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RAM crisis provokes enthusiast to try Windows 11 on DDR1-era hardware
By Mark Tyson Published
Enthusiast demos Microsoft’s newest OS running 'completely stable' on a Core 2 Quad Q6600, using a DDR1 motherboard, supported by an ATi Radeon HD 4650 AGP graphics card.

Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates for a second year
By Luke James Published
Microsoft has extended its free consumer Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program by a year, pushing the cutoff for critical security patches to October 14th, 2027.

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By Ben Stockton Published
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Enthusiast hacks Valve’s AMD-first gaming OS to run on Intel hardware
By Etiido Uko Published
A Reddit user has shown SteamOS running on an Intel Arc B580 desktop GPU, but the early proof of concept required a Radeon-assisted install workaround and Resizable BAR to recover performance.

Microsoft is reportedly testing Copilot+ AI features with discrete GPUs instead of NPUs
By Jowi Morales Published
Is this the beginning of the end for Copilot+ PCs?

Dev releases ‘unblockable’ ASCII video stream software, stoking fears of unstoppable ads
By Mark Tyson Last updated
A new and unique video streaming solution is pitched as a 'high-performance, real-time ASCII video rendering engine' that can be used to broadcast 'an unblockable video stream.'

Several police officers arrested for using controversial Flock AI license plate reader system to stalk romantic partners, says report
By Mark Tyson Published
Tens of officers have been fired, and some even arrested, for abuse of the Flock license plate reader system used by police departments throughout the US, according to a new report.

Watching the World Cup online is easier with these VPN deals
By Stewart Bendle Last updated
Deals A choice of VPN subscriptions to cover you over the FIFA World Cup 2026 and beyond. Stay safe online for less.

Linux developers are using AI vibe coding to keep vintage AMD GPUs alive
By Aaron Klotz Published
Linux developer uses AI to help update Linux GPU driver support for vintage HD 2000 - HD 6000 series.

Apple demonstrates cross-platform Siri upgrades in macOS 27 Golden Gate at WWDC
By Andrew E. Freedman, Brandon Hill Published
At WWDC, Apple revealed its upcoming macOS update, macOS 27 Golden Gate, with a more refined Liquid Glass design and cross-platform Siri and Apple Intelligence features.
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