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The Spirit and the Mouse will be discounted to $0.00 for a short time next week. (Image source: Epic Games & Armor Games Studios - edited)

Epic Games is giving away another popular indie game but only for a short time

A popular indie game is set to be offered for free on The Epic Games Store. Typically available for $19.99, it still receives a very positive rating on Steam two years after its release.
Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2024 13:40
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Zorin OS Pro 17.2 expands hyper-customization options

Zorin OS and Zorin OS Pro have both been updated to version 17.2, which brings with it the latest Linux Kernel. Touted as one of the easiest Linux distros to theme, the update brings even more customization options as well as impr...
Stephen Pereyra, 20 Sep 2024 05:05
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Blizzard irons out multiple issues in World of Warcraft

This week, Blizzard fixed multiple issues across more World of Warcraft flavors, including The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, Classic Hardcore, and Classic Era. While some are already in effect and others requ...
Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2024 13:23
Trust in-game screenshot (Image source: Trust on Steam)

Vampire-themed first-person shooter Trust coming to Steam

Upcoming first-person shooter Trust allows the user to play as a vampire who's back after a century-long sleep to battle humans using vampiric powers or human weapons and technology. This title with a 90s-styled setting and comic ...
Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2024 12:02
It looks like GTA Online players on Steam Deck are in for some bad news. (Image source: Valve / Rockstar Games - edited)

GTA V Online's new kernel anti-cheat rug-pull unnecessarily breaks Steam Deck and Linux compatibility

A whole nine years after launch, Rockstar Games seems to want to crack down on cheaters in GTA V, announcing that it has implemented BattleEye kernel anti-cheat for online play. GTA Online is no longer compatible with Linux or the...
Julian van der Merwe, 18 Sep 2024 19:14
Google Chrome logo (Image source: Google)

Google Chrome 129 launches with AI-powered Tab Compare, multiple fixes, and more

Yesterday's stable Google Chrome release brings the version number of this popular web browser to 129 and, in addition to addressing several security problems, this update also comes with a new AI feature. Tab Compare can generate...
Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2024 17:10
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 G9 review - The powerful multimedia laptop with AMD Zen 5 and 120-Hz OLED

85% Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 G9 review - The powerful multimedia laptop with AMD Zen 5 and 120-Hz OLED

Ryzen AI 9 365 and Radeon 880M. Lenovo has equipped its Yoga Pro 7 14 G9 with a new AMD Zen 5 processor in combination with a high-resolution 120-Hz OLED screen. Its performance is great and the same can be said for its picture quality, whereas the laptop's fans can get pretty loud.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | AMD Radeon 880M | 14.50" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 18 Sep 2024 16:17
HP Envy 17-da0076ng review

80% HP Envy 17 Multimedia-Laptop review - Cutting the wrong corners

Envying mediocrity? HP has updated its Envy 17 and equipped it with an up-to-date Intel Core Ultra 7 and an RTX 3050. But this hardware upgrade comes with a downgrade. One we find hard to accept. The display of this top-range device has been stripped of an important feature.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.5 kg
Marc Herter, 18 Sep 2024 14:47
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G5 laptop review: Affordable AMD ThinkPad now much more modern

85% Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G5 laptop review: Affordable AMD ThinkPad now much more modern

L14 goes 16:10. With the 2024 update, Lenovo modernizes its L series in key aspects. This is especially true for the AMD variant: Finally, Lenovo abandons the Ryzen 5000 platform. By doing so, buyers of the new ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 AMD get to enjoy modern features like USB4 and DDR5.
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U | AMD Radeon 660M | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Sep 2024 00:15
It looks like upcoming changes to Windows kernel security measures could allow more games to be played on Linux. (Image source: Steam / Easy Anti-Cheat - edited)

Microsoft paves the way for Linux gaming success with plan that would kill kernel-level anti-cheat

Microsoft has officially announced its intent to move security measures out of the kernel, following the Crowdstrike disaster a few short months ago. The removal of kernel access for security solutions would likely revolutionise r...
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Sep 2024 08:35
AMD's FSR 3 implementation in Cyberpunk 2077 boosts performance, but that performance comes at the cost of eye candy. (Image source: Various - edited)

Cyberpunk 2077 AMD FSR 3 disappoints with severe image quality degradation, shimmering, and blurry textures

