Microsoft is promising significant Windows 11 updates in 2026 aimed at gamers, including Auto SR upscaling and Advanced Shader Delivery. The move is a clear response to Valve’s growing influence in PC and handheld gaming.
According to testing by XDA-Developers, MX Linux Fluxbox is outperforming Windows for reviving old hardware. It runs on systems with as little as 2GB of RAM and uses a staggeringly low 500MB of memory at idle. The distro, based on Debian Trixie, offers long-term support and a functional desktop, mak
A coalition of more than 350 environmental groups from all 50 states is urging Congress to stop new AI data center construction. They warn of skyrocketing electricity costs and unsustainable water use driven by the industry’s explosive growth.
In a surprising move, Google and Apple appear to be teaming up to simplify data transfers between Android and iOS. The feature was spotted in an early Android Canary build and is expected in a future iOS 26 beta. It’s a tentative step towards breaking down the walled gardens.
The next Linux kernel release is packing some quality-of-life improvements for both admins and users. New diagnostic tools will help pinpoint the cause of system lockups, while a fresh console font aims to make text-mode look sharp on today’s high-DPI screens.
AMD has made a major hire from Amazon Web Services to lead its charge into rack-scale AI infrastructure. Arvind Balakumar will head engineering for the ‘Helios’ platform, set to debut next year as AMD’s answer to Nvidia’s powerful AI server solutions.
The acclaimed System Shock remake is coming to Nintendo consoles. A critical decision to ditch Unreal Engine 5 for an older version made the port possible on the original Switch hardware.
Microsoft is dropping a massive feature update for Windows 11 on December 9th. The patch includes 16 new additions, focusing on design tweaks, AI integration, and gaming improvements.
A new report highlights four common PC upgrades that look great on paper but make almost no difference in daily use. From blazing-fast SSDs to 240Hz monitors, the promised performance often fails to materialize for most users. The real bottleneck is rarely the component you think it is.
Nvidia’s latest driver update marks the end of full Windows support for its older GTX 900 and 1000-series graphics cards. These GPUs will now only receive quarterly security patches until October 2028. This move significantly impacts the long-term viability of these cards for modern gaming.
