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Your Windows 11 on Arm PC can now run even more x86 apps and games thanks to Microsoft's latest Prism emulation update

Microsoft has released an update for its Prism emulator that adds support for x86 apps that require AVX and AVX2 extensions, such as Ableton Live 12.

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Microsoft finally realizes the threat SteamOS poses — but its promises to fix Windows 11 for PC gaming are too little, too late

Microsoft finally realizes the threat SteamOS poses — but its promises to fix Windows 11 for PC gaming are too little, too late

Microsoft just doesn’t get PC gamers and its plans to fix Windows 11 won’t stop the rise of SteamOS.

Microsoft issues patches for 56 security flaws - all 'important' severity or above

Microsoft issues patches for 56 security flaws - all 'important' severity or above

Most are privilege escalation flaws, and one was exploited in the wild as a zero-day.

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User reports claim December Windows 11 security update fixes AMD GPU hanging and driver crashing

A multitude of AMD GPU owners claim the December security update for Windows 11 has fixed GPU hanging and driver crashing, primarily on RX 9000 series GPUs.

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TorGuard VPN review

Fast speeds and affordable pricing don’t make up for a lack of app upgrades and serious glitches

Microsoft promises to improve PC gaming in 2026, but will it be enough to topple Steam?

Microsoft has improved gaming on Windows this year but it has even bigger plans for 2026.

AMD’s FSR Redstone is finally here to take on Nvidia’s DLSS 4 — here’s everything you need to know

AMD FSR Redstone has just released, ready to take on Nvidia's DLSS 4. What's new about it and how does it stack up? Here's everything you need to know.

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Microsoft promises to make Windows 11 the best operating system for gaming — says it will focus on background workloads, power and scheduling, graphics stack, and drivers

Microsoft promises to make Windows 11 the best operating system for gaming — says it will focus on background workloads, power and scheduling, graphics stack, and drivers

Microsoft says Windows 11 will receive major gaming-focused enhancements in 2026, including broader support for Xbox Full Screen Experience, Auto Super Resolution for handhelds, expanded Advanced Shader Delivery, and more.

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Microsoft wants to make Windows 'the best place to game—no matter where you play' but Linux and Valve's SteamOS have other ideas

Microsoft wants to make Windows 'the best place to game—no matter where you play' but Linux and Valve's SteamOS have other ideas

On the desktop, in your hands, even on an Arm chip, Windows wants to be best.

Your computer can get internet through USB — here's how to set it up

Your computer can get internet through USB — here's how to set it up

Learn three ways to connect your computer to the internet using USB ports, including adapters and phone tethering.

Microsoft's December Patch fixes three zero-day flaws including one critical exploited vulnerability — update your PC right now

Microsoft's December Patch fixes three zero-day flaws including one critical exploited vulnerability — update your PC right now

Microsoft’s big December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-day flaws and 57 other vulnerabilities.

Microsoft promises it will upgrade Windows 11 with better performance for gamers in 2026 — "we’re committed to making Windows the best place to play"

Microsoft promises it will upgrade Windows 11 with better performance for gamers in 2026 — "we’re committed to making Windows the best place to play"

Windows 11 is set to gain a number of important improvements for gamers next year, all designed to allow games to run better and compete with SteamOS.

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Latest Steam Client Beta backport keeps Windows 7 and Windows 8 gaming PCs on life support — unofficial solution gives a lifeline to legacy users

Latest Steam Client Beta backport keeps Windows 7 and Windows 8 gaming PCs on life support — unofficial solution gives a lifeline to legacy users

Gaming enthusiast Eazy Black has backported the latest Steam beta client (December 4, 2025 build) to support Windows 7 and Windows 8.

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This GitHub script claims to wipe all of Windows 11's AI features in seconds — "RemoveWindowsAI" can disable every single AI feature in the OS, from Copilot to Recall and more

This GitHub script claims to wipe all of Windows 11's AI features in seconds — "RemoveWindowsAI" can disable every single AI feature in the OS, from Copilot to Recall and more

If you've been unhappy with the direction Microsoft has taken Windows, offering no meaningful improvements beyond AI and aesthetics, then, well, not much can be done about that. But, at least you can disable all the AI features that seem to have populated every corner of the OS, with a…

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Windows 3.1 going full ketchup & mustard wasn't inspired by any actual 'Hotdog Stands' — Veteran Microsoft designer calls it a garish choice with a catchy name

Microsoft veteran designer Virginia Howlett recently revealed that Windows 3.1's Hotdog Stand color scheme wasn't a joke or deliberate attempt to design the worst possible scheme.

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Copilot AI won't work on WhatsApp after January 2026, but it isn't Microsoft's fault — this is about Meta

Microsoft’s Copilot AI and other third‑party chatbots will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026, following Meta’s recent platform policy update.

Windows 3.1 included a red and yellow 'Hot Dog Stand' color scheme so garish it was long assumed to be a joke, so I tracked down Microsoft's original UI designer to get the true story

Setting the record straight, 33 years later.

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Windows gets its own screen-powered “ring light” via a new app — and it already does more than Apple’s native version

A screen-based lighting app gives Windows users sharper, more even webcam results, offering controls that go beyond even Apple’s Edge Light feature for macOS.

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Samsung Galaxy XR is getting 3 massive upgrades — Apple Vision Pro should be sweating

Google just announced new updates coming for the Samsung Galaxy XR headset starting today — including a virtual display for your PC, creating a digital likeness for video calls and a travel mode for that first-class cinema experience in economy.

Looks like the Run dialog box is getting a sleek new look on Windows 11

I just hope it's just as snappy. And where'd my browse button go?

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How to manage widgets in the Lock Screen on Windows 11 — customize your PC before you ever log in

Windows 11 now lets you control the widgets that appear in the Lock Screen, and you can even disable the feature completely. Here's how.

Windows is rolling out the ability to handle all app updates from just your OS, but with limited support right now

Oh! That seems like it could actually be useful.

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Windows 11's File Explorer will no longer show AI actions when there's no actionable AI — finally decluttering the right-click menu

An upcoming change now in preview will remove AI actions from the right-click menu when disabled or when there are no AI actions that apply.

Windows 11 25H2 update is now available for all PCs – here's how to get it

Windows 11 25H2 has the green light for deployment across all eligible PCs (including Windows 10 upgrades).

This space-age keyboard has one cool feature that's been a game-changer for my productivity

The ZSA Voyager is a svelte low-profile split mechanical keyboard that looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, and now it has a cool new trackball attachment that could be a game-changer. Here's why.

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