OEM software bloat strikes again – Samsung Connect App causes mayhem Earlier this month, reports came in that Windows 11’s March 2026 updates were preventing users from accessing their C: drive. Following an investigation by Microsoft, via Windows Latest, it was uncovered that these issues predated Windows 11’s March update. In fact, it wasn’t caused […]

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Nintendo’s building an improved Switch 2 version that’s EU-only – Nekkei claims According to a report from Nekkei, Nintendo has plans to release an improved Switch 2 console version in the EU that features improved repairability. This change will allow the console to comply with the EU’s Regulation 2023/1542, which says the following; Any natural […]

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April 2026 will bring some HUGE changes to Windows 11, and more are coming 2026 is the year of Windows 11 improvements. Windows 12 isn’t coming anytime soon, and Microsoft’s focus is on making its Windows 11 faster and more reliable. With Windows 11’s April 2026 Insider updates, Microsoft has started down its path towards […]

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AMD hasn’t unveiled it, but that hasn’t stopped ASRock AMD has not revealed this CPU, but ASRock has. ASRock has issued a press release confirming that its motherboards “fully support” AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU. This processor promises “more cache than ever” and “higher gaming performance” for users. Videocardz were the first to spot this […]

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Sony’s continuing to work with AMD on new “Project Amethyst” technologies for PlayStation and Radeon In an interview with Digital Foundry, Sony’s Mark Cerny, the lead system architect for PlayStation 5, confirmed that ML-based (Machine Learning) frame generation would be coming to “PlayStation platforms”. This tech comes as part of Sony’s “Project Amethyst” collaboration with […]

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Intel’s ready to work with Pearl Abyss to bring ARC GPU support to Crimson Desert Pearl Abyss’ newest PC hit, Crimson Desert, is incompatible with Intel ARC GPUs. The game does not boot on PCs with Intel ARC graphics, and the game’s FAQ tells Intel users to request a refund. This evening, Intel has issued […]

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Intel says that it is listening to feedback Club386 has had the opportunity to talk with Intel’s Robert Hallock, the company’s VP and GM ot its “Enthusiast Channel”. When asked about the possibility of “a future where Intel sockets support more CPU generations, Hallock’s answer was simple: “I do. That’s it – I do”. Elaborating […]

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Intel is expected to launch its first “Big Battlemage” GPUs next week According to Videocardz, Intel is getting ready to launch its first “Big Battlemage” GPUs next week, on March 25th. Intel’s new GPUs are the ARC PRO B70 and the ARC PRO B65. Both of these GPUs feature 32GB of ECC GDDR6 memory, making […]

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Intel reportedly plans 10% CPU price hike at the end of this month According to a report from ETNews, Intel has informed its customers about a price hike that will apply to “most major products” in its CPU lineup at the end of this month. CPU prices will reportedly rise by 10%, placing greater cost […]

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Intel’s Precompiled Shader Distribution is exclusive to Xe2 and newer ARC GPUs Intel has confirmed that its Precompiled Shader Distribution technology will be exclusive to its ARC Xe2 and newer GPU architectures. Specifically, it’s coming to Core Ultra 3/200V series CPUs and Intel’s ARC B-series discrete GPUs. As for Intel’s ARC Alchemist A-series GPUs, they […]

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Crimson Desert doesn’t run on Intel ARC GPUs – Gamers told to get a refund Crimson Desert is now available on PC, and it doesn’t run on Intel ARC graphics cards. When gamers try to run the game with Intel ARC graphics, they are greeted with a “The graphics device is currently not supported” error […]

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AMD’s FSR 4.1 upscaler is now available with AMD Software 25.6.1 With the release of AMD Software 26.3.1, the company has officially launched its FSR 4.1 ML upscaler. This new FSR release uses the same neural network foundation as Sony’s new/improved PSSR upscaler, which recently became available to PlayStation 5 Pro owners. This new driver […]

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Nvidia has upgraded GeForce Now with a 90 FPS VR mode and has added support for several new games Nvidia has upgraded its GeForce Now service for Ultimate Members, adding a new 90 FPS gameplay mode for users of VR headsets. This includes Apple’s Vision Pro, Meta Quest devices, and Pico devices. Users can create […]

