?I didn?t expect these swings?: Steam?s March survey reveals PC hardware trends that caught me off guard
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:13:51 +0000
Steam just released its March hardware and software survey, and it's clear that the PC gaming market is going through a massive flux as inflated prices force buyers into new (and old) areas.
The "beige cardigan" of laptops ? Why Dell?s 14 Plus is a better value than its flashier rivals
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:59:08 +0000
The Dell 14 Plus was already a top pick for value. Now, massive discounts bring this reliable laptop down to just $699.
Microsoft wants Edge to automatically open by default every time you turn on your Windows 11 PC
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:31:57 +0000
A new update now in testing sets Edge to automatically appear at startup, and you are forced to opt-out if you don't want it.
US PC sales grew in 2025 as companies scrambled to ditch Windows 10, but 2026 could be a disaster in waiting
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:26:54 +0000
AI demand is driving RAM and storage prices up 60%, with US PC shipments forecast to fall 13% in 2026.
Our friends at TechRadar say that this is "the only gaming PC you need", and with its advanced specs and 23% discount, it's easy to see why
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:11:28 +0000
The Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop, a top-of-the-line PC built for 1440p gaming, is currently enjoying a 23% discount as part of Dell's Spring Sales event.
Our favorite mid-range gaming laptop with RTX 5060 graphics, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, and 32GB of RAM is now 22% off for Dell's Spring Sale
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:11:14 +0000
Dell's Spring Sale is underway, and it's brought a 22% discount to one of our favorite mid-range gaming laptops with an RTX 5060 GPU and 32GB of RAM, the Alienware 16X Aurora.
32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM is 33% off today only ? This superb memory deal for PC gamers might sell out before midnight
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:53:32 +0000
Memory deals are more important than ever with the current RAM pricing surges, and Woot! is currently home to today's best deal. It expires tonight (if not sooner), so don't hold out too long.
Minecraft players just got a preview packed with sulfur caves, bouncy springs, and chaotic features that feel straight out of an April Fools update. Plus, some actual April Fools update.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:52:10 +0000
Minecraft?s latest Bedrock Edition preview shows off sulfur caves, springs, and new blocks for Bedrock Edition, while Java Edition players can try the Herdcraft April Fools snapshot that reimagines inventory entirely.
I?m skeptical of AI writing tools ? but Speechify for Windows won me over. Here's why this new voice?writing app is fast, simple, and weirdly addictive.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:33:53 +0000
Testing Speechify?s new Windows app proves voice typing is faster than a keyboard, though AI quirks and a $29 monthly fee remain significant hurdles.
Windows 11 Task Manager is finally getting deeper insights into NPU usage in AI PCs ? No more trying to guess which apps are using the specialized hardware
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:05:22 +0000
Arriving now for Windows 11 Insiders is a buff to Task Manager that provides far more information about your PC's NPU usage and performance. Here's how it works and why it makes sense in 2026.
NVIDIA?s new Dynamic MFG feature could make games smoother? or just weirder. Either way, the real GPU battleground is shifting to software.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:57:42 +0000
Early tests of NVIDIA's new DLSS 4.5 features, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation (MFG) and MFG 6X, have shown positive results. It certainly seems like AI-assisted software is the new GPU frontier, and one day that won't be controversial.
Nintendo's crusade against Palworld just got a reality check from the US Government as "summon and fight" patent rejected
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:39:11 +0000
Nintendo?s legal crusade against Palworld just hit a massive roadblock in the United States. Following a rare, high-level review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a patent examiner has issued a "non-final" rejection of all 26 claims in Nintendo?s controversial "summon and fight" patent.
The RAM pricing crisis continues to attack affordable computing with more (and significant) hikes on Raspberry Pi but there are "there are some brighter spots in the picture"
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:04:00 +0000
The Raspberry Pi has always been a poster child for cheap computing, but thanks to a third price rise in recent months, it's no longer the default best choice.
Xbox just made PC game development way easier ? and it could speed up how fast games ship
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:59:28 +0000
Microsoft has unveiled Xbox PC Remote Tools, a new suite designed to streamline deployment, testing, and debugging for Windows game developers across remote devices.
Microsoft Teams finally fixes the Enter key (yes, really) and adds more long?awaited tweaks ? Here is everything else new in March 2026
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:50:19 +0000
The March 2026 update for Microsoft Teams adds highly requested features like 'Enter' key customization and a new 'mark all as read' shortcut.
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