CD Projekt Red just recently added AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 with Frame Generation to Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion. Although the results in a nearly 100% bump in frame rates, there are visual trade-of...
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Sep 2024 07:08
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The Dark Knight rises again as a custom PC build

The Bat Signal has been illuminated for fans looking to take their Batman and custom PC build obsessions to the next level. Despite featuring modest specs, there are seldom opportunities to snag a PC build with this level of quali...
Stephen Pereyra, 14 Sep 2024 02:14
Asus ProArt PZ13 review - The durable OLED convertible with a Snapdragon X Plus

85% Asus ProArt PZ13 review - The durable OLED convertible with a Snapdragon X Plus

For creators on the go. Asus' new ProArt PZ13 is a relatively robust convertible for creative users who also want to be able to do their work in adverse conditions. The new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus from Qualcomm powers the device, which ensures long runtimes, among other things. However, the same as on the other ProArt models, its OLED touchscreen is limited to 60 Hz.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 13.30" | 874 g
Andreas Osthoff, 13 Sep 2024 16:37
Core Ultra 7 164U performance debut: Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable review

83% Core Ultra 7 164U performance debut: Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable review

Vapor chamber cooling on a Windows tablet. The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 gets its strongest competitor yet with the latest Latitude 7350 2-in-1. The Dell system has a lot going for it including the uncommon Core Ultra U7 CPU, but it's not quite the homerun we were expecting.
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | 13.00" | 865 g
Allen Ngo, 12 Sep 2024 19:25
Epic Games is giving away another two games this week for PC gamers. (Image source: Epic Games)

Latest Epic Games Store free game giveaway now available globally

Epic Games has updated its free game giveaway program with a new pair of titles. From today, the storefront is providing Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland and Super Crazy Rhythm Castle for free, the former of which has only just bee...
Alex Alderson, 12 Sep 2024 15:03
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 561.09 update notes in the Nvidia app (Image source: Own)

Final Fantasy XVI, Frostpunk 2, and God of War Ragnarok get DLSS 3 and Reflex support in the new Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 561.09

Released yesterday, the latest driver package for Nvidia GPUs comes with zero-day support for Final Fantasy XVI, Frostpunk 2, and God of War Ragnarok. Additionally, it also provides optimizations for EA Sports FC 25 (scheduled to ...
Codrut Nistor, 12 Sep 2024 09:35
War Thunder 2.39 "Dance of Dragons" in-game update notes (Image source: Own)

War Thunder 2.39 "Dance of Dragons" lands with first domestic Swiss aircraft, new squadron vehicles, and more

Unleashed yesterday, War Thunder "Dance of Dragons" is labeled 2.39 and arrives as this year's third major update of Gaijin's title. Its highlights include the first domestic Swiss aircraft, the French coastal fleet tree closed te...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Sep 2024 23:58
Opera GX and Riot Games got together for LoL players and fans (Image source: Stride PR for Opera GX)

Opera GX and Riot Games team up to deliver exclusive content aimed at LoL players and fans

In a move perfectly timed for this year's League of Legends World Championship, Opera GX teamed up with Riot Games to provide special access to a Co-Streamer Hub, exclusive drops, as well as custom browser modes for LoL players an...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Sep 2024 20:56
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

IFA 2024 | Hands on with new Lenovo ThinkPads: Ultralight X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition & ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD with glass touchpad

In the run-up to IFA, we had a chance to take a closer look at the two new ThinkPad Laptops introduced in Berlin: The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD with the new glass touchpad and the featherweight Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition.
Benjamin Herzig, 09 Sep 2024 14:01
Asus VivoBook S 15 OLED Snapdragon 8-core laptop review - An almost silent everyday companion with the Snapdragon X Plus

81% Asus VivoBook S 15 OLED Snapdragon 8-core laptop review - An almost silent everyday companion with the Snapdragon X Plus

The slowest Snapdragon SoC for 1149 euros. The Vivobook S 15 OLED was one of the first notebooks with the new Snapdragon X Elite, and now Asus is also launching a cheaper version with the new Snapdragon X Plus 8-core. However, the remaining specifications, including the 120 Hz OLED, are identical. However, the price difference to the faster X Elite model is too small.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 15.60" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 07 Sep 2024 16:52
The MegaBook K16S. (Image source: Tecno)

