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PC parts and accessories manufacturer Ainex, based in Japan, just launched the MK-04C AM5 CPU guard plate. This device, made using copper, fits around the heat spreader ofAM5chips, allowing users to cleanly apply thermal paste without a considerable chunk falling off the edge.Ainexsaid on its X (formerly Twitter) account that the device will go live on February 12, and it’s expected to cost around JPY750 to JPY880, or about $5 to $6....

An amber or orange light on a Dell laptop usually indicates power/battery issues. While constant orange specifies alow charge, alternatively flashing amber and white means you haveattached an unsupported AC adapter/battery. To solve this, simply plug in a Dell-supported charger, and ensure the laptop is receiving enough power. If the problem persists, you might require replacing your battery or the adapter. In other cases, an amber and white light blinks in a specific pattern....

AMD is looking to strengthen its position in the race against Nvidia with a new acquisition. The companypurchased Enosemi, a company developing photonic integrated circuits. Silicon photonics is seen as a crucial next step into the next era of computing, with many leading tech companies and fabs making steps into photonics over the past year. Enosemi is a Silicon Valley-based company that has worked with AMD and companies like GlobalFoundries to license, build, and ship photonic integrated circuit IP since 2023....

The latest Ubuntu beta release 25.04 carries significant performance improvements for AMD’s latestEPYC 9005 ‘Turin’processors, as demonstrated bybenchmarksfromPhoronix. Currently in its beta stage, Ubuntu 25.04 is slated for a stable release on April 17th, though its lack of LTS (Long Term Support) might deter many enterprise and server-grade customers. Nonetheless, this is a positive development and bodes well for future releases, like next year’s planned Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release. To see how the new release holds up in terms of performance, Phoronix went ahead and put two EPYC 9755 CPUs to the test, each with 128 cores / 256 threads based on theZen 5 architecture....

China’s GMKTec hasannouncedthe EVO-X2, which it claims is “the world’s first AI mini PC equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor.” The device was shown off at the AMD Greater China Channel Summit today, with top red-team execs like CEO Lisa Su and SVP & GM Jack Huynh in attendance. GMKTec was lucky enough to get Dr. Su to sign one or more of the new EVO-X2 mini PCs, and the source blog hints there is a batch of Signature Editions....

Arm Holdings has decided to terminate its architecture license agreement (ALA) with Qualcomm as part of its legal battle against Qualcomm that began two years ago, reportsBloomberg. The cancellation could have a substantial impact on Qualcomm’s business, particularly in its emerging business of processors for laptop PCs. Arm has given Qualcomm a 60-day notice of cancellation for its architectural license, which allows Qualcomm to build custom chips based on Arm’s ISA....

Astro A40, due to its sound quality and compatibility for both console and PCs, is becoming an ideal choice for both audiophiles and gamers. With popularity comes some of criticism — users across various forums have reported that it’s microphone has randomly stopped working or not work at all. Usually, a microphone stops working if the system, does not detect it or uses a different microphone as an input source. We can also not rule out the possibility of a hardware failure....

Who doesn’t love the god of thunder? Asus has long maintained a line of premium power supplies called Thor and now, atComputex2024, the company is not only rolling out third-generation Thor PSUs but adding a Mjolnir-shaped UPS (uninterruptable power supply) for good measure. We had a chance to see both an ROG Thor 1600W Titanium III PSU and the UPS at the Asus booth and both seemed truly impressive. While uninterruptible power supplies can be useful – keeping your PC and devices going during power outages or brownouts – they’re pretty boring and a lot of people just don’t think about them....

Asus launched its newest gaming mouse Monday — theROG Keris II Ace, an ultralight wireless gaming mouse with an ergonomic shape that looks poised to take onRazer’s DeathAdder V3 Proas one of thebest gaming mice. Weighing just 54 grams (1.9 ounces), the Keris II Ace is the ergonomic counterpart to the company’s impressive ultralight ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition mouse,which we reviewed last year. While the ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition has a symmetrical (pseudo-ambidextrous) shape, the ROG Keris II Ace features a right-handed ergonomic shape designed to better fit in your hand....

The only thing worse than being overworked is having to do absolutely nothing! For one of those days, or for days you need a break, we’re gathered 20 websites you can visit to cure boredom. There are several websites you can choose ranging from astronomy to astrology. If you’re into self-exploration, you could take online quizzes to learn more about your personality traits. There is a lot you could do on websites by yourself or with your peers....

1.Quick List2.Gaming Laptop Deals Whether you’re looking for yourself or for others, you can find some great gaming laptops at a discount, which is good because PC gaming can get expensive fast. A new gaming laptop lets you play your favorite titles on the go and also serves as a system you’re able to use for work or web browsing. It’s a great time to save on the best gaming laptop deals as Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, Dell, Walmart, and others are offering deep discounts....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Beyerdynamic brings its studio-quality Stellar.45 drivers to the MMX 300 Pro and they sound great, but it needs to offer a little more for $300. Excellent audio Mic sounds good Easily replaceable parts Non-detachable, conspicuous mic Some of us did not find it comfortable 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....

A team of engineers from Lishui University, located in the coastal Zhejiang province in China, applied for a patent for a “dragging type submarine cable cutting device” in 2020. According toNewsweek, which reviewed the documents, the patent application is based on another device developed in the late 2000s by marine engineers the State Oceanic Administration of China (SOA) in the South China Sea described as an “ocean towing type cutting device....