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A small-but-critical Linux kernel change has quietly landed that protects systems running AMD Zen4 client processors from a surprising stability hazard: several Zen4 client SoCs were advertising support for virtualized VMLOAD/VMSAVE instructions, and when those instructions were actually used...

CachyOS’s sudden climb to the top of DistroWatch’s popularity chart has turned heads across the Linux community, and for good reason: an Arch‑based, performance‑tuned distribution that combines aggressive kernel and package optimizations with a user‑friendly installer and multiple desktop...

Valve’s long-rumoured set-top box, codenamed Fremont, has reappeared in public testing data — this time in Geekbench — and the leaked entry paints a picture of a TV-focused SteamOS device in active development that, for now, was tested running Windows 11 Pro rather than a finished SteamOS image...

In an exciting development for gamers and PC enthusiasts, Microsoft has rolled out enhancements to Ryzen CPU performance with a new update for Windows 11. AMD announced collaboration with Microsoft to optimize Ryzen CPU performance, initially intended for a future major update (24H2) scheduled...

In an exciting development for gamers using Ryzen CPUs, Microsoft has announced a new update for Windows 11, specifically version 23H2. This update, identified as KB5041587, brings significant improvements in gaming performance for Ryzen users, with some reports indicating a potential boost of...

In a recent turn of events, the enhancements brought forth by Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update have made a notable impact on the performance of AMD's Ryzen 9000 series (Zen 5) and Ryzen 7000 series (Zen 4) processors. Users and enthusiasts are keenly observing these improvements, which seem to...

In a significant development for users of AMD's Ryzen processors, AMD has acknowledged recent performance discrepancies affecting its Zen 3, Zen 4, and Zen 5 CPUs. These discrepancies are tied to the access level of Windows user accounts, particularly between standard and administrative...

A concerning bug present in Windows 11 is adversely impacting the gaming performance of AMD's Ryzen CPUs. This issue particularly affects the new Ryzen 9000 series models, but it also extends its reach to previous generations, specifically those utilizing the Zen 4 and possibly Zen 3...

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