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Microsoft has extended Windows 10 Extended Security Updates through October 12, 2027, giving enrolled users an additional year of security patch coverage after mainstream support ends. The move offers a reprieve for millions of users delaying Windows 11 upgrades amid rising hardware costs.

Microsoft launches Windows 11 optional preview update KB5095093 for versions 24H2 and 25H2, introducing Point-in-time restore and a Recycle Bin display patch.

The hardware is one thing, but the software is just as important for an enjoyable user experience with a gaming handheld. MSI improved the software of the new Claw 8 EX AI+ significantly and the new quick settings menu in particular is very convincing.

The Onexplayer 3 has launched on Indiegogo, featuring an Intel Arc G3 Extreme, an 8.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, and a modular design that works as a handheld, tablet or mini laptop. Its high-end specs and 85Wh battery position it against premium Windows gaming handhelds.

Microsoft's legacy Secure Boot certificate expires today, June 24, 2026. The mandatory firmware key rotation impacts upcoming Windows updates and system security.

We just reviewed the updated 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and it is an improvement, but also $600 more expensive than the comparable 2025 unit. As long as you can accept the disadvantages like the darker OLED screen or shorter batter life, we recommend you get the old model as long as it is available.

A former Microsoft executive doesn’t envision the Xbox brand dying. Instead, with Project Helix, the company will encourage more supporters to embrace Windows PCs. The success of the new Xbox console may depend on whether it proves as gamer-friendly as the Steam Machine.

Windows 11 version 26H2 enters the Experimental channel as Microsoft focuses on low-disruption enablement packages for IT deployment.

The Microsoft 365 Copilot AI chatbot is once again being forcibly installed on millions of Windows 11 computers. For now, at least, Microsoft is sparing users in the EU, likely due to competition law.

Steam is now offering The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at a 90% discount, bringing the acclaimed RPG down to $2.99. Released in 2015, the choice-driven fantasy epic remains popular to this day and is considered by some to be one of the best RPGs of all time.

A fan spotted an unfamiliar Xbox Handheld logo on official game sites, including Gears of War: E-Day. The graphic may signal that a title runs smoothly on a Windows gaming handheld. Or it will become essential to a rumored new mobile Xbox console arriving after Project Helix.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is the only compact gaming/multimedia laptop, which is available with the powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. This is a noticeable advantage over rivals like the Razer Blade 14, which are limited to the RTX 5070.

Microsoft confirms parallel enterprise flaws in Windows 11 KB5095051, including broken OLE automation, a deployment media error, and a Recycle Bin glitch.

The Dell XPS 13 (2026) is now available to buy. From our early impressions, the new XPS 13 offers an outstanding value thanks to its high-res and colorful 120 Hz display, good performance, and excellent build quality, all for just $699. The MacBook Neo finally has a worthy competitor.

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.