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A Windows Insider user discovers an undocumented ‘Shared audio’ feature in the latest build
By Jowi Morales published
Windows Insiders are getting a useful new feature for sharing audio.

Intel axes Clear Linux, the fastest distribution on the market
By Anton Shilov last updated
Intel shuts down Clear Linux OS as part of the broad global cost-cutting strategy, but it is set to continue upstreaming Linux innovations to the Linux kernel.

'Cyberpunk 2077' system requirements revealed for Apple Silicon Macs — M3 Pro recommended for 1080p 60 FPS
By Hassam Nasir published
Wake the Mac up, Samurai.

'Cyberpunk 2077' comes to the Mac July 17 — patient Apple gamers get support for every Apple Silicon chip, new Metal features, and Spatial Audio
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is finally hitting the Mac on July 17, with support for Spatial Audio, MetalFX upscaling, and a version of AMD FSR that is optimized for Apple Silicon.

Windows 7 runs natively on the Steam Deck
By Mark Tyson published
Windows 7 can run natively on the Steam Deck, according to testing by operating systems enthusiast Bob Pony.

Hilariously unfortunate Windows user accidentally ejects graphics card like a memory stick — breaks PC for over an hour out of curiosity
By Mark Tyson last updated
What happens if you 'eject' your GPU? You might end up wasting an hour of your precious time.

Microsoft says it still has 1.4 billion monthly active users (Updated)
By Jowi Morales last updated
Windows lost its crown to Android eight years ago, and it seems that it's still bleeding users.

Apple considers external AI partners to boost Siri smarts
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Apple is considering using models from OpenAI or Anthropic to power Siri and improve its AI competitiveness, according to a Bloomberg report.

Steam and Linux gaming is safe: Fedora will not drop 32-bit support after all
By Aaron Klotz published
The developers behind Fedora have withdrawn their proposal to drop 32-bit support from the OS. Fedora 44 will maintain 32-bit support, allowing Steam to keep functioning on the Linux distribution.

Windows 12 release is pushed back at least another year as Microsoft announces Windows 11 version 25H2
By Hassam Nasir published
The next version of Windows is now confirmed to be Windows 11 25H2, and since it's built on the same codebase as its predecessors, it will install much faster on 24H2 systems.
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