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Microsoft takes on Ninite with easy batch multi-app installations

Microsoft has quietly begun to challenge Ninite with an interesting addition to the Microsoft Store: multi-app installations that are as simple as a few clicks. Interestingly, the new option doesn’t seem to be available via the Microsoft Store application within Windows. Instead, Windows Central found it tucked away on the Microsoft Store website, Ninite has been around practically forever…
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ExpressVPN review: A premium service worth every penny

When you think of VPNs, ExpressVPN is likely one of the first names that pops into your head. That’s no surprise as the company has grown into a household name over recent years and become synonymous with online privacy. It is, and has been, one of the most trustworthy and notable VPN providers on the market from the very beginning. And with each successive year the service just keeps improving.
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Xbox’s Handheld Compatibility Program needs serious work

Handheld gaming PCs are impressive, but at the end of the day, they’re running integrated graphics originally meant for laptops and cheaper PCs. That means they have some fairly hard limits in terms of graphical oomph. To help owners stay in the know about what games will…
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Mini PC maker says price hike is driven by rising DRAM and SSD costs

Minisforum, a manufacturer of desktop mini PCs, said that it’s raising prices due to an increase in “raw material” component costs. The culprits appear to be rising DRAM and flash memory prices, where the market is beginning to worry and act upon possible shortages. Last night, Minisforum posted a notice on X (via Tom’s Hardware) stating the company would implement a “slight price…
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‘Dangerous’ YouTube videos struck down for bypassing Windows 11 account setup

Microsoft, really, really, really wants you to log in with a full, connected Microsoft account for Windows 11. It’s essential for tracking user data, feeding people ads, and generally making your PC experience much more frustrating (though it also enables ease-of-life features like OneDrive and account syncing between PCs). Users have been finding ways around this requirement for a while, and…
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