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Did you know? Windows 95 used three different operating systems during setup
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024
Experienced PC users may be well aware of the peculiar relationship between MS-DOS code and the GUI environment within the Win9x ecosystem. However, according to Chen, the multi-OS support built into the Windows 95 setup program was far more sophisticated than it might initially seem.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
MSI introduces "latency killer" to improve DDR5 RAM performance
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024
Chinese website Uniko's Hardware recently spotted a new feature in MSI firmware for AM5 motherboards called "Latency Killer," which is designed to improve RAM latency. According to its description, Latency Killer can boost latency performance but may have a negative impact on CPU performance. However, most users are unlikely to...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a horror FPS masterpiece, waiting for fixes
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl delivers intense horror FPS action with phenomenal gunfights in a vast open-world. Unfortunately, it's currently plagued by bugs and glitches. Hardcore fans of the series might still enjoy it, but others should wait until the game is more polished.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Square Enix is bringing Final Fantasy XIV to mobile
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024
The new game is set in the realm of Eorzea, borrows music from the original, and will offer a variety of playable races. Square Enix said nine jobs will be available to choose from at launch, and players can switch jobs freely using the armoury system. The game also features...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Control your phone from your Windows PC with Phone Link
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024
While nowhere near as powerful as macOS' new iPhone screen mirroring feature, Microsoft Phone Link enables you view photos, answer calls, and reply messages straight from your Windows desktop. It works with both Android and iPhone devices.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Cross-platform 3D modeler FreeCAD hits 1.0 milestone
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024
FreeCAD 1.0 brings a host of enhancements, including UI/UX improvements, a revamped materials system, mitigation for topological naming issues, and an integrated assembly workbench, among other updates.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
iPhone SE 4 tipped to launch in March 2025 with in-house 5G modem
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024
The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be unveiled at the end of the first quarter of 2025. According to a research note from Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley, the device will be the first iPhone to feature an "Apple-designed 5G modem." Earlier rumors suggested that Apple's first in-house modem, codenamed...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft introduces Windows "Quick Machine Recovery" to prevent another CrowdStrike-like incident
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024
Microsoft in recent months has committed to significantly enhancing security across the Windows ecosystem. The company is reportedly working to ensure that even a non-bootable OS can be updated and repaired, a promising step forward in its efforts to bolster reliability and protection.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Minecraft in real life: Microsoft signs $110 million deal for theme park attractions in UK and US
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024
Microsoft, owner of the Minecraft (download safely here) franchise since it paid $2.5 billion for Mojang in 2014, has signed a deal with Merlin Entertainments to open the attractions, writes The Guardian.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple's M4 Max beats RTX 4070 in Blender, but falls short of the RTX 4080 Super
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024
The impressive test results come from Blender Open Data, where the M4 Max scored an average of 5,205 points across 38 tests. This places it just below the laptop version of the RTX 4080, which achieved 5,326 points, but well ahead of the RTX 3080 Ti and the desktop RTX...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »