Microsoft has quietly published updated guidance clarifying the differences between Office 2024 and Microsoft 365. The key trade-off is perpetual license vs. ongoing updates and AI features. The document highlights a notable limitation for family plans.
Advantech is centering its next-generation edge platforms on AMD’s EPYC Embedded processors. The move targets demanding workloads like real-time medical imaging and enterprise AI that require high-core counts and massive I/O.
Ubuntu is popular, but its official flavors often outperform it for specific needs. Xubuntu revives old hardware, Kubuntu offers a powerful modern desktop, and Ubuntu Studio is a pre-configured creative suite. Here’s why you might want to skip the main edition.
The explosive growth of AI workloads is pushing data center power densities to extremes that air cooling can’t handle. Operators are now forced to design “liquid-ready” infrastructure to stay relevant, marking a fundamental shift in how these facilities are built and managed.
ASRock has launched a niche H610M Combo motherboard that can use either DDR4 or DDR5 memory. It’s a practical solution for builders stuck between memory generations and pricing. This Intel-exclusive board highlights a key flexibility advantage over AMD’s current platforms.
The data center cooling game is changing fast. According to a technical director from modular data center designer Oper8, liquid cooling is no longer experimental but a practical necessity for handling today’s high-density AI and HPC loads. The real challenge is figuring out the right solution for e
Fintech startup Pipe is undergoing a massive leadership and workforce shakeup. The CEO is out, the CFO is gone, and about half of its 150 employees have been laid off. The company says it’s focusing on profitability and a “leaner” structure.
The CEOs of IBM and AMD don’t see an AI bubble bursting. But IBM’s Arvind Krishna paints a stark picture: the industry’s planned data centers could cost $8 trillion, a bill that might never be paid. Meanwhile, AMD is busy selling chips into the frenzy.
After returning the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro, a professional engineer tested Samsung’s $1,800 Galaxy XR headset for two weeks of real work. The verdict? Despite some quirks, its ability to create massive virtual displays on the go makes it a keeper for business travel.
If your new high-speed RAM is running slower than the number on the box, don’t panic. Motherboards default to conservative JEDEC speeds for stability. The advertised speed is an overclocking profile you need to enable yourself.
