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This dual-CPU PC from 1995 was so cool, Microsoft had to kill it

February 11, 2026
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld highlights the BeBox, a revolutionary 1995 computer featuring dual PowerPC 603 processors and custom BeOS operating system created by former Apple executives. This innovative machine pioneered multi-processor computing and multi-threaded software design years before Windows achieved similar capabilities, featuring unique elements like…
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5 crucial Windows 11 settings I always change ASAP

February 10, 2026
While Windows 11 provides a good enough out of the box experience—atrocious new taskbar aside—it handles so much better after tweaking just a handful of settings to make it feel more like the Windows of yesteryear. No, I’m not talking about making Windows 11 look like…
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Don’t let RAM clearance wreck your PC build

February 9, 2026
Anyone planning to install a large-volume CPU cooler with a fan alongside RAM modules with heat spreaders or RGB lighting will quickly encounter a problem: lack of space. The technical term for this is “RAM clearance,” and it can make the difference between a smooth PC build and a frustrating one. Large tower coolers in particular often protrude beyond the RAM banks. If the fan is positioned…
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FanDuel Sports Network’s collapse is great for baseball fans

February 6, 2026
With Spring Training just a couple weeks away, baseball fans have something new to get excited about: They won’t have to deal with FanDuel Sports Network anymore. Sinclair’s Main Street Sports Group, which operates 16 regional sports networks under the FanDuel brand, is potentially facing liquidation after failing to find a buyer. Instead of taking chances, nine Major League Baseball teams…
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Intel is helping develop a new type of DRAM aimed at AI

February 5, 2026
Intel began as a memory supplier. The PC industry faces its most dire memory crunch in years, if not decades. So it makes sense for Intel to move back into PC memory, right? Sort of. Intel said this week that it is indeed working on a new memory technology, called Z-Angle…
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Finally! Firefox just gave you an AI kill switch

February 4, 2026
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that Mozilla Firefox is introducing comprehensive AI Controls in its browser, allowing users to completely disable or selectively manage AI features. This development matters as other major browsers like Chrome and Edge integrate AI extensively without easy opt-out options for users. The feature debuts in Firefox Nightly builds and…
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