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BitLocker has been weaponized again by the new “ShrinkLocker” ransomware attack. The attack uses novel methods to make a classic BitLocker attack more pervasive and dangerous than ever before, and it has already been used against governments and manufacturing industries. Kaspersky, known for its Kaspersky Anti-Virus and class-leading malware research,identified the new strainin Mexico, Indonesia, and Jordan, so far only againstenterprisePCs. Attacks usingBitLocker, an optional Windows feature that encrypts PC hard drives commonly used in the enterprise world, are not new....

Let’s be honest, we all hate cables! That’s why we talk about cable management in all our servers and gaming PC guides. But when considering our network connection speeds, we want the best we can get. While Wi-Fi connections offer more convenience than wired Ethernet cables, they lag behind in terms of speed. And when we think about how our internet gaming and streaming has transitioned, our connection speeds need to be the best we can get....

When the Client Server Runtime process consumes excessive GPU, you may experience a suddenFPS dropwhen playing your favorite game. In the worst case, this may evenfreeze the computer, making your Windows experience severely degrade. Basically, the Client Server Runtime (cssrs.exe) is one of the vital Windows processes thatmanage the overall graphical subsystemand instruction sets. In normal conditions, its GPU usage is between 0% to 1%. But this may increase for various reasons, like enabling high graphics settings, corrupted drivers, viruses, etc....

Researchershave created an ultra-low power 2D transistorto mimic the collision-avoidance neurons of a locust in their autonomous robots. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and King’s College London collaborated on the study to explore low-power solutions for autonomous robots and vehicles, which are growing in prominence. Autonomous driving and motion have long been a holy grail for machine learning and AI developers and researchers, and collision avoidance is the key to making the tech feasible in the real world....

HDMI on your motherboard only works when the CPU processor has an integrated GPU. Even if you have a dedicated GPU, the motherboard’s HDMI port will not work without an integrated GPU. And you cannot enable your motherboard’s HDMI. If you attach the HDMI to a motherboard that does not have a CPU with an integrated GPU, the monitor will display a black screen. The system will run smoothly even if you have ablack screen....

Modems have traditionally used multiple lights (Link, US/DS, Internet, etc.) to indicate different states. Newer modems tend to have a single indicator that uses different color and pattern combos to indicate different conditions. In either case, the exact indicated message depends on the device manufacturer. Some modems might use a blinking Send/Receive light to indicate signal issues, while on other modems, it might simply indicate data transfer. I recommend checking your device manual to understand what the lights and patterns are indicating....

Task Manager is a Windows utility that shows all active tasks and how much system resources they use. you may use it to start and stop processes and services, check the status of your apps, and much more. One of the easiest methods to open this tool was to right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager. This option is no longer available in Windows 11. However, it doesn’t mean you don’t have other options....

Black lines on the monitor generally indicate a loss of connection between the panel and the control board. It can happen due to factors like excess humidity, extensive use of chemical cleaners, or physical damage like dropping the monitor. In addition to these, sometimes you may also see black lines on your monitor due to issues with the graphics card. It is generally not possible to resolve the issue without performing any hardware repairs....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Acer Swift 14 Ai is a capable laptop with a fast SSD and long battery life, but it’s bulkier and less attractive than the competition and smothered in bloatware. Long battery life High-resolution webcam Two USB Type-A and Type-C ports Crunchy (yes, crunchy) touchpad Heavier than competition Way too much bloatware Weird AI indicator 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....

A new colloidal thermal interface material (TIM) promises to significantly outperform commercially available liquid metals like Thermalright, Thermal Grizzly, and Coollaboratory products. Researchers at the Cockrell School of Engineering, part of the University of Texas, summarizetheir new inventionas a mechanochemistry-engineered mix of Galinstan alloy and ceramic aluminum nitride. The bottom line is that the new TIM can outperform the best commercial liquid metal alternatives by between 56% and 72%, highlightsGolem.de....

I had a chance to speak to Jack Huynh, AMD’s senior vice president and general manager of the Computing and Graphics Business Group, during IFA 2024 in a question and answer session. Due to speculation that AMD won’t launch flagship GPUs for its next-gen lineup, I pressed Huynh for information regarding the company’s plans for the high-end GPU market with the RDNA 4-poweredRadeonRX 8000-series. His comments sketch out a plan focused specifically on gaining market share in the GPU market above all else, and this strategy deprioritizes chasing Nvidia’s highest-end gaming cards — at least for now....

AMD is allegedly planning to refresh its Ryzen 8040 or Hawk Point lineup of APUs using the new Ryzen 200 branding—possibly byCES2025—per theGolden Pig Upgrade Pack. This is to better align AMD’s upcoming offerings—including refreshes—with its existing Ryzen AI 300 series, and future products should be named based on the same nomenclature: Ryzen AI 400, Ryzen AI 500—you get the idea. AMD took the market by storm with its Phoenix APUs (Ryzen 7040) back in 2023 - based on the Zen 4 and RDNA 3 architecture....

◼AMD launches Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D, claims 20% faster gaming performance than Intel’s flagship Arrow Lake processors📍AMD’s beastly ‘Strix Halo’ Ryzen AI Max+ debuts with radical new memory tech to feed RDNA 3.5 graphics and Zen 5 CPU cores📍AMD launches ‘Fire Range’ HX3D mobile processor with game-boosting 3D V-Cache, other HX Series SKUs built on Zen 5 desktop CPU silicon📍AMD launches Ryzen AI 300 and 200 series chips for laptops...