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Yet another Windows update is wreaking havoc on gaming rigs worldwide — Nvidia recommends uninstalling Windows 11 KB5074109 January update to prevent framerate drops and artifacting

Nvidia representative recommends GeForce graphics card owners to uninstall the Windows 11 KB5074109 update to solve framerate drops and gaming artifacts.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows 11 beats Linux for most people — here are 4 reasons why, whether fans like it or not

Windows 11 offers better app compatibility, hardware support, gaming, and less friction than Linux for most desktop users. Here's why it still wins.

Windows Central

Your browser wasn’t always a billboard — this free tool cuts the AI hype and gets back to the web

No more popups, AI nags, or shopping junk – Just The Browser gives you back your space

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NVIDIA points finger at Windows update — Microsoft patch blamed for PC gaming issues

NVIDIA is investigating widespread PC gaming issues that appear to be linked to a January Windows update. Users report performance drops and graphical problems, with uninstalling KB5074109 offering temporary relief.

Windows Central

I’m a writer who won’t use generative AI — here are 7 AI-free tools that actually support real writing

Tired of AI writing tools that rewrite your voice? These 7 AI-free alternatives put writers back in control

TechRadar

These two outstanding Thunderbolt 4 Docks add versatility to my laptop and desktop PC

From two ports to 20, how adding a Thunderbolt dock can expand your connectivity options.

Tom’s Hardware

The PC shutdown bug is bigger than expected — Windows 10 machines are now affected

Microsoft has confirmed that a shutdown bug affecting Windows 11 is also impacting supported Windows 10 builds, caused by January security updates.

Windows Central

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Is your calendar a mess? This app solved my schedule woes on all my devices

Fantastical is a cross-platform calendar app that’s stuffed with features. Here’s why I love it.

TechRadar

If the next Xbox is a PC, Microsoft needs to prove it can avoid Windows’ biggest problems

I've been using Windows almost daily for 30 years. I know my way around its idiosyncrasies and foibles. But is that what the average Xbox gamer wants to have to deal with?

Windows Central

Fake Samsung 990 Pro passes basic checks but runs slower than a USB 2.0 drive — counterfeit SSDs proliferate as NAND shortage creates the perfect storm for bogus deals

A Redditor recounts his experience with a Samsung 990 Pro clone that looks like the real deal.

Tom’s Hardware

User reactions make it clear Microsoft’s real AI problem on Windows 11 isn’t the tech — it’s trust

Since the Windows Central exclusive was published about Microsoft pausing its aggressive AI push on Windows 11, it sparked hundreds of comments in the community, and here is what users had to say.

Windows Central

IPVanish launches Threat Protection Pro to stop malware even when you’re not connected

IPVanish has launched a beta version of Threat Protection Pro for Windows and Mac. Powered by VIPRE antivirus tech, it scans downloads and blocks ads even when your VPN is off.

TechRadar

Former Windows chief shared confidential Microsoft emails with Epstein — as leaders scrambled to contain the Surface RT disaster

Steven Sinofsky sought advice from Jeffrey Epstein in newly released Epstein files, revealing that the former Windows head shared confidential Microsoft emails with the disgraced financier in 2012-2013.

Windows Central

Microsoft plans to bury its NTLM security relic after 30 years — replacing it with stronger Kerberos-based alternatives via future Windows client releases

Microsoft recently highlighted a three-phase plan to disable the legacy New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) protocol by default for stronger Kerberos-based alternatives in the next major Windows Server release and associated Windows client releases.

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Cortana’s gone, Copilot isn’t filling the gap, and Microsoft still can’t decide what Windows’ assistant should be

Now that Copilot is the buttoned‑up default for Windows 11, there’s no reason fans shouldn’t get the option to choose Cortana as their AI persona.

Windows Central

Windows 11 running slow? These 3 easy steps declutter it in minutes

Remove bloatware and speed up Windows 11 with three simple methods using setup, Group Policy, or FlyOOBE for a cleaner, faster computer experience.

Windows Central

Weekly Windows Wrap: Microsoft finally reads the room — right as it loses $440 billion

Change is often gradual, and good choices need to be rewarded. As Microsoft begins to walk back its AI overload, we look at why these small steps matter.

Tom’s Guide

'Google’s leaked Aluminum OS looks like the ChromeOS I've waited years for': why I might actually ditch Windows 11

Windows 11 is at a breaking point, but Google’s newly leaked Aluminum OS could finally deliver the "Pro" desktop and gaming alternative I’ve been waiting for.

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I tested the KYY X90E laptop screen extender - a heavyweight dual-screen portable monitor with a lightweight price-tag

The KYY X90E Portable Monitor is an easy way to give more screen space to a laptop

Tom’s Guide

I just tested the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro — and it’s an early contender for my favorite Windows laptop of 2026

The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro is a stealth gaming beast with a stunning 16-inch OLED screen. See how the new Panther Lake chip stacks up in my full review.

Tom’s Guide

NymVPN Review

An innovative new provider with an impressive focus on anonymity but plenty of room for improvement

Windows Central

Google Chrome doesn't use enough RAM, so it will soon launch in the foreground when you boot up your Windows 11 PC

A new toggle in Chrom allows the browser to launch immediately at startup. The feature is in testing now in the Canary Channel.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft is reportedly 'pulling back' on stuffing Windows 11 with AI — and I couldn't be happier

Microsoft is reportedly scaling back AI in Windows 11 after the "MicroSlop" backlash. Here's what the report claims.

PC Gamer

Microsoft is apparently now going to focus on 'improving system performance, reliability, and the overall experience of Windows' which is better than more AI

Could Windows actually get a good update?

Windows Central

A new open‑source Notepad clone brings back the fast, minimal editor we loved — while Microsoft's Windows 11 version keeps getting more bloated

Not happy with the direction that Windows 11's Notepad app is taking? Don't want to use Notepad++? This free, open-source alternative is available on GitHub.

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