Microsoft’s big focus for Windows is AI integration. Meanwhile, Valve has been not-so-quietly pilfering the entire PC gaming ecosystem from Microsoft, turning the Linux-based SteamOS into a real competitor to Windows. In a few years, gaming laptops may run SteamOS instead of Windows. And Microsoft has no one to blame but itself. Valve’s big PC …
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I don’t typically make New Year’s resolutions, but 2026 is a special exception. You can thank stratospheric memory prices for that—and a little scare that happened right before Christmas. Micro Center briefly marked a handful of SSDs for sale at their suggested list price, alarming DIY PC builders with the thought of $600+ 2TB NVMe …
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Image: Pexels: Andrew Neel If your touchpad isn’t working on your laptop, you’re going to have to rely on your mouse. But there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot a touchpad not working in Windows that may just fix the problem. What to do: Step one Right click on the Windows icon …
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Image: Matthew Smith / IDG CES (Consumer Electronics Show), the world’s largest consumer tech expo, will kick off on January 6th, 2026. It’s a notoriously gigantic event packed with everything from robotic pet doors to self-driving cars, and there’s always a ton of laptop news amid the noise. CES 2026 could be a particularly tumultuous …
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Each new CES is an opportunity for a glimpse at the processors and platforms coming for the new year, even if they have been previously announced. This year is no different. Two of the three major arrivals have already been disclosed, both for notebooks. Intel has revealed its next-generation Core Ultra platform, “Panther Lake,” and …
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A screengrab from Fallout 76 running on PC (image source: Steam Community) Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has confirmed that a new mainline Fallout, widely expected to be Fallout 5, is in early development alongside multiple unannounced Fallout projects. However, he cautions fans to remain patient as Elder Scrolls VI currently commands most of …
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU shown in internet cafe (Image source: AMD with edits) BIOS updates may not have addressed all the complications with AMD’s popular gaming CPU. Since earlier in 2025, an internet cafe has seen 10% of its PCs relying on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D crash. Problem-prone ASRock motherboards aren’t to blame, but …
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LG Xboom 2026 portable speaker lineup. Top left: Xboom Stage 501, top right: Xboom Blast, bottom right: Xboom Mini, bottom left: Xboom Rock. (Image source: LG) LG is expanding its Xboom lineup with four new portable speakers designed for parties, outdoor adventures, and everyday listening. The new models promise up to 220W of output, AI-powered …
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The Casio MTG-B4000D-1AJF case, dial, and caseback – pictured against a dark background. (Image source: Casio) Casio has opened preorders in Japan for the MTG-B4000D-1AJF, a new metal-bracelet MT-G watch launching in January 2026. It combines a carbon composite frame with stainless steel, Tough Solar charging, Bluetooth, and Multi Band 6 time sync. Pricing is …
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Image: Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry Let’s be honest–whether you’re grinding through work, getting lost in your favorite adventure games, or just watching your favorite streaming videos late into the night, you need a laptop that can keep up. And picking the right one can unfortunately be a really confusing process. Wondering if you should spring …
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