Intel issues new microcode to fix rare Vmin Shift crashes on Core 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs
The Vmin Shift saga continues
Corsair's new firmware update tool works from the browser, doesn't require any additional software
No one seems to like the iCUE software, not even the company that made it
Samsung SSD Magician utility gets a makeover, improves ease of use
Samsung's SSD Magician software keeps SSDs, memory cards, and USB drives performing at their best, while offering features for data migration, security, compatibility, and optimization. Get firmware updates and then some.
Researchers uncover hidden 'backdoor' in widely used ESP32 microchip
Over a billion devices worldwide contain this chip
Sony releases surprise PS3 system update 19 years after launch
PlayStation 3 system software update 4.92 improves overall performance and updates the Blu-ray player encryption key, making it essential for users who rely on the console as a Blu-ray player.
Brother printers are quietly sabotaging third-party toner with firmware updates
Following on HP's footsteps by crippling non-OEM toners sparks backlash
Intel's latest microcode update fails to fix Arrow Lake performance issues
The troubled Core CPUs are now even worse in gaming than they were before
MSI introduces "latency killer" to improve DDR5 RAM performance
Is a 10ns latency reduction in ultra-fast DDR5 DRAM chips worth the effort?
Firmware vs. Software: What's the Difference?
Firmware is essential to the operation of electronic devices, acting as the foundational software that makes it all work. While firmware is sometimes used interchangeably with "software," they are not the same thing.
Intel might offer a tool to diagnose dying Raptor Lake processors
Users must still RMA their CPUs to confirm whether they suffer from the infamous microcode error
First firmware updates designed to fix Intel's Vmin Shift instability spotted in the wild
Major motherboard manufacturers are providing firmware "beta" updates
Remember AMI BIOS? Turns out there's a buried treasure in firmware
You might also remember them from their "American Megatrends" BIOS days
The big picture: Firmware is one of those obscure areas of computing that is simultaneously critical yet largely ignored. Not coincidentally, we have been doing a lot of work lately digging around such dark corners of the industry. Despite the ubiquitous nature of firmware, almost no one talks about it much.
PKfail security flaw is far more extensive than initially thought
Facepalm: Binarly analysts have issued a new warning just a couple of months after unveiling a security issue related to compromised platform keys used to enforce Secure Boot protection. The PKfail problem affects a significantly larger pool of devices and brands, and is not limited to firmware products developed by AMI.
MSI MAG 27-inch and 32-inch QD-OLED models to receive long-awaited firmware updates
Some owners have to return their monitors to get the patching functionality
The OLED Burn-In Test: Three Month Update
It's been 3 months since we started our OLED burn-in test using an MSI 32" 4K QD-OLED as a productivity monitor. In today's update we're going to talk burn in, firmware updates, and general usage.
Asus releases firmware update to address game crashes on Intel CPUs
Was going over Intel's recommended power settings really that necessary?
New LogoFAIL exploit leaves Windows and Linux users vulnerable to remote attacks
LogoFAIL enables remote attacks by exploiting unpatched browsers, media players, and other apps
Microsoft is extending the support period for Surface devices
Two more years of driver and firmware updates, but there's a catch
Microsoft releases firmware update for all Surface devices
Even the unsupported Surface Book 2 is getting the all-important September patches
Google wants to fight pre-installed Android malware
Power users can check their OS installations against a public log to detect abnormalities
HP firmware update that bricks printers still has no fix
Several weeks after being pushed out
AMD planning to replace AGESA firmware with open source alternative openSIL
A simple, flexible, and secure solution for silicon initialization on AMD CPUs
MSI confirms cyberattack, doesn't say it was ransomware
The company now recommends getting firmware only from official sources
HP prepping firmware update to fix critical security vulnerability in LaserJet printers
The bug could allow hackers to remotely access sensitive information
In a nutshell: Dozens of HP printers are vulnerable to a security issue that could potentially allow attackers to access sensitive information. The company is aware of the problem and is working on an update that will be rolled out later this year. In the meantime, HP is suggesting that users downgrade the firmware version of the affected models as a temporary workaround to mitigate the issue.
Hackers are targeting SonicWall devices with malware that can survive firmware updates
The UNC4540 threat means to deploy persistent malware