What will 2025 bring for Linux PCs?
The year ahead has a lot in store for Linux users. Many of the trends, hardware products, and software developments below comprise a colorful mix that focuses on the use of Linux in particular. We…
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Windows 11 24H2 breaks audio and Auto HDR, update blocked on affected PCs
As we head towards the end of the year, the Windows 11 24H2 update from October is still causing trouble for users. Microsoft has confirmed two new problems, and according to Neowin, one of them…
Microsoft warns against installing Windows 11 on incompatible PCs
Not long ago, Microsoft doubled down on its policy that requires PCs to have TPM 2.0-compatible hardware in order to install Windows 11. On another support page, Microsoft acknowledges the possibility of installing Windows 11…
PC makers say tomorrow’s AI PCs need to just keep it simple
Believe it or not, AI is already subtly reshaping the PC. No, we’re not talking about the microprocessor or integrated NPUs. There, progress has been slow and stuttering, as chip vendors and Microsoft work toward…
9 tweaks that turn off your Windows PC’s most annoying ads
Remember back when Windows 11 first came out and Microsoft gave everyone a free pass to upgrade? On the surface, it was a generous move; in actuality, it was a ploy to lure us away…
Installing Windows 11 on old PCs is incredibly risky. Here’s why
Time is running out for older PCs running Windows 10, with less than a year to go until the operating system gets the axe. If you’ve no interest in buying a new computer, an upgrade…
Windows PCs are full of ads. These 9 settings turn off the worst ones
Remember back when Windows 11 first came out and Microsoft gave everyone a free pass to upgrade? On the surface, it was a generous move; in actuality, it was a ploy to lure us away…
The Windows 11 24H2 update is no longer blocked on these PCs
Over the past couple months, Microsoft blocked delivery of the Windows 11 24H2 update to all kinds of PCs that were incompatible or susceptible to crashes for one reason or another. In late November, we…
What will the year 2025 bring for Linux PCs?
The year ahead has a lot in store for Linux users. Many of the trends, hardware products, and software developments below comprise a colorful mix that focuses on the use of Linux in particular. We…
5 useful upgrades to plug into your PC’s unused PCIe slots
1. PCIe graphics cards If you have a desktop PC with at least an mATX motherboard or larger, chances are you have access to multiple PCIe slots. If so, the top slot likely runs at…