Explainers

Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) EXPLAINED

Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) explained

From Caesar’s cypher to Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) - Jeremy Bradley, COO, Zama, explains, in this sponsored article, exactly what FHE is, how it has evolved, what it is now capable of and how far off truly universalised FHE is.

Lenovo Aura Edition laptops - ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition

What is Lenovo’s Aura Edition?

Lenovo and Intel have worked together to create exclusive "Aura Editions" PCs. Their aim: to solve the problems faced by computer users around the world.

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What is a CBA day?

The rise of the CBA day, siesta lunches and more suggest staff still want work-life balance. It turns out that Nicole Kobie can be arsed to explain what it all means.

Gemini Live shown by Gemini as a phone app

What is Gemini Live?

Google has announced Gemini AI will be more tightly integrated with its apps, starting with Gemini Live for Android. We answer the key questions

what is thunderbolt share shown by a PC connected to a laptop

What is Thunderbolt Share?

Intel has just announced Thunderbolt Share, which can link two PCs together in a way that we've never seen before. To discover how it works, and what you need, read our explainer.

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What is GPT-4o?

Fresh from the announcement of GPT-4o, we explain what it is, what it can do and how much it costs

AMD Threadripper CPU against stylish background

What is AMD Threadripper?

We explain why AMD's Threadripper series of processors - and Threadripper Pro chips - are a fantastic choice for demanding users

HP All-In Plan homepage

What is the HP All-In Plan?

HP has launched its All-In Plan in the USA, a subscription package that bundles together a printer, ink and 24/7 support into a single monthly fee. Lee Grant delves into the detail.

What is Intel Xeon scalable

What is Intel Xeon Scalable?

Intel's Xeon Scalable processors are among the fastest chips on the planet, but what are they good for and how do they compare? This explainer reveals the crucial facts.

Adobe AI Assistant in action in Adobe Acrobat

What is Adobe AI Assistant?

Adobe's AI Assistant is a conversational AI tool designed to make it easier to dig data out of PDFs. Nicole Kobie gives it a whirl and reveals everything you need to know.

what is storage backup pictured as woman with laptop files streaming into cloud and multiple computers

What is storage backup?

Wondering what is storage backup? Darien Graham-Smith explains in detail what it is, why you might need it and how to do it properly.

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What is a thin client?

What is a thin client? How is it different from a laptop? Why is it called "thin"? This explainer from Darien Graham-Smith answers these and many other questions

What is Converged Infrastructure?

What is converged infrastructure?

What is converged infrastructure? Ultimately, it's a collection of systems working together. But what systems exactly? And how? Read our explainer to fully understand how it all works together.

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What are servers?

The term "server" is bandied around casually, but servers come in many forms - including software. It makes sense to understand the nuances.