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The latest Windows 11 update, Windows 11 25H2, finally eliminates the gaming performance gap with Windows 10. According to testing done by Hardware Unboxed, Windows 11 25H2 is now faster than Windows 10 in games.

Microsoft’s troubled Windows 11 KB5074109 January 2026 update is now under investigation for causing UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME boot failures on some systems. Affected PCs refuse to start and must be recovered via WinRE, adding a serious new symptom to an already messy Patch Tuesday.

Microsoft releases emergency Windows 11 update KB5078127 to fix major bugs from January patch KB5074109 that caused crashes, Outlook hangs, and more.

When people ask which ThinkPad to buy, probably the most common answer is the ThinkPad T series and more specifically, the ThinkPad T14. But there are also other models, like the ThinkPad L14 we just reviewed. Here are the key differences.

Windows 11 KB5074109 uninstall is failing with error 0x800f0905, leaving users stuck between rollback issues and ongoing black screens, app errors, and Outlook hangs.

The Windows 11 KB5074109 update is causing crashes, black screens, and app failures, prompting Microsoft to advise affected users to uninstall it.

The XMG Apex 16 Max currently starts at €2,100 and is equipped with the 140W version of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop with 12 GB VRAM. You also get 32 GB RAM, a powerful HX CPU from AMD as well as a good IPS or even an optional Mini-LED screen.

Epic Games has commenced with a new round of giveaways for mobile and PC gamers. Without regard to what it is currently giving away, the popular storefront has decided to reveal what it has planned to wrap up January 2026, too.

Microsoft has officially released the Xbox app for ARM-based Windows 11 PCs. This gives devices powered by Snapdragon X processors native access to the Xbox PC ecosystem, including the ability to locally install games from the Game Pass catalogue. According to Microsoft, more than 85% of Game Pass titles are compatible with Windows on ARM at the app’s launch, and additional Xbox-related enhancements are on their way.

A 15-year-old modder has pushed Hytale’s systems to their limits by emulating Windows 95, Minecraft Classic, Doom, and even Game Boy titles entirely within the game just days after its January 13, 2026, launch. His feats, achieved through custom CPU-based rendering and streamed as pixel data to Hytale’s world map, highlight the engine’s surprising flexibility and have already drawn attention from Hypixel Studios’ leadership.

Lenovo's ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a mobile workstation that wants to convince with a good price-performance ratio. To keep the price down, the manufacturer saves some money in regard to the chassis stability, hinges as well as the keyboard, which are typically strengths of the ThinkPad series.

The latest security update for Windows 11 is causing significant issues on numerous systems. Reports indicate that the KB5074109 package is resulting in a black screen immediately after system startup on certain hardware configurations. Affected users have several options for restoring functionality.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, an RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU, 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and 1 TB of storage has dropped by more than $300 at Best Buy. The ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop also brings a fantastic OLED display.

Ayaneo has unveiled the second handheld under its budget Konkr subsidiary. The new device will launch as the Konkr Fit and will run Windows out of the box. It will also have an AMD Ryzen processor.

Mobile workstations are often synonymous with fast components and professional graphics cards. However, many manufacturers actually do not use the fastest versions of the components, and the recently reviewed ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a good example.

Priced at less than €1,000, the Asus ExpertBook PM3 is a good office laptop with a modern AMD CPU and aluminum chassis. You also get a comfortable keyboard and a three-year warranty as well as updates for five years by default.

The Lemokey P3 HE is a new 80% TKL Hall effect gaming keyboard with a quick-disassembly design. Built around Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, it supports the usual Hall effect tricks, alongside a full metal chassis and gasket-mounted design, at a lower price than Keychron's other HE keyboards.

Epic Games has just started a new round of giveaways for PC and mobile. Nonetheless, it has also revealed what is next in store, with a Grand Theft Auto-inspired game chosen to lead the storefront's free game program.

Epic Games has switched up its free game of the week deal with two titles. Both aimed at gamers who prefer stealth rather than blazing in all guns blazing, this week's giveaway of Styx: Master of Shadows and Styx: Shards of Darkness can be claimed on PC.

Stop Windows 11 battery drain with the new KB5074109 update. Patch 114 security vulnerabilities and fix NPU power issues on your laptop.

Powerful HX CPU, fast GPU and a new OLED screen - the XMG Fusion 16 (M25) is a very good mainstream gamer with plenty of performance, modern set of features as well as comprehensive maintenance options.

Initial D was a late '90s anime about a young man embarking on his career as a drift racer in his classic Toyota AE86. Initial Drift Online, an arcade-style MMO drift racing game that hopes to capture some of that magic — tofu deliveries and all — is now free on Steam until January 18, 2026.

Dell could be preparing multiple Windows laptops with the Nvidia N1X ARM APU, as a Dell 16 Premium laptop of exactly that flavor has appeared online. The N1X is rumored to bring 10 CPU cores and more than 6,000 CUDA cores.

