It's Possible To Enable Resizable BAR On Unsupported Gaming PCs For An FPS Boost

Hot Headlines In Tech For Today [HotHardware.com]( Here Are Today's Hot Headlines In Tech [View this email in your browser]( [It's Possible To Enable Resizable BAR On Unsupported Gaming PCs For An FPS Boost]( By Zak Killian on Feb 08, 2024 02:45 pm [It's Possible To Enable Resizable BAR On Unsupported Gaming PCs For An FPS Boost]( If you're still cranking along on something like an aged Sandy Bridge system for gaming, you don't need us to tell you that you need every extra bit of performance you can get. Well, if you're keen to install a clever hack to the UEFI firmware of your motherboard, you may be able to enable Resizable BAR ("ReBAR") support even on your ancient [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [The FCC Outlaws AI-Generated Robocalls To Stop Voter Suppression Violations]( By Nathan Ord on Feb 08, 2024 02:07 pm [The FCC Outlaws AI-Generated Robocalls To Stop Voter Suppression Violations]( Artificial intelligence is increasingly more pervasive, across many industries. The technology, however, does pose some risks, such as the capability to help create bioweapons or other nefarious things. AI technology can also be used for deepfakes, which the Federal Communications Commission is trying to quell with recently passed rulings. In [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [Need For Speed Most Wanted Mod Brings RTX Remix Path Tracing But Does It Look Better?]( By Alan Velasco on Feb 08, 2024 01:17 pm [Need For Speed Most Wanted Mod Brings RTX Remix Path Tracing But Does It Look Better?]( Need for Speed Most Wanted, a fan favorite from 2005, is getting some big visual enhancements, thanks to NVIDIA’s RTX Remix tool. The tool enables modders to use generative AI to make changes to game assets, and breathe new life into older titles that are most likely no longer under development or support by the game’s creators. YouTube [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [Why Google Is Suddenly Blocking Some Android Users From Sideloading Apps]( By Ryan Whitwam on Feb 08, 2024 11:59 am [Why Google Is Suddenly Blocking Some Android Users From Sideloading Apps]( Right from the start, Android has allowed you to install any software you come across on the internet, provided you aren't deterred by the prominent and increasingly scary warnings. Google is testing a new tactic to prevent the spread of mobile malware, but it's somewhat more draconian than its past efforts. The new pilot program in Singapore [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [WhatsApp Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps, Score A Win For Privacy]( By Tim Sweezy on Feb 08, 2024 11:18 am [WhatsApp Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps, Score A Win For Privacy]( Meta’s WhatsApp says it will soon bring other encrypted messaging apps into one handy dandy location, making finding users a lot easier. The upcoming change is not all WhatsApp’s doing, however, as European lawmakers deemed Meta, the parent of WhatsApp, to be one of six “gatekeeper” companies that fall under the Digital Markets Act. The [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [Samsung Leaks Its Own Fitbit Killer, The Galaxy Fit 3, And It Looks Like An Apple Watch]( By Aaron Leong on Feb 08, 2024 11:13 am [Samsung Leaks Its Own Fitbit Killer, The Galaxy Fit 3, And It Looks Like An Apple Watch]( Samsung is readying a follow-up to its relatively successful fitness watch called the Galaxy Fit 3. The design will be a departure from its earlier pill-shaped predecessors, moving into the more familiar Apple Watch or Amazfit Bit territory. Let's find out what you can expect from the new device. Since the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 was launched [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [ASUS And MSI Are In A Warranty War Over OLED Burn-In Coverage And Gamers Are Winning]( By Paul Lilly on Feb 08, 2024 11:04 am [ASUS And MSI Are In A Warranty War Over OLED Burn-In Coverage And Gamers Are Winning]( There's a war breaking out in the display landscape and it's going largely unnoticed. The main combatants at the moment are ASUS and MSI, though if the gentleman's skirmish keeps up, other display makers could be drawn into the fray. That would be a good thing, too, because the battle that's taking place is over burn-in coverage on expensive [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [Scientists Just Found A Secret Infant Ocean Hiding In Saturn’s Death Star Moon]( By Tim Sweezy on Feb 08, 2024 10:35 am [Scientists Just Found A Secret Infant Ocean Hiding In Saturn’s Death Star Moon]( A group of French researchers have sensed a disturbance in the force when it comes to Saturn’s moon, Mimas. Mimas bears a stark resemblance to the Empire’s Death Star in the iconic Star Wars franchise, hence why some astronomers have given it that nickname. The research team, led by French astronomer Valery Lainey, recently announced the [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [FTC Files An Official Complaint Against Microsoft Over Its 1900 Activision Blizzard Layoffs]( By Alan Velasco on Feb 08, 2024 10:31 am [FTC Files An Official Complaint Against Microsoft Over Its 1900 Activision Blizzard Layoffs]( A rough week