Linux prepares to axe legacy x32 hybrid mode — hybrid 32-bit/64-bit mode faces complete removal by 2027 due to low adoption
… Using x32 ABI adds additional complexity for developers to deal with and requires compilers to support the feature. …
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Linux AMD’s landmark K5 processor family will no longer be supported by Linux when kernel version 7.2 arrives. …
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Printers Microsoft confirmed today that Windows 11 is not ending support for legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers despite previous reports Printers Microsoft is preparing a significant change to how printers are supported in Windows 11, ending support for drivers that primarily support older hardware. …
China's new homegrown gaming GPU flops in performance and price — flagship $485 LX 7G100 can't keep pace with Nvidia's older RTX 4060
… The reviewer also enabled FSR 3 and frame-generation features, when supported, to improve frame rates and provide a smoother gaming experience. …
China pushes for 70% homegrown silicon wafer use as domestic firm ramps up 12-inch production — government seeking to localize critical chip supply chain amid AI boom and export restrictions
… Some Chinese chipmakers are still aiming to produce more advanced chips, and that part of the market still requires foreign market leaders' support," a chip industry executive reportedly told Nikkei Asia. …
We tested Advanced Shader Delivery on the RX 9070 XT in six games — up to 95% improvement in load times and 33 percent faster 1% Low FPS
… Hogwarts Legacy Hogwarts Legacy’s pre-compilation is not as long as others we have seen, but it does take over a minute. …
Trailing-edge foundry roadmaps for GlobalFoundries, UMC, and SMIC — mature node chipmakers each pursue differing strategies and IP
… The company's flagship is 22FDX, a 22nm fully depleted silicon-on-insulator FD-SOI process targeting ultra-low-power IoT, automotive radar, millimeter-wave 5G, and microcontrollers with embedded MRAM support. …
Operating System News, Analysis and Features | Tom's Hardware
… Freedman Published 20 April 26 MacOS macOS has a 49.7-day networking time bomb built in that only a reboot fixes By Bruno Ferreira Published 7 April 26 MacOS 27 years after launch, Apple's decades-old iBook lineup can still get legacy updates from the company's servers By Hassam Nasir Published 21 … …
Asus Prime Z890-P Wifi Motherboard Review: Primed and ready for your Core Ultra processor
… Specifications of the Z890-P Wifi Swipe to scroll horizontally Socket LGA 1851 Chipset Z890 Form Factor ATX Voltage Regulator 18 Phase 14x 80A MOSFETs for Vcore Video Ports 1 DisplayPort v1.4 1 HDMI v2.1 1 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C DP 2.1 USB Ports 1 TB4 40 Gbps Type-C 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps 2 USB 3.2 … …
Asus ROG Crosshair 2006 motherboard review: 20 years of ROG
… But before we share test results and discuss details, here are the specifications from Asus’ website: Specifications of the Crosshair 2006 Swipe to scroll horizontally Socket AM5 LGA 1718 Chipset X870E Form Factor ATX Voltage Regulator 24 Phase 20x 110A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore Video Ports 2 USB4 Type… …