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Celebrating 29 years of Windows 95 — How Microsoft's operating system evolved since the iconic Start menu was introduced

Join me in reminiscing how Windows 95 introduced the iconic Start menu and taskbar, which had a lasting impact on modern computing and remain a core part of Windows 11.

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Our favorite Start menu replacement finally supports Windows 11 on ARM and runs on my Surface Pro, fixing Microsoft's failures

Stardock developers have unveiled Start11 v2, designed to replace the stock Start menu on Windows 11. Finally, it now offers native support for ARM64 for Windows on Arm devices.

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Black Myth: Wukong goes ape with well over 2 million players at launch, surpassing Palworld as the second most-played Steam game ever released

Game Science's highly anticipated ARPG Black Myth: Wukong has enjoyed an explosive launch, with the game's Steam player count rocketing past the 2 million milestone.

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How to install Virtualbox on Windows 11 for free virtual machines

Oracle's Virtualbox is one of the most popular ways to create virtual machines, so here's how to take your first steps.

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"Microsoft has a knack for overcomplicating tech into a convoluted mess": We had ChatGPT roast Microsoft as 300,000 Instagram users feel the same heat

We hopped onto the ChatGPT roast train and asked the ChatGPT what it thinks about Microsoft. Here's what we learned.

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Windows 11 version 24H2 review: A focus on quality and performance makes the 2024 Update a worthy upgrade

The Windows 11 2024 Update is Microsoft's annual feature update, and it introduces much-needed platform enhancements, quality-of-life updates, and performance improvements for Arm PCs. It will also be the first version to support Windows Recall.

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Dell's new Inspiron 16 Plus is an NVIDIA-powered AI laptop for creators with a lateral move on its design

The latest Dell Inspiron 16 Plus offers solid performance that's great for creatives and can even handle some gaming. However, it isn't as powerful as last year's model in some ways.

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Razer's latest wireless PC gaming headset rocks 9 zones of RGB lighting on each earcup

Razer has announced the Kraken V4 and V4 X PC gaming headsets, with the former being a premium wireless headset with lots of RGB lighting.

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An absolute legend is actively developing a modern web browser for Windows XP and it's fantastic

Windows XP is very old, but still much loved, and thanks to one incredible developer even browsing the web is enjoyable with the creation of this modern browser for it.

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Black Myth: Wukong — How to beat the Black Bear Guai boss

Black Myth: Wukong's first chapter concludes with a boss fight against the deadly Black Bear Guai. Here's how to beat him.

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Black Myth: Wukong — How to beat the Black Wind King boss

The Black Wind King is one of Black Myth: Wukong's hardest early bosses. Here's how you can beat him.

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Black Myth: Wukong — How to beat the Lingxuzi boss

Lingxuzi is Black Myth: Wukong's first major boss, and once you learn how the fight with the wolf demon works, you'll take it down in no time. Here's what you need to know.

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Can I play Black Myth: Wukong on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?

Black Myth: Wukong is finally here, but how does it perform on handhelds like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go? Here's what you need to know.

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This Xbox RPG is full of cats and pirates and may actually be one of my favorite games of the year

One of the more surprising games of the year for me has been Cat Quest III, a short and approachable RPG about cat pirates on a hunt for treasure.

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Phone Link is looking more like Windows' answer to Apple's AirDrop

This new Phone Link feature is like AirDrop, but for Android and Windows.

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This mini PC squeezes an RTX 4070 inside and offers very smooth gaming in a small form factor

The ASUS ROG NUC 970 is a mini PC focused on gaming with its Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and RTX 4070 graphics card. But does it play games well? Our review.

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PSA — Dragon Age: Inquisition plays extremely well on gaming handhelds, and it's the perfect way to get ready for The Veilguard

With Dragon Age: The Veilguard releasing this year, revisiting the previous game, Inquisition is a great way to get ready. It plays well on gaming handhelds too.

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This Legion Go accessory unites the handheld's detached controllers into one comfortable gamepad like a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con

JSAUX Handle Strap Kit for Legion Go is a set of three accessories that help make the controllers more convenient to use while detached from the gaming handheld. Our review.

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Windows 11 runs better than ever on a Steam Deck OLED, but it still doesn't matter

Valve has released new Windows 11 drivers for its Steam Deck OLED variant to improve OS performance if you're one of the few running a WinDeck.

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Black Myth: Wukong is a good action RPG with one helluva boss rush, but what's between those battles holds it back from true greatness

Black Myth: Wukong is finally here, but does it live up to the hype that's made it one of 2024's biggest game releases? Here's my review.

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Season 5 is a triumph for Diablo 4, but here are 7 things that could make it truly legendary

Diablo 4 players are having a hell of a lot of fun with Season 5, the season of the Infernal Hordes. Here are some things that would make future seasons even greater.

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Collecting old Xbox 360 games used to be fun, but it's quickly getting far too expensive for normal gamers to enjoy and I hate it

With expiring licenses and digital stores going offline, collecting old games is quickly going from a fun hobby to something that's entirely dependent on how much money you have to spend.

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"The world's most powerful CPU" is AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, and it's now available to buy alongside its 9900X sibling

AMD has now completed the launch of the first wave of Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" desktop CPUs with the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X. Here's what you need to know about the chips, including pricing, review highlights, and availability.

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Rumor: Another 'big' Xbox game is heading to PS5, to be announced next week

Xbox is continuing its process of moving its exclusive back catalogue to competing platforms like PlayStation, and fans are speculating on exactly what game it could be.

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