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Intel is discontinuing an app you’ve never heard of – but sadly, that alternative to Windows 11’s Phone Link was a useful tool you might regret never using
Intel has canned its app that worked like Windows 11’s Phone Link – and that’s a shame, as some folks (particularly iPhone users) preferred the Unison app.
Lenovo accidentally leaks Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 models in a desktop PC, suggesting these GPUs are close to release
Lenovo desktop PC has been spotted with RTX 5060 models, suggesting Nvidia might get these GPUs out ahead of AMD’s RX 9060 rivals.
New tests cast a disappointing light on Nvidia’s RTX 5090 laptop GPU, suggesting that at today’s prices, RTX 5080 notebooks are a far better buy
On the hunt for a high-end gaming laptop? Nvidia’s RTX 5080 mobile GPU appears to be surprisingly close to the RTX 5090’s performance.
Forget the Nintendo Switch 2 – I’m more excited that Microsoft could be making Windows 11 gaming handhelds even better with a new ‘handheld mode’
I’m becoming convinced that Microsoft’s rumored ‘handheld mode’ for Windows 11 is coming to supercharge gaming portables.
Gave up trying to install Chrome on Windows 11 because it wouldn’t work? Google has fixed this error, but I can’t believe how long it took
This was a baffling mistake in the first place, compounded by the length of time it took Google to resolve the problem.
Copilot+ PCs with AMD or Intel CPUs are finally getting some key AI features in Windows 11 – although I’m starting to doubt Recall will ever happen
Recall is still MIA, but those with AMD or Intel CPUs in their Copilot+ PC are finally catching up with the functionality available on Snapdragon machines.
Blue, or green, or black? Windows 11’s infamous ‘screen of death’ error message is going through some confusing changes
The error screen known as the BSOD is undergoing a radical change, and while it’s a nice idea, I fear it could confuse more people than it helps.
Microsoft looks to be making a big change to how you install and log in to Windows 11 – and I’m not happy about it at all
Microsoft just blocked one workaround to install Windows 11 with a local account, and you can bet other fudges will be on the chopping block, too.
New Windows 11 roadmap will tell you exactly when to expect Microsoft’s next annoying feature
Microsoft wants to clarify exactly what’s happening in terms of new features coming to its desktop OS with a new Windows Roadmap portal.
There’s suddenly tons of Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU stock on the shelves of one US retailer – probably because no one wants to buy at nearly double the launch price
The Asus ROG Astral LC RTX 5090 OC Edition has a ridiculously long name, but it’s not as ridiculous as the price this GPU now commands (or rather, fails to command).