Linux-based gaming platforms such as SteamOS continue to gain attention as alternatives to Windows. To explore how they compare in real-world use, YouTuber ETA Prime tested an all-AMD desktop PC running both Windows 11 Pro and SteamOS, examining gaming performance across several titles.

CheckMag Lenovo used to have a design feature called the roll cage in ThinkPads, a Magnesium frame that strengthened the chassis stability and protected the internals. This feature is back in a new iteration called "Space Frame" on the new ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 G11 and X1 Carbon G14. We were able to take a look at both at CES 2026.

Reports are spreading that Microsoft Defender is blocking the popular community tool MAS, flagging it as a fake. In contrast, our own tests demonstrate that the script works flawlessly. Have affected users perhaps fallen victim to DNS tampering?

The gaming laptops from the German manufacturer XMG were limited to IPS screens so far, but the new Fusion 16 is now also available with a high-resolution OLED screen and 120 Hz. The image quality is very good and it is definitely a good alternative to the familiar IPS options.

The Epic Games Store has already revealed plans for a future game giveaway. Containing two games, the giveaway should appeal to fans of stealth games like the Thief series rather than those who favour the action-heavy Assassin's Creed series.

The Epic Games Store is now giving away its first game of 2026. A popular tower defense game, Bloons TD 6 combines strategy with a mass of content to clear that has seen it achieve an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam from over 200,000 gamers.

Lenovo unveiled the new Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition laptop at CES 2026 as a powerful multimedia notebook that can handle anything you can throw at it. At the heart of the Yoga Pro 9i (2026) are Intel's latest Panther Lake APUs. Dave2D reports that, thanks to the new Core Ultra 300 APUs and a new cooling solution, the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition produces very little fan noise.

Razer has unveiled the Forge AI Dev Workstation, a custom-built desktop designed to handle AI development projects. The offering eliminates the need to figure out how to build systems with up to four powerful Nvidia GPUs, and Intel Xeon W or AMD Threadripper Pro CPUs.

More rumblings about the new Xbox console are providing a clearer picture of the upcoming system. A report describes how it will depend on the Windows full-screen experience for navigation. Microsoft could also debut a new controller or an OEM Xbox PC before 2026 ends.

Razer has unveiled Project Ava, a desktop accessory that brings AI to life through a variety of avatars visible on its holographic display. The device is designed to be used at any time, whether during gaming or work, with Windows computers.

Last year, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad X9 series, a business focused answer to Apple's MacBook Air series. At this year's CES, Lenovo is expanding the line and shifting the focus: The new Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition puts performance first, positioning this 15.3-inch business laptop more against the Apple MacBook Pro instead.

With the newest version of its most premium ThinkPad laptop, Lenovo is prioritizing repairability. The X1 Carbon G14 has a new "space frame" construction with a modular keyboard and USB-C ports, as well as Intel's new "Panther Lake" Core Ultra X7 processors.

Convertible laptops with pen and touch have a long tradition in the ThinkPad series. On older models, the digitizer pen was always embedded within the laptop - but that was not the case on the X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 and Gen 10. With the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11, Lenovo has found a new place for the pen to stay. The new model also features Intel Core Ultra X9 CPUs and a more repairable design.

The ProArt PZ14 serves as a successor to last year's ProArt PZ13. Jumping to a 14-inch display supported by a 75 Wh battery, the ProArt PZ14 also gains Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite processor and up to 32 GB of RAM.

Asus is not necessarily known for business laptops, but it is no doubt an interesting market segment for the Taiwanese manufacturer. Asus is releasing a new flagship model at CES 2026, which is called the Asus ExpertBook Ultra. This 14-inch business laptop comes with Intel Panther Lake and OLED screens, as well as up to 64 GB RAM - all in an ultralight package.

The Dell Premium is dead, long live the Dell XPS: After killing off the brand last year, Dell brings it back to life. The new Dell XPS 14 and Dell XPS 16 are not just the first Panther Lake based XPS laptops, they also bring back the physical function keys that Dell had formerly replaced by touch buttons.

HP bills its new OmniStudio AIO desktop PCs as "next-gen AI experiences." It has equipped the new desktop PCs with both AMD and Intel's latest mid-range processors as well as a 100 Hz QHD display option on the 27-inch model.

Update: Pricing information now revealed. 8BitDo has kicked off the new year with a new high-end wireless controller. Designed for Xbox and PC, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E builds on the Ultimate 2 Wireless with a new grip design and a wide range of customisation options missing from the Ultimate 2 series.

Following the nearly half-million dollar crowdfunding success of the Mini-KVM, Openterface is back with the KVM-GO, a tiny KVM that reduces cable clutter by including all the hardware in the display connector.

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon X2 Plus series for Windows laptops. Snapdragon X2 Plus SoCs bring up to 10 Nuvia CPU cores, a new Adreno X2-45 iGPU, and more. Performance-wise, Qualcomm is claiming big improvements in both CPU and GPU departments.

HP has announced the OmniBook X Flip 14 and OmniBook X Flip 16, two new 2-in-1 laptops built around Intel and AMD next-gen AI processors, featuring flexible 360-degree designs and upgraded connectivity.