IFA 2024 | Tecno MegaBook K16S debuts as affordable new Ryzen laptop

Tecno asserts that consumers will be able to "See Bigger" and "Sound Louder" on their laptop for less with the latest addition to the MegaBook series. The K16S is powered by the Ryzen 5 7430U, and is touted to have ultrabook porta...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2024 14:57
Windows 11 becomes more popular among gamers (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 overtakes Windows 10 among gamers for the first time ever

Steam hardware survey results from last month are out, and in terms of the operating system, Windows 11 has finally managed to beat Windows 10 among gamers.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Sep 2024 13:33
The Lenovo Legion Go has officially vanished from a number of Lenovo's European sites, potentially indicating changes coming to the line-up. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Marc Herter)

Lenovo pulls Legion Go from EU stores signalling potential Legion Go Lite or Plus refresh at IFA Berlin

The Lenovo Legion Go has seemingly disappeared from several of Lenovo's online stores. This may be an indication of an imminent launch of a long-rumoured update to the Windows gaming handheld. An updated Legion Go with a bigger sc...
Julian van der Merwe, 06 Sep 2024 18:39
The MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon features a magnetic camera like its Intel-powered sibling. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

IFA 2024 | MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon: Honor introduces new Snapdragon X Elite laptop with 120 Hz OLED display and 1 kg weight

Honor has dipped its toes into the world of Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered laptops for the first time. Arriving as the MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon, the 14-inch laptop features the same 3.1K OLED display as its Intel counterpart, as well as its 1 kg overall weight. However, Honor has swapped out Intel's Core Ultra 7 155H for a more efficient Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 chipset.
Alex Alderson, 06 Sep 2024 16:25
Diablo Immortal's ninth chapter Crucible of Justice coming September 11th (Image source: Blizzard)

Crucible of Justice will add a new chapter to Diablo Immortal next week

Launching next week, more than two years since the release of the game, the ninth major update to Diablo Immortal takes the main questline further, allowing the players to travel to the Cold Isles. The Crucible of Justice update a...
Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2024 22:53
Epic Games' next free game offering will be worth almost $80. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games announces next week's free giveaway ahead of schedule with $80 value

Epic Games has got ahead of leakers by revealing its plans for a future free game giveaway. While the giveaway is not live just yet, Epic Games has revealed what it has in store for PC gamers.
Alex Alderson, 05 Sep 2024 19:26
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter - Master Edition (Image source: Limited Run Games)

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter returns as a physical game, numerous perks included

Released in 2002 for the GameCube and PlayStation 2, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter returned a few times ever since, reaching more recent consoles such as the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Now, a physical release brings this action...
Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2024 19:16
Epic Games' latest giveaway will last until 15:00 UTC on September 12. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games Store free games giveaway arrives globally for Windows and Mac with $90 face value

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its free game giveaway. This time, the storefront has decided to give away $90 of games in the form of Football Manager 2024 and Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts, which are available to download gl...
Alex Alderson, 05 Sep 2024 17:50
Acer Nitro 14 2024 review: Compact RTX 4060 gaming laptop with great stamina (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The Acer Nitro 14 is a QHD gaming notebook with decent thermals and 18 hours of battery life

A Ryzen 5 8645HS, a GeForce RTX 4060, and 16 GB of RAM provide mid-range gaming power and ensure long battery life. The well-rounded hardware is completed by a 16:10 14.5-inch pane; (2.5K, sRGB, 120Hz and G-Sync support). The whol...
Sascha Mölck, 05 Sep 2024 17:32
Lenovo has officially updated its mid-range convertible laptop with the new 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus SoC. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

IFA 2024 | Creator-ready Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 launches with cheaper Snapdragon X Plus 8-core SoC and colour-accurate OLED display in 17.5 mm chassis

The new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus-powered Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1, and the new convertible device packs a 14-inch 1920×1200p OLED display with a claimed 100% DCI-P3 coverage and a healthy ports selection — including dual USB-A p...
Julian van der Merwe, 05 Sep 2024 17:00
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x is powered by Qualcomm's 8-core Snapdragon X Plus SoC with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. (Image source: Lenovo)

IFA 2024 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x gets Snapdragon X Plus SoC and OLED display upgrade with €200 price hike over x86 counterparts

