CSAM using streamer 'Lacari' caught red-handed by Microsoft Notepad
Windows Twitch streamer "Lacari" opened Notepad while live, not realizing that the new version saves your previous session. Oh boy.
Features
How to make your Windows 11 PC last longer with these 10 maintenance tips
Windows 11 PC components are getting expensive. In this guide, I'll show you the best maintenance tips help you reduce hardware wear, reclaim performance, and keep your computer running longer.
RAM and SSD prices could force out these 4 laptop features we take for granted
Laptops Laptop prices are projected only to rise in 2026, and the big brands are undoubtedly analyzing their products to find ways to offset the costs of memory and storage.
Storage is heading the way of RAM, but you don't have to overpay ... yet
Hardware Storage prices are expected to continue rising as global NAND supply can't keep up with demand. There's still a window in which you can stock up on extra TBs before things really get bad.
Is Windows' reputation at an all time low?
Podcast Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11, all the recent backlash around Microsoft and AI, and how the platform has evolved into something most people hate.
Windows & Software
Running out of storage on Windows 11? Try these 12 fixes
Maintenance In this guide, I'll show you the best tips you can use to free up space for more important files and improve performance on Windows 11.
Windows 11 bug hits Sandbox, but there’s a quick user fix
Bug Windows 11 Sandbox stuck loading? Microsoft hasn't fixed 0x800705B4 yet, but here's a way to resolve it without losing files or apps.
Microsoft finally admits Windows app development needed help — here’s the new tool to fix it
Apps Microsoft is making it easier to build for Windows 11 with the WinApp CLI, a tool designed to help cross-platform developers access native APIs and the Microsoft Store.
PC Hardware
Lenovo may have leaked NVIDIA’s Arm‑based N1X SoC for a new gaming laptop
Laptops NVIDIA has been working on its ARM-based N1X chip for years, according to rumors, and it's now been spotted in a listing for Lenovo's Legion 7 gaming laptop. Here's what you need to know.
Intel's 12th Gen "Alder Lake" desktop CPUs are officially end-of-life
Hardware Intel's "Alder Lake" generation of desktop CPUs is slated for discontinuance roughly five years after launch. Here's what you need to know about the end-of-life process.
RAM and SSD prices could force out these 4 laptop features we take for granted
Laptops Laptop prices are projected only to rise in 2026, and the big brands are undoubtedly analyzing their products to find ways to offset the costs of memory and storage.
Storage is heading the way of RAM, but you don't have to overpay ... yet
Hardware Storage prices are expected to continue rising as global NAND supply can't keep up with demand. There's still a window in which you can stock up on extra TBs before things really get bad.
Deals
Newegg's giving away loads of discounted PC accessories
Deals Newegg is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week, and PC gamers are invited to join the party with these sweet discount deals on various PC gaming accessories.
Newegg has RTX pre-built PCs starting as low as $999 for a limited time
Deals From the RTX 5060 to the RTX 5080, there's a discounted pre-built gaming PC for you at Newegg.
Newegg has a rare discount for one of 2025's best gaming laptops
Deals Newegg is celebrating its 25th anniversary by offering a rare discount on the Lenovo Legion 5i, a gaming laptop praised by Tom's Hardware for its superb performance, OLED display, and sleek design.
Save $350 on Surface Laptop 7 — but the clock is ticking
Deal A $350 discount on the Surface Laptop 7 will only last for a limited time.. It's a grat chance to pick up the laptop our Senior Editor called "the clamshell form factor perfected."
Handheld Gaming PCs
Hytale confirms Steam Deck support, but the timeline isn’t what fans wanted
News Hytale already runs well on Steam Deck, but official support is still on the way. Hypixel Studios confirms handheld PC support is planned, with controller accessibility and optimizations.
Gaming
Xbox Game Studios head says "we want our games to reach the most players that we can"
Xbox Craig Duncan, the head of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios, says that the publisher wants "to reach the most players that we can" with its game releases.
Remedy pushes back against Baldur's Gate 3 dev's criticism of Epic's game publishing
Gaming After Epic's game publishing of Alan Wake 2 was criticized by Baldur's Gate 3's publishing director, its developer Remedy defended its deal with Steam's competitor.
Microsoft finally reveals Fable in full — A new quality bar for Xbox
Xbox Playground Games "Fable" is the first RPG from the iconic racing game studio, and dare I say it, it seems like the studio absolutely cooked.
Artificial Intelligence
A study shows that "mean" prompts to ChatGPT yield better responses
AI A new study from Pennsylvania State University found that yelling and being mean to ChatGPT might help you generate better, more accurate responses from the chatbot.
OpenAI's super-secret AI hardware will ship later this year
AI OpenAI is reportedly slated to announce its first device in the second half of 2026. Multiple reports suggest that it could be earbuds with advanced AI capabilities.
Google may have bigger fish to fry with OpenAI in the ad business
AI Analysts predict that OpenAI could generate up to $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2025 if it executes the strategy properly.
AI’s rapid rise could wipe out software engineering roles, CEO claims
AI Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims "we might be 6-12 months away from models doing all of what software engineers do end-to-end."
Microsoft
Microsoft delays Teams' controversial Wi-Fi location tracking again
Teams Microsoft is delaying its Teams' controversial Wi-FI location tracking feature again. It is expected to roll out to broad availability by mid-March this year.
Microsoft 365 is down in major outage
Microsoft Microsoft 365 is down in some regions in North America, knocking offline services such as Outlook and Purview.
Microsoft partners with one of F1's biggest teams for cloud and AI tech
News Microsoft will continue to be a partner in F1, but from 2026 is switching allegiance from Alpine, and moving further up the grid with Mercedes.
Microsoft is the world’s favorite brand... for phishing scams
Microsoft Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks. New data reveals how attackers exploit the tech giant's dominance to steal user credentials.
Peripherals & Accessories
X / Twitter knocked offline as major outage impacts service
X A major outage has taken X offline for millions of users, with people reporting they are unable to access the website or the app.
