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The Gigabyte BIOS/UEFI is an interface for managing hardware configurations. From theRAM frequencyandfan speedto settings like theboot orderandvirtualization, they’re all configured from the BIOS. Of course, you need to get to the BIOS first before you’re able to monitor or modify any of these. On Gigabyte boards, you can do this by pressing theBIOS key(F2/Del) at boot. Alternatively, you can also use theUEFI Firmware Settingsoption from WinRE. There are occasionally edge cases where neither of these methods work....

Screen time limit is an important built-in feature that restricts apps from functioning once the screen time is reached. However, after updating to iOS 15, many users have reported issues with the Screen time limit. If your device runs on the buggy software version, you normally encounter this issue. Likewise, the issue may surface if you haven’t enabled the other feature like Block at End of limit. Nevertheless, you can tackle these issues by simply rebooting your device or re-logging into your Apple ID....

MS Teams offers two versions, Teams for work or school, and Teams for home. Using either of these versions,youcan chatand hold one-on-one or group calls. Aside from this, you may use Teams to share files, record video meetings, and create schedules. If you’re using Teams for work or school, you may also create Teams and channels, integrate third-party apps, and work on files in real time. Log into MS Teams You log into MS Teams on all devices including desktop, mobile, and web....

A leading Russian business magazine said that the Federal Customs Service (FCS) reported that imports of AMD and Intel CPUs into the country have fallen by 81% and 95%, respectively, compared to 2023. According toKommersant[machine translated], chip deliveries in 2024 totaled around 37,000 units, amounting to 439 million Rubles, versus the previous year’s 537,000 units worth around 6.3 billion Rubles. However, we should note that the U.S. has previously applied sanctions and export controls to Russia since it invaded Ukraine in 2022, so these numbers might be surprising....

At IFA in Berlin, Intel is announcing its second generation of Intel Core Ultra processors. Ahead of the show,Dellis getting in on the action by updating the XPS 13.The new model, the 9350, shares the same chassis design as the last few years of Intel models and the more recent Dell XPS 13 (9345), which houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite. So most of the upgrades in the new model are courtesy of Intel’s new chips....

The European Court of Justiceupheldthe General Court’s decision to annul a €1.06 billion ($1.144 billion) fine imposed on Intel by the European Commission. The case revolved around Intel’s use of rebates offered to computer makers to purchase its x86 processors, which regulators claimed were designed to stifle competition. The case has been ongoing since the fine was issued initially in 2009. AMD had long accused Intel of engaging in unfair business practices to maintain its dominance in the CPU market....

When companies experience financial difficulties, they might often sell off property to make some cash. In many cases, the companies lease the property back so as not to move their facilities, so not many things change. This is apparently what is going to happen to Intel’s campus in Folson, California, reportsOregonLive. The company is set to sell its 150-acre Folsom, California campus, but keep the site operational. Intel plans to keep its Folsom site near Sacramento operational as the facility currently houses some 5,000 employees who mostly work on software, including GPU drivers, cloud software, and system software....

Several Intel motherboard partners have announced BIOS updates to patch the microcode and “mitigate the instability” of Core 13th and 14th Gen CPUs. Two motherboard makers — ASRock and MSI — have already made official announcements at the time of writing. Meanwhile, Asus ROG forum user and famed overclocker Safedisk posted links toGoogleDrive folders that purportedly contain BIOS updates for affected Asus motherboards. Several Intel 13th and 14th Gen chips have been affected by instability issues, which Intel said has been caused by an error in the processor’s microcode that led to increased voltages....

The Internet Recovery mode on Mac acts as a last resort when all other recovery options fail. However, it can sometimes stop working. In such a scenario, you may experience a grey screen, or the globe icon keeps revolving. Generally, it occurs when yourinternet connection is not working properlyor is too slow. Likewise, a corrupted or deleted Recovery partition on the drive can also cause the problem. To help you fix the problem, we will introduce you to the probable causes and the methods to fix the issue....

Photos of a PCB allegedly belonging to Nvidia’s next-generation GeForce RTX 5090 have leaked online, offering a glimpse of the company’s future flagship GPU. Shared on Chinese tech forumChiphell, the images reveal certain aspects of the RTX 5090’s architecture, hinting at a major performance leap for Nvidia’s upcoming Blackwell architecture. The leaked image showcases an unsoldered PCB with a large BGA (Ball grid array) package for the GB202 GPU, which is expected to power graphics cards including the RTX 5090 and potentially the RTX 5090 Ti / RTX 5080 Ti in the future....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict With a 22 watt diode laser and a long list of safety features, the Mecpow X4 Pro is ready to be put to work, assuming you’re ready to dive into the software yourself. 410 x 400 mm build area Integrated webcam and LED lights Native compatibility with Lightburn Impressive set of safety features Acrylic enclosure arrived with multiple cracks Material profiles for Lightburn are not included No integrated display...

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Micron 4600 SSD is a dream come true for enthusiasts who want the highest level of storage performance without compromise. Excellent all-around and sustained performance Efficient for a high-end drive Weaker OEM warranty No 8TB option 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.Find out more about how we test....

Microsoftannounced that Pavan Davuluri will be the new Windows and Surface team lead, following the unification of the previously-separate Windows and Surface teams under the new “Windows + (Surface) Devices” umbrella [h/tThe Verge].Pavan Davuluri has worked at Microsoft since 2001 and has been Corporate VP for the past three years, so the position seems a natural fit— especially since he’s been managing the Surface team since 2015. Davuluri was responsible for Microsoft’s prior work with AMD and Qualcomm for custom Surface CPUs, which makes him an easy MVP of the established Surface team....