Fierce competition between Intel and AMD has pushed prices for many CPUs well below $100, making a processor upgrade more practical for older PCs. Three scenarios make a CPU upgrade worthwhile: Moving ...

Over the years, I've moved from custom-build PCs to pre-built. I'm no longer familiar with CPU and motherboard technology. I have a simple question about upgrading my processor for Windows 11, without ...

I have an HP Pavilion ze5501US notebook, which utilizes a 2.30GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4. Per CPU-Z it's a Northwood model, socket 478 mPGA, 0.13 um. Sorry I don't have its S-code and manufacturing ...

When you want to upgrade your current computer or build a new rig from scratch, the computer processor (also called the CPU) is a key component. The CPU handles all the primary processing tasks for ...

If you're thinking of buying a new computer to replace your mind-bogglingly slow laptop, think again. These simple upgrades ...

If you’re looking to enjoy smooth gameplay, high frame rates, and an overall consistent performance for all your favorite ...

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. September ...