Linux users surge on Steam, doubling in a year
Slowly but surely, Linux is gaining a foothold in PC gaming. According to the March 2026 Steam hardware survey, 5.3 percent of users are on some flavor of Linux, compared to 92.3 percent on Windows…
Lawrence Stubbs
Lawrence Stubbs
Windows updates aren’t always why your PC breaks after patching
Whenever Microsoft releases new updates for Windows, it’s pretty much expected now that users around the world will run into all kinds of error codes and messages. But one Microsoft veteran thinks it’s wrong to…
‘AI’ is coming for your online gaming servers next
You can’t find RAM, you can’t find storage, you can’t find a GPU. But at least you can play the PC games you already own, right? Well, maybe not. Consumer PC parts aren’t the only…
Anker’s slim 10-in-1 outlet extender with USB-C is just $16 today
NOW 38% OFF Anker 10-in-1 USB Charging Power Strip View Deal It’s so easy to make your outlets more efficient these days, especially if you’re going to use one of these Anker outlet extenders. This…
Windows 11 dev accidentally leaks video of the new movable taskbar
An important new feature has been in the works for Windows 11 for some time now: the ability to freely reposition the taskbar. On April 1st, a Microsoft developer then published a video for the…
Even cybersecurity experts make simple mistakes. Here’s the real lesson
Turns out that helming the forefront of cybersecurity is not a shield from basic mistakes. Such was the lesson buried in a talk at RSAC 2026, where a pioneer in cryptography recapped a notable slip-up…
Asus ROG’s 4K OLED monitor drops to $799, its lowest price
NOW $200 OFF 32-inch Asus ROG Strix 4K OLED Monitor View Deal If you’re going to get one of the best monitors out there, you might as well do it when it’s on sale, right?…
7 useful things in Windows 11’s new Start menu
No part of Windows evokes such strong feelings as the Start menu. As soon as Microsoft makes any changes, it leads to an outcry of protest. The Start menu is what you see when you…
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Save up to 15% on ANTHBOT robot lawnmowers View At Amazon Robot lawnmowers save you time and ensure a thicker, more attractive lawn. If you’re thinking of buying a robot lawnmower for the new gardening…
How to make your PC feel new again, no upgrades required
There’s no denying that all of our next PC upgrades are likely to be more expensive than they’ve been in a long time. Memory shortages, SSD shortages, graphics card shortages—it’s all driving prices up. And…