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o Intel launches its Precompiled Shader Beta for ARC graphics cards With its Intel Graphics Driver 32.0.101.8626 for ARC graphics cards, Intel has launched its Precompiled Shader Distribution Beta. With this beta, users of ARC B-series (Battlemage) GPUs and Intel Core Ultra 3-series and 2-series CPUs with built-in ARC GPUs can benefit from precompiled shaders […]

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Opera GX acknowledges PC gaming’s Linux shift with official browser support Opera GX has officially arrived on Linux, giving Linux users a gaming-focused browser option. As a web browser, Opera GX prides itself on its performance, privacy, and customisability. These are all traits that Linux users love. At launch, the browser is available in Debian […]

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The Optiscaler community has done what AMD couldn’t: bring FSR 4 to RDNA 2 The Optiscaler Community has come together to create an improved version of AMD’s leaked FSR 4 INT8 version. With this new version, FSR 4.0.2b, users of RDNA 2 graphics cards can now use AMD’s improved upscaler with significantly less ghosting. Furthermore, […]

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16TB M.2 SSDs are now available to purchase, and their pricing is NUTS If you want to max out your M.2 slots and you have an unlimited budget, you can now buy a 16TB M.2 NVMe SSD for your PC. Fanless Tech has spotted a 16TB PE4 M.2 SSD from Exascend, a drive that costs […]

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AMD responds to the CHUWI CPU scandal Over recent weeks, NotebookCheck has uncovered an AMD CPU scandal involving Chuwi, a Chinese manufacturer. The company has been found selling systems with mislabeled CPUs. The company claimed its notebooks use AMD’s Ryzen 5 7430U CPU, but in reality, they used AMD’s much older Ryzen 5 5500U. This […]

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Two new AMD Ryzen CPUs leak with boosted TDPs and clock speeds A new leak from chi11eddog has unveiled two potential AMD CPUs that could launch this year to refresh AMD’s Ryzen 9000 range. These new CPUs feature higher base/boost clock speeds than their existing counterparts. That means they aim to deliver higher performance for […]

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Microsoft is now allowing PC games to add 3rd party games and apps to their Xbox App Microsoft has given PC gamers the ability to add any 3rd-party games (or any .exe file) to the Xbox PC App. This is a feature that Valve’s Steam platform has offered for years, allowing PC gamers to centralise […]

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Jensen Huang responds to complaints about Nvidia’s DLSS 5 tech Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5 earlier this week, and to say the least, the tech is controversial. Memes have been flying across the internet, calling the new AI technology little more than an “AI filter”. Gamers are complaining that the tech is changing the look of […]

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Sony makes its PlayStation Portal streaming device even better with its new “High Quality Mode” On March 18th, Sony will be giving its PlayStation Portal a major upgrade. Soon, owners of Sony’s game streaming device will gain access to “1080p High Quality Mode” for both Remote Play and Cloud Streaming, boosting the device’s image quality. […]

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Ray Tracing is coming to Death Stranding 2 on PC PC players will have access to optional ray tracing upgrades in Death Stranding 2 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is coming to PC on March 19th, with new content arriving on PlayStation 5 on the same day. New content includes a new difficulty mode […]

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The Hormuz crisis is threatening TSMC and the global semiconductor supply chain We have now entered the third week of the Iran conflict, with Iran effectively closing the globally vital Strait of Hormuz in response to attacks from the US and Israel. Typically, the Strait would see 20% of the world’s natural gas and 25% […]

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Nintendo has transformed Switch 2 handheld gaming with “handheld mode boost” With its newest firmware update for the Switch 2 console, Nintendo has added a new “Handheld Mode Boost” function to its system. When using it, Switch 1 software can be operated in “TV mode” on the Nintendo Switch 2 console in handheld mode. This […]

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Noctua’s first “Noctua Edition” PC case has landed It’s official, Noctua has released its first-ever Noctua Edition PC case, shipping with six of Noctua’s NF G2 series fans, a Noctua fan hub, and a custom Noctua colour scheme. After launching a Noctua Edition PSU and several graphics cards, a case was the logical next step. […]

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