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Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 79 flaws, including two publicly disclosed zero-days. Windows 11 gets KB5079473 and KB5078883, while Windows 10 receives KB5078885.

Intel is expanding its desktop portfolio with the new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors for gamers and content creators. Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus offer more cores, higher clock speeds, and faster DDR5 memory support. In addition, new optimization features improve the performance of modern games and applications.

The flailing Ubisoft hopes to capitalize on its most successful franchise. A new job listing is seeking a developer to introduce live-service elements into Assassin's Creed games. Gamers can also expect more microtransactions in follow-ups to Assassin's Creed Shadows.

The 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse is now available in a third variant that has a design inspired by the Commodore 64. The mouse has mostly the same features as the Xbox and NES versions, but its design makes it a perfect companion for the Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard Commodore 64 edition.

According to the Steam Year in Review for 2025, Steam users downloaded 100 exabytes of games and updates last year, which translates to 100 million terabytes.

A fresh combo on Newegg packs the formidable Gigabyte Gaming RTX 5070 GPU, a whopping 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, and an ARGB case from Corsair. Available for a limited time, the bundle allows gamers to save a whopping $620 or around 32%.

The fifth release of the stable/14 branch updates FreeBSD to version 14.4. Bhyve virtual machines can share a filesystem with the host via the new p9fs, cloud-init compatibility in nuageinit was improved, multiple bugs were fixed, and various packages, including OpenSSH and OpenZFS, got updated.

The Asus ExpertCenter P700 mini tower is a new SSF PC powered by a GeForce RTX 5060 discrete GPU and AMD Gorgon Point APUs. With a decent array of ports and a compact chassis, the P700 appears to be a good option for folks who require discrete graphics.

Nvidia is reportedly preparing a new GeForce RTX 5050 with more VRAM. While the GPU is expected to retain the key specs of the already available RTX 5050, the upcoming GeForce card can be an excellent buy for gamers looking for an affordable gaming GPU.

The Dell Alienware AW2725QF gaming monitor has recorded a sharp 30% price drop. The monitor now sits at the lowest price ever. The Alienware AW2725QF is a dual-resolution monitor capable of 4K@180 Hz and 1080p@360 Hz. These display configuration can be selected on the fly, making the Alienware AW2725QF a good choice for folks who want the best of both worlds.

This year's second CachyOS release comes with animated desktop previews in the installer, significant changes to the handheld edition, a reworked website, Winboat integration, and more. Labeled 260308, the update comes in the shape of a 2.8 GB (desktop) and 2.4 GB (handheld) ISO image.

An Australian retailer has denied a buyer’s request to replace a Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM kit. Despite qualifying for warranty coverage, Umart is only willing to issue a refund for the original purchase. Skyrocketing memory prices have made stores hesitate to agree to costly substitutes.

Zenclora 2.0 "Ardenweald" is now out with Zen Package Manager (ZPM) replacing Zenclora Commands, while Zenclora Fetch can display version codenames. Additionally, the desktop is now providing a better user experience. This update also sports new kernel-level optimizations, automatic Nvidia driver setup, and more.

Microsoft is testing a Copilot update for Windows Insiders that opens web links inside the app alongside chats, allowing users to browse and analyze pages without leaving the conversation.

Project Helix has been Microsoft's scheme to merge consoles and Windows PCs since 2016. Even before the Magnus-based hybrid began development, the company set these plans into motion. A 2016 Kotaku report hinted that the new Xbox console would be more upgradeable and support cross-platform games.

An attractive Newegg bundle packs the vaunted AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPU, Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Apex motherboard, and a whopping 32 GB of DDR5 RAM for just $1,225, indicating a massive $437 or 26% discount.

A new analysis illustrates how some PC gamers lost patience with Sony’s cross-platform approach. More recent PlayStation exclusives also drew less interest than earlier ports. With disappointing sales, Sony may now permanently confine single-player PS5 games to its console.

The Steam Controller's stacked feature set make it ideal not only for PC games, but also console and emulation play.

Project Helix may have more in common with the Steam Machine than the PS6. A popular industry consultant argues that to top Valve’s system, the new Xbox console must target more than PC gamers. Xbox exclusive games would provide platform-specific alternatives to the massive Steam library.

The Linux From Scratch 13.0 guide for a build-it-yourself distro is back with over 100 commits since the previous stable version. In addition to the 6.18.10 kernel, it also comes with a list of no less than 36 updated packages, including glibc, openssl, vim, Python, and zlib.

Apple has decided to remove the 512 GB RAM option for the Mac Studio, with the machine now topping out at a "paltry" 256 GB. Pricing has also gone up, with the company now charging an additional $400 for the 256 GB upgrade.

Gamers may have to form their own opinions about whether Marathon was worth the wait. Although not mandatory, Bungie has asked websites to postpone reviews, leaving Metacritic blank. Naysayers think the unremarkable Marathon Steam player count reflects a lack of confidence in the shooter.

After a long wait, a highly anticipated roguelike deckbuilder has finally launched in early access on Steam, and the early player numbers are extremely impressive.

Courtesy of an ongoing sale on Lenovo's official store, the capable ThinkCentre Neo Ultra Gen 2 Tiny mini PC is now available with a major 42% discount. The mini PC comes equipped with desktop-class internals, including a GeForce RTX 5060 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 5 235 CPU.

Even though fewer PS5 exclusive games may debut on Steam, Sony wants PC gamers to buy its accessories. PlayStation now sells a DualSense PC bundle that includes the PS5 controller and USB-C cable. Capabilities like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers often require third-party apps.

