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Epic Games Store announces final free game giveaways of March 2026

Epic Games has revealed a new batch of free game giveaways. The last official free games of March 2026, the pair will be worth over $30 when redeemed together simultaneously. Epic Games has confirmed the duration of the pair's discount period, too.

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2026 17:55

The Asus Zenbook S 16 is quite lightweight at just 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs.).

Deal | This OLED laptop with 24 GB RAM might be best sub-$1000 Windows laptop currently on market

Launched back in 2024, the Asus Zenbook S 16 UM506WA was the first Windows laptop with the then-latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Strix Point APU. Fast forward to 2026, and the Asus Zenbook S 16 can still hold its own against the newest notebooks. You can now get the laptop for less than $1,000.

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Mar 2026 21:51

Going Panther Lake very quickly: Lenovo updates ThinkPad P1 line with the P1 Gen 9 after just six months

An unexpected update: Lenovo is already replacing the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with the next gen model, the new ThinkPad P1 Gen 9. This new version is only a small update, focused mainly on internal changes.

Benjamin Herzig, 16 Mar 2026 22:30

AMD CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, LPCAMM2: Redesigned Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 with AMD Ryzen 9 HX 400 announced

Apart from the expensive ThinkPad P1, Lenovo also updates the less expensive ThinkPad P16s line. The new ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 has a unified design for both the AMD and Intel models, as well as dedicated Nvidia GPUs for the AMD variants for the first time.

Benjamin Herzig, 16 Mar 2026 22:30

Microsoft says some Samsung PCs can lose access to the C: drive after KB5077181 and later updates, but it blames the Galaxy Connect app rather than Windows itself.

Windows 11 KB5077181 leaves some Samsung PCs unable to access C: drive, Microsoft confirms

Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 known issue that can make the C: drive inaccessible on some Samsung PCs, although it says the root cause is the Galaxy Connect app.

Darryl Linington, 16 Mar 2026 11:59

Microsoft says Windows 11 hotpatch KB5084597 fixes an RRAS security issue and installs without a restart on eligible devices.

Windows 11 KB5084597 arrives as an out-of-band security fix for managed devices

Microsoft has released out-of-band Windows 11 hotpatch KB5084597 for an RRAS security issue, with no restart required on eligible hotpatch-enabled devices.

Darryl Linington, 15 Mar 2026 07:38

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Gen 10 convertible laptop weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs.).

Deal | This OLED Lenovo laptop beats MacBook Neo with 16 GB RAM and better display for less than $699

Best Buy is now selling the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Windows laptop at 28% discount. The price cut puts the Yoga 7 Gen 10 in the same price bracket as the just-released MacBook Neo. However, the Lenovo Yoga 7 convertible laptop enjoys a distinct hardware advantage over the MacBook Neo.

Fawad Murtaza, 14 Mar 2026 02:22

Insider says Project Helix is a console that may support Xbox exclusives and block Steam

Even as a hybrid system, Project Helix may have more console characteristics than expected. GDC developers told insider Moore’s Law Is Dead that Xbox exclusive games aren’t ruled out. Microsoft could also exclude Steam from a storefront tailored to the new Xbox console.

Adam Corsetti, 14 Mar 2026 01:48

Deal | Limited time free game now live on Epic Games Store for horror fans

A new game can now be picked up on the Epic Games Store for free. Separate to the storefront's official giveaways, the new discounted title is squarely aimed at horror fans. Umm Oyoun is only available to claim for a limited time, though.

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2026 20:27

Deal | HP OmniBook 3 laptop with AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and 32 GB RAM drops to $749.99

This slim and light model from HP also features a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and weighs only 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs). The 15.6-inch IPS panel is limited to 1080p resolution and 62.5% sRGB color gamut, but its maximum brightness hits 300 nits. Port selection is minimal with no ultra fast connectors.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Mar 2026 14:03

Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Ultra is beaten by Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 in terms of price

Samsung's new Galaxy Book6 Ultra is a very good multimedia laptop, but it is very expensive at €3,800. Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 is also a very good multimedia laptop, which is available for €2,700 with an even brighter Tandem OLED panel as well as 64 GB RAM.

