Are Any Computers Not Affected by the Meltdown and Spectre Bugs?

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Is your computer at risk from the Meltdown or Spectre vulnerabilities at the heart of Intel and AMD processors for the past two decades? Probably. The bigger question is, what should you do next? While Intel and AMD work with Apple, Microsoft, and various Linux distributions to roll out patches, there’s a significant potential for a performance hit on your PC. This is especially the case if you’re running an older operating system. You might, therefore, be tempted to buy a new computer. But what devices are currently available that don’t have these vulnerabilities? The Problem and the Solution Meltdown...

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