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.
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.
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.
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
Fixing LogoFAIL flaw
AMD and Intel motherboards have received BIOS updates to kill off the LogoFAIL vulnerability, causing a stir since December 2023.
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
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
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
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
We have listened to concerns
AMD is reversing its decision to limit the BIOSes on the 400-series chipsets.