The performance of a business computer at everyday tasks largely depends on two factors: its processor speed and the amount of memory it has. The processor's speed comes from its clock, a timing ...

A subtle tweak to how RAM keeps time is paving the way for higher memory speeds. Here's what that means for you.

A CPU, or central processing unit, is a vital part of your computer or phone, and is responsible for executing every command ...

Computers have reached the point of being a commodity, with low prices and many brands to choose from. This progression of technology has made personal computing affordable to almost everyone, and the ...

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A team of international scientists has found a way to make memory chips perform computing tasks. The advance means data could now be processed in the same spot where it is stored, leading to much ...

Fungal networks may be a promising alternative to tiny metal devices used in processing and storing digital memories and ...

The idea of creating data processing methods that mimic the activities of the neurons in the brain has led to new types of software, including machine learning algorithms, but it has also led to new ...