Posts under Intel tag.

How to find if your computer supports Intel VT-X or AMD-V in Windows 10

If you are planning to use Virtualization in Windows 10 (Sandbox or Hyper-V), the computer should support it on the hardware level. Most of the new computers have this feature, but then there are two types — Intel VT-X and […]

What is Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) vulnerability? Are you safe?

Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) is a CPU side vulnerability. According to Intel, its CPU has some loose points that can be exploited by hackers. This means taking control of the CPU to be able to read very short term data […]

Communication with service process failed, Tray cannot start

The Intel Driver and Support Assistant, which is pre-installed in newer Intel supported systems, automatically identifies, finds and installs drivers for your computer. But at times, or program launch, it is known to fail with an error message – Communication […]

How to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Technology Max on Windows 10

Intel Turbo Boost Technology or TBTM is technology that enables the processor core of a computer to run faster than the marked frequency. Although the boost enables the core to run faster, the processor should work in the power, temperature, […]

AMD vs Intel – What are the main differences?

The biggest rivalry in the CPU market is the decades-long war between Intel and AMD, and from our perspective, this battle could go on for another 10 years or more as the computing market requires faster processors. It’s very important […]

What is Hyper-Threading and how does it work?

At first, we had single core CPUs. These CPUs were clocked at a certain speed and could deliver performance at that particular speed. Then came the age of CPUs with multiple cores. Here, every individual core could deliver its own […]

What are Intel Modern Windows Drivers for Graphics

Microsoft not only initiated Universal Windows Apps, but it also brought the same concept to Drivers as well. It started with Universal Audio Architecture to standardize class driver architecture for audio. Fast forward today, a lot of OEM have now […]

Intel Display Audio device drivers blocking Windows 10 Feature Update

When updating to Windows 10 October 2018 Update v1809, if you receive a setup notification that the installation is blocked because of Intel Display Audio Device (intcdaud.sys), then know that this is by design as Microsoft has blocked the upgrade because […]

Check if your Intel computer is exposed to Vulnerabilities

After findings revealed Intel chips were susceptible to vulnerabilities following a test conducted by researchers, Intel acknowledged the flaw and issued a security advisory. Severity rating that was accorded to the vulnerability was ‘IMPORTANT’. As such, it was essential to […]

AMD Ryzen is here with Intel in its crosshair: Which is better?

After years of stagnation, AMD has finally released a computer processor with the capabilities of competing directly with Intel. The processor in mind is no other than Ryzen, and from what many have to say, it’s a solid piece of […]

Download, install, update Intel Drivers with Intel Driver & Support Assistant

Having the latest versions of Drivers ensures that your computer gives you the best performance. While Microsoft Updates does offer you updates for your Drivers, and there is also free software like Device Doctor or shareware like Driver Scanner which […]

Skylake systems that will be supported on Windows 8.1/7

In its latest drive to push Windows 10 adoption further, Microsoft announced that nextgen CPUs will only support Windows 10. Elaborating more on the announcement made, Microsoft published a list of more than 100 Skylake Systems that will be capable […]

Intel AppHub – Your source for downloading netbook apps

The Intel AppUp center is a service that allows end consumers to browse a centralized catalog of applications for purchase or download to your netbook, laptop or other personal computing device.