for team Xbox just got a bit tougher as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially filed a complaint in a federal appeals court in regard to its decision to lay off 1,900 employees last month. The FTC is continuing to probe Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard on anti-trust grounds. The FTC says that Microsoft’s [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [Microsoft Delivers Major AI Copilot Revamp And Makes It Widely Available To All]( By Ben Funk on Feb 08, 2024 10:28 am [Microsoft Delivers Major AI Copilot Revamp And Makes It Widely Available To All]( The AI arms race is ever escalating, pushing machine learning models into the faces of everybody who ever looks at a screen, be it a PC monitor or a smartphone. Artificial intelligence, as it's been defined in modern times, has been with us for quite a while now, including deep integration into Windows. For instance, ChatGPT—often synonymous [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [CableMod GPU Adapters Pose A Fire Risk, Recall Issued After $74K In Property Damage]( By Thiago Trevisan on Feb 08, 2024 10:22 am [CableMod GPU Adapters Pose A Fire Risk, Recall Issued After $74K In Property Damage]( If you currently own an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPU or just picked up one of the GeForce RTX Super models, CableMod has an important recall you need to be aware of. After a long string of reported issues with melted adapters and other such unfortunate events, a voluntary safety recall is in place for its angled 12VHPWR adapters. Appearing [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [Move Over Galaxy Z Flip And Pixel Fold, Apple Is Apparently Readying A Foldable iPhone]( By Aaron Leong on Feb 08, 2024 09:54 am [Move Over Galaxy Z Flip And Pixel Fold, Apple Is Apparently Readying A Foldable iPhone]( Unsurprisingly, Apple has been experimenting with prototype foldable clamshell iPhones that fold width-wise. With Samsung, Google, and OnePlus—in the US, at least—already making headways into that niche market, it would be silly for Cupertino NOT to be playing around with the idea of a foldable iPhone either. Here's what we know about this [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [Grab A Sweetheart Of A Deal On A Smartwatch Ahead Of Valentine’s Day]( By Tim Sweezy on Feb 08, 2024 09:41 am [Grab A Sweetheart Of A Deal On A Smartwatch Ahead Of Valentine’s Day]( Time is ticking away fast to grab a deal on something for that special someone for Valentine's Day next week. With that in mind, take advantage of some sweetheart deals on smartwatches from brands like Fossil, Garmin, Amazfit, and Samsung. Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch Garmin, best known for its GPS devices, has made a name for itself in the [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [Is Your PC Stuttering In Games And On The Web? Try This Hotfix From NVIDIA]( By Paul Lilly on Feb 08, 2024 09:29 am [Is Your PC Stuttering In Games And On The Web? Try This Hotfix From NVIDIA]( Attention all GeForce graphics card owners, if you're system is inexplicable stuttering, the latest hotfix GPU driver from NVIDIA may be the salve to sooth your pain. Released last night, NVIDIAs hotfix driver version 551.46 purportedly addresses several situations in which stuttering may rear its ugly head, and it addresses a specific stability [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [LockBit Ransomware Gang Allegedly Threatens Murder Of Forum Admin]( By Nathan Ord on Feb 07, 2024 04:28 pm [LockBit Ransomware Gang Allegedly Threatens Murder Of Forum Admin]( We know that ransomware has severe negative effects, such as hospitalizing security professionals from the sheer stress stemming from these sorts of attacks. We also know that the threat actors behind these operations are the lowest of the low and will do anything to maintain profit and their nefarious businesses, regardless of the effects. [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [PC Gamers React To Rockstar Launcher Kicking Windows 7 And 8 To The Curb]( By Nathan Ord on Feb 07, 2024 04:13 pm [PC Gamers React To Rockstar Launcher Kicking Windows 7 And 8 To The Curb]( Earlier this year, Steam killed support for Windows 7 and Windows 8, meaning the Steam Client on these systems would no longer get updates and security updates. Now, it seems that Rockstar is following suit with the termination of support for the Rockstar Launcher on Windows 7 and 8. Of course, this should come as no surprise, given the announcement [Read in browser »]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Reddit]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn]( [Disney Plus Joins The Unfortunate Streaming Fad Of Cracking Down On Password Sharing]( By Nathan Ord on Feb 07, 2024 04:12 pm [Disney Plus Joins The Unfortunate Streaming Fad Of Cracking Down On Password Sharing]( Over this past weekend, Disney+ updated its subscriber agreement to fall more in line with other streaming service providers. More specifically, Disney+ is cracking down on password sharing. Regardless, it may still come as a blow to those who have shared incomes, but do not live in the same location, such as college students or elder relatives. 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