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Windows 11’s new update actually makes your PC faster. Here’s how to get it

Microsoft is following through on a previous announcement with a new optional update for Windows 11 that makes the operating system genuinely faster, especially in certain situations. It’s called update KB5089573 and it includes the “Low Latency Profile” feature. Windows Central reports that KB5089573 is the first update to come out of the secret Windows K2 project. In short, the aim of the…
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The Steam Deck is back, and affordable PC gaming is dead

The Steam Deck, harbinger of a portable PC gaming revolution, has been out of stock for three months. Now it’s back… at almost double the price of the original model. It’ll cost you $789 USD to get the 512GB OLED version, $949 for the 1TB upgrade. The original LCD…
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I tried Microsoft’s new Surface privacy screen. The trade-off is obvious

You’re sitting on Flight 02 from San Francisco to Taipei, settling in for a long 14-hour journey. Suddenly, a familiar face appears nearby — a competitor! This is what Microsoft’s new “privacy screen” on its new Surface Laptop 8 was designed for: With the press of a button, your screen dims, darkening to a nearly opaque black when viewed from the side. Is it worthwhile? Microsoft sent me…
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10 free ways to make your Windows PC harder to hack

Online safety doesn’t have to be complicated. With some simple steps, you can easily protect your PC from malware and safeguard your personal data with very little extra effort. The best part? None of these tips cost money. In fact, most important security tools you need…
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Satechi DotDisk SSD enclosure review: Svelte, fan-cooled 80Gbps storage

Setachi’s DotDisk is an 80Gbps SSD enclosure that will accommodate a single NVMe SSD. It’s uniquely portable, as it employs active cooling in the form of a small fan rather than the bulky passive cooling fins most 80Gbps enclosures feature. Yet, despite its svelte profile, the DotDisk proved a top-flight performer. I like the performance, the size, and the look. Read on to learn more, then…
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Don’t pay $30 for Tomb Raider I–III Remastered. It’s free right now

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld highlights that Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is currently available for free on Epic Games Store instead of its usual $30 price. The collection includes all three classic Tomb Raider games plus expansions, featuring updated graphics, improved controls, and new challenge modes while maintaining original gameplay. This…
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