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What Is 'Error-Correcting Memory' and Why Does the Creator of Linux Think You Need It?
Why error-correcting memory, long an obscure computing concept, suddenly has major relevance outside of the server room. At least according to Linus Torvalds.
How a Minor Calculation Error Cost Intel Half a Billion Dollars
How one of the most famous computer bugs of all time, the Intel Pentium floating-point division glitch, blew out of proportion into a PR crisis.
The Hidden Reason Why Your Pay Is Stuck in Neutral
Companies often work together to keep employee salaries low—and force workers to sign agreements that scam them out of their right to earn more money elsewhere.
Intel CEO Resigns Over Past Relationship With an Employee
Brian Krzanich has resigned today after violating Intel’s non-fraternization rules.
This Guy Designed and Built an 8-bit CPU from Scratch
The breadboard CPU can play the Mario theme, but programming it is a pain in the ass.
This CPU Exploit-Safe Version of 'Doom' Runs at .00003 FPS
One way to defend against Spectre and Meltdown.
Coinhive Says Meltdown Patches Didn’t Affect Monero Mining
Some Monero CPU miners were concerned that Meltdown patches would affect their hashrate. Coinhive says they haven’t noticed any problems.
Relax, the Meltdown and Spectre CPU Patches Aren't Messing With Your Frame Rates
Your ability to crush noobs won’t be impeded.
The Clever Engineering Behind Intel's Chipocalypse
When computer security collides with computer efficiency.
Spectre and Meltdown bugs: 4 things you need to know
“Probably one of the worst CPU bugs ever found.”
Why Intel Couldn’t Trademark Numbers Anymore
Intel’s processor business was massive, but a lengthy legal battle with a former business partner exposed a major flaw in its CPU designs—a trademark flaw.