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New patch for Windows 11 24H2 reportedly plays havoc with File Explorer, and some folks are claiming it’s broken their PC

Windows 11 patch is causing problems with File Explorer for some This means that some – or most – folders on the desktop are failing to open There are also reports of installation failures and PCs failing to boot Microsoft’s […]

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Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs again rumored for CES – but suggestion the RTX 5080 could be positioned as a ‘professional’ GPU might worry PC gamers

More rumors are lining up behind a CES 2025 launch for RTX 5090 and 5080 However, Nvidia might just pitch both GPUs at the ‘professional’ market That could indicate the RTX 5090 and 5080 will end up seriously pricey It’s

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There’s now one less reason to visit the Microsoft Store – free Instant Games have been scrapped (though they didn’t help the platform much anyway)

Instant Games has been ditched nine months after it went live The feature let you instantly play arcade games without installing them It’s the ability to play instantly that’s scrapped, not the games themselves Early in 2024, Microsoft started rolling

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Forget about all the M4 MacBook leaks – Microsoft Surface Laptop with Intel Lunar Lake CPU just appeared in the wild, and it could be a dream notebook

Microsoft’s latest Surface Laptop was very well-received, indeed it tops our list of the best laptops currently, although some folks may still remain unconvinced about its Arm CPU and certain drawbacks therein – but if you’re waiting for a model

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Microsoft explains how Windows 11’s controversial Recall feature is now ready for release – it’s coming to Copilot+ PCs in November

Microsoft has provided an update on Windows 11’s Recall feature – which has been on ice for some time now, since its revelation caused a massive stir due to security and privacy worries – and when it plans to forge

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