GALAX has launched its new HOF Gaming brand for the GeForce RTX 50 Series, focusing on world-record overclocking and AI performance. The launch includes a promotional video created using AI tools, highlighting the cards’ capabilities for creators and gamers.
Quantum computing uses qubits, superposition, and entanglement to solve problems classical computers can’t. We’re currently in the noisy, limited NISQ era, but the long-term potential for fields like drug discovery is huge.
A student’s report of a bug-ridden ASUS Vivobook S15 with a Snapdragon X Plus chip highlights ongoing software compatibility issues. With no updates from ASUS since June 2025, it points to a broader support problem for Windows on Arm.
The CEO of digital experience firm Nexthink envisions AI agents taking over routine IT support, acting as a personal manager for each employee. He argues this could finally unlock the productivity gains companies are hoping for from generative AI.
Microsoft’s latest attempt to fix the slow Windows 11 File Explorer has backfired. The update, part of Preview Build 26220.7271, preloads the app, doubling its RAM usage without delivering noticeable speed improvements.
Google is working on Aluminium OS, an Android-based operating system for PCs that will launch next year. The project aims to bring Android’s app ecosystem and Gemini AI to desktop form factors, potentially coexisting with ChromeOS during the transition.
Every laptop has built-in hardware diagnostics that most users never run. These tests can detect failing batteries, dying SSDs, and memory issues before they become catastrophic. Running them regularly could save you from unexpected laptop failures and data loss.
Microsoft is putting IT admins on notice about the dangers of running unsupported .NET runtimes. The company says anything older than .NET 8 is now unsupported and poses security risks. Admins need to identify and upgrade outdated applications immediately.
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7 with 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor is now available for just $699.99 during Black Friday sales. The laptop includes 16GB memory, 256GB SSD, and promises up to 20 hours of battery life. This represents a 23% discount from its regular pricing.
KDE Plasma has announced it will completely drop X11 support in version 6.8, expected around early 2027. This follows GNOME’s similar move toward Wayland-only sessions. Meanwhile, classic Unix desktop environments and terminal tools are getting fresh updates.
