The CPU is a simple stack virtual machine with a specialized reduced instruction set. Execution algorithm: The VM fetches an opcode from system memory pointed by CS:IP. There is a table of instruction ...

We all love a good PC upgrade, whether it’s a faster GPU, more RAM, or even a better cooling unit for the CPU. While these upgrades are usually straightforward, there are often factors to consider ...

Over on Hackaday.io, [Zoltan Pekic] has been busy building a stack of tools for assisting with verifying and debugging retro computing applications. He presents his take on using Intel hex files for ...

Some synthesizer sounds are just catchy, but some of them are genre-defining. We think you could make that case for the Roland JP-8000 patch “Sandstorm”, which you’ve heard if you listened to any ...

Intel is preparing to release a critical microcode update aimed at resolving an issue that has affected its 13th Gen processors since their launch. The update, expected by mid-August, comes after ...

Check you have a compatible Web browser: 1 First, open Safari (iOS, MacOS) or Chrome (Android, Windows, Linux) and load https://wepsim.github.io/wepsim. From the top-right corner, tap on the share ...