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Learn how to check if your PC is ready for Microsoft's Secure Boot certificate update using official built-in tools like the Windows Security app.

ChatGPT’s share of the AI assistant market has fallen below 50% for the first time, as rivals Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude gain ground. The report suggests users are increasingly willing to switch platforms based on trust, integration and productivity strengths.

Asus has launched the Dawn 7S Ryzen Edition in China at 6,999 Yuan (around $965), a business-focused laptop powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 with a 50 TOPS NPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM expandable to 96GB, a 1TB SSD, WiFi 7, and a 70Wh battery with 65W fast charging, with global availability yet to be confirmed.

Lenovo's ThinkPads offer support for Linux out of the box and some models can also be purchased with Linux. We tested the current ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 with Linux and checked the support of functions and features.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the first handheld gaming console to use the Intel Arc G3 Extreme SoC. This makes the Claw 8 EX AI+ the most powerful portable console on the market, as the Arc G3 Extreme features the impressive Arc B390 iGPU. However, it also makes the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ super expensive.

Windows 11 users can now log directly into a new "Xbox mode". Xbox mode replaces Windows 11's normal UI with a controller-friendly UI that can integrate multiple game stores like Steam and Epic. Xbox mode also frees up some resources to improve gaming performance. However, the end result is rather disappointing.

Baseus has launched a successor to the RD1 11-in-1 docking station from a couple of years ago. The Pro model offers 15 connectivity options for a heftier price tag.

With DSX v3.2 Beta 01, the DualSense PS5 controller forces fewer compromises on PC users. Advanced haptic feedback is now possible over Bluetooth for more immersive gameplay. Despite Sony supporting the PC with new accessories, third-party software is necessary to activate the feature.

A former PlayStation executive expects that Microsoft will dramatically rethink its hardware strategy. Already optimizing Windows for gaming, it could abandon conventional Xbox consoles. Project Helix looks like another step toward this transition, but the memory shortage may spell doom for the hybrid.

The Acer Swift Go 16 AI, which was launched earlier this year, is enjoying a big 30% discount at Best Buy. The laptop weighs only 1.4 kg (3 lbs.), carries a 16-inch OLED panel with touch input, and is built around the Core Ultra 5 322 SoC.

Most mini PCs are sealed appliances whose processor dies with the board. The Youyeetoo K1 takes a different route: its Intel N100 brain sits on a small compute module that slots into a carrier board like a stick of RAM, paired with an unusually long list of I/O including dual Gigabit Ethernet, eDP, MIPI and GPIO headers.

Learn how to use the Windows 11 Shared Audio tool to broadcast sound to two Bluetooth headsets at once, along with the hardware requirements.

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy Resonance, a premium HD-2D console and PC remake of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius launching on October 22, 2026.

Many Windows 11 users are facing infinite reboot loops and BitLocker recovery screens. Telemetry confirms faulty Dell and HP utilities are to blame.

Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday introduces core shell performance updates and expanded Task Manager NPU metrics, alongside critical Secure Boot certificate-validation requirements.

The powerful, compact Geekom A6 mini PC features an aluminium chassis, plenty of ports, and an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with 16 GB of upgradeable DDR5 RAM, and until June 21, the diminutive desktop PC is on sale for 20% off. Geekom has even backed up the price cut with a price-match guarantee.

Our hands-on preview of the Moss: The Forgotten Relic Steam demo highlights the beautiful environments, storytelling, and its transition to PC screens.

Apple is known for premium prices, but the current price increases of Windows laptops actually make the MacBook Pro a significantly cheaper option. This is an issue for multimedia laptops like the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 15 Aura Edition.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (2026) has only been out for a small time, and Lenovo is already selling the laptop at a steep discount. The laptop carries the Impressive Snapdragon X2 Elite SoC with 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a 14-inch touch-sensitive OLED display.

Prevent enterprise BitLocker recovery loops and boot failures. The new Microsoft Autopatch Secure Boot status report validates critical firmware certificate updates.

Microsoft backtracks on legal threats against hacker Nightmare Eclipse following intense industry backlash over unpatched Windows Defender zero-days.

The latest Seven Deadly Sins Origin update introduces SSR Mage of Infinity Merlin alongside the new Sealed Sanctuary region and Taranis raid dungeon.

Enterprise IT fleets face significant BitLocker risks and Intune telemetry gaps following the recent Microsoft Secure Boot AMA engineering session in June 2026.

