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Linux users surge on Steam, doubling in a year

Slowly but surely, Linux is gaining a foothold in PC gaming. According to the March 2026 Steam hardware survey, 5.3 percent of users are on some flavor of Linux, compared to 92.3 percent on Windows and just 2.4 percent on macOS. One year ago, Linux was at just 2.3 percent. The most common Linux variation is, unsurprisingly, SteamOS, the operating system Valve created more than a decade ago and now…
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Want me to trust Windows 11 again? Bring back local accounts

After years of pissing me and other Windows 11 users off, Microsoft says it’s ready to turn a new leaf, fixing mistakes, making improvements, and adding some long-requested features. I’d like to believe that Windows 11 is headed in the right direction. But given how anti-user Windows has become, I’m bitter and cynical. There’s one way Microsoft can prove that it’s serious…but I don’t…
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Dell Ultrasharp 32 U3226Q review: An OLED built for pro studios

The Dell Ultrasharp 32 4K QD-OLED isn’t what it seems. At a glance you could mistake it for any 32-inch QD-OLED monitor. Indeed, it might even seem behind the curve. It delivers 4K resolution but only has a refresh rate of 120Hz. Most competitors hit 240Hz. However, the monitor has a few tricks up its sleeve. These include a built-in automated colorimeter designed to keep the display calibrated…
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Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April

Microsoft is tightening security in Windows 11. Starting April 2026, outdated kernel drivers will be phased out—the company’s response to a well-known security issue that has plagued Windows for years. In a Windows IT Pro blog post, Microsoft announced that it will cease…
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CPU shortages loom as PC makers scramble for chips

RAM, storage, graphics cards. All of them are getting harder to find, and, of course, more expensive as the “AI” bubble gobbles up manufacturing capacity. According to a new industry report, processors are next in line. Lead times for CPUs are now stretching out to multiple months, making it harder for manufacturers to finish and sell consumer PCs. Processors are incredibly expensive to…
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