Energy efficiency in supercomputers You might think that “energy efficiency” and “supercomputers” are terms that don’t intersect, because many of them require more than a megawatt of electricity to operate, and the annual cost of electricity consumed can easily reach millions of dollars. However, a new generation of supercomputers equipped with AMD solutions is helping companies be kinder to the planet, mainly because they offer impressive performance per watt. It’s also being used to develop the next generation of fuel-efficient products and solutions and help reduce climate change....

First, the basic components of all networks First of all, an essential thing that you need to understand about networking is that it has two main components: a software component and a hardware component. The software component is based on the IP addresses which, simply put, are the software addresses of the devices inside a network. Since the IP addresses are based on a networking protocol (TCP/IP), they are one of the most crucial parts of the software component....

What is the processor base clock? You should first understand what the processor (CPU - Central Processing Unit) base clock is. The base clock is a processor’s standard speed or operating frequency. It is measured in Gigahertz, and tells you how many billions of calculations it can perform in one second. In the early days of computers, processors only ran at their base clock (frequency), which meant that they had a fixed speed, that did not go up or down....

1. The Start Menu has fewer pinned apps, you can uninstall more default apps, and unpin groups of tiles The Start Menu is simpler, with fewer apps pinned to it by default. Some are even grouped by default, to keep it as uncluttered as possible. Also, the new Start Menu lets you right-click and uninstall more default apps than it used to in the past, as well as unpin entire groups of tiles directly from the contextual menu....

Xiaomi Mi Router AX9000: Who is it good for? This wireless router is a suitable choice for: Users who have 2.5 Gbps internet connections People who want super-fast Wi-Fi on the 5 GHz band Those who want to control their router from a mobile app Wi-Fi networks that include many connected devices Pros and cons Here are the things we like about Xiaomi Mi Router AX9000: Reasonable price for a premium router Excellent hardware that can handle many network devices Superb performance and coverage on the 5 GHz band WPA3 encryption support 160 MHz channel bandwith The firmware is easy to use and configure You can control it remotely with a mobile app Fast USB 3....

NOTE: This guide was created using Opera version 57. If Opera changes and this guide no longer works, do not hesitate to leave a comment. Let us know about this problem, and we will update the article as soon as possible. Thank you! 1. Change the default search engine in Opera to Bing, Yahoo!, or DuckDuckGo The Settings tab is shown. On the left, click or tap Basic. Next, scroll down and look for the Search engine section....

1. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) For those living in the US, CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) should be the first stop for Coronavirus updates. They provide an impressive amount of official information about the pandemic. If you visit their home page, you can find out more about COVID-19, how you can protect yourself, and how you can care for people at home, while also getting tips on coping with the stress of the situation....

NOTE: In this guide, we’re covering mouse double-clicking on a single click in Windows 10, as well as in Windows 7. When a method works only in one version of Windows, we highlight it accordingly. How the mouse single-click works in Windows By default, regardless of whether you use Windows 10 or an older version of Windows, you can open files and folders by double-clicking on them. However, you can change this behavior to open files with a single click (mouse double-clicking on a single click)....

1. Start Disk Management from the WinX menu The fastest way to open Disk Management is to use the WinX menu. Right-click or press and hold on the Start button and, in the menu that opens, choose Disk Management. Press Windows + X followed by K If you want to achieve the same result using only the keyboard, press Windows + X, followed by K. The Disk Management window opens immediately....

1. DeviantArt Deviantart.com is the largest online art community, with over 47 million registered members, both artists and art enthusiasts. It has a large number of beautiful and well-crafted icons from artists all over the world. These include (free) desktop icons and folder icons for Windows 10 and Windows 11. And the community constantly adds new content, so I’m sure you can find something that suits you. Icons on the deviantart....

AMD Ryzen 5 5600: Who is it good for? This processor is probably the best choice if: You want a mid-range processor for productivity and gaming You’re looking for a desktop CPU that doesn’t cost a fortune You intend to make an upgrade from your older Ryzen 3000 processor Pros and cons There are many good things to say about the AMD Ryzen 5 5600: It’s an excellent mid-range desktop processor Attractive pricing Performs great in everyday tasks It’s a capable CPU for gaming too AMD bundles a cooler with the processor It doesn’t heat up much, and its energy-efficient Good upgrade choice for people using Ryzen 3000 processors...

ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC: Who is it good for? The ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC is an excellent choice for people who: Travel a lot and want to be able to add a secondary screen to their laptops Desire a lightweight, portable monitor that connects via a single USB port Want a beautiful portable monitor that is easy to carry Pros and cons The ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC has more than a few good things about it:...

Tapo P115: Compact and affordable smart plug If you’ve already read my review of the TP-Link Tapo P115, you know it’s one of my favorite smart plugs. It has a very compact design and some very useful features. TP-Link Tapo P115 is smart and compact First of all, I am using it successfully to monitor the power consumption of various devices I buy or review. This gives me a realistic idea of how energy-efficient they are....

NOTE: If you want to see the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 global event, you can watch it on Samsung’s YouTube channel, or on the official Samsung website. 1. Unified design: Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra really do look like they’re from the same family While the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is very imposing at its 6.8 inches, the design differences between the three smartphones are fewer and more subtle than on the previous series....

NOTE: All the features presented are available in Windows 10 Version 1903 (May 2019 Update) or newer. If you’re using an older version of Windows 10, you might not have access to all the features. Check your Windows 10 build and, if necessary, get the latest Windows 10 update available for you. How to install the Windows Subsystem for Linux, using Windows Features Prior to being able to install any Linux distribution on your Windows 10 PC, you have to install the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)....

What you need to turn on and use HDR in Windows 10 First of all, you need a 1080p, 4K or 8K display with support for HDR. It can be a computer monitor, like the fancy ASUS PA32U that we tested or a Smart TV like Samsung 4K UHD 7 Series. On your monitor or TV, HDR must be turned on. On some displays with support for HDR, this feature is not turned on by default, so you must check that it is enabled on yours....

How to change the Windows 11 language when you install a language pack If your Windows 11 device is not in the language you want, you must get a new language pack first. To make things easier, Microsoft lets you change the language on Windows 11 as soon as the corresponding language pack is installed. To begin, open Settings by pressing Windows + I on your keyboard. Next, from the left sidebar, go to Time & language, whose icon looks like a clock next to a globe....

1. Convert a PDF file to an editable Word document, using Microsoft Word Microsoft Word offers the easiest way to convert a PDF file into an editable Word document. However, you can only do it if you own a subscription or a license for Microsoft’s Office 365, Office 2019, Office 2016, or Office 2013. You should read 5 ways to find the exact version of Microsoft Office that you are using, if you want to check what version of Office you own....

What is ClearType? ClearType is a software technology developed by Microsoft to improve text readability on modern screens such as your Windows laptop’s display. It tries to reduce visible artifacts when text is rendered on the screen and make text appear smoother and less jagged. To achieve its goal, ClearType sacrifices the color accuracy of the image displayed on the screen for enhanced light and dark luminance when displaying text. However, this compromise leads to an improved text appearance on computer displays....

How to create a keyboard shortcut to open an app or program This trick works the same in Windows 10 and Windows 11, and it involves two steps: creating a shortcut pointing to the app that you want to open using the keyboard, and then editing the properties of that shortcut and assigning the shortcut key(s) for it. IMPORTANT: If the app you want to open using a shortcut key already has a shortcut on your desktop or in another place on your Windows computer, you don’t have to create a new shortcut to it....