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PCWorld ·

Best Black Friday laptop deals: What to expect and early sales

Deals at a glance Top laptop deals • Under $500: Acer Aspire Lite 15 , $499.98 ($300.01 off at Amazon) • Under $800: Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition , $799.99 ($340 off at Amazon) • Gaming: Lenovo LOQ ,…
Tom's Hardware News ·

Nvidia board reportedly approached Arm CEO Rene Haas during replacement search

Nvidia's board of directors reportedly approached Rene Haas, chief executive of Arm and a long-time Nvidia veteran, in CEO search.
Overclock3D ·

OC3D Exclusive – The Reason Jensen Huang Resigned

Nvidia Head Resigns OC3D Exclusive on Jensen Huang’s Nvidia Resignation If you’ve been online in the last 48 hours then you’ll be aware of only two things. One is that, to the surprise of nobody, if…
Hardware Busters ·

Microsoft 365 Outage Drags Into a Second Day, and Microsoft Blames Its Own Server Health Checks

Microsoft’s Outlook, Teams and Copilot outage dragged into a second day on Friday. The company now blames a server health component that kept pulling usable The post Microsoft 365 Outage Drags Into a…
KitGuru ·

Hugo Martin returns as id Software begins work on its next game

While DOOM: The Dark Ages players will soon be getting a new endless combat mode, id Software is already at work on its next game. As part of Xbox's 25th anniversary celebrations, Xbox and Bethesda…
Guru3D ·

Apex Neural Rendering beta brings frame generation to older GPUs

Apex Compute has made the frame-generation portion of its Apex Neural Rendering package available in beta. The company says it can run on a wider range of graphics hardware than NVIDIA’s official…
Club386 ·

AMD claims it was there for gamers when they were at their lowest, and it’s not gone to plan

AMD reminds Radeon gamers of its loyalty, claiming it will "always be there" for them, despite Lisa Su describing the firm as being "data centre first." The post AMD claims it was there for gamers…
PCWorld ·

Best Black Friday Chromebook deals: What to expect and early sales

Black Friday deals on Chromebooks typically begin now — in advance of Black Friday, and especially around the week before Thanksgiving. I’ve collected the best deals on Chromebooks for years, and I’m…
Tom's Hardware News ·

Keyboards and keyboard accessories under $100 — budget-friendly gifts for keyboard enthusiasts

The best sub-$100 gifts to get the keyboard enthusiast in your life — even if they already have their end-game keyboard.
Overclock3D ·

The first unofficial native PS5-to-PC game port has arrived

Astro Bot becomes the first PS5 game to receive an unofficial PC port It has finally happened: an unofficial PC port of a PlayStation 5 exclusive has been released. PC gamers can now play a native PC…
Hardware Busters ·

AMD Had AI Agents Port 51 Trending LLMs to Strix Halo in Four Days, and They Beat llama.cpp on Long Prompts

An AMD team pointed a squad of AI coding agents at the 50 hottest LLMs on Hugging Face and had them running on Ryzen AI The post AMD Had AI Agents Port 51 Trending LLMs to Strix Halo in Four Days,…
KitGuru ·

Corsair launches blush pink versions of its Frame 4000D and 3500X cases

Corsair has added a new blush pink colour option to two of its most popular PC cases, the Frame 4000D RS II ARGB and 3500X RS-R ARGB. The new versions are available now in the US, but they'll soon…
Guru3D ·

Warning: Microsoft confirms installation errors with the November Windows 11 update on some devices

Microsoft has confirmed installation errors with the November cumulative update for Windows 11, which fails on some devices. The article appeared on Nov 12 at 14:00 and drew 46 forum comments.
Club386 ·

Microsoft finally listens and lets you disable AI in Bing

Microsoft finally admits that not everyone likes AI in Bing search, adding options to disable it using a command or browser extension. The post Microsoft finally listens and lets you disable AI in…
PCWorld ·

Best Black Friday monitor deals: What to expect and early deals

Trying to find good deals on laptops, desktops, or gaming hardware this year has been kind of like trying to find a safe topic of conversation around a Thanksgiving dinner table: borderline…
Tom's Hardware News ·

10 great PC upgrades for under $100

If you're in the market for a PC upgrade for a cheaper gift, here are 10 items under $100.
Overclock3D ·

Global Microsoft outage impacts millions of users

Microsoft outage impacts workplaces across the world A Microsoft 365 outage is affecting users worldwide, leaving millions without access to Outlook, SharePoint, Windows 365 Cloud PCs, and other…
Hardware Busters ·

Intel Coral Rapids GCC Patches Reveal a Post-Quantum ML-DSA Instruction, but No AVX10.3

Intel has posted GCC enablement for its 2028-bound Coral Rapids Xeons and Razor Lake client CPUs, and the server chip brings one genuinely new instruction: The post Intel Coral Rapids GCC Patches…
KitGuru ·

HAVN unveils Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Edition HS 420 case

HAVN has teamed up with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team for a special edition version of its HS 420 chassis. The officially licensed case combines HAVN's panoramic dual-chamber design with a…
Guru3D ·

NZXT Kraken Core 360 (2026) review – Affordable 360mm AIO Cooling

The NZXT Kraken Core 360 is a 360mm all-in-one (AIO) liquid CPU cooler designed to deliver capable cooling without unnecessary RGB lighting, displays, or complicated software.
Club386 ·

