadeonRX 7800 XT Core (RX-78TSWFTFP) is based on a reliable XFX design, which we most recently saw with itsRX 7600 XT16GB model. So, how different is the XFX Speedster SWFT 210 RX 7800 XT from the reference AMD design?...

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Kristine Stephenson

'Idiot-proof' thermal paste applicator to make TIM application easier than ever — X-Apply stencils coming soon

The steady stream of concerned newbie PC builders worried about thebest thermal pasteapplication has spurred the creation of a new ‘idiot-proof’ thermal paste applicator called X-Apply. This applicator should allow anyone to easily apply a perfect layer of thermal paste.Igor’s Lab, which has helped develop the new products, tested the X-Apply stencil. The stencil allows the formation of an ideal pattern of thermal paste with an even distribution. Most methods of thermal paste installation work about the same, but the final application actually ends up with an uneven distribution on the CPU’s IHS and often leaves part of the IHS without paste, which isn’t optimal....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Elizabeth Stout

16 Easy Ways To Fix Xbox Controller Not Working On PC

Matching thepower of a PC with the commodity of an Xbox controlleris a delight. In theory, Xbox controllers should connect to a Windows PC without issue. After all, Microsoft wants you to play on either console. But, sometimes it doesn’t work due to reasons, like problems with yourUSB ports, the controller’s USB ports, outdated or missing drivers, corrupted Windows registry, anti-virus issues, or damaged cables. Why Doesn’t My Xbox Controller Work on My Pc?...

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Johnny Levine

4 Ways to Show Folder Size In Windows

It’s necessary to check the folder sizes to determine whether they are using up too much storage space. Additionally, you would also want to view the folder sizes if you were transferring a folder over the internet or into another storage device. Fortunately, seeing the folder sizes is very easy on Windows devices. There are graphical and command-line based applications available in windows that provide you with multiple ways to do it....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Christopher Douglas

[Fix] Keyboard Not Working After Windows Update

Is your keyboard not working after Windows update? This usually happens because your keyboard driver is not compatible with the Windows update. Sometimes, a buggy updated driver could also be causing the issue. If the keyboard is functioning erratically or stopped functioning altogether after a recent Windows update, we have compiled a list of fixes that you’re able to try to make your keyboard work again. Why is My Keyboard Not Working?...

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 797 words · John Nguyen

Acer’s eco-friendly Vero 16 laptop is made from oyster shells and recycled plastic

Acer has been pushing and refining its environmentally focused Vero laptop line for more thana few years now, and its latest Vero 16 ups the eco-friendly ante, at least on paper, with a chassis that the company claims is constructed of 70% post-consumer plastic and a “bio-based oyster shell material.”Acer aims to make the laptop carbon-neutral throughout its lifecycle and disposal by using as many recycled and eco-friendly materials as possible in the Vero 16, calculating its carbon footprint, and using “high-quality carbon credits to achieve carbon neutrality....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Shelby Turner

AI-generated videos now possible with gaming GPUs with just 6GB of VRAM

Lvmin Zhang atGitHub, in collaboration with Maneesh Agrawala at Stanford University, has introduced FramePack this week. FramePack offers a practical implementation of video diffusion using fixed-length temporal context for more efficient processing, enabling longer and higher-quality videos. A 13-billion parameter model built using the FramePack architecture can generate a 60-second clip with just 6GB of video memory. FramePack is a neural network architecture that uses multi-stage optimization techniques to enable local AI video generation....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Monica Wilson

All Monster Hunter Games in Order of Release Date

Ever since Monster Hunter World premiered, the action-RPG series has been rising in popularity in Western markets. Since the franchise unveiled its wings in 2004, Capcom has publishedsix main Monster Hunter Gamesplusfive significant international spin-offs. The series is tough to understand, though, as Japanese and international versions can be confusing. Moreover, there’re Japanese-only versions, as well as Japanese-only spin-offs. In summary, Monster Hunter games are divided by generations. Each generation has the original Japanese release, plus enhanced versions or ports for other consoles and countries....

July 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1689 words · Lance Rogers

Amazon slashes Ryzen 7 7800X3D price, now just $341 as Prime Day winds down — last-gen chip is a stellar deal with 95% of the gaming performance of the newer model

It’s still going strong! One of the hottest deals of this years Prime Day is still chugging along, but it will end tonight: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D might be the best CPU for gaming in the world; however, AMD’s previous fastest gaming chip is currently on a steep $100 discount, andthe Ryzen 7 7800X3D is on sale for just $341. This chip offers 95% of the gaming performance of the current-gen model....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Glenn Carpenter