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Windows 10 update packs fix for AMD boot issues
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft has issued an update to correct boot issues, initially caused by its Meltdown and Spectre patch, on AMD-based PCs.
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InSpectre will quickly check if your PC is vulnerable to Meltdown and Spectre
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Curious to see if your PC is vulnerable to Meltdown and Spectre? There's now a simple tool for discerning just that.
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AMD will issue Spectre fixes of its own starting this week
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
AMD will begin issuing optional updates to guard against Spectre vulnerabilities later this week, the company said in a new blog post.
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Intel offers initial look at performance hit from Spectre and Meltdown fixes
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Fixes for the Meltdown and Spectre flaws are now rolling out from a variety of manufacturers, and Intel has now provided an initial look at how they might affect performance.
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NVIDIA issues new GPU drivers to guard against Spectre exploit (Updated)
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
NVIDIA has issued new GPU drivers to guard against the recently disclosed Spectre processor exploit.
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Microsoft talks performance impact of Meltdown and Spectre patches on your PC
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft has provided more details on how much it expects the Spectre and Meltdown patches to affect your PC's performance.
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Microsoft temporarily pauses rollout of Spectre and Meltdown patch for some AMD PCs
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Following reports that it was causing issues for some users, Microsoft has paused the rollout of its Meltdown and Spectre patch for some AMD-based PCs.
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Microsoft's Spectre patch appears to be causing boot issues for AMD Athlon PCs
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
An emergency fix for the Spectre exploit appears to be causing headaches for people with AMD Athlon-based PCs.
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