The “People You May Know” section on Facebook can be both obvious and bizarre. You may have come across people you’re friends with in real life as well as brief acquaintances. While, sometimes, Facebook suggests people you’ve never seen before in your life. This can make you wonder how Facebook suggests friends. If you think Facebook leaves this up to destiny, you’re wrong. It has an unmatched algorithm that works with all the information you provide it with....

Hard reset is the process of resetting the hardware settings and preferences to factory defaults. This process is different from afactory resetas it will reset both the hardware and software settings of the system. You may need to hard reset a Lenovo laptop if it experiences issues with the hardware like crashing or components not working. This process can also be used to reset any hardware changes made through the software....

Samsung has a Knox security platform that protects all the data within the secure folder. The folder is encrypted and safe. This tiny space on your phone acts as a brand new device where you can add apps and all other files privately. You’ll need to use a password to access files within this folder. But, if you forget the password to the Secure Folder, you can still reset it anytime....

Using Apple’s iMac as an external monitor can be a great addition to both work and leisure. With an impressive retina display and high-quality surround sound, iMac is easily one of the best monitors out there. Connecting the iMac as a monitor is easy as long as your Mac fulfills the basic requirements. So, without further ado, let’s dive in to explore how to connect your iMac as an external monitor for PC....

Like pretty much every other gaming PC company here atCES2025, HP is updating its gaming-centric Omen lineup with new chassis designs and new silicon under the hood, including Nvidia’s 50-series GPUs. And like several other companies, there are also more AMD-based options housed in the same chassis as Intel-based systems than in previous years. That’s generally a good thing since competition tends to lead to lower prices.Starting on the high-end laptop front, the Omen Max 16 is, as you might guess, a 16-inch high-end portable available in white or black, with an optional front-facing light bar....

HyperX is finally updating its flagship gaming mic — and it’s a real update, this time. The QuadCast 2 and QuadCast 2 S, announced today, will get a boost in recording quality — the QuadCast 2 will recordaudioat up to 24-bit / 96 kHz, while the QuadCast 2 S will record audio at up to 32-bit / 192 kHz. The two mics have also been minorly redesigned and will feature a multi-function knob for mic gain control, headset playback volume, monitoring volume, and switching between the mics' four polar patterns....

A transformative transistorized milestone in the history of computing could be yours, as anIBM7090 Mainframe computer system has gone up for auctionat Christie’s. Before the arrival of the IBM 7090, commercially available computers relied on valves rather than transistors, and this machine is said to have delivered a remarkable speed, efficiency, and reliability boost compared to its predecessor due to embracing the newest solid-state technology. This auction lot is an extensive collection of IBM tech gear, cutting edge in 1959, and you would need a sizeable spare room or garage to house it all....

We visited display manufacturer BenQ’s HQ in Taipei, where they showed off their latest monitors, and got hands-on with exclusive demos in the brand-new Color Fidelity lab. As one of the most prolific display manufacturers, the firm holds industry standards to the highest esteem instead of choosing its own ‘flavor’ of color standards. During our time atBenQ, company representatives offered the chance to dive deep into theirAQCOLORtech and how to avoid the pitfalls of mismatched colors between displays....

Arduous manual counting by MSI Japan confirms that Intel’s Arrow Lake processors have more than 1,851 pads beneath the CPU. As a quirky challenge from MSI, two of its team members attempted to count the total number of pads manually, at Intel’s Arrow Lake launch event in Japan perASCII.jp, which led to this fascinating discovery. We understand that these extra pads are there only for diagnostic purposes. Intel’s new LGA 1851 socket hosts a total of 1851 pins, with which 1851 pads beneath the CPU make contact....

Intel China (viaReuters) has countered theaccusation that the Cyber Security Association of China (CSAC) hurled at it, saying it has always prioritized product safety and quality. The CSAC’s complaints come after Intel has had several setbacks, including the instability of Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake Refresh chips, some recently discoveredsecurityvulnerabilities, and its massive $1.6 billion loss that led to a huge layoff and cutbacks in spending and investments. Intel China said on its WeChat account, “We will maintain communication with the relevant authorities, clarify any concerns, and reaffirm our commitment to product safety and quality....

Archaeologists working at the site where Intel plans to develop a series of multi-billion dollar chip fabs in Germanyhave discoveredtwo prehistoric burial mounds. The State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt (LDA) examined the 300-hectare industrial park area ahead of site development works and unearthed two approximately 6,000-year-old monumental wooden chambers containing multiple human and animal remains. Sometimes, archaeological discoveries have caused significant delays to associated building projects, so Intel management could have concerns....

Thanks to the rise of sky-high modern-day CPU power consumption, EKWB has built theworld’s first All-In-One liquid coolertailored specifically for delidded Intel 12th,13th, and 14th Gen CPUs. EK says the new cooler was inspired by the huge surge of PC users delidding their CPUs to enhance performance. The company has also redesigned its direct-die AMD and Intel waterblocks for custom loops and is offering free replacement parts for its existing lineup to improve performance....

Gaming demands on storage drives have exploded over the past few years, with many AAA games now requiring 100GB of storage or more. TheSteam hardware survey for June 2025has revealed that most Steam gamers only have 100 to 249GB of free storage available to install new games. 23.05% of Steam gamers are in this category; the next highest group boasts 250 to 499 GB of free storage, making up another 22....