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Adobe Photoshop spotted running on Linux with a Windows compatibility layer fix — Creative Cloud's most killer apps could escape Microsoft and Apple exclusivity

Are Adobe's apps some of the only killer software keeping users on Windows 11? That might change soon, as a WINE breakthrough has Photoshop running on Linux.

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AI-driven RAM shortages threaten more than just the PC market — datacenters expected to consume 70% of global memory in 2026

A recent Wall Street Journal report details how there's no end in sight for the ongoing DRAM shortage, which will affect a lot more than just the PC market.

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OpenAI rejected a Tesla merger years ago — now Musk is misrepresenting the truth to promote his rival AI company, xAI

OpenAI accuses Elon Musk of misrepresenting the truth in his court filings by only sharing snippets of previous conversations that portrayed him favourably.

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Opera's gamer‑centric browser is coming to Steam Deck and Linux — raising questions about whether Windows is losing its grip on PC gaming

Opera GX is set to arrive on Linux in Q1 2026, adding momentum to the platform’s steady growth as gamers and power users look for alternatives to an increasingly AI-driven Windows.

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Razer's "NewGen" gaming chair is a breath of fresh air with comfy ergonomics and an affordable price to boot

After suffering with lesser models, Razer offered its Iskur V2 X NewGen gaming chair as a palette cleanser. It fulfilled its promise, and I highly recommend it to any serious gamer. Here's why.

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Does GTA 6 face further uncertainty? — Explosion reported at Rockstar North Edinburgh office, no injuries confirmed

An early-morning incident at Rockstar North in Edinburgh prompted an emergency response following reports of a boiler-related explosion. No injuries were reported, and it remains unclear whether GTA 6’s development will be affected.

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Blizzard's World of Warcraft roadmap shares its Player Housing vision of the future — Guild Halls, neighbourhood expansions, and more

Blizzard Entertainment has recently disclosed its plans for what kind of gameplay content will be added for World of Warcraft's highly anticipated Player Housing feature, which we have summarized.

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How to dual-boot Windows and SteamOS on Steam Deck — the best method for native Game Pass and anti-cheat support

This guide explains the easiest and safest way to dual boot Windows and SteamOS on Steam Deck, covering partitioning, drivers, boot fixes, and common pitfalls to avoid data loss.

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Microsoft Edge finally lets you hide the Copilot icon from the browser's toolbar — Are you clicking “remove”?

Microsoft recently shipped a new update for Microsoft Edge in the Stable Channel, which allows users to hide the Copilot icon from the browser's toolbar.

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From the Editor’s Desk: AI PCs in 2026 — Microsoft’s big bet or consumer misfire?

Microsoft says the AI PC is the future—but right now, it mostly changes your wallet.

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EXCLUSIVE: Xbox Cloud Gaming will get ad-supported access this year — rumors coalesce after ad support notices appear prematurely

Users have been noticing that Xbox Cloud Gaming has begun referencing "ad support" while launching games, confirming our earlier report.

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Despite being free on Epic, Blood West sold 200% more copies on Steam, proving players still prefer to pay on Valve’s store

Blood West went free on Epic Games Store during the holidays, yet Steam sales rose by around 200% at the same time. The case highlights how Epic giveaways may function more as discovery tools than sales replacements.

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I always make these 9 tweaks in Windows Terminal for a more readable and consistent experience on Windows 11 — and they're for more than just aesthetics

These are the exact Windows Terminal configurations I always use on a fresh Windows 11 setup, with explanations on what makes them so important.

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Epic Games Store grew from 108M to 295M users, but third‑party revenue barely moved — proving giveaways trained users not to actually buy games. Is Xbox PC going down the same path?

Free games helped Epic reach millions of players, but it also changed how they spend. Is Xbox doomed to make the same mistake on PC?

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A newly resurfaced Office 97 Easter egg reveals Clippy’s secret role, proving the paperclip was trolling us long before memes

A tech sleuth has uncovered a hidden credits screen in Word 97 that requires a bizarrely specific sequence of toolbar movements and Clippy searches to trigger.

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Weekly Windows Wrap: Excellent hardware meets an OS in crisis — it’s time to hold up a mirror to Microsoft

In this week's Windows Wrap, Sean Endicott reflects on the friction between peak PC hardware and Microsoft’s frustrating, AI-obsessed software strategy.

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7 features that still make World of Warcraft awesome for relative newcomers like me in 2026 — as Blizzard Entertainment celebrates its 35th anniversary

With Blizzard's 35th anniversary and World of Warcraft: Midnight on the horizon, it's time I looked back on how I finally learned to enjoy this historic MMORPG by listing 7 seven major gameplay aspects that grew me after so many years of avoiding it.

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Razer makes one of the fastest controllers on the planet, so why was it feeling sluggish? Turns out not all the settings are worth it.

To say I'm using the fastest controller on the planet, it's felt inexplicably sluggish recently. I finally figured out why, and the fix could apply to any recent Razer controller.

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Microsoft forced to issue emergency out of band updates for Windows 11 after latest security patches broke PC shutdowns and sign-ins

The latest OS updates for Windows 11 introduces two major bugs that caused issues with shutting down your PC or signing into your PC using Remote Desktop.

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My 5 wishes for Blizzard Entertainment in 2026 range from a single-player Overwatch to the return of Starcraft — they may never happen, but a man can dream

Blizzard Entertainment is gearing up for its 35th anniversary later this year. In honor of this event, I'm going to list 5 things I wish to see from that may be impossible, but are worth dreaming about including improvements exisiting games or bringing back a dormant franchise.

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PC hardware is entering a golden age of design and engineering, while Windows — with its newfound AI obsession — has never felt worse. Something must change.

My visit to CES 2026 cemented my opinion that PC hardware has never been in a better state from a design and engineering standpoint. Windows, on the other hand, seems to be on the decline.

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Lenovo’s rollable laptop demo failed live on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, turning CES hype into a national TV blunder

Linus Tech Tips was invited onto The Tonight Show to demo cool tech that was unveiled at CES 2026, but one device from Lenovo failed to show off its party trick.

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Games Workshop, the creator of Warhammer, has banned its developers from using AI — but admits it’s still inquisitive about the tech — "None are thatexcited about it yet"

Games Workshop, the makers of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000, have banned its staff from using generative AI. Some senior managers are experimenting with it, though.

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RuneScape turns 25 years old, and Jagex is celebrating with record player counts, a full 2026 roadmap, and global events

RuneScape is turning 25, and Jagex is using the milestone to roll out a full year of announcements, roadmaps, and community events across Old School RuneScape, RuneScape 3, and DragonWilds.

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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says “God AI” could exist someday on biblical or galactic scales, fueling hype and skepticism online

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has claimed that a "God AI" may exist someday, but this feat won't arrive in this decade, as the executive likens the timeline to a gigantic scale.

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