Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5070311 preview update is triggering bright white flashes when launching the File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems. "After installing KB5070311, you might ...

Whether they game, work from home, or are just constantly computing, these expert-tested gifts will turn any desk into a high-performance command center. After starting my career at PCMag as an intern ...

Microsoft regularly deprecates and eventually removes legacy components from Windows SKUs, typically due to security issues, low usage, or the presence of better alternatives. One such example is WINS ...

Why this is important: This isn’t just a UI tweak; it could change how handheld Windows gaming PCs feel and perform. Older devices often struggle with background overhead, inefficient power usage, and ...

The Xbox Fullscreen Experience is what makes the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, well, an Xbox—at least according to the marketing. But now the handheld’s signature feature is available for the competition. After ...

Google has started rolling out ads in AI mode, which is the company’s “answer engine,” not a search engine. AI mode has been available for a year and is accessible to everyone for free. If you pay for ...

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You might think spending time on your smartphone or computer is bad for your brain. Indeed, “brain rot” — the slang term for a mental decline caused by mindlessly consuming social media or digital ...

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Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...

Just three days out from Stalker 2's first birthday (doesn't time fly?) GSC Game World has released another meaty patch for its unique, ambitious, and at times conflagrating shooter. Patch 1.7 is a ...