Latest articles, news and analysis in the PC category.
Microsoft’s unprecedented pricing on Windows 11 Pro forces users to confront a stark choice: upgrade now for a fraction of the cost or risk being left behind. But is this the deal of the century—or a calculated push to abandon Windows 10 before it’s too late?
A new promotional video featuring Fallout* TV’s Aaron Moten appears to subtly reference Fallout 3 and New Vegas*, reigniting speculation about long-awaited remasters—though Bethesda hasn’t confirmed anything yet.
Bruce Nesmith, lead designer of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, reflects on his decades-long collaboration with Bethesda’s CEO, revealing how Todd Howard’s hands-on approach—despite his best efforts—still shapes the studio’s culture. Nesmith also discusses creative freedom, the magic system overhaul, a...
The Loongson 3B6000, a 12-core processor with DDR4 support and SMT2, delivers roughly one-third the performance of AMD’s Ryzen 5 9600X in benchmarks, highlighting a significant gap in execution efficiency compared to Western x86 designs. Despite its ambition, the chip’s output places it between a Ra...
China’s leading foundry is doubling down on advanced packaging, establishing a dedicated research center in Shanghai to develop technologies like 2.5D/3D stacking—moves that could reshape its competitive edge in the global semiconductor race.
A new short film for *Resident Evil Requiem* deepens the franchise’s emotional weight by showing zombies retaining human memories—a chilling twist that redefines survival horror. The game arrives February 27 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Skyrim’s design lead argues that Bethesda’s history of blockbuster hits created impossible expectations for Starfield—and the studio now faces a reckoning with The Elder Scrolls VI* and Fallout 5*. A major update may yet change the tide, but the damage is already done.
Windows 11 now supports multiple keyboard layouts at once, making it easier to type in different languages without switching devices. Here’s how to set up and toggle layouts—including Spanish, French, and more—directly from your taskbar.
A Redditor paid $207 for a 2TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD that performed at USB 2.0 speeds—but Windows and CrystalDiskInfo never suspected a thing. Here’s how scammers are exploiting the NAND shortage and how to verify your SSD before it’s too late.
The Acemagic K1 mini PC, already a space-saving powerhouse, now costs less than ever—$360 with a discount that slashes its original price by nearly 40%. With 16GB RAM, a 512GB SSD, and ports for triple 4K displays, it’s a rare deal for productivity users and home offices.
Samsung’s production split for the Galaxy S26 series underscores a bold shift: the Ultra variant will dominate output while mid-tier models face limited runs. The move highlights Samsung’s confidence in premium features—but raises questions about accessibility and competition in a crowded market.
Apple’s next-generation M6 chip for the redesigned MacBook Pro is expected to stay on TSMC’s 2nm N2 process, not the newer N2P, according to new reports. The move suggests Apple is prioritizing chip design over manufacturing upgrades, with a focus on performance gains through architectural refinemen...
Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation* scraps the punishing difficulty of Soulslike* games, offering adjustable challenges, three skill trees per character, and a design philosophy that prioritizes player enjoyment over relentless retry mechanics. The action RPG arrives this summer on PC, PlayStation...
After years of aggressive AI integration—from Copilot in Notepad to agentic OS ambitions—Microsoft is scaling back its forced AI features in Windows 11, shifting focus to fixing core stability issues that have plagued users since the OS’s launch.
A new update introduces Melandru’s Accord, a self-sufficient challenge mode inspired by player-driven rules, alongside performance and UI improvements for the 21-year-old MMO.
The developer behind Surviving the Aftermath* has assumed control of Cities: Skylines 2*, revealing key improvements in an upcoming patch—including long-requested customization and UI refinements—while hinting at deeper mechanical changes ahead.
A new bundle simplifies the entire PC lifecycle—from migrating data to a new system to securely erasing old drives—all for less than the cost of a mid-range SSD. Here’s how it works for sysadmins and power users.
Facepunch Studios is enforcing Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 to combat cheating in Rust, but the move risks alienating players who can’t or won’t comply with the invasive new requirements. The shift reflects a broader industry trend—but at what cost?
