Gigabyte's AI Top SSD claims extreme 219,000 TBW endurance, leaves other drives in the dust

The new AI TOP 100E SSD is an M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 drive with SMART and TRIM support. However, what really grabbed our attention is the drive’s incredible endurance. The 2 TBAI TOP 100Ecarries an astronomical 219,000 terabytes written (TBW) rating. Others, like the Corsair MP600 2 TB, are a bit more robust at 3,600 TBW. Both come backed by a five-year warranty and have a mean time between failure rating of 1....

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Kevin Spencer

How to fix Steam error 16 on Windows 11 (9 Solutions)

It also offers features like multiplayer gaming, social networking, and automatic updates for games. Users reportSteam error 16, or the Steam Content File Locked it prevents them from playing their favorite games. This post explores the reason behind Steam error 16 and how to fix this error on Windows 11. Contents What is Steam Error 16? Again Clear Steam cache, and update Graphics graphics driver help fix the error for you....

June 19, 2024 · 3 min · 445 words · Lisa Lopez

Keep your Arm Surface gaming expectations in check, Microsoft says

Recent testsconfirmthat Apex Legends, Fortnite, and League of Legends are currently incompatible with Arm Windows. Users can check the community database onworksonwoa.comfor updated compatibility information. Related Stories Featured on TechSpot

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 30 words · Randy King

Patent troll files $480 million infringement lawsuit against Micron Technology in apparent "AI proxy war"

Instead, they buy up and hold onto patents solely to sue for profit. It’s a fascinating viewpoint. A South Korean company called Mimir IP is suing US memory maker Micron Technology for infringing on its patents. In May alone, Mimir bought about 1,500 patents from SK Hynix. The judge could also force the defendants to sign licensing agreements with Mimir. Companies frequently sell patents to trolls to fight competitors by proxy....

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 157 words · Alex Anderson

What Causes ‘Critical_Process_Died’ Error in Windows 11? (Solved)

Did your machine crash or frequently restart with Blue screen of death (BSOD) message Critical process died? You are not alone, several users report, Unable to boot due to theCRITICAL_PROCESS_DIEDerror. Incompatibilities between third-party software or recently installed applications can cause conflicts with system processes. External devices can sometimes contribute to system instability, and disconnecting them can help isolate the problem. Also, disconnect external storage devices (like external hard drives), and disconnect the internet cable temporarily....

June 19, 2024 · 2 min · 284 words · Christine Gardner

Windows 11 sound not working after update? 8 solutions to apply

Microsoft regularly releases updates for Windows 11 to address various aspects of the operating system. And roll out the latest Windows updates address known issues, improving system stability and performance. But still bugs or glitches present there, sometimes you may experienceLaptop sound not workingafter Windows 11 update. Affected users report that sound has stopped working on Windows 11. This article explores the reason whyWindows 11 Audio not workingand how toTroubleshoot Audio Problems in Windows 11....

June 19, 2024 · 2 min · 291 words · Gregory Terry

Working in SEO? This skill set can boost your salary by up to $35k

The report found that job listings containing these words equated to a salary increase of $35,217. The report established that job descriptions with a Bachelor’s degree in the requirements only pay $9,189 more. “This boost is not confined to just businesses or websites; it applies to SEO professionals too. Featured on TechSpot

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Stephanie Alvarado

AI is being used to identify and soothe stressed call center workers with photo montages

It also plays calming music and offers inspirational quotes WTF? The system uses Cisco’s Webex Contact Center AI model, writesAmerican Banker. Ravichandran said that different people have different breakpoints. This is a montage of personal photos, such as vacation and family photos, set to music. Burnout levels were reduced by 20% in a second, six-week trial involving 160 agents and 14 supervisors. Featured on TechSpot

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 65 words · Johnathan Turner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-14900K: The Definitive Test

Instead, they provide a series of guidelines, but even then, those are just guidelines. In reality, board makers have been free to do whatever they want, and indeed, they have. Unlike AMD, Intel doesn’t certify motherboards, despite having their logo on the box. We recently spoke with several of Intel’s partners, whichgave us great insightinto the issue. A number of engineers were all too happy to share details. We’ve also started to see a number of BIOS updates rolled out for LGA 1700 motherboards....

June 18, 2024 · 3 min · 465 words · Kim Shaw

Cameras using Amazon AI analyzed emotions of train travelers in the UK

A huge privacy risk WTF? !It turns out that Amazon has been doing some low-key people-watching at major transit hubs across the UK. The details come fromdocumentsobtained through a Freedom of Information request by the civil liberties advocacy group Big Brother Watch. Unfortunately, there was more to the surveillance than just ensuring safety. It was also capable of analyzing emotions like happiness, sadness, and anger by scanning facial expressions. Featured on TechSpot

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 72 words · Jordan Perez

Diablo 4 High Memory Usage: How to Reduce it Effectively

Diablo 4 is a great game that deserves to be played without any interruptions or errors. This article explores what causes,Diablo IV High Memory Usageand How to Reduce it Effectively. The more memory you have, the faster and smoother your PC can run multiple tasks at once. This can cause the system to run out of memory and slow down or crash other programs. These include the texture quality, the draw distance, and the fullscreen mode....

June 18, 2024 · 3 min · 446 words · Judith Johnson

Drones are biting back against Florida's mosquito problem

Some regions of the US are turning to modern technology in their fight against the problem. Leading Edge Aerial Technologies CEO Bill Reynolds toldFox Businessthat using drones was 12 times faster than conventional methods. These chemicals activate bacteria in the mosquito’s gut, eliminating larvae when they’re in the water. Inspectors later visit the areas and test the water to assess the efficacy of the spray. Other regions that recently turned to drones to fight the mosquitoes include Orange and Santa Clara counties in California....

June 18, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Molly Anderson

SFC Scannow Not Working or stuck repair In Windows 11 (7 Solutions)

Running sfc scannow command repair corrupted system files and solve a large spectrum of problems. But what if the SFC command stuck repair hours? This is a very useful utility we recommend run whenever you experience problems with windows 11. Here we have a few workaround appy to fix the problem on windows 11. Contents Why is SFC Scannow Not Working? Overall system file checker is a great tool to solve a large spectrum of problems....

June 18, 2024 · 2 min · 274 words · Amy Bishop