Intel’s BIOS update slows everything down
Published in News
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 09:43

Intel’s BIOS update slows everything down


Chipzilla can't get a break 

Chipzilla’s problems with its 13th and 14th-gen desktop processors are expected to go away with a new BIOS patch – the only problem is that it has bought a new instability update that seems to be dropping more speed than a Birmingham nightclub owner.

MSI Claw gets another boost in performance via BIOS update
Published in Gaming


In addition to the new MSI Center M update

MSI has announced that its Claw gaming handheld console just got another BIOS update and the new MSI Center M update, which should significantly improve performance.

MSI Claw gets big performance boost thanks to BIOS and driver update
Published in Gaming


Up to 150 percent boost

MSI had a rough time peddling the Intel-based Claw gaming handheld console mostly due to a high price and lackluster performance compared to similar AMD-based handheld consoles, but now it might get a chance with a recent 25 percent price cut and big performance BIOS and driver update, which boosted performance up to 150 percent.

Intel blames motherboard makers Raptor Lake stability snafus
Published in PC Hardware


It was broken before we got there

Intel has found itself grappling with stability concerns over its 13th and 14th Generation Raptor Lake processors and is claiming that the kerfuffle stems from motherboard makers getting a bit too creative with the CPUs' settings - tweaking voltage curves, going wild with automatic overclocking, and tossing power limits out the window.

AMD and Intel motherboards receive BIOS updates
Published in PC Hardware


Fixing LogoFAIL flaw

AMD and Intel motherboards have received BIOS updates to kill off the LogoFAIL vulnerability, causing a stir since December 2023.

Kiwi and Aussie security experts hack older BIOS-locked laptops
Published in PC Hardware


All your need is a screwdriver

 A team of Aussie and Kiwi cyber security experts at CyberCX can hack their way into any older laptop with just a screwdriver and a six-pack of DB.

AM5 motherboard vendors release new BIOS downloads
Published in PC Hardware


Keeping AMD from getting a bit too hot

Motherboard makers have quickly responded to ‘Ryzen burn out’ issues and issued new BIOS downloads to fix the problem.

Alder Lake BIOS source code leaked
Published in News
Monday, 10 October 2022 13:02

Alder Lake BIOS source code leaked


Chipzilla plays it down

Intel's Alder Lake BIOS source code has been leaked to 4chan and Github, with the 6GB file containing tools and code for building and optimising BIOS/UEFI images.

Lenovo warns of UEFI/BIOS vulnerability
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Thursday, 14 July 2022 12:50

Lenovo warns of UEFI/BIOS vulnerability


On 70 of its laptops

Lenovo has released a security advisory to inform customers that more than 70 of its laptops are affected by a UEFI/BIOS vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

AMD changes its mind on BIOSes limits
Published in News
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 11:38

AMD changes its mind on BIOSes limits


We have listened to concerns

AMD is reversing its decision to limit the BIOSes on the 400-series chipsets.