Computers

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reviews AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a $499 processor that offers modest improvements over the 9800X3D with higher boost clocks. Gaming performance gains are minimal at 1-2% for 1080p, though content creation tasks see more substantial 6.6% improvements over its predecessor. The chip’s market success depends on competitor pricing and DDR5…

Windows recognizes two network types for networks without a domain server: private and public. On a private network, other users can see your computer, and you can enable file and printer sharing. If the computer is set to a public network, sharing is disabled, the computer is invisible on the network, and the firewall allows fewer exceptions. By setting the network type, you can enable more…

There are a lot of online backup and storage services out there, some with more features. But OpenDrive won itself an Editors’ Choice with its straightforward interface, smooth reliable operation, and most especially — versatile and affordable pricing. OpenDrive offers both direct sync and backup, as well as web portal access and a virtual local drive for easy browsing and/or adding files. The…

The transition from x86/x64 architecture (the stuff that’s been powering desktops and laptops for decades) to Arm architecture (the stuff more usually found inside smartphones) was supposed to be a massive change for Windows. It certainly hasn’t been that, at least not with the first couple of generations of Qualcomm chips. But Nvidia has been waiting in the wings—and it looks like…