The Amazing Ryzen 5 1600 AF Comeback, Best 1440p Gaming Monitors 2020

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech January 28 What To Buy [Best 1440p Gaming Monitors 2020]( For 2020 we've decided to take a different route for recommending gaming monitors. With such a vast array of options, we've recognized a few segments that deserve our full attention. Today's guide will cover exclusively [1440p gaming monitors]( which is perhaps the most mainstream and popular category. For 2020 we've decided to take a different route for recommending gaming monitors. With such a vast array of options, we've recognized a few segments that deserve our full attention. Today's guide will cover exclusively [1440p gaming monitors]( which is perhaps the most mainstream and popular category. Hardware [Ryzen 5 1600 AF Review: Incredible Budget CPU]( A mysterious Ryzen 5 1600 refresh made it to market late last year. Bizarrely, AMD has released a really cheap version of the Ryzen 5 2600, but just called it the Ryzen 5 1600. Known as the "1600 AF" because of the box identification this is a Zen+ 6-core, 12-thread part that's [selling for just $85]( brand new. A mysterious Ryzen 5 1600 refresh made it to market late last year. Bizarrely, AMD has released a really cheap version of the Ryzen 5 2600, but just called it the Ryzen 5 1600. Known as the "1600 AF" because of the box identification this is a Zen+ 6-core, 12-thread part that's [selling for just $85]( brand new. Free Software Foundation [FSF 'demands' Windows 7 be released as free software]( The FSF has launched the "Upcycle Windows 7" petition, and if the opening paragraph doesn't persuade Microsoft to open source Windows 7, then I don't know what will. The FSF has launched the "Upcycle Windows 7" petition, and if the opening paragraph doesn't persuade Microsoft to open source Windows 7, then I don't know what will. High-End Monitor [LG 38GL950G 38" UltraGear Review: The New Ultrawide Performance Champion]( The LG 38GL950G is [the best ultrawide monitor]( on the market right now. Essentially it takes every feature we got with previous flagship ultrawide displays, and takes it up a notch. The resolution and panel are physically bigger, up to 3840 x 1600, offering a more immersive experience and better for productivity work. The LG 38GL950G is [the best ultrawide monitor]( on the market right now. Essentially it takes every feature we got with previous flagship ultrawide displays, and takes it up a notch. The resolution and panel are physically bigger, up to 3840 x 1600, offering a more immersive experience and better for productivity work. Security [Avast's free antivirus solution tracks users online to mine data for companies like Microsoft, Pepsi, and Google]( At a time when high-profile tech executives are calling on governments to impose more stringent privacy rules, there's nothing like another reminder that everyone is fighting to get a hold of your habits, preferences, and pretty much any other data… At a time when high-profile tech executives are calling on governments to impose more stringent privacy rules, there's nothing like another reminder that everyone is fighting to get a hold of your habits, preferences, and pretty much any other data… Gaming Culture [Plague Inc. experiences popularity surge following Coronavirus outbreak, devs issue warning]( In the last 30 days, Plague Inc: Evolved’s daily average player numbers on Steam have jumped over 148 percent to 1,672—it’s usually under 1,000. Peak players, meanwhile, reached a record 17,889. The previous highest number of concurrent players was 4,601 back in April 2018. In the last 30 days, Plague Inc: Evolved’s daily average player numbers on Steam have jumped over 148 percent to 1,672—it’s usually under 1,000. Peak players, meanwhile, reached a record 17,889. The previous highest number of concurrent players was 4,601 back in April 2018. Culture [Atari to break ground on first video game-themed hotel later this year]( Atari, an early pioneer in the electronic entertainment industry, is hoping its latest business venture will conjure up the same sort of excitement it was once associated with. Atari, an early pioneer in the electronic entertainment industry, is hoping its latest business venture will conjure up the same sort of excitement it was once associated with. Industry [UK government allows Huawei a role in its 5G network]( The Chinese giant will be banned from supplying equipment for the “core,” or sensitive areas, of the network. Additionally, Huawei will have a limited presence of no more than 35 percent of the network’s periphery, which includes radio masts, and… The Chinese giant will be banned from supplying equipment for the “core,” or sensitive areas, of the network. Additionally, Huawei will have a limited presence of no more than 35 percent of the network’s periphery, which includes radio masts, and… Incoming [New Motorola video explains how to look after your foldable Razr]( Motorola has uploaded several videos to its YouTube channel that show off the Razr phone. The Caring for Razr clip is there so consumers can keep “the reinvented flip phone in iconic condition.” It starts by explaining that the Razr… Motorola has uploaded