Apple recently refreshed its iPad Pro line with faster hardware and new features, and while many things are different, one thing remains the same—they are difficult to crack open and repair, should the need arise. That's par for course these days and not endemic to Apple, of course. The latest generation iPad Pro is just another example of how DIY repairs are not really feasible for the average consumer, as indicated by a teardown of the tablet. As they often do, the…
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Intel Shares More 48-Core Cascade Lake-AP Xeon Performance Data Vs AMD EPYC
Processor core counts are skyrocketing these days, both on the consumer side and of course in the workstation sector. In regards to the latter, Intel last week announced the immediate availability of its Xeon E-2100 processors targeted at small and medium size businesses, and also a 48-core Cascade Lake CPU for burlier workloads. According to Intel's own testing, the 48-core chip trounces AMD's Epyc 7601 processor. Let's back up a moment. Intel is gearing up to launch a line of Cascade Lake-SP Xeon processors built on…
AMD Claims Zen 2 Could Offer A Combined IPC Boost Of 29 Percent (Updated)
AMD revealed its 7nm Zen 2 CPUs last week with the promise of big performance gains over current Zen+ products. However, a benchmark claim recently discovered deeply nestled in the footnotes at the bottom of the the company's official announcement gives us a little more insight intothe performance expectations of Zen 2. AMD performed an internal test on one of its Zen 2 CPUs using the benchmark tool DKERN +RSA. This test utilizes a mixture of floating point and integer tests to determine a processors…
Check Out These Solid Apple MacBook Air And Pro Black Friday Deals
HOMENEWS Mac fans looking for some deals on laptops for Black Friday may have an early jump on the shopping season, with savings up to $650 off Mac laptops right now. The biggest savings comes at B&H with the Apple 15.4-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar in space gray or silver for $2,149, that is a discount of $650 on the mid-2017 model. Specs on this machine include a 2.9GHz Core i7 quad-core processor, 16GB of 2133 MHz RAM, 512GB SSD, and AMD Radeon Pro…
2018 MacBook Air Early Benchmarks Highlight Respectable Performance Gains
It's only been a few days since Apple unveiled its refreshed MacBook Air notebook keeping the thin profile and sporting a Retina Display, Touch ID, and 8th generation Intel Core i5 processors among other tweaks. A few days later the first benchmarks for the 2018 MacBook Air have turned up on Geekbench giving us an idea of what the updated hardware inside the machine means for performance. The Air in these benchmarks is called out as having a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-8210Y CPU and 16GB…
The Corsair Hydro H100i PRO arrives with magnetic levitation fans
Compact liquid cooling is the ideal way to enter the world of liquid cooling in PCs. They tend to maintain lower temperatures than traditional air heatsinks and, in some cases, cost the same to buy. Corsair already has years of experience in these RL AIO kits and they have been improving version after version, year after year, and now they have launched the renewed Hydro H100i PRO. This model of double radiator incorporates interesting feature that we have already seen…
The curved monitor Samsung C43J89 arrives in 32:10 format with 120 Hz
amsung today announced a monitor that stands out with just see it, no need to go to look at its features to surprise you, because its ultra panoramic format speaks for itself. We had passed through 21: 9 monitors, which already offered a clear difference from 16: 9 monitors, but this monitor reaches an aspect ratio of 32:10, which is equivalent to putting two monitors 16:10 together in the orientation habitual. The new Samsung C43J89 reaches a resolution of…
7 Characteristics of Qualified Managed Service Providers
You’re looking for a new solution for your business operations, and surely you want it to be as efficient and effective as possible. How do you know whether to keep these functions in house or partner with a managed service provider? There are pros and cons to each. And businesses of all shapes and sizes are dedicating significant time to determine whether in-house or outsourced IT services are more valuable. We’ve found that many businesses are choosing to opt for a…
