Microsoft has introduced a new x86-64 emulator called PRISM with the latest Windows 11 update, aimed at improving the performance of Intel and AMD code on ARM-based Windows laptops. Designed to boost ...

The term x86-64v3 is once again a discussion point for Linux users, sparking curiosity and questions about its relevance to the platform. But what is it, why does it matter to Linux, and what is all ...

Opening up things, see how they work, and make them do what you want are just the basic needs of the average hacker. In some cases, a screwdriver and multimeter will do the job, but in other cases a ...

Back in May of 2023, Intel proposed a new 64-bit only "x86S" specification to streamline modern CPUs. The company wanted something to align with how most modern operating systems and apps including ...

In a move that has a significant part of the internet flashing back to the innocent days of 2001 when Intel launched its Itanium architecture as a replacement for the then 32-bit only x86 architecture ...

x86 emulation has been missing from Arm-based Macs since Apple transitioned to Apple silicon. x86 emulation has been missing from Arm-based Macs since Apple transitioned to Apple silicon. is a former ...

When he's not battling bugs and robots in Helldivers 2, Michael is reporting on AI, satellites, cybersecurity, PCs, and tech policy.

In a nutshell: The Windows Insider program offers Microsoft fans the opportunity to act as unpaid beta testers for the latest OS developments. While Redmond rarely introduces major changes to how ...

One of the more common questions I hear about Vista is which bit version of Windows Vista should one get. Do we go with x86 32 bit edition or x64 64 bit edition? I'm going to try to clear that ...

The two different program files are available only in the 64-bit operating system. The 32-bit operating system will have only a single program file folder. The main difference is that the program file ...