What is a CPU? A guide to the 'brain' of your computer or phone, including how it works

A CPU, or central processing unit, is a vital part of your computer or phone, and is responsible for executing every command ...

How the internet and Wi-Fi work: A guide to connections, data and the cloud

Your internet service provider (ISP) brings the internet into your home through a modem. A router then converts that signal ...
Live Science

New quantum computer smashes 'quantum supremacy' record by a factor of 100 — and it consumes 30,000 times less power

The 56-qubit H2-1 computer has broken the previous record in the 'quantum supremacy' benchmark first set by Google in 2019. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Google introduces Gemini 2.5 Computer Use AI model: Here’s how it works

Google has introduced the Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model, a new AI model designed to interact directly with web and mobile interfaces.

Your Windows computer runs using 'Drivers' — here's what they are, and how to find them

In Windows 10, drivers are pieces of software that allow a device or application to run properly, and without them your PC ...
Dallas Morning News

Security keys versus passwords on your computer: Which works better for you?

Dave Lieber I was confused. Kept seeing mention of a security “key” offered on some of my favorite websites—Microsoft, Google, YouTube and Facebook, to name a few. I wasn’t sure if I should use it.