Summary of the week of January 6, 2025

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2024 Summary and Statistics

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HDMI 2.2 is introduced

HDMI 2.2 will have a bandwidth of 96 Gbps, which will allow an 8k resolution without DSC at 90Hz and 8 bits up to 12 bits reducing the refresh rate to 60 Hz. In addition, 4k can reach 280Hz with a depth of 10 bits.

Why use swap partition

In this post, they explain why it is recommended to have a swap partition in Linux even if you have plenty of RAM, as it increases the availability of cache for files. In the post, they talk about servers although it is applicable to any field. They also give advice on how to configure the management of the Swap partition.

Intel will continue with its dGPUs

Just before starting to enjoy his retirement, the former Intel boss said that the company was going to abandon its dedicated graphics processors. Now Intel says that it will continue in the development of its discrete GPUs.

Ryzen 7 5825U

Someone brought us a Ryzen 7 5825U the other day. The portable processor comes with 8 Zen 3 cores that can reach 4.5Ghz thanks to which it manages to be in position 69 of the single-threaded ranking.

Rollable laptop

Lenovo has presented a laptop with a rollable screen. The idea of the gadget is that the screen can be unfolded vertically, increasing the surface area beyond the limits of the computer itself.

Valve ends the Steam Deck monopoly

Valve has begun to license the use of SteamOS to third parties. The game distributor will support the hardware of manufacturers who want to participate, something that will ultimately help improve the compatibility of SteamOS on all types of devices.