The updated Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x has received an update to the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8-core SoC, promising improved efficiency and longer battery life. The IdeaPad Slim 5x also packs a 1920×1200p OLED display, with 100%...
Julian van der Merwe, 05 Sep 2024 17:00
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition: Lenovo's first Lunar Lake ThinkPad almost as lightweight as the X1 Nano (image source: Lenovo)

IFA 2024 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition: Lenovo's first Lunar Lake ThinkPad almost as lightweight as the X1 Nano

More lightweight and efficient than ever before: This is the promise of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition. With just 980 g starting weight, it is the most lightweight ThinkPad laptop at the moment and the lightest 14 inch ThinkPad ever made. Intel Core Ultra series 2, also known as Lunar Lake, is supposed to make it one of the most long-lasting ones at the same time.
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Sep 2024 17:00
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD: Strix Point comes to the compact business ThinkPad (image source: Lenovo)

IFA 2024 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD: Strix Point comes to the compact business ThinkPad

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 is already on the market, though until now only with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite. Three months after the AMD version, Lenovo follows up with the AMD variant - the first ThinkPad laptop with AMD Ryzen AI, also known as Strix Point.
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Sep 2024 17:00
Honor MagicBook Art 14 laptop review - Great OLED subnotebook with vapor-chamber and innovative camera

90% Honor MagicBook Art 14 laptop review - Great OLED subnotebook with vapor-chamber and innovative camera

Better than the MacBook Air? With the new MagicBook Art 14, Honor offers a great subnotebook with a high-resolution OLED touchscreen and a Meteor Lake processor. The attachable webcam is also a real innovation that works excellently. Cooling is provided by a vapor chamber.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.60" | 1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Sep 2024 15:01
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8-core analysis - The X1P-42-100 is smaller and cheaper, but not very efficient

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8-core analysis - The X1P-42-100 is smaller and cheaper, but not very efficient

Still fast enough? Just over two months after the launch of the Snapdragon X Elite processors and the 10-core Snapdragon X Plus, Qualcomm has now released further ARM processors for laptops, including the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core variants with slower GPUs. We have tested the cheaper X1P-42-100.
Andreas Osthoff, 04 Sep 2024 22:39
Acer Nitro 14 (2024) review: Compact RTX 4060 gaming notebook with long battery life

80% Acer Nitro 14 (2024) review: Compact RTX 4060 gaming notebook with long battery life

Coherent. A Ryzen 5 8645HS, a GeForce RTX 4060 and 16 GB of RAM offer mid-range gaming power and ensure great battery life. The laptop’s hardware is rounded off by a 16:10 14.5-inch panel (2.5K, 120Hz and G-Sync support) and a USB4 port. The entire package is available for €1,449 (around US$1,600).
AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 Sep 2024 15:06
ASUS has now fleshed out the Vivobook S 15 with Snapdragon X1 Plus chipsets. (Image source: ASUS)

IFA 2024 | ASUS refreshes Vivobook S 15 laptop with new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets and cheaper starting prices

ASUS has brought Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Plus chipsets to its Vivobook S 15 laptop. Still equipped with a 2.8K OLED display, LPDDR5-8448 RAM and a 70 Wh battery, the new Vivobook S 15 models start at less than their Snapdragon...
Alex Alderson, 04 Sep 2024 15:00
Sanwa Supply unveils MA-BTRING5BK wireless finger mouse with crown scroll wheel. (Image source: Sanwa Supply)

Sanwa Supply unveils MA-BTRING5BK wireless finger mouse with crown scroll wheel

Sanwa Supply has unveiled the MA-BTRING5BK wireless finger mouse with crown scroll wheel. The mouse is worn on a finger and can be operated in the air to control computers, tablets, and smartphones from up to 33 feet (10 m) away. ...
David Chien, 04 Sep 2024 06:08
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Windows and Linux vulnerable to oddly familiar Cicada3301 ransomware

Cybersecurity researchers have finally cracked Cicada3301, a ransomware-as-a-service attack that first surfaced in June of 2024 on a dark web forum. The ransomware is able to target both Linux and Windows systems. It bears a strik...
Daniel Fuller, 03 Sep 2024 23:14
The Epic Games Store's End of Summer Sale is on until September 11. (Image source: Epic Games - edited)

Deal | Epic Games Store End of Summer Sale delivers massive game deals on indie marvels and AAA hits

