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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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