Neural Processing Units in Laptops: Your Guide to AI-Powered Computing

If you've been shopping for a new laptop recently, you might have noticed a new term appearing in spec sheets: Neural Processing Unit, or NPU. While this might sound like tech jargon, NPUs are quietly revolutionising how laptops handle everyday tasks, and understanding what they do could help you make a smarter purchasing decision.

What Exactly is a Neural Processing Unit?

Think of an NPU as your laptop's dedicated AI assistant—a specialised chip designed specifically to handle artificial intelligence tasks. While your laptop's main processor (CPU) is like a highly skilled generalist that can handle any task thrown at it, and your graphics card (GPU) excels at visual processing, the NPU is the specialist that's brilliant at one particular job: running AI applications efficiently.

Just as you wouldn't use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail, your laptop's CPU isn't the most efficient tool for AI tasks. That's where the

When it comes to protecting your computer, servers, or other sensitive electronics from power issues, a Line Interactive UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is one of the most effective and popular solutions. But what exactly is a Line Interactive UPS, and why should you consider using one? Let’s break it down in simple terms.

What is a Line Interactive UPS?

A Line Interactive UPS keeps your devices powered during outages and protects them from voltage changes like sags (dips) and surges (spikes). Unlike a basic standby UPS, it actively regulates voltage without switching to battery power every time there’s a minor fluctuation.

How It Works

1. Normal Operation: When the power supply is stable, the UPS allows electricity to flow directly to your devices.
2. Voltage Regulation: If voltage drops (a "sag") or spikes (a "surge"), the UPS automatically adjusts the voltage using an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR)—without switching to battery power.
3. Battery Backup: During a power outage, the UPS switches

WI-FI 7 VS WI-FI 6

With the arrival of Wi-Fi 7 just around the corner, there is much buzz around the future of wireless internet. As it stands, Wi-Fi 6 has been the most advanced wireless technology available to date. But just how much better will Wi-Fi 7 be than its predecessor? In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the differences between Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 and the benefits both standards offer, and the key advantages Aussie businesses and consumers alike can expect from Wi-Fi 7.

Understanding Wi-Fi Standards

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) develops and maintains the Wi-Fi standards that allow devices to communicate wirelessly. The Wi-Fi standards are identified by a series of letters and numbers. This combination of letters and numbers is often referred to as IEEE 802.11 followed by the appropriate letter or number combination.

Wi-Fi technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. We use for work, to stream movies, browse the internet, and