During the End of Summer Sale, the Epic Games Store is slashing prices on a vast collection of games, from smash-hit AAA titles, like Cyberpunk 2077 to indie masterpieces, like Jusant and Dead Cells. The sale ends on September 16....
Julian van der Merwe, 03 Sep 2024 20:03
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge features a quad-speaker setup tuned by AKG (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge with 120 Hz 2.8K AMOLED display, Snapdragon X Elite chip drops to record-low price

Samsung's 14-inch Galaxy Book4 Edge has just had its price slashed by a third. The Copilot+ PC offers a gorgeous 2.8K AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, but buyers should be prepared for some compatibility issues due to th...
Tudor Cibean, 03 Sep 2024 15:15
Huion unveils 13.3-inch Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) pen tablet for graphic designers, photographers, and 3D artists. (Image source: Huion)

Huion unveils 13.3-inch Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) pen tablet for graphic designers, photographers, and 3D artists

Huion has unveiled the 13.3-inch Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) pen tablet for graphic designers, photographers, and 3D artists. The factory-calibrated display has high-color accuracy covering 99% of the sRGB and Rec.709 color spaces. The tabl...
David Chien, 02 Sep 2024 23:57
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 laptop review - The fastest Snapdragon X Elite challenges AMD's Zen 5

81% Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 laptop review - The fastest Snapdragon X Elite challenges AMD's Zen 5

The fastest Qualcomm chip. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16, which is currently the only laptop fitted with the fastest Snapdragon X Elite processor (X1E-84-100), has higher CPU core clock rates as well as a faster Adreno GPU. However, the slim Galaxy Book4 can only use its performance potential to a limited extent.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS | 16.00" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 02 Sep 2024 18:33
The Ayaneo Kun is now available at Best Buy for a steep $999. (Image source: Marc Herter / Notebookcheck - edited)

Ayaneo Kun Windows gaming handheld arrives in US at Best Buy with a steep starting price alongside cheaper Ayaneo Next Lite

Ayaneo has finally made the move out of the niche gaming handheld space, finally bringing the Ayaneo Kun and Ayaneo Next Lite to Best Buy. The Ayaneo Kun is only available in its entry-level SKU for $999. That price cut may still ...
Julian van der Merwe, 31 Aug 2024 23:01
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G5: A nearly perfect business laptop (image source: notebookcheck.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G5: A nearly perfect business laptop

Not the brightest screen, not the fastest processor, not the best battery life - in all these categories, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 Intel is just average. The strengths of this device are located in other areas, like the input device...
Benjamin Herzig, 30 Aug 2024 22:54
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition was launched two years after the original game came out in 2012. (Image source: GOG)

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition for PC drops to an all-time low of $2.99 on GOG

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is now available for just $2.99 on GOG, an 85% discount from its original price of $19.99. This enhanced version includes all 24 DLCs, improved graphics & audio, and has been praised for its award...
Anubhav Sharma, 30 Aug 2024 15:03
Epic Games' next giveaway begins on September 4. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games Store announces next free game giveaways with almost $90 face value ahead of schedule

The Epic Games Store has delivered another glimpse into a future game giveaway. This time, the company has decided to include a current title in a long-running franchise plus a popular sniper game for a full value of nearly $90.
Alex Alderson, 30 Aug 2024 01:44
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Windows 11 update brings boost to all AMD Zen users

[Update: The update does not seem to add anything of value for Zen 2 and OG Zen users.] Windows 11 update KB5041587 is now live as an optional update for all Windows 11 users. Along with a number of small optimizations and fixes, ...
Daniel Fuller, 29 Aug 2024 17:34
Downloading Windows 11 KB5041587 (Image source: Windows Latest)

Optional Windows 11 update brings improvements to Windows Share, Narrator, and Voice Access

The optional KB5041587 update for Windows 11 PCs allows users to send files to Android devices via Windows Share and also features an improved Scan mode, as well as some changes in the Widgets Board for the EEA region. A few bugs ...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Aug 2024 17:06
Epic Games' latest giveaway is worth nearly $50. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games Store free game giveaway released globally with multiple games on offer

The Epic Games Store has now updated its free game of the week program. This time, the storefront is offering four games worth almost $50 that can be downloaded worldwide.
Alex Alderson, 29 Aug 2024 13:10
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