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There is no shortage of ways to store and encode data in the ever-evolving field ofdata storage— adding to that list on March 6th, researchers published a paper titled “Encoding terahertz holographic bits with a computer-generated 3D-printed phase plate” for open access onNature.com’s Scientific Reports. This story reached us through aPhys.orgwriteup. Based on the abstract in the original report, a 2D 576-bit data code can be produced using a diffractive phase-plate element....

Whether you’re trying toset up multiple monitorsor use anexternal display for your laptop, the “No HDMI signal” error might pop up. This message could indicateissues witheither of your devices(source or destination). You could also experience it due to incorrect source/projection settings, outdated drivers/firmware, or damaged components. But before diving into the related fixes, we recommend checking the loose connections first andtry replugging the HDMI cable. Verify Input Source Adjusting the correct input source is an important thing to consider....

The system volume information is often kept hidden on Windows for security purposes. This folderstores system files related to restore & backups and content indexing services. It is located at the root of the system volume and can fill up fast with backup/restore files, content index databases, and Dedup chunks(On Windows Server). It is not recommended to delete this folder as it can prove to be vital in case the system suffers a crash....

A new type of SSD developed to cover the middle ground between high-capacity HDDs and the performance of thebest SSDshas birthed a new E2 flash form factor with capacity potential of up to 1 petabyte, or 1 million GB, reportsStorageReview. Seeking to address the aforementioned middle ground, the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) and the Open Compute Project (OCP) have collaborated to design and prototype a new SSD form factor that accommodates ‘warm’ data, which sits between cold and hot tiers, making high density and low cost paramount....

With the need for fastexternal storage, enclosures that can house the latest NVMe drives are always available. Akasa has listed an aluminum enclosure that promises to provide USB4 speeds up to 40 Gbps for PCIe 5.0 SSDs, hence supporting USB4 and Thunderbolt 3. The enclosure includes a heatsink with a couple of thermal pads for NVMe drives between 2242 and 2280 spec and has a built-in fan. To take full advantage of the output bandwidth, the enclosure supports up to PCIe 5....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Alienware AW3425DW isn’t perfect but it leaves almost nothing out while being a good value. It delivers a stunningly colorful image and addictive gaming and can be enjoyed long term. Bright, sharp and colorful image with perfect blacks Accurate color out of the box with ace benchmark results Creator mode with accurate sRGB and DCI-P3 gamuts Premium video processing with perfect motion resolution G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro certified...

Originally retailing for $1,099, but, recently settling at $899 the AW3423DWF is one of thebest OLED gaming monitorson the market, and thanks to a recent deals discount at Dell the price of this fabulous monitor has dropped even further. Dell’s Alienware AW3423DWF QD (Quantum Dot) OLED monitor is now $699 thanks to a $200 discount at Dell. With its impressive QD OLED screen, 165Hz refresh rate, and almost non-existent response time, this monitor was an easy pick for an Editor’s Choice award and scored 5 stars in ourreview of the AW3423DWFwith no discernible cons to this truly impressive gaming monitor....

Batman: Arkham Asylum is the first game in the series. Most people would consider it as a hiatus for the superhero genre. It cemented the open-world, action-adventure formula, follow-up games like Marvel’s Spider-Man use. Moreover, the series delivers a fluid, smooth, and brutal combat gameplay system. You play as Batman, and the setting is the fictional Gotham City. Batman has multiple tools and gadgets to defeat enemies, solve riddles, or complete challenges....

Wolfenstein started as a stealth top-down shooter, and, throughout the decades, it evolved into a first-person shooter with Nazi robots and cyborgs. The saga has not seen commercial success in years, but its legacy is undeniable. Much like theDoom saga, Wolfenstein is one of the household names that created the genre’s formulas. Every Wolfenstein Game in Chronological Order Several changes of developments have taken Wolfenstein to different paths, but two things remain consistent: the protagonist is allied soldierB....

The latestSteam Hardware Surveyshows a substantial AMD CPU market share. It also suggests that consumers are beginning to favor PC systems with 64GB of RAM. This configuration is a solid third behind 32GB and 16GB RAM systems, both of which saw declines. Another remarkable trend in the new December data deluge was a significant jump inWindows 11adoption, almost wholly at the expense of Windows 10. Graphics card VRAM trends were also interesting, with a notable migration away from 6GB GPUs....

AMD might be prepping another mainstream processor with 3D V-Cache, originally a premium feature aimed at gamers, if a new listing in the Eurasian Economic Union customs database is accurate. AMD’s Ryzen 5 5500X3D discovered by@harukaze5719promises to be the cheapest X3D processor from the company that will offer great single-thread performance, something that gamers want. The listing in the EEU customers database does not guarantee that the product listed will ever be launched, so take the information about the Ryzen 5 5500X3D with a grain of salt for now....

Initially scheduled for a July 15 release (confirmed by retailers), AMD’s next-generationRyzen AI 300(Strix Point) series has seemingly run into a minor setback. Hardware whistleblowerGolden Pig, who has a reliable track record with processor leaks, believes that AMD has pushed the Ryzen AI 300 launch to July 28, just a few days before theRyzen 9000(Granite Ridge) launch. AMD never provided an exact launch day for Strix Point or Granite Ridge, but only broadly referred to a July release....

AMD hasannouncedthat its upcomingRX 9070 series(RDNA 4) GPUs will require a UEFI system for optimal compatibility. Put simply, it has dropped support for the older BIOS and CSM standards, requiring users to make the necessary shift to UEFI. While this doesn’t mean RDNA 4 GPUs will cease to function with legacy firmware, AMD offers no assurance. Colloquial use has employedBIOSas a blanket term for all sorts of motherboard firmwares, including UEFI....