What Is Thermal Paste and How Does it Keep Your Processor Cool?

When you’re building a PC, you’re more excited about the new processor, graphics card, and RAM instead of the tube of thermal paste you bought. However, thermal paste is vital for your computer’s health; without it, your PC won’t stay on for very long! Let’s explore what thermal paste is and how it works. What
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8 Lightweight Linux Distros Ideal for Intel Atom Processor PCs

Intel’s Atom processor is a line of low-voltage microprocessors that first appeared in 2008. They power many ultra-portable devices, like netbooks, net-tops, and tablets. But the power efficient Atom quickly showed its limits in keeping up with current software. Unlock the “Essential Linux Commands” cheat sheet now! This will sign you up to our newsletter
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How to Look Up Your Intel Processor Generation

Finding out what generation Intel processor is in your Windows machine is as easy as a matter of a few clicks. We’ll walk you through how to find that information, and explain why it might come in handy. How to Find Your Intel Processor Generation Open Windows Explorer and right-click on This PC or Computer (depending on which
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Which Processor Should You Buy If Intel Discontinues the Amazing Pentium G4560?

AMD typically dominates at offering excellent price-to-performance ratios with its processors. However, the Intel Pentium G4560 is a beast in the budget processor realm. Unfortunately, rumors suggest Intel plans to discontinue or slow production of the G4560. That’s because the Pentium G4560 absolutely cannibalizes Intel Core i3 sales. Among budget gamers and home theater PC
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