Microsoft lets you run Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, but if you do, be prepared to be reminded about it. A recent Windows Insider preview marked as a release candidate adds a watermark to the desktop, warning you that you’re using unsupported hardware along with a matching note in the main window of the Settings app, as spotted by Windows Latest.
Microsoft drastically altered the hardware requirements for Windows 11—requiring users to have an ultra-modern CPU, a Trusted Pr
Despite Google’s best efforts with both the Play Store and Stadia, Chromebooks aren’t known as gaming powerhouses. That might change in the near future. We’ve seen evidence that at least one upcoming model will sport a gaming-style RGB keyboard, and a new experimental feature in the latest build of both the browser and the operating system is expanding things even further: support for variable refresh rate displays.
As reported by About Chromebooks, the new Dev Channel ve
Valve’s Linux-based Steam Deck has captured the gaming world’s attention and this weekend it received a major boost—from Microsoft, of all companies. The beta version of Microsoft’s Edge browser for Linux now brings Xbox Cloud Gaming support to the Steam Deck, mere weeks after Valve released official Windows drivers for its handheld gaming PC. That sound you hear is Steve Ballmer shrieking into his pillow somewhere.
Getting it set up requires jumping through some hoo
In certain situations, you may find yourself wanting to change your name on your Facebook profile. This may be because of a change in marital status, legal name change, or even a simple typo. But changing your name on either the Facebook app or desktop version isn’t exactly the most straightforward process. If you’re not sure how to go about it, don’t sweat it. We’ve set up a simple step-by-step guide for you. Read on to learn more.
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Amazon Fire tablets make awesome secondary devices. They’re easy to use and you don’t have to drop a ton of cash to get one. Today, you can add a solid slate to your home for less. Amazon is selling the Fire HD 8 tablet for $45, which is down from $90.
Amazon tablets are both intuitive and affordable. This particular model features 32GB of storage, an eight-inch display with 1280-by-800 resolution at 189 pixels per inch, 2GB of storage, and a battery life promise of up to 12 ho
When thinking about computer security, you probably consider your PC and phone first and foremost. But there’s a lot of hardware between you and the nebulous malefactors of the internet, and it’s important to make sure all of it is secure. Today Asus is telling owners of its Wi-Fi routers to update their firmware in order to protect against the Cyclops Blink botnet.
The botnet is being programmed to remotely access a router’s flash memory, potentially gaining access to an
If you’re in the market for some gaming peripherals, Amazon’s got the sale for you. The online retailer has a one-day sale on Razer gaming gear. The sale is limited, but includes a few keyboards, a headset, and even something to make your mobile gaming more exciting. The deals end just before midnight Pacific time on Monday evening. Here are our top picks from the sale.
First up, we have the Razer Kraken gaming headset for $36. That’s down from $50. This headset has a retr
At a glanceExpert’s Rating Pros12th-gen Core i9-12900HK simply singsNew “AI” performance mode greatly moderates fan noise.1080p webcam and good mic and audio makes for decent video conferencing PCConsThird iteration in the same bodyMSI Center is confusing and cluttered UIPainful pricingOur VerdictThough painfully priced, the MSI GE76 Raider offers impressive performance
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One of the simplest hardware upgrades you can do to make your computer feel snappier is to upgrade your memory.
Over the years, operating systems like Windows, software like Photoshop, and now even web browsers like Chrome, have built reputations for being unabashed memory hogs. Older PCs, meanwhile, often have between 2GB and 4GB of memory. Loading too many tabs in Chrome or keeping to many programs open on your desktop could use up all of the memory your system has to offer, slowing your
Even the most ardent collector finds it challenging to keep track of everything they own. And that’s precisely why Librarian Pro was created. It helps you track all of your collections — stamps, comics, games, books, or what have you — so that nothing gets inadvertently lost.
Librarian Pro is an easy-to-use platform that’s compatible with both Mac and Windows PCs. You simply enter or even import your collection, and the software does the rest. It’ll i