Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

Let’s be honest: most people only think about computer health when they’re facing a problem. Unfortunately, this approach can provide a false sense of security. When you understand the basics of ...

Researchers in China claim to have achieved quantum supremacy, the point where a quantum computer completes a task that would be virtually impossible for a classical computer to perform. The device, ...

Computer Scientists are the broad group of individuals who utilize their skills to perform, develop, and improve computation. Computation is all around us: On our laptops, in our phones, running web ...

If someone asked you to picture a quantum computer, what would you see in your mind? Maybe you see a normal computer-- just bigger, with some mysterious physics magic going on inside? Forget laptops ...

Most computers have decent performance when coming out of the box. However, as time passes, there’s a noticeable decrease in performance unless you take good care of your computer. If you want your PC ...

When designing a next-generation quantum computer, a surprisingly large problem is bridging the communication gap between the classical and quantum worlds. Such computers need a specialized control ...

The effort to build truly useful quantum computers often comes down to making them bigger by adding qubits, the quantum bits that are the basic building blocks of these devices. But creating quantum ...

Computers are essential to modern life, but many users forget that regular cleaning is just as important as software updates. Over time, dust, pet hair, and debris can build up inside your device, ...