Sometimes, despite having a stable internet connection, you might get the error message “Local area connection doesn’t have a valid IP configuration.” This can usually happen when trying to run the troubleshooter through Windows. The error means that the IP (Internet Protocol) address provided to the network adapter is wrong or invalid. Some networking apps can alter the adapter’s default parameters, such as web browsers and VPN clients. What Causes “Local area connection doesn’t have a valid IP configuration”?...

Many gamers consider GPUs as the gold standard upgrade to enhance their gaming experience, but sometimes, all you need is a decent new monitor to breathe new life into your gaming PC. So, if you still can’t afford or don’t see the need for a shiny new RTX 50-series graphics card, you should at least upgrade your ten-year-old display with something newer duringPrime Day 2025, like theseSamsung Odyssey G3 monitors. These displays are still at 1080p, meaning they won’t tax your system, but they offer modern specifications like a faster refresh rate, quicker response times, AMD FreeSync, and more....

AMD has plans to open a research and development center in Taiwan, reports theCentral News Agency. We have yet to officially learn the scale of the facilities planned or the amounts AMD is willing to invest. However, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) confirmed AMD’s application, which will be assessed under the auspices of the government’s “A+ global R&D and innovation partnership program.” The Taiwanese government wants to promote the island as a global R&D tech hub, which will be beneficial to its already establishedchipmaking prowess....

Earlier this morning,AMDintroduced a new feature for itsRadeonAdrenalin Software called Variable Graphics Memory, explicitly targeted atRyzen AI 300Series CPUs. Variable Graphics Memory is a feature tailored for integrated graphics users, who usually have to split RAM between CPU and GPU tasks. By default, this split is very much in the CPU’s favor, but this can be a severe problem with modern games and their high VRAM requirements. Variable Graphics Memory allows Ryzen AI 300 Series CPU users to easily adjust this balance in their favor without resorting to tweaking BIOS settings, as would otherwise be needed....

Golden Pig Upgrade Pack, a well-known leaker, has published preliminary details about the potential configurations of AMD’s Ryzen AI Max 300 (codenamed Strix Halo) processors, which are expected to be released in early 2025. In addition, the leaker revealed the official name of these CPUs with an ultra-high-end integratedRadeonGPU. AMD’s Ryzen AI Max ‘Strix Halo’ processors are aimed at high-performance laptops for gamers and creators. These CPUs will feature a multi-chiplet design comprising of one or twoZen 5CCDs (for up to 16 Zen 5 cores) and a massive companion chiplet containing a high-end GPU (with up to 40 RDNA 3....

AMD’s budget-friendly B850 and B840 chipset motherboards seem to have a scheduled release date.ComputerBaseclaims these two budget-friendly chipsets will arrive in early 2025, several months after AMD’s initial 800-series motherboards debut. AMD already hinted that it would be chopping its 800 series product launch into separate timeframes. According to the German publication, AMD will reportedly delay its B-series launch until next year, relegating its initial September launch to its high-end 800-series chipsets....

Accroding toSharon Zhou, chief executive ofLaminiAI, AMD has begun to ship itsInstinct MI300XGPUs for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. As the ‘LamniAI’ name implies, the company is set to use AMD’s Instinct MI300X accelerators to run large language models (LLMs) for enterprises. While AMD has been shipping itsInstinct MI300-series productsto its supercomputer customers for a while now andexpects the series to become its fastest product to $1 billion in sales in history, it looks like AMD has also initiated shipments of its Instinct MI300X GPUs....

We interviewed Mike Clark, AMD’s Corporate Fellow Silicon Design Engineer, during the company’s recent Tech Day, where it unveiled theZen 5 microarchitecturethat powers the company’s Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen AI 300 processors. Clark, known as the ‘Father of Zen’ or, depending on which AMD employee you ask, the ‘Zen Daddy,’ has worked on AMD’s CPU architectures for 31 years. He was the lead architect of the first generation of Zen, whichhe unveiled at Hot Chipswhile the company was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy back in 2016....

Arm plans to demand a retrial of part of its licensing lawsuit against Qualcomm after a mixed outcome in the blockbuster trial was delivered on Friday, the company says. A jury unanimously decided two out of three counts in Qualcomm’s favor, but it deadlocked on the question of whether Nuvia, acquired by Qualcomm, had breached its own agreement with Arm. “We are disappointed that the jury was unable to reach consensus across the claims,” astatement by Armreads....

Intel’s next generation Core Ultra 200 series desktop processors are just around the corner and popular Canadian e-tailer PC-Canada has officially posted listings for five upcoming models including featuring prices. Originally discovered by@momomo_us on X, Pricing for the Ultra 9, Ultra 7, and Ultra 5 models are extremely similar to Intel’s existing Core i9, i7, and i5 14th Gen parts, suggesting Intel is not increasing pricing for this generation. The five new Core Ultra desktop models listed are the Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, 265KF, Core Ultra 5 245K, and 245KF....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict With a $329 price tag, the RT-BE86U is a tough sell in the competitive Wi-Fi 7 router market. 10 Gbps for WAN, four 2.5 Gbps ports for LAN Class-leading 5 GHz performance Amazing assortment of software features Dual WAN and smartphone tethering support Three times the price of competitive dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers Lags in 2.4 GHz performance Why you’re able to trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

Imagine you set up an important meeting and cannot hear anything. Although Microsoft Teams has become one of the best communication mediums for students and professionals, it isn’t necessarily free from all issues. The issue with audio not working is probably one of the more frequently reported issues in Microsoft Teams. As Teams have been around for some time, we’ve learned our way around such issues. If you’re dealing with something similar, don’t worry; we’ve fixed the problem for you....

Niche handheld gaming console maker Ayaneo has officially entered the U.S. market to compete with thebest PC gaming handhelds. You can now find the 8.4-inch Kunand 7-inch Next Lite from Ayaneo at your favorite Best Buy store. Although the Ayaneo is already popular among handheld console enthusiasts, it’s largely unknown compared to consoles from mainstream brands, such asValve’sSteam Deckor Asus’ROG Ally. The brand’s entry into Best Buy would allow it to be seen by more mainstream customers, especially as it’s now available in both online and brick-and-mortar branches of Best Buy....