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32GB of RAM on track to become the new majority for gamers

By Mark Tyson published

32GB of system RAM looks set to become the most popular configuration among Steam gamers later this year.

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Phison E26 SSD

Phison squashes reports of Windows 11 breaking SSDs

By Hassam Nasir published

If I don't see you, you can't see me.

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Windows 11 Reset this PC feature

Microsoft’s August 2025 security updates are breaking recovery tools on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs

By Kunal Khullar published

Microsoft admits its latest security updates break Windows recovery tools like "Reset this PC" and "Fix problems using Windows Update" on multiple Windows versions.

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A Western Digital Blue SA510 SATA SSD placed on a desk next to a laptop

Phison responds to reports of Windows 11 SSD issues

By Kunal Khullar last updated

Windows users are reporting SSD issues following the latest Windows 11 security patch.

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Microsoft Store app updates

Latest Microsoft Store Update removes the ability to stop App updates

By Jowi Morales published

Microsoft wants to keep you safe by ensuring that you always update your apps.

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Shared audio on Windows 11

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.

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Windows 11 checks for updates

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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Windows Vista retail packaging

Microsoft fixes Windows Vista boot sound bug in latest Windows 11 Insider Build — adds Recall Homepage and customizable system indicators

By Kunal Khullar published

Build 26200.5661 also adds Recall Homepage, customizable system indicators, and key stability fixes

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Windows 11 logo on blue bloom background.

Windows updates might finally be getting better — Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update to boost security

By Aaron Klotz published

The new cleanup strategy won't be a one-time deal; it'll be a regular occurrence with more driver types involved in future driver sweeps.

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WD SN770

Windows 11 24H2 updates are still failing on Western Digital's SN770, despite the fact that a fix came out 8 months ago

By Anton Shilov published

Well, their firmware does.

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