Although AMD and Apple are hot on the trail of 64-bit chips for desktops, Intel won't go down that path for years, say top researchers at the company. Michael Kanellos is editor at large at CNET ...

When it comes to operating systems, the distinction between 32-bit and 64-bit versions plays a significant role in how your PC performs and handles tasks. The terms "32-bit" and "64-bit" refer to the ...

CPUs that process 64 bits as a single unit, compared to 8, 16 or 32. Today's desktop and laptop computers are mostly 64-bit machines; however, there are countless 32-bit, 16-bit and 8-bit ...

The promise of 64-bit computing in PC desktops and servers has grabbed lots of attention lately, particularly as leading players in the market increase the pace of new products that use the technology ...

A friend came by the other day. He is planning to buy a new laptop and he wanted my advice. He’s an avid gamer and wants to get the fastest machine he can afford. He travels several months out of the ...