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Is your PC or Mac running hot? Here's how to check processor temps on your Windows and Mac computers. Palash has been writing about technology (and entertainment) for over a decade. His focus has been ...

Are you considering upgrading your PC's cooling system? In this detailed review, we dive into the features and performance of ...

At some point, everyone learns that a CPU has a variable number of cores inside, and that number influences its performance. The next natural impulse is to find out how many cores your CPU has. The ...

Everyone has heard that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. Well, the central processing unit (CPU) is the powerhouse of the computer. It's the brain, and without a CPU in your computer, ...

One of the most common causes of a sudden and unexpected computer shutdown is heat. When a critical component like your CPU exceeds a safe operating temperature, it goes into self-preservation mode.

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Looking to level up your CPU cooler beyond the stock fan, to boost airflow, performance, or simply the look? We've picked the top dozen coolers for all the likely PC build or upgrade scenarios. Inside ...