This new SteamOS update promises improved frame times for smoother gameplay

Valve takes aim at system-wide frame timing across SteamOS Beta 3.9.6, reducing stutters while using a frame rate limit and VRR displays. The post This new SteamOS update promises improved frame…
PCWorld ·

Best Black Friday mini PC deals: What to expect and early sales

We blinked and early Black Friday deals have already kicked off. This year Black Friday lands on November 27. We’re still a few weeks away from the official date, but most stores are running some…
Tom's Hardware News ·

Unannounced Intel Core Ultra 7 260K CPU surfaces in Newegg prebuilt gaming PCs

The mysterious Intel Core Ultra 7 260K has surfaced in some prebuilt gaming PCs on Newegg, despite no official mention of the chip from Intel.
Overclock3D ·

AMD fixes “excessive write” bugs with AMD Software 26.11.1

AMD addresses SSD write issues with new Radeon driver release AMD has officially released AMD Software 26.11.1, addressing a recently reported SSD write bug that has been impacting Radeon GPU users.…
Hardware Busters ·

Kioxia and Dell Fit 157 PB of Flash Into a Single 42U Rack, and Still Leave 10U Empty

Kioxia and Dell have validated an object store that puts 157 PB of raw flash in one 42U rack, built from 640 of Kioxia’s 245.76 The post Kioxia and Dell Fit 157 PB of Flash Into a Single 42U Rack,…
KitGuru ·

Razer launches Silver Wolf-themed Honkai: Star Rail gaming peripherals

Following previous partnerships centred around Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero, Razer has announced a new hardware collaboration with HoYoverse, introducing a line of Honkai: Star Rail-themed…
Guru3D ·

Want More Control Over Your PC? Windows 11 Pro for $25 & Office 2024 for $20

A modern PC can do much more than run everyday applications. For tech enthusiasts, developers, and advanced users, having the flexibility to test software, manage different environments, and handle…
Club386 ·

AMD releases new Radeon driver to stop pesky bug from slowly destroying your SSD

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.11.1 is now available to download, but not through the usual channels. The post AMD releases new Radeon driver to stop pesky bug from slowly destroying your SSD…
PCWorld ·

Best early Black Friday VPN deals: What to expect and early sales

This year Black Friday is on November 27, but VPN deals are already well under way — and these discounts from VPN providers look to be among the best ever. What’s more, you can make your purchase now…
Tom's Hardware News ·

Malaysia and Singapore step up Nvidia AI chip probes amidst Jensen Huang controversy

Malaysia is investigating possible re-exports of Nvidia AI hardware amid concerns about circumvention of U.S. restrictions on China as Singapore charges an executive over suspicious purchases of 917…
Overclock3D ·

Apex Compute unveils DLSS-beating Apex Neural Rendering (ANR) technologies

ANR aims to beat DLSS with higher image quality and boosted performance Nvidia’s DLSS suite of Neural Rendering technologies is getting a new competitor that aims to outdo team GeForce with better…
Hardware Busters ·

Super Flower Leadex Titanium 1700W ATX v3.1 PSU Review

Super Flower’s Leadex Titanium 1700W delivers top overall performance, with an excellent 12V transient response and Titanium efficiency at both 115V and 230V, although its The post Super Flower…
KitGuru ·

Noctua introduces carbon nanotube thermal pad that never needs repasting

Noctua has introduced the NT-CP1 AM5/4, a new carbon nanotube thermal pad for AMD Ryzen processors. Unlike traditional thermal paste, the NT-CP1 is designed to provide stable, maintenance-free…
Guru3D ·

AMD Gaming GPU Supply in China Reportedly Falls by Up to 50%

A new supply-chain report says AMD has sharply reduced the number of gaming GPU chips allocated to graphics-card partners in China, with the shortage potentially lasting into January 2027.
Club386 ·

AMD’s next-gen “Siren Halo” CPU reportedly has dedicated GDDR7 memory

AMD’s upcoming Siren Halo processors may feature support for both LPDDR6 and GDDR7 memory, powered by Zen 6 and RDNA 5 architectures. The post AMD’s next-gen “Siren Halo” CPU reportedly has dedicated…
PCWorld ·

Best Black Friday Thunderbolt dock deals: What to expect and early sales

Early Black Friday deals on Thunderbolt docs and USB-C laptop docking stations are growing quickly, with retailers jumping on “Black Month” interest to reward shoppers with some early sales. I’ve…
Tom's Hardware News ·

Popular gaming chair and desk maker Secretlab launches dedicated US brick-and-mortar locations — new shop in LA, spaces in Best Buy

Secretlab now sells its wares inside Best Buy and in a dedicated store in LA.
Overclock3D ·

Effective Immediately, Jensen Huang has resigned from Nvidia

Nvidia confirms CEO transition as Jensen Huang resigns from the company Nvidia’s Board of Directors has announced that Jensen Huang has resigned as the company’s President, Chief Executive Officer,…
Hardware Busters ·

OpenAI’s Codex Helped Fix Video Corruption on Nearly 20-Year-Old Radeon HD 2000 and 3000 GPUs

A contributor chasing garbled video on a 2007 iMac used OpenAI’s Codex to trace the fault to