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Deal | There are five free games to claim on the Epic Games Store right now

One can currently add five games to their Epic Games library for free. Available to claim for a short time in some cases, the new freebies span Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. Havendock, Hyper Echelon, Lucky Goal, Symmetry and The Wreck giveaways end at different times.

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2026 19:34

Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5079391 resolves the WUSA shared-folder install bug affecting some managed environments.

Windows 11 KB5079391 fixes year-long WUSA network installation bug

Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5079391 resolves the WUSA shared-folder install bug that could trigger ERROR_BAD_PATHNAME on enterprise-managed systems.

Darryl Linington, 27 Mar 2026 15:38

Google has started rolling out Chrome 147 early stable to a limited share of Windows and Mac users.

Chrome 147 comes early to a small pool of Windows and Mac users

Google has begun an early stable rollout of Chrome 147.0.7727.24/.25 for Windows and Mac, but the company has not yet published a detailed desktop feature or security breakdown in the release notes.

Darryl Linington, 26 Mar 2026 10:55

The Ayaneo Next 2 is a flagship Windows-powered handheld.

Ayaneo suspends sales of its Next 2 Windows handheld due to rising storage costs

Ayaneo is the latest handheld brand to be affected by the rising costs of components. The manufacturer has announced it is suspending sales of its Indiegogo-backed Next 2 Windows handheld, which is supposed to begin shipping in a few months.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Mar 2026 18:31

Windows 11 to soon get improved RAM management, snappier UI experience, faster File Explorer and better drivers

After focusing on too much OS-level AI integration and the small reality check delivered by Apple's MacBook Neo with its 8 GB of RAM, Microsoft now promises to scale back on the AI features and actually bring much needed improvements for Windows 11, including lower RAM footprint, WebUI3 user interface, a more responsive File Explorer and drivers for the latest hardware tech.

Bogdan Solca, 24 Mar 2026 18:18

Promotional image for the HP ZBook 8 G2a 14-inch.

HP ZBook 8 G2a workstation laptop for demanding local compute and AI workloads announced

HP has released a slew of new products including upgrades to the ZBook 8 lineup. The ZBook 8 G2a will be offered in 14-inch and 16-inch options with Intel and AMD CPUs, and CoPilot+ support.

Vineet Washington, 24 Mar 2026 14:30

The Asus Vivobook S14 OLED laptop features a removeable SSD.

Deal | This 40% off Asus Vivobook S14 laptop with 120 Hz OLED, 24 GB RAM will last for years to come

The Asus Vivobook S14 Windows laptop with the Ryzen AI 9 365 Strix Point APU, 24 GB of RAM, and a 120 Hz OLED display is on sale at Staples at a big discount.

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Mar 2026 12:06

Microsoft has released out-of-band update KB5085516 to fix Microsoft account sign-in failures caused by KB5079473 on Windows 11.

Windows 11 KB5085516 update to fix Microsoft account sign-in failures

Microsoft’s new out-of-band Windows 11 update KB5085516 fixes the Microsoft account sign-in bug introduced after KB5079473 on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 PCs.

Darryl Linington, 22 Mar 2026 12:02

Microsoft says Windows 11 Dev build 26300.8085 resumes Pointer Indicator rollout and introduces a redesigned Feedback Hub for Insiders.

Microsoft ships new Dev Channel preview build 26300.8085

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Dev build 26300.8085 with Pointer Indicator, Magnifier changes, Wi-Fi fixes, and a redesigned Feedback Hub for Insiders.

Darryl Linington, 21 Mar 2026 10:03

Microsoft says Windows 11 update KB5079473 can cause Microsoft account sign-in failures in several apps after installation.

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5079473 can break Microsoft sign-ins

Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue in Windows 11 update KB5079473 that can block Microsoft account sign-ins in apps, including Teams Free, OneDrive, Edge, Word, and Excel.

Darryl Linington, 20 Mar 2026 15:09

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

Windows

Deal | There are five free games to claim on the Epic Games Store right now

Windows 11 KB5079391 fixes year-long WUSA network installation bug

Chrome 147 comes early to a small pool of Windows and Mac users

Ayaneo suspends sales of its Next 2 Windows handheld due to rising storage costs

Windows 11 to soon get improved RAM management, snappier UI experience, faster File Explorer and better drivers

HP ZBook 8 G2a workstation laptop for demanding local compute and AI workloads announced

Deal | This 40% off Asus Vivobook S14 laptop with 120 Hz OLED, 24 GB RAM will last for years to come

Windows 11 KB5085516 update to fix Microsoft account sign-in failures

Microsoft ships new Dev Channel preview build 26300.8085

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5079473 can break Microsoft sign-ins

Epic Games Store announces final free game giveaways of March 2026

Ranking: Best thin-and-light gaming laptops

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Metal band Sabaton joins World of Warships in update 15.2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

84% Nearly 20 hours of battery life with Panther Lake - MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Convertible review

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

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

91% Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra Review - Impressive multimedia laptop with gorgeous OLED & RTX 5070

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

89% Honor MagicBook Pro 14 2026 Laptop Review - OLED all-rounder impresses with Panther Lake

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

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

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

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

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

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

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