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A Short Guide to X299 Motherboards and Intel Core i9s

Intel’s new and fastest line of processors, the new Core i9 series, has drawn significant attention. It puts the company ahead of its chief rival, AMD, in the speed wars and the core wars. But if you want a taste of the action, you need a new motherboard to go with it: the X299 chipset…. read more »

Intel Core i9 vs. Core i7 vs. Core i5: Which CPU Should You Buy?

The reports of the desktop PC’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Intel and AMD are back in a new battle of processors, with Intel launching a new series. It’s called the Core i9, and it’s the fastest consumer desktop processor ever. The Core i9 has a lot going for it. It starts with a 10-core… read more »

How to Stop Technology Addiction From Hijacking Your Core Values

Your computers and phones are tools you use to accomplish your goals. But today, the products you buy don’t help you pursue your dreams, but someone else’s. Along the way, you adapt your habits and behavior without realizing it. Tech companies build habit forming products and they have more influence over us than we realize. They even shape our social, cultural,… read more »

Intel Core i3 vs. i5 vs. i7: Which One Do You Really Need?

The processor is the brain of a computer — but understanding the difference between processors requires a lot of brainpower of your own! Intel hasn’t made it any easier for customers with their strange naming schemes, and the question we get asked most often is: What’s the difference between an i3, i5, or i7 processor? Which… read more »

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