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GTA VI developer Rockstar hacked again — this time for ransom
…Rockstar has confirmed that limited non-player company data was accessed and says there's no player impact. Stolen files likely include corporate docs (contracts, marketing, finances); GTA VI's involvement is…
Windows File Explorer is outdated, and these alternatives fit how you actually use your PC
…Related I fixed Windows 11 File Explorer lag by disabling this legacy service A quarter-century old service we no longer need. FilePilot keeps things fast and simple An upgrade that doesn…
I ran Windows 11 and Linux side by side for a year, and a clear winner emerged for productivity
…using for larger screens, a far cry from the more limited options offered by Windows' Snap Assist. I'll concede that Microsoft's own PowerToys suite can fix this with its FancyZones…
My Windows PC is unusable without these third-party tools, and Microsoft doesn't care
…From debloating Windows and replacing the file explorer to disabling services to speed up operation, users need to go through a lot to make Microsoft's latest OS usable. I'm not…
Winpodx is like a Linux Subsystem for Windows, and it's just as exciting (and useful) as it sounds
…Fortunately, I ran into Winpodx while doom-scrolling on GitHub the other day, and it checks almost all my boxes for running apps designed for Microsoft’s flagship OS on Linux distributions…
AMD's X3D CPUs only help with two things, and most gamers have neither
…The GPU is still the primary bottleneck in the vast majority of PC setups, which means you may never hit the kind of CPU limits where that extra cache actually matters. Related…
I didn't realize Windows killed custom window shapes until I tried to bring them back
…I was minimizing a streaming service to open up my collection of local music, and found myself reminiscing about Winamp hovering on my desktop. Years ago (decades ago, though it doesn't…
I stopped trusting cloud AI with my personal files, and switched to this local setup instead
…Nothing I type into it leaves my machine, so no retention windows or terms of service clauses about how my inputs might be used down the line. The privacy aspect is not…
I always buy this first when building a home theater, and it's not what you'd expect
…Many streaming services will limit you to 1080p when played on an HTPC, unless you have a specific combination of hardware and browser, or use the native apps in the Microsoft Store…