Diablo 4 Season 8 "Belial's Return" is a low point for the live service
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Windows & Software
How to disable annoying ads on Windows 11
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Windows 10 support ends in 2025, but Microsoft 365 apps on that OS will keep getting (some) updates until 2028
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PC Hardware
Thunderbolt laptop docks don't get any better than this
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Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
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These CPUs we tested are best for the RTX 4080 or 4080 SUPER
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 4080 and 4080 SUPER remain some of the best GPUs out there. To avoid bottlenecks, I recommend one of these high-performance CPUs we've tested.
NVIDIA's Game Ready driver for DOOM: The Dark Ages is here
PC gaming DOOM: The Dark Ages launches May 13 in early access, and those with an NVIDIA GPU will need this Game Ready driver to make it look as good as possible.
Gaming
There are some tradeoffs between a ROG Ally and Legion Go S
Handhelds We compared the Legion Go S against the ROG Ally. They're both good handhelds, but they outpace each other in different ways.
Here's how the new Legion Go S compares to the original Legion Go.
Handhelds Not sure which Legion Go to get? Specs for the new Legion Go S have been revealed. Here's how this new device compares against the original Legion Go.
Here are the differences between the Legion Go S (SteamOS) and Steam Deck
Handhelds Steam Deck is no longer the only SteamOS handheld on the market. Here's how the Legion Go S compares to it.
Peripherals & Accessories
Plugable's new dock supports five 4K@60Hz displays with USB-C
Hardware Plugable's UD-7400PD is a new USB-C dock that supports five external 4K displays. It sets a new standard for all laptop docks, and it doesn't cost as much as you might think.
This OLED gaming monitor hits 500Hz and protects against screen burn-in
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I tested CalDigit's Element 5 Hub to see if it's worth $280
Accessories CalDigit's Element 5 Hub fixes everything I didn't like about the original Element 4 Hub, all the while upgrading performance to accommodate Thunderbolt 5 speed. Is it the right hub for you?
ASUS ROG Delta II wireless headset review: Weirdly triangular, mostly terrific
Review The ASUS ROG Delta II is a great premium wireless gaming headset designed for Windows PC, with dual wireless connectivity and a unique triangular earcup design.
Microsoft
OpenAI and Microsoft renegotiate multi-billion-dollar partnership
AI Microsoft is reportedly in the process of reworking its partnership, willing to give up some equity to continue accessing sophisticated AI models beyond 2030.
Microsoft buys 3M credits to hit carbon negativity by 2030
Microsoft Microsoft recently signed a deal with sustainable forest management firm EFM to buy three million "carbon removal credits".
Satya Nadella claims Agentic AI might kill SaaS apps
AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicts the Agentic AI era might lead to the collapse of traditional Software as a Service business applications.
Bill Gates' philanthropy efforts could leave him bankrupt
Industry Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will give away $200 billion and spend the next 20 years eradicating deadly diseases and premature deaths of mothers and babies.
Artificial Intelligence
Grok AI claims Musk prioritizes humanity safety over AI progress
AI Grok AI says Elon Musk is better suited to run AI advances over OpenAI CEO Sam Altman if humanity's fate is at stake.
OpenAI and Microsoft renegotiate multi-billion-dollar partnership
AI Microsoft is reportedly in the process of reworking its partnership, willing to give up some equity to continue accessing sophisticated AI models beyond 2030.
How to run AI LLMs locally on your PC with Ollama
AI If you want to install and use an AI LLM locally on your PC, one of the easiest ways to do it is with Ollama. Here's how to get up and rolling.
I turned PowerToys Run into my own local AI chatbot
Software By using a plugin and Ollama to run an LLM on your local machine, it's possible to turn PowerToys Run into your own AI chatbot. Even if I don't necessarily recommend it right now for power users.
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The Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile finally stops working
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