The Epic Games Store has revealed the details of its next free game giveaways for Windows and macOS gamers. Available on June 11, Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks and The Ouroboros King are highly rated on Steam with Very Positive averages in both cases.

A stealth multiplier update tied to the recent GitHub Copilot pricing change is draining annual subscriber quotas up to four times faster than expected.

Microsoft's June 9 Patch Tuesday is the final deployment window before 2011 Secure Boot certificates begin expiring on June 24. Unpatched devices lose security protection.

Getac has unveiled the 8-inch ZX80W ruggedized tablet designed to withstand harsh climates and abuse. The Qualcomm ARM-powered tablet comes with a 1,000-nit display visible under the outdoor sun and is MIL-STD-810H-rated for water submersion, temperature extremes, shock and drops.

Bosgame’s VTA‑439 mini PC delivers 86 TOPS of AI performance via the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, supporting large models and AI assistants like OpenClaw locally. It pairs up to 256 GB RAM and triple NVMe slots with optional eGPU expansion, launching at $1,049 on sale.

In times of rising prices, the PC industry explores various ways to keep prices in check. One of them: Use cheaper components to lessen the blow of the RAM crisis. This is what Lenovo does with the screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7.

Microsoft not only accepts AI addiction, but declares it as the primary goal of the brand new Scout AI agent. As leaked documents show, functionality only plays a subordinate role in the first phase of the rollout; Microsoft primarily wants users to become addicted to the AI agent.

CVE-2026-41089, a critical Windows Netlogon flaw rated CVSS 9.8, is now actively exploited. Unpatched domain controllers face full SYSTEM-level compromise with no credentials needed.

Intel promised that Panther Lake would deliver the same power efficiency as the last generation Lunar Lake chip. While Panther Lake does well, our review of the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 shows that this is not quite the case.

GitHub Copilot switched to token-based billing on June 1 for 4.7 million paid subscribers. Flat-rate subscriptions are out, AI Credits are in, and agentic users face the steepest cost increases.

The Asus Ascent QN10 is a compact Windows‑on‑ARM mini PC powered by an 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite CPU, delivering 80 TOPS of on‑device AI performance for AI developers. It offers up to 32 GB RAM and 4 TB NVMe storage to run OpenClaw locally.

The 2026 Asus Zenbook 14 laptops deliver accelerated AI performance thanks to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm CPUs with 45+ TOPS of compute power. They come with OLED displays, large touchpads, Dolby Atmos speakers, and smudge-proof Ceraluminum covers.

CISA's June 3 deadline for the two Nightmare Eclipse Defender zero-days is 48 hours away. YellowKey, GreenPlasma, and MiniPlasma remain unpatched, with GreenPlasma and MiniPlasma carrying no CVE assignment.

The Windows laptop space finally has a competitor to the Apple MacBook Neo with the new Dell XPS 13. The latest XPS 13 starts at $699 ($599 for students), is made from high-quality materials, and is super light. However, consumers are worried Windows 11 won't run well on just 8 GB of RAM.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8553 brings a modular Start menu with Small, Large, and Automatic size presets and new privacy tools to the Experimental channel.

Microsoft Build 2026 opens June 2 in San Francisco with AI agents, GitHub Copilot updates, and Windows local AI. Here is what developers can expect.

A top supply chain insider says Nvidia’s N1X/N1 processors will target a niche market, with projected shipments of 10 million units through 2028. While the N1X offers high-performance on-device AI capabilities, it might faces limited demand as consumers favor the Apple MacBook Neo, which saw its 2026 shipment forecast double to 10 million units.

European ThinkPad users have long been complaining about the keys to the left of the Enter key being shrunk down. With the new ThinkPad T14 Gen 7, Lenovo changed their keyboard layout, which means that two of the four shrunken keys finally have the standard size now.

Also tested with CashyOS | We recently reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7. As always, we tested it with Windows, but for this device, we also decided to do a quick compatibility test with Linux.

Microsoft's threat to criminally prosecute Nightmare Eclipse has drawn sharp criticism from security veterans, with three Windows zero-days still unpatched.

We had both the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 on hand - a good opportunity to compare the new ThinkPad design with the old.

After we already reviewed the new Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 with Panther Lake, we are now also testing the new larger 16-inch model ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 powered by an AMD processor. What is our first impression of the large business laptop?