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Microsoft issues emergency fix after a security update left some Windows 11 devices unable to shut down
The latest patch targets issues related to some users not being able to shut down or log in remotely to their Windows devices.
Qualcomm promises better gaming performance with latest Windows on Snapdragon update
Fortnite even works, thanks to anti-cheat support.
For the Steam Machine to change PC gaming, Valve must solve Linux's anti-cheat problem
With the Steam Machine, Valve is poised to bring the fun of PC gaming to an entirely new audience.
Microsoft has ended Windows 10 support, but here's how to get an extra year for free
Thanks to Extended Security Updates, you don't have to make the switch to Windows 11 just yet.
The best new computers to replace your old Windows 10 PC
Can't upgrade to Windows 11? Here are a few great choices for replacing your old PC.
Alienware 16 Area-51 review: A fully retooled gaming mothership
It's a bit pricey, but the Alienware 16 Area-51 is a slick re-interpretation of the company's signature intergalactic design.
Qualcomm says its new Snapdragon chips are 'the fastest and most efficient' for Windows PCs
Qualcomm has unveiled its new Snapdragon X Series chips for laptops.
Steam is ending support for Windows 32-bit next year
Steam is ending support for 32-bit systems at the end of the year.
Notepad's AI writing features will soon run locally on Copilot+ PCs
MS Paint is also growing ever-so-slightly more advanced.
Lenovo Legion Go 2 hands-on: Powerful upgrades but with an even higher price
At IFA 2025, Lenovo shared even more details about its flagship Legion Go 2 gaming handheld including some potential major upgrades in performance but also a big increase in price.
Lenovo's latest laptop concept might be the ultimate doomscrolling machine
At IFA 2025, Lenovo showed off a new laptop prototype called the Vertiflex Concept and it might be the ultimate way to consume vertical photos and videos while on the go.
How to screenshot on Windows
Learn how to take screenshots on Windows using built-in options like the Snipping Tool, Print Screen shortcuts and the Xbox Game Bar.
Ask Engadget: What are my options when Windows 10 support ends on October 14?
If you're still on Windows 10, it's time to make some decisions.
Microsoft is killing its failed ChromeOS competitor, Windows 11 SE
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 11 SE, its latest attempt to turn its operating system into a ChromeOS competitor.
Windows 10 users can get extended security updates for 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points
Microsoft is throwing its more stubborn users another bone.
The Xbox PC app will soon integrate your various game libraries into one place
Microsoft has announced an integrated gaming library within the Xbox app, coming to the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds this holiday season.
Windows parental controls are blocking Chrome
Microsoft hasn't commented or issued a fix.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: When a traditional gaming laptop just won't do
While the idea of a PC gaming tablet might seem silly, with the ROG Flow Z13, ASUS has created a funky and rather powerful alternative to your standard laptop.
The Acer Predator Triton 14 AI is now my most anticipated gaming laptop of the year
Thanks to a slick combination of premium components, a portable design and strong specs, the Acer Predator Triton 14 AI just became my most anticipated gaming laptop of the year.
Microsoft introduces agent for AI-powered settings controls in Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft announced a series of upcoming new features for Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11, and they're all about new AI applications.

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