several videos to its YouTube channel that show off the Razr phone. The Caring for Razr clip is there so consumers can keep “the reinvented flip phone in iconic condition.” It starts by explaining that the Razr… What If... [Emoji could soon appear on license plates in the US]( As per CNET, the new piece of legislation before the Virginia House of Delegates allows drivers to add one of six emoji to their license plate. The draft bill, introduced by Rep. Rebecca White, a Democrat from Windsor, Vermont, would… As per CNET, the new piece of legislation before the Virginia House of Delegates allows drivers to add one of six emoji to their license plate. The draft bill, introduced by Rep. Rebecca White, a Democrat from Windsor, Vermont, would… Industry [Broadcom inks new $15 billion deal with Apple to supply wireless chips through mid-2023]( Broadcom's tech is slowly eating the world, even as many of us are unaware of its presence in many of our favorite gadgets. The company's reach is so powerful that it has US and EU regulators probing every aspect of… Broadcom's tech is slowly eating the world, even as many of us are unaware of its presence in many of our favorite gadgets. The company's reach is so powerful that it has US and EU regulators probing every aspect of… Hardware [Groq launches the first AI accelerator card capable of 1 PetaOPS]( The Groq Tensor Streaming Processor (TSP) demands 300W per core, so luckily, it’s only got one. Even luckier, Groq has turned that from a disadvantage into the TSP’s greatest strength. The Groq Tensor Streaming Processor (TSP) demands 300W per core, so luckily, it’s only got one. Even luckier, Groq has turned that from a disadvantage into the TSP’s greatest strength. [iOS 14 is said to support almost all iOS 13 devices, including iPhone SE]( According to a report from French website iPhoneSoft, many owners of older generations of iPhone and iPad can collectively breathe a sigh of relief. There's enough indication out there that Apple is going to support pretty much any device that… [Some EVGA RTX 2060 KO models have RTX 2080 guts]( In their review of the EVGA RTX 2060 KO, TechPowerUp were pleasantly surprised to discover the presence of a TU104 die once the card was disassembled. Specifically, a TU104-150. [Activision Blizzard goes exclusive with YouTube for esports streaming]( YouTube Gaming has won big. [Microsoft issuing free Windows 7 fix after introducing bug in final updates]( As reported by The Verge, one of Microsoft’s final free Windows 7 updates—KB4534310—is causing wallpaper problems for some users. After installation, an image can display as black when set to Stretch. The issue only appears to affect stretched wallpapers, fit,… [Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Flip Z potential launch dates leak]( The information comes from XDA Developers’ Max Weinbach, who’s been responsible for a number of leaks regarding Samsung’s upcoming phones. He tweeted that a new source told him the successor to the Galaxy Fold, the Galaxy Z Flip (previously thought… [Nvidia's $6,000 Quadro RTX 8000 can now be passively cooled]( PNY claims the two new GPUs, which share a core count and boost clock, only sacrifice a little bit of performance to achieve a passively coolable 250W TDP. I’ve never heard of 250W being passively cooled within a standard 2-slot… [Happy Birthday: The iPad turns 10]( It’s been 10 years to the day since Steve Jobs officially introduced the term “iPad” into the English lexicon. [Boeing successfully completes first test flight of the world's largest twin-engined jet]( The 777-9X is Boeing's latest widebody commercial airliner that recently took to the skies for its first successful test flight and could prove to be a silver lining of the dark clouds looming over the company since the grounding of… [Star Fox 64 ships can be spawned into Zelda: Ocarina of Time without mods]( Who would have thought that all these years later, players would still be crawling the code behind Star Fox 64 and Ocarina of Time. [Apple could be planning to build a Mac using a single piece of glass]( A recent patent filed by Apple reveals a design for a curved Mac, built from a single sheet of glass. The device would be shaped a bit like an L, with the bottom portion built to hold a keyboard and… [Google promises to 'experiment' with Search results following ad backlash]( Instead of ads alone having a small icon to help them stand out, all websites now have these "favicons" next to their search results. Google claims the decision was made to put a site's branding front and center, but there's… [Smartphones sold in Russia must have software that promotes "Russian values"]( Back in November last year, Russia passed a law prohibiting the sale of devices, including smartphones and TVs, that don’t come preconfigured with Russian software. Set to go into effect in July 2020, the law doesn’t ban products with foreign… [London police will deploy live facial recognition cameras to catch criminals]( As reported by The Guardian on Friday, London's Metropolitan Police force plans to begin using live facial recognition cameras on the city's streets in the not-so-distant future. 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