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The Virtual Boy on a United flight's tray table

I thought it would be fun to test the Virtual Boy on a flight — it wasn't

By Hamish Hector published

I thought it would be fun to test the Virtual Boy on a flight — it wasn't worth the headaches and carry-on space.

Nintendo Switch
The Virtual Boy on a gray sofa

Nintendo Virtual Boy review: don’t buy this awful Nintendo Switch 2 add-on

By Hamish Hector published

The Nintendo Virtual Boy was a flop on its first go around in the 90s, and in 2026, it isn’t any better as a Nintendo Switch accessory.

Nintendo Switch
A young woman is working on a laptop in a relaxed office space.

New Windows 11 update goes big on fixes and reliability upgrades

By Darren Allan published

Microsoft continues to deliver its promised Windows 11 fixes in a new update that improves reliability in many ways.

Windows
A woman getting frustrated by her laptop

Windows 11's new internet speed test is just a simple link to Bing.com

By Darren Allan published

Windows 11's new internet speed test has left people longing for Windows 8 — that's how badly Microsoft has dropped the ball here.

Windows
A Razer Blade 14 (2025) on a desk showing the Windows 11 desktop

Windows 11 gets an easy way to access dark mode, and a fix for 'flashbangs'

By Darren Allan published

Annoying white flashes are still hanging around in Windows 11 for some users, but hopefully not for much longer.

Windows
APC 556 free apps

APC full-version software downloads

By APC magazine last updated

The latest free software downloads included with your APC magazine purchase.

Software
Android XR prototype smart glasses

A Samsung exec has teased more details about its forthcoming XR glasses

By David Nield published

It looks increasingly likely that we'll see the Samsung XR glasses before the end of the current year.

Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2

Staff are seeing a lot more from our smart glasses than we might want

By Hamish Hector published

Meta contractors are seeing a lot more from our smart glasses than we might realize.

Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
Young woman sitting on the floor with a laptop biting nails, nervous and very anxious

Windows 12 rumored for 2026 with AI focus — and the hate is strong already

By Darren Allan last updated

Is Microsoft planning Windows 12 for this year? I doubt that, but the pre-emptive backlash against its AI features has already started.

Windows
Man having Windows 11 problems with his laptop

California's age verification law is proving controversial — here's why

By Darren Allan published

The legislation might prove to be a real headache for some Linux distros.

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