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Valve's Steam Machine is "great news" for Microsoft because it means Xbox can just "make great games" and worry less about hardware, says former Blizzard exec: "All will go in the right direction"

Mike Ybarra has some wise words for Xbox

Task Manager can no longer become immortal after the most recent Windows update and I'm unreasonably sad about it

Task Manager can no longer become immortal after the most recent Windows update and I'm unreasonably sad about it

It dared to dream.

I reported on the failure of Valve's first Steam Machines 8 years ago—this time I think they have it right

I reported on the failure of Valve's first Steam Machines 8 years ago—this time I think they have it right

The original Steam Machines didn't kick off a new era of PC gaming, but Valve's second attempt just might.

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AMD's graphics driver discovered making 'hundreds' of SSD writes for every mouse move, but it probably isn't actually a problem

AMD's graphics driver probably won't kill your SSD, it's just doing normal driver things.

AMD users flag heavy SSD write activity tied to chipset driver — incessant log file writes observed every time a window is moved or resized

AMD chipset driver possibly shortens SSD life, behavior alarms users — incessant log file writes observed every time a window is moved or resized.

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Google relaunches Cameyo - so more of your favorite Windows apps are coming to ChromeOS

ChromeOS devices can now run even more apps, including legacy client-based apps, thanks to Cameyo.

Your PC won’t lie anymore: Windows 10 ESU bug fixed, free updates now available

Two Windows 10 bugs caused headaches for users enrolling in the ESU program. Microsoft has now fixed both, restoring peace to PCs everywhere.

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Lenovo says upcoming Android PCs will have "limited desktop features, app compatibility issues" and more problems when compared to Windows PCs

Lenovo says upcoming Android PCs will have "limited desktop features, app compatibility issues" and more problems when compared to Windows PCs

We now know more about Google's upcoming Android PC platform, thanks to a Q&A posted by Lenovo that reveals what Android for PC will be good at, and what it won't be good at.

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Still on Windows 11 23H2? Microsoft will soon force you to upgrade to 25H2 – for your own good

Still on Windows 11 23H2? Microsoft will soon force you to upgrade to 25H2 – for your own good

Windows 11 23H2 has gone the way of Windows 10, and now it's no longer supported, Microsoft is forcing upgrades to 25H2.

Steam Deck 2 can't happen yet because of one simple thing

Steam Deck 2 can't happen yet because of one simple thing

Waiting for an update to the Steam Deck? You could be waiting a while.

Top Microsoft exec's boast about Windows 'evolving into an agentic OS' provokes furious backlash over AI — users fed up with forced AI and cloud features

Top Microsoft exec's boast about Windows 'evolving into an agentic OS' provokes furious backlash over AI — users fed up with forced AI and cloud features

Microsoft Windows president faces withering criticism in response to boasts that 'Windows is evolving into an agentic OS.'

Tom’s Hardware

While we eagerly await the second coming of Steam Machines, it's worth remembering what a gloriously awful mess Valve got itself in over a decade ago

While we eagerly await the second coming of Steam Machines, it's worth remembering what a gloriously awful mess Valve got itself in over a decade ago

Good ideas just need more time in the oven to bake properly.

Windows 11 users rebel as top Microsoft exec says operating system is 'evolving into an agentic OS'

Windows 11 users rebel as top Microsoft exec says operating system is 'evolving into an agentic OS'

Windows 11 is going 'agentic' and 'AI-native' and a whole heap of other buzzwords that most consumers really don't care for.

Microsoft just gave you another reason to update your PC — November's Patch Tuesday fixes 63 flaws

Microsoft just gave you another reason to update your PC — November's Patch Tuesday fixes 63 flaws

November's Patch Tuesday updates fix 63 flaws in total but two of them are critical vulnerabilities that require your immediate attention.

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Steam Machine Is Back: live updates on Valve's console comeback and Steam Frame VR launch

Valve has revealed a trio of Steam hardware devices including a new living room console and a VR headset. Here's a live look at what's coming.

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The first Android laptops are borrowing something from the Microsoft Surface Pro 11

It was recently discovered that Qualcomm has added Android 16 support to the Snapdragon X Elite processor. This is a massive step forward as we near the release of the first Android-powered laptops.

Valve believes its new Steam Machine could open up a whole new world of SteamOS desktops: 'Put it on, say, something that's running an RX 9070 XT, you would be good to go'

"We're really interested to see what other companies do with the form factor."

Valve just quietly redefined what PC gaming can be all while an increasingly delusional Microsoft desperately tries to tell everyone their PC is an Xbox now

Valve has been loosening a desperate Microsoft's grip on PC gaming one gnarled finger at a time.

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Valve lays the foundations for an Arm-based gaming handheld future with first Snapdragon-powered SteamOS VR headset

The new Steam Frame is coming next year and is Valve's first all-in-one headset running SteamOS, powered by a Snapdragon chip.

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Valve already gambled on Steam Machine mini PCs a decade ago — which brands tried in 2014, and would they return in 2025?

The Steam Machine concept isn't new, and OEMs already tried Valve's vision in 2014. Could it be different this time around?

Windows Central

The Steam Machine will face the same anti-cheat woes as the Steam Deck — but will it ever get better?

Playing some of the most popular multiplayer games on SteamOS isn't possible thanks to the anti-cheat software. But will it ever get better with the Steam Machine on the way?

Windows Central

Valve is back with an all-new Steam Machine 'console' rammed with games from Steam, Xbox, and PS5 — here are the mini PC's specs, features, launch window, and more

Steam Machine is back! Valve has brought its console-like PC back from the dead, and this time, it's a lot more promising. Here's what we know so far.

Android Central

GameHub makes surprise Play Store appearance, making it easier than ever to play Windows games on Android

GameSir GameHub has been released onto the Play Store, offering an easy solution for those interested in trying to play Windows games using hardware powered by Android.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft patches Windows 10 issue that accidentally blocked extended security updates from installing — latest update should finally fix all the issues for ESU-eligible devices

Microsoft has published an out-of-band Windows 10 update that finally addresses all of the glitches surrounding Extended Security Update (ESU) enrollment. Installing this update should finally let you enroll in the ESU program on Windows 10 if you haven't been able to do so.

WhatsApp is reportedly becoming a dreaded web app again on Windows 11, with RAM usage increasing to a claimed 2 GB under the weight of all your spicy group chats

If only you could upgrade your RAM cheaply to compensate...

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