Compression Performance: 7-Zip, MagicRAR, WinRAR, WinZip |
| We're taking a look at the the features, performance, and compression rates of four file archiving and compression tools: the free and open source 7-Zip, the heavyweight WinRAR, the old-school WinZip, and the lesser-known MagicRAR. more |
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Core i7-4770K: Haswell's Performance, Previewed |
| A recent trip got us access to an early sample of Intel’s upcoming Core i7-4770K. We compare its performance to Ivy Bridge- and Sandy Bridge-based processors, so you have some idea what to expect when Intel officially introduces its Haswell architecture. more |
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Web Browser Grand Prix: Chrome 25, Firefox 19, And IE10 |
| Important versions of Chrome and Firefox were released since our last installment, and though we're ready to leave Windows 7 behind, IE10 brings us back for one more round. Naturally, our exhaustive suite of benchmarks undergoes a massive update as well. more |
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Best SSDs For The Money: March 2013 |
| There isn't much happening in the SSD world right now, but prices continue to shift. Some are up, while others are down. Fortunately, most still fall under $1 per gigabyte. We're updating our recommendations for March in light of the recent movements. more |
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review: The Best E-Book Reader? |
| Although Amazon's Kindle Fire HD gets all of the glory, the company's hardware business is rooted in e-books. The Kindle Paperwhite's front-light promises something different. But with the recent proliferation of cheap tablets, is it still worth buying? more |
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