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Mar 2026 17:13

World of Warships 15.2 comes with Sabaton-themed content

Metal band Sabaton joins World of Warships in update 15.2

In their ever-going quest to keep old players around and attract new ones, Wargaming is updating World of Warships with Sabaton-themed camouflages; the band's singer, Joakim Brodén, joins the game as a special commander, and this is only a small slice of the new stuff coming with update 15.2 of this game.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Mar 2026 12:38

Google is expanding Play Games on PC with more titles, broader Windows hardware support, and stronger links between Android and PC gaming.

Google Play Games challenges Steam: "Buy Once, Play Anywhere" bridges Android and Windows

Google is expanding Play Games on PC with more titles, native PC game support, broader hardware compatibility, and tighter continuity between Android and Windows PCs.

Darryl Linington, 12 Mar 2026 09:44

Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday brings 79 vulnerability fixes, including two publicly disclosed zero-days, alongside new cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Microsoft March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, Windows 11 KB5079473 rolls out

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.

Darryl Linington, 11 Mar 2026 15:53

Honor MagicBook Pro 14 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 - Who offers the best multimedia laptop?

The new Honor MagicBook Pro 14 2026 is a very good multimedia laptop, and it is also a direct rival for the entry-level MacBook Pro 14 with the M5 SoC. We compare the two laptops in the most important areas.

Andreas Osthoff, 10 Mar 2026 13:05

Now available to order in many countries: Panther Lake powered Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 releases

March is here and so is the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 - almost, at least. The thin premium model that is much more modular than the X1 Carbon Gen 13 can now be ordered with various Panther Lake CPUs.

Benjamin Herzig, 09 Mar 2026 13:51

The updated Copilot app on Windows can open web links in a side pane next to AI conversations.

Copilot on Windows begins testing side-pane web links for Insiders

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.

Darryl Linington, 09 Mar 2026 08:28

Samsung finally uses a better OLED panel with more than 1000 nits for the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, but the competition is still superior

Samsung's OLED screens have not been very competitive in 2025, especially in terms of brightness. The new Galaxy Book6 Ultra finally gets an improved ILED panel, but competitors with tandem OLED screens or Mini-LED panels still have an advantage.

Andreas Osthoff, 09 Mar 2026 01:22

A banner showing a Project Helix Xbox console concept

Project Helix began in 2016 as Microsoft's plan to unify Xbox consoles and Windows PCs

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.

Adam Corsetti, 09 Mar 2026 00:46

Samsung copies the Apple MacBook Pro 16 and the result is a very good multimedia laptop

Samsung took a lot of inspiration from the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for the new Galaxy Book6 Ultra and both look pretty equal when you remove the logos. The design also includes the keyboard, because Samsung ditched the numpad from the old Galaxy Book4 Ultra.

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Mar 2026 18:18

Honor's MagicBook Pro 14 is an impressive showcase for a modern OLED touchscreen

The Honor MagicBook Pro 14 features a high-resolution OLED touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Thanks to the high resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, it offers impressive image quality. Even bright contents do not look grainy, despite the touch layer, which is an issue for many competitors.

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Mar 2026 14:09

Deal | New free roguelite now available to claim with over $100 of in-game items

A roguelite is now available to claim for free with Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam. Also popular on other storefronts, Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is joined by over $100 of in-game items for Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, too.

Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2026 14:25

Real-time wall destruction in Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 and Madden NFL to come to SteamOS and ARM PCs

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.

Christopher Harper, 05 Mar 2026 14:16

The first mainstream commercial laptop with LPCAMM2: The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7.

