(Nanowerk News) Today's computers reach their physical limits when it comes to speed. Semiconductor components usually operate at a maximum usable frequency of a few gigahertz – which corresponds to ...

While it's not as necessary on newer hardware, old and less capable desktops or laptops could get a helpful boost from any ...

Physicists present a nanometer-sized light antenna with electrically modulated surface properties -- a breakthrough that could pave the way for faster computer chips. Physicists from Würzburg present ...

Artist's impression of an electrically contacted optical antenna (left) and the quantum mechanical distribution of its surface electrons. The normal distribution is shown in yellow, while the change ...

Essential PC optimization tips to stop your computer running slow and speed up your laptop for improved performance and efficiency. Pixabay, Timrael Many people experience frustration when their ...