EASY FIXES FOR SIX COMMON LAPTOP PROBLEMS
We live and work in a cold, cruel world where our laptops can take a lot of abuse. Regardless of how gentle we try to be, our notebooks will probably be dropped, spilled upon or worse—sooner, if not later. But if you think that all notebook damage can be repaired only by the manufacturer or a computer shop, think again. Many problems can be inexpensively and easily fixed with common tools, spare parts, and a little effort. Some repairs are…
MICROSOFT OPENS PREORDERS FOR WINDOWS MIXED REALITY HEADSETS
On Monday, Microsoft kicked off preorders for the Windows mixed reality devices that will hook in to the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. A new Samsung Odyssey head-mounted display (HMD) joins the existing stock from Acer, Dell, and others. Microsoft also announced two new mixed-reality services: the virtual-reality social network AltspaceVR, which Microsoft recently acquired, and a new VR experience from Halo developer 343 Industries, called Halo: Recruit. Alex Kipman, a technical fellow at Microsoft and creator of the company’s HoloLens HDM, gave…
CORE I7-8700K REVIEW: INTEL’S RESPONSE TO RYZEN IS FASTER AND CHEAPER THAN EVER
Intel’s 6-core 8th generation Core i7-8700K CPU is the reality check to high-performance, high-priced CPUs like the $2,000 Core i9 and $1,000 AMD Ryzen Threadripper. The real battle for the desktop and consumer’s wallets is with this amazingly affordable (for Intel anyway) $359 CPU, code-named Coffee Lake. In fact, the Core i7-8700K is Intel’s first real response to AMD’s breakthrough series of Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 CPUs, and a viable alternative to the Zen-based CPUs. But just how fast is it, and which CPU should you…
WINDOWS 10: A GUIDE TO THE UPDATES
The launch of a big Microsoft Windows 10 update like the Creators Updateisn’t the end of a process — it’s really just the beginning. As soon as a major update is released, Microsoft quickly gets to work on improving it by fixing bugs, releasing security patches, and occasionally adding new features. Here we’ve summarized what you need to know about every Windows 10 update since the Creators Update, with the most recent on top. For each build, we’ve included the date…
Closing tabs is the only way to keep Tabagotchi alive
I’m terrible at managing my browser tabs, and I blame partly on the nature of my job, and partly on my inability to banish distractions at work. If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried a tab management tool or two, like those that made our list. I’m ashamed to report that I’ve thus far failed on that front – but I’m not giving up. In fact, I’m enlisting a friend to help me kick my tab addiction. Meet Tabagotchi. Mimicking the electronic…
Google’s giving us some new search upgrades to book cheap travel plans
Google is making it way easier for travelers with flexible schedules to save money. The search giant announced today that it's updating both the Flight and Hotel search tools to make it easier for people to find deals. Now, both tools offer you a chance to find cheaper alternatives by switching your departure and arrival dates by just a couple days. You'll also be able to automatically compare multiple airports and accommodations around your destination to help find the best deal. This service isn't too far…
Lenovo’s newest Yoga 920 is pretty, but is it worth the price?
It's thin, light and almost bezel-less. But is Lenovo's new hybrid laptop worth the price? From the copper body, to the Yoga's signature 360 degree "watchband" hinge, there's no doubt Lenovo's Yoga 920 ticks all the boxes aesthetically. The Lenovo 920, which launched on Thursday at IFA, has managed to make the most of its 13.9 inch screen, which stretches to cover nearly the entire lid. And if you're thinking of watching a couple of movies on the 4K screen,…
A sleek, rotating dock for your Apple Watch recharges your device while you sleep
So you shelled out some money for an Apple Watch — a sleek, super cool gadget that's worth showing off. And while the charger that comes standard issue from Apple is fine, the watch really deserves it's own special pedestal. The graphite, silicone, and aluminum on this rotating smartwatch charging dock bring out the modern design of your watch, so you can pretty much think of this object as home decoration too. The dock also comes in three different colors (slate, gold, and rose gold)…