Hands on with the only Intel Core Ultra X7 laptops with upgradable RAM: Lenovo's singular new ThinkPad T14 G7 and T16 G5

Lenovo's ThinkPad T series is known to be the dependable workhorse series, but with the new T14 G7 and T16 G5, Lenovo takes a bold swing: Thanks to LPCAMM2 memory, the T14 Gen 7 and T16 Gen 5 are the only laptops thus far that combine the powerful Panther Lake X7 CPUs with Intel ARC B300 graphics and upgradeable RAM.

Benjamin Herzig, 04 Mar 2026 14:08

The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme has shown up on Geekbench

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100 CPU and GPU performance impress in Geekbench debut alongside Asus laptop

Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-96-100 has made its Geekbench debut months after it was announced. It powers an Asus Zenbook A16 variant with 48 GB of RAM.

Anil Ganti, 04 Mar 2026 09:07

Windows 12 release date in 2026 possible, with AI features that may force CPU upgrades

Windows 12 could be another costly upgrade for supporters of Microsoft operating systems. A new report reveals that the AI-dominated OS will require AMD and Intel CPUs with a dedicated NPU. Possibly surfacing in late 2026, the follow-up to Windows 11 may also rely on subscriptions.

Adam Corsetti, 03 Mar 2026 22:51

Resident Evil Requiem artwork with Windows 11 vs Linux comparison graphic.

Resident Evil Requiem benchmark shows Linux hits 145 FPS vs 129 FPS on Windows 11 with Frame Generation

Resident Evil Requiem has already set new Steam records and now turns attention to its performance on Linux. A recent benchmark comparison between Windows 11 and Linux CachyOS takes a closer look at how the game performs across multiple settings.

Anmol Dubey, 03 Mar 2026 09:24

Intel's new Arc B370 GPU in the Honor MagicBook Pro 14 is almost as fast as the Arc B390 in Dell's XPS 14

The new Honor MagicBook Pro 14 2026 is the first device we reviewed with Intel's new Arc B370 GPU. The Panther Lake GPU performs very well, especially in gaming benchmarks. The gap to the Arc B390 is also pretty small.

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Mar 2026 00:23

Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ and 2.5K OLED unveiled

Lenovo has expanded its Yoga Pro portfolio with the Yoga Pro 7a that will be offered in two screen sizes. The laptop is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ series chips and enables high performance workflows.

Vineet Washington, 02 Mar 2026 00:01

New Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and T16 Gen 5 come with 75 Wh battery, Intel Panther Lake or AMD Gorgon Point

At MWC 2026, Lenovo is announcing their newest additions to the legendary ThinkPad T series. The mainstream models Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 get a lot of love this year, as Lenovo totally redesigned them. Both will launch with AMD and Intel options.

Benjamin Herzig, 02 Mar 2026 00:01

The Honor MagicBook 14 Pro has a 92Wh battery with an advertised 15-hour battery life.

Honor MagicBook Pro 14 2026 debuts at MWC 2026 with Intel Panther Lake chips

The new Honor MagicBook Pro 14 2026 arrives with the same slim and lightweight design as its predecessor. However, it now has under its hood Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 processors.

Habeeb Onawole, 01 Mar 2026 14:00

GDC 2026 runs March 9–13 in San Francisco, but Qualcomm is not expected to announce Snapdragon handheld updates at the event.

GDC 2026: Qualcomm says no Snapdragon G or Snapdragon X updates planned

Qualcomm will not announce Windows gaming handheld updates at GDC 2026 and won’t offer hands-on benchmarking of recent Snapdragon X updates at the event.

Darryl Linington, 27 Feb 2026 10:11

Epic Games Store announces first March 2026 giveaway with Overwhelmingly Positively rated title for PC gamers

Epic Games has confirmed that it will be starting March 2026 by giving away an action-adventure game with roguelite elements. At the same time, the company has confirmed that it will be providing a series of in-game items worth over $100 for another title.

