CPU

How to replace an aging laptop’s thermal paste to stop overheating and regain thermal performance

Anthony Bouchard ∙ July 2, 2025

If you have an older laptop-style computer, regardless of whether it’s a Mac or a Windows PC, then you might notice that it starts running warmer after several years’ worth of use. If this describes a situation you’re experiencing, then I’m here to reassure you that it isn’t just you; in fact, this is considered normal and there are routine maintenance procedures you can perform to restore its thermal performance to its glory days.

Noctua launches second-generation of ultra-quiet, high-performance NF-A12x25 case cooling fans for serious PC builders

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 24, 2025

If building PCs is as fun of a pastime for you as it is for me, then chances are you might have heard of Noctua, a brand renowned for its quality and near-silent operating PC components, especially fans and coolers. Although recently, they’ve been collaborating with other PC component manufacturers to co-develop near-silent and high-performance products.

Apple says macOS Tahoe 26 will be the last OS to support Intel Macs, as Rosetta 2 sunsets one year later

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 10, 2025

Just yesterday, following Apple’s WWDC 2025 Keynote address, we shared a post outlining which devices would support Apple’s upcoming software updates later this Fall, which included a rundown of what Macs would be able to run macOS Tahoe 26.

Microsoft ad uses an older MacBook Air for comparison: “We’re faster than a Mac”

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 15, 2025

Microsoft's ad compares an older, previous-generation MacBook Air to the latest Windows PCs with Copilot+ branding to justify the tagline.

Apple Watch Series 10 tech specs

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 9, 2024

If you’re wondering what’s new for the Apple Watch Series 10 this year, then you’ve come to the right place. Complete with a larger display, redesigned thinner case, the return of the titanium case option, and new technological features, this is an upgrade that might be worth it.

iPhone 16 Pro & 16 Pro Max tech specs

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 9, 2024

In addition to upgrading the economy line of iPhones this year in the form of the iPhone 16 & 16 Plus, Apple also bumped up the specs in its pro line of iPhones in what are obviously being called the iPhone 16 Pro & 16 Pro Max.

iPhone 16 & 16 Plus tech specs

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 9, 2024

Apple announced the all-new iPhone 16 lineup on Monday, September 9th with a slew of upgrades over the previous year’s model. And dare we say, there are a lot of colorful new options to pick from!

Apple’s marketing materials mistakenly state M2 iPad Air has 10 GPU cores

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 3, 2024

The M2 chip in the iPad Air is equipped with nine GPU cores instead of ten, as Apple's website and marketing materials originally stated.

This cooling chip prevents CPU throttling on the M2 MacBook Air

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 27, 2023

The MacBook Air cannot provide sustained performance under heavy load indefinitely because it lacks a fan, so the CPU must be throttled.

The Apple Watch Series 9 should get a much faster chip after three years of unchanged CPU performance

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 8, 2023

The Apple Watch Series 9 and the next Apple Watch Ultra will be powered by the upcoming S9 chip that will enable a much faster performance.

Flagship M3 Mac Studio could have a whopping 80-core GPU

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 14, 2023

The top M3 Max Studio model could have 32 processing cores and a whopping 80-core GPU, but the machine isn't expected to arrive this year.

Apple silicon Mac Pro may merge two M1 Ultra chips into a single 40-core mega CPU

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 14, 2022

Apple silicon Mac Pro could merge two M1 Ultra processors into a single mega chip rocking up to 40 CPU cores, a cool 128 GPU cores, up to 256GB of RAM and more.