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How to check a laptop before buying?

13.08.12
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What could be scary about a creaking laptop hinge? For the time being, the author of this article was simply annoyed by the unpleasant sound. But over time, it was discovered that the serviceable hinges themselves were tightened so tightly that the plastic of the case at the attachment point simply could not stand it and burst
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How it works: Intel Turbo Boost Technology

22.12.10
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The nominal processor frequency today is no longer the primary performance characteristic of the central processor, as well as the computer as a whole. However, a short-term increase in clock speed, like jet afterburner, improves system performance to quickly complete resource-intensive tasks. In the new Intel Core i5/i7 processors, the “afterburner function” is called Turbo Boost, and we will talk about the features of its operation further.
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Bad sectors – no problem!

09.04.09
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Absolutely any modern hard drive that has just come off the production line has a certain number of defective sectors, popularly called bads. But it is unlikely that a simple user will be able to detect them, unless the manufacturer has provided for this. Why is this happening? Here's why.
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Processor results of 2008

10.03.09
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If a year ago it seemed to someone that all the intrigue in the processor market would come down to how quickly the Core 2 line would develop, and whether Phenom would be able to catch up with its competitor, then 2008 brought many surprises to such an observer. Although it is worth recognizing that surprises began to pour in, as if from a cornucopia, only towards the end of the year. However, let's look at all the events in order.
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03.11.25
Oppo A6 Pro smartphone review: ambitious
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Oppo A6 Pro (CPH2799)

Creating new mid-range smartphones is no easy task. Manufacturers have to balance performance, camera capabilities, displays, and the overall cost impact of each component. How the new Oppo A6 Pro balances these factors is discussed in our review.

19.05.26
One UI 8.5 Gives Older Samsung Phones a New Lease on Life — Here’s What the Update Brings
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One UI 8.5 brings features once exclusive to Samsung’s newest flagships to older Galaxy devices. But can the update really make the Galaxy S22, S23 and S24 feel closer to the Galaxy S26 experience? Here’s what actually changes after installing the new firmware.


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13.06.26 | 18.10
False arrest caused by AI: US resident sued over facial recognition system failure

A new scandal is breaking out in the US over the imperfection of modern biometric technologies — another critical error in the facial recognition system led to the arrest of an innocent citizen.

13.06.26 | 14.08
A blogger’s dream: the Insta360 Luna Ultra got 8K, a gimbal and an AI operator

Insta360 and Leica introduced the revolutionary Luna Ultra gimbal camera with a 1-inch sensor, Dolby Vision support and advanced AI Deep Track 5.0.