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2026 18:00

Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP Hands-On - gaming tablet with Death Stranding design & AMD Strix Halo

After the impressive ACRNM edition of the ROG Flow Z13, Asus now launches a new special edition of its gaming convertible inspired by the game Death Stranding. It is powered by AMDs Strix Halo SoC Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in combination with the Radeon 8060S as well as 128 GB RAM.

Andreas Osthoff, 26 Feb 2026 17:55

Microsoft’s KB5077241 optional preview update for Windows 11 adds a taskbar internet speed test and native Sysmon support.

Microsoft KB5077241: Windows 11 update adds native taskbar speed test and Sysmon support

Microsoft’s optional Windows 11 update KB5077241 (24H2/25H2) adds a built-in internet speed test, native Sysmon support, and fixes aimed at improving wake from sleep and overall responsiveness.

Darryl Linington, 26 Feb 2026 16:04

Deal | Epic Games Store launches final February 2026 free game giveaway

The Epic Games Store has launched its final free game giveaways of February 2026. Available to claim for a short time, this week's giveaway includes a title for macOS gamers, too. Epic Games will be offering Boxes: Lost Fragments and My Night Job simultaneously.

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2026 13:34

The Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 in its natural habitat: a desk.

The affordable ThinkPad that’s happiest as a desktop replacement

Sometimes laptops are best suited for a certain use case. With the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 AMD, it is very clear: This is not a laptop you want to use on the go that often.

Benjamin Herzig, 25 Feb 2026 17:07

Windows 11 will soon receive new features such as a speed test integrated into the taskbar.

Upcoming Windows 11 update to come with new and useful features

Insiders have been trying out new features that will be rolled out to all other users in the next update for Windows 11 from Microsoft. These include a network speed test integrated into the taskbar.

Marc Zander, 19 Feb 2026 19:35

The Lenovo LOQ 16IRH8 (Type 82XW, SKU 82XW0042SA)

Windows 11 KB5077181: Microsoft claims stability, my Lenovo LOQ proves otherwise

Windows 11 KB5077181 (OS Builds 26100.7840/26200.7840) shipped on Feb. 10, 2026. On a Lenovo LOQ test system, KB5077181 installed Feb. 11 (Build 26200.7840) and was followed by Wi-Fi instability, Bluetooth disconnects, stutter, and slow shutdowns.

Darryl Linington, 19 Feb 2026 18:40

ROG Xbox Ally and Steam Deck OLED pictured

Asus ROG Xbox Ally sales stall, with Steam Deck still the preferred handheld gaming PC

Even after a promising launch, Valve shouldn’t feel threatened by ROG Xbox Ally sales. A Circana analyst revealed that the Steam Deck still enjoys strong support. The memory shortage could affect both the Linux and Windows handheld gaming PCs, with price increases possible.

Adam Corsetti, 19 Feb 2026 17:42

Deal | Epic Games Store launches new free game giveaways for PC gamers

The Epic Games Store has launched new free game giveaways. Exclusive to PC gamers, this week's freebies include numerous in-game items for one title and indefinite access to another. Epic Games Store will be giving away Return to Ash and Stalcraft: X Starter Edition until February 26.

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2026 12:31

Lenovo's Legion Go 2 is also available with the slower AMD Ryzen Z2, but SteamOS still will take longer

In addition to the high-end SKU of the Legion Go 2 with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, there is also a more affordable model with the standard Ryzen Z2. There will also be versions with SteamOS, but they will not launch before summer.

Andreas Osthoff, 17 Feb 2026 18:50

The new Asus Zenbook S16 is not only very sleek, but it also offers a great package for all your daily tasks

The Asus Zenbook S16 uses high-quality components in a very slim and very good looking chassis. The internals are very convincing as well, and Asus managed to improve the battery capacity as well as the brightness of the OLED screen.

Andreas Osthoff, 17 Feb 2026 14:22

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