As you put your summer fix-it checklist together, don't forget that painfully slow computer. You know, the one that takes half an hour to boot up and produces 'the spinning rainbow of doom' far more ...

One often overlooked component of any great gaming PC is the CPU. While shiny new graphics cards get all the attention, the CPU is just as important, as it determines how fast your computer is.

Overclocking, the practice of running a computer's processor at a faster speed than its factory rating, is frequently practiced by enthusiasts and gamers, but can also be a useful business tool.

Knowing the CPU speed can help you understand performance and decide if an upgrade is needed This article explains how to check the base clock speed and computer speed boost clocks on Windows and Mac ...

Windows and macOS artificially throttle CPU speeds even when plugged in, but a simple 60-second power setting fix boosts performance 5-20%.

If you own a modern computer, it is probably several times faster than the one that landed the first lunar module on the moon. Modern personal computers consist of many components that work together ...

A sluggish computer can be immensely frustrating. Simple tasks like launching apps, browsing the web or switching between windows can test your patience as you stare at a spinning wheel, waiting for ...

In today's market, the CPU landscape is predominantly defined by two major camps: Intel and AMD. With its significant market share, Intel holds the mantle as the leader in the CPU industry. However, ...

Editor's note: Nvidia's latest automotive computer has processing speed of 2,000 trillion operations per second. A previous version of this story used an incorrect figure for that speed. AI technology ...