Per a job listing, Electronic Arts is working on bringing Javelin anti-cheat to Steam Deck, Linux, and ARM. Noteworthy games using EA's Javelin anti-cheat include recent Battlefield, EA Sports, Madden NFL, and F1 series releases. FIFA 23 and Skate also use Javelin.

Today's refresh of the Arch-based minimalist distro known as PrismLinux is labeled 2026.03.05 and comes with enough changes to make it a major update. The list includes a full migration to Electrobun, installer improvements, and system enhancements, as well as significant backend upgrades.

A new leak says Nvidia is working on a new RTX 5050 variant. It will use GDDR7 VRAM and offer a minor increase in VRAM.

Newegg's latest combo bundle can help you save big on two key components: a mid-range GPU from Nvidia and 64GB of DDR5 RAM. You'll also get a free 1TB SSD and a game key for Resident Evil Requiem.

PC users had become accustomed to single-player PS5 exclusive games eventually making it to Steam. However, that appears to be no longer the case, according to a new Bloomberg report. Jason Schreier suggests that disappointing sales and the new Xbox console are both factors.

Aeon 20260302 brings this distro "for lazy developers" one step further, although there's no major change compared to last month's update. However, this project from Germany deserves some attention, and this update is the perfect opportunity to push it into the spotlight.

Capcom acknowledges that PC sales makes up "approximately" 50 percent of its game sales and has removed Enigma DRM from Resident Evil 4 Remake on Steam due to it causing performance issues. Additionally, Capcom discusses plans for its other franchises and outlines RE Engine improvements.

With the snapshot labeled 2026.03, Origami Linux is finally out of beta. This project, built on Fedora 43 and the CachyOS 6.19.3 kernel, offers a cutting-edge, rolling release approach, making it "rock-solid, incredibly fast, and ready for everyone". Origami Linux 2026.03 comes with the Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment.

Fans of Leon Kennedy may soon have more objectives to complete in Resident Evil Requiem DLC. A reliable leaker has heard that the federal agent will headline new content in 2026. An alternative way to play is also possible, with gamers hoping that the mercenaries mode returns.

Nvidia released the 595.71 Game Ready Drivers to fix issues caused by the previous release of 595.59. While the new driver addresses some of the major issues, it does bring some other new limitations.

Huion has officially released the new Kamvas 22 Gen 3, rounding out its line-up of pen displays for digital artists, animators, and designers. The Kamvas 22 Gen 3 boasts a number of upgrades over the older Kamvas 22 series, including Pen Tech 4.0, a high refresh rate, a fully laminated display, and high colour accuracy.

A Redditor on r/pcmasterrace says a $100 Amazon return pallet yielded 40 sealed 16GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-5600 RAM sticks, a haul valued at roughly $8,000 to $10,000 based on current retail pricing.

The sub-$500 PC segment could disappear by 2028 due to surging DRAM and SSD prices. Gartner estimates that memory will account for 23% of the total bill of materials by 2026, which could make entry-level laptops increasingly unviable.

Designed specifically for latency-sensitive titles like osu! and Geometry Dash, the Sayodevice O3C mini features three magnetic Hall-effect keys with a customizable actuation point of just 0.05 mm. The keypad also includes a built-in IPS display, a rotary encoder, and hot-swappable switches, currently retailing for under $30 on AliExpress.

Nvidia recently released a new Game Ready driver version 595.71 to address the issues spotted in version 595.59, but it seems like Resident Evil Requiem players are still facing several issues.

Loaded with the long-term support kernel labeled 6.12.74, MocaccinoOS 26.03 also includes Mesa 25.3.5, out-of-the-box support for RTW89, documentation improvements, including the MocaccinoOS manual now shipping with each ISO, and more. The ISO files available come with KDE, MATE, XFCE, and GNOME, as well as a minimal version.

Oreon, the live Linux distro based on AlmaLinux and born in the USA, is back with a new update. While keeping the decade-long support pledge and the custom-themed GNOME desktop, it moves from XFS to Btrfs and replaces the Anaconda installer with Centrio. Version 2603 also sports updated branding and logos, automatic Nvidia driver setup, and more.

Lenovo introduces a concept device for a multi-function AI-powered desktop projector.

Lenovo is back with another mechanical keyboard, and this time it has partnered with Angry Miao. The Yoga Creative Keyboard AngryMiao Edition is based on the Angry Miao ATM 98 keyboard, but also incorporates some features designed specifically for Yoga devices.

More than 5 years after its release, the list of PS5 exclusives remains brief. A comparison with the Switch 2 and Xbox consoles highlights which companies value cross-platform games. PlayStation exclusivity may gain a slight boost if Sony stops porting single-player titles to PCs, as rumored.

Resident Evil Requiem was released yesterday, on February 27, and to celebrate the launch, Nvidia has decided to host a special giveaway featuring the flagship GPU of the RTX 50-series.

We now know that the upcoming Intel Bartlett Lake-S family will not witness a launch for consumers. However, the top-end Core 9 273PQE has somehow managed to find itself inside a Z790 board, despite not being able to boot.

Moore's Law Is Dead has, for the first time, revealed renders of AMD Zen 7 "Grimlock Ridge" desktop CPUs. The Zen 7 Grimlock Ridge desktop CPUs will allegedly bring up to 32 cores, courtesy of 16-core CCDs. AMD will reportedly also offer a mainstream 8-core Zen 7 CPU called "Grimlock Silverlake".