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New to Linux? 5 must-have apps to install on day one

There you have it—five apps that can help transform a bare Linux installation into a complete, functional system. Install ...

This Windows registry hack can boost NVMe SSD performance by up to 80%, but there's a catch

One developer who successfully activated the feature in Windows 11 (version 25H2) is X user PurePlayerPC, who claims it works "pretty good" on his computer. He ...

Is Fortnite down? Login failures affect PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch, and mobile users

Fortnite has suffered a hiccup in the midst of the holiday season, suffering a massive global outage during the peak ...

Microsoft rushes an out-of-band update for Message Queuing bug

Microsoft has hustled out an out-of-band update to address a Message Queuing issue introduced by the December 2025 update.

This neat Windows registry trick boosts NVMe SSD performance up to 80% but it's only officially available for enterprise users

Native NVMe support is an opt-in model, so enterprise users need to enable it via the registry. What some users have found ...

This Free App Wirelessly Sends Files From Your PC To Your Steam Deck (Or Laptop)

The Steam Deck can do more than just play games from Steam. Using this free app, you can wirelessly transfer game and other ...

What are passkeys really? The simple explanation - for anyone tired of passwords

Yes, the technology underlying passkeys is confusing. Here's a plain-English guide that can help you ditch passwords today.