Hear me out. For years, Apple has been pushing the iPad as a computer replacement. While for the Cupertino company, a computer is not a Mac — meaning Windows users would be better off with an iPad — the vast majority of iPad users are, in fact, Mac owners. I wrote a few stories over…
Intel plans to make an important disclosure about its client PC platform roadmap next week, but some parts of the presentation have already been leaked by HXL (@9550pro (opens in new tab)). In fact, for performance PC enthusiasts, Intel’s Desktop and Workstation Platforms Roadmap that covers things like Raptor Lake-S Refresh processors for 2023 desktops as well…
Nvidia’s RTX 4070 may not be among the first batch of next-gen GPUs released, and if the rumor mill is right, we’ll get two different spins on the RTX 4080 arriving as well as the flagship RTX 4090. The latest chatter from the grapevine on Lovelace comes from multiple sources who VideoCardz (opens in new…
Following a false start last week, iFixit has officially started to sell replacement parts for Valve’s Steam Deck. The parts include replacement cases, joysticks, fans, buttons and even displays. The list of parts can be found here. The cheapest parts are the membranes that go under buttons, starting at $4.99 for a new rubber membrane…
Valve’s Steam Deck is formally a game console. The device is a handheld PC in a game console form factor, architectural and ideologically. It is possible to repair and upgrade it, assuming that you have the right parts. IFixit plans to offer all internal and external components for Steam Deck systems enabling do-it-yourself repairs. But…
Seagate has discontinued its Barracuda Pro family of high-end hard drives for desktops. But a replacement is coming, according to Seagate. “Never, fear — we are in the middle of a little shuffle on that drive, but I’ll let you know when we are ready to talk about the replacement model,” a spokesman for Seagate…
Fractal Design today issued a fan hub replacement for the Fractal Design Torrent PC case. The news comes after user reports of a potential short circuit hazard. The company identified that some of its Nexus 9P Slim Fan Hubs were damaged during the manufacturing process, which could lead to a short circuit. To avoid the…
