Game devs say Nvidia's DLSS 5 reveal blindsided them
…Gamers are calling the tool an "Instagram yaas filter" and "AI slop," among other, less kind terms. The way that it adds detail to faces and seems to hijack — or replace? — the…
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Plastic laptops aren’t cheap anymore—and they're often better than metal
…You can get them on and off by prying them off with a spudger tool — or perhaps just by removing some screws. Metal laptops are less likely to be upgradable, and they…
I trust these 7 antivirus software suites to keep my Windows PC safe
…Thise security suite will best suit users seeking a simple antivirus suite, broad online protections, and robust PC utilities—and also want to use those latter tools for more confident management of…
Why your 'fast' PC feels slow: Blame your RAM
…You should also use small diagnostic tools such as CPU-Z, which display precise timings and effective clock frequencies. If these don't match the manufacturer’s specifications, your RAM may only…
Windows 11's April update is now causing PC crashes and visual glitches
…I paused updates and used the “Show or hide updates” tool to hide this specific update so it would be ignored. Today, I had to repeat the same process again. In the…
RAM prices are soaring. Framework may not survive it
…OpenAI shut down its Sora video generation tool as it buckled under the unprofitable weight of millions of slop videos. Data center construction, the fire which is burning up RAM and storage…
Fed up with 'Streamflation'? How to save on TV
…Similarly, Apple TV and Peacock offer a $15 per month bundle—only $2 per month more than Apple TV alone—and you can upgrade to ad-free Peacock for $5 per month…
Windows 11 testing is going back to the future with new Insider plans
…What Microsoft called its "Controlled Feature Rollout" led to confusion and frustration in those users who actually wanted experimental code and features, and forced them to use tools like ViveTool to unearth…
Unpatched Microsoft Defender flaw lets hackers gain admin access
A security vulnerability was recently discovered in Microsoft Defender, the first-party Windows 11 antivirus tool used by millions. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system privileges and cause significant…
Is Windows antivirus software still necessary in 2025?
For years, I’ve assumed that most people don’t need third-party antivirus tools and have cheerily passed this suggestion along to others. After all, Microsoft's Windows Security suite (also…