An innovative new 2-in-1 laptop PC design features rear panels that can be articulatedto form hand grips. Compal, a big PC and devices ODM in Taiwan, is behind this gamer-focused concept that has won an iF Design Award, and was spotted byLiliputing. The idea behind this new design is to appeal to gamers who are unsatisfied with on-screen controls. We often see interesting conceptssurfacedby the iF Design Awards, but sadly, not many seem to make it to mainstream shipping products....

It’s tough to find any new PC hardware these days that could be described as “surprisingly affordable,” but that seems to be the aim ofCooler Master’s new Elite case lineup. The eight cases shown off at the company’s headquarters range from basic black mid-towers to wood-accented, dual-chamber designs, plus a pair with curved glass wrapping around the front and sides. These cases don’t break new ground in design or features, but I was surprised when a Cooler Master representative told me they should all have MSRPs under $100, and that one of the curved glass models on display is expected to be just $69....

Motherboard screwscome with PC cases, which is why you won’t find them in the packaging box. That’s not just about it – your PC case offersa set of screwsfor each component. When fitting the motherboard, always verify whether the chassis ispre-equipped with standoffs. If not, your PC case likely offers both standoffs and screws (in pair). Use an appropriate screwdriver (one with a hex head) for installation. If you use the wrong screws or fit the motherboard without standoffs, it may cause short-circuit and yourPC may not boot to BIOS....

A diagram of Nvidia’s flagship GB202 die, which powers theRTX 5090, was shared on X, revealing the componentry layout of Nvidia’sBlackwellarchitecture. The image annotated byKurnalshows the layout of GB202’s primary components, such as the L2 cache, GPCs, SMs, memory controllers, and more. A second image was also shared comparing GB202 to AD102, used with Nvidia’s previous-genRTX 4090flagship. Looking at the GB202 die shot, the L2 cache resides directly in the middle of the die, split into several 2 MB chunks, forming two 32 MB layers....

Following up on past Mini PCs like theGeekom Mini FUN11, Geekom has launched the Geekom AX8 Mini PC onJD.comwith a NUC-inspired design that comes in both AMD Ryzen 8000 Series and Intel 13th Generation-based variants. This Mini PC comes in two colors. White for Intel-based models and blue for AMD models. There is a considerable amount of variety in the specifications on offer, particularly if you want a worthwhile iGPU, so be mindful of what if you plan on buying one of these....

Ransomware is a powerful tool used by weak people to extract make-believe money, primarily used for dark web drug buys and Ponzi schemes, from organizations that haven’t implemented propersecurityand backup protocols in the year 2025. It comes as no surprise, then, that drama between several “gangs” who rely on this involuntary encryption tool is reportedly set to make things even worse for potential victims. The Financial Timestodayreportedthat DragonForce, “a group of largely Russian speaking cyber criminals behind a spate of high-profile attacks this year,” has “begun a turf war with its rivals” that “could bring more hacks and further fallout for corporate victims....

A study of high-end hard drives based on drive track technology byBlocks & Filesshows that while SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) does offer some benefits, these improvements can fall off massively at the high-end of storage technology, especially as HAMR’s layout (Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording) makes it harder to save space. This is illustrated in the hypothetical diagram below. The example drives pointed out by Blocks & Files exist on the current high-end of HDD storage....

If you’ve connected an HDMI device to your TV but it goes undetected, you have probably chosen an incorrect input source. Some users get the error message: “This content can not be played” or “Mode not supported” after connecting the device. The issue generally arises when you are using a non-HDCP compliant HDMI cable or a broken HDMI port on TV. It prevents the HDMI module on your TV from recognizing the HDMI signals....

Leaving your iPhone away from your sight make it a potential prey for other people to unlock and use your phone. Your iPhone can contain various personal information and media files. So, the safety concern is always there whenever someone unlocks your phone. But, the question may arise if there is a possibility of checking iPhone unlock history. Fortunately, it seems that there are several ways to find out whether someone has unlocked your iPhone or not....

Are you wondering if you could use the DirecTV remote as an alternative for a damaged TV remote controller? Gladly, if you have the remote or are trying to buy a new Universal DirecTV remote, you can connect it to your TV. This will save your cost as you can switch it back to DirecTV mode anytime. Connecting your DirecTV remote to your TV isn’t head-scratching as you think. You can program your Universal and Genie DirecTV remotes to your TV with a few setups....

When you press the power button on any laptop, the Power Supply Unit (PSU) supplies power to the entire system, and it turns on. If the laptop does not respond after pressing the power button, it could be an issue with the battery, or maybe you have a fried circuit in the motherboard. However, if the device turns on but does not display anything, there could be several reasons behind it....

The PS4 controller has a light bar showcasing its functional state. If it’s working normally, it shines with white light. But I’m guessing this is not the case for you, so you’re wondering why yourPS4 controller light is red. The red light on a PS4 controller is often a sign of physical damage. It means broken hardware, and it’s typically the USB port on the back of the peripheral. However, a random bug or a normal function may also be causing the issue....

If you see theStart PXE over IPv4 on MACerror during the startup process, your computer will not be able to load into the operating system. This particular error signifies that your system could not find any bootable device to boot up and ends up starting via the network. The PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) is a useful Windows tool that is meant to be used as a last remedy to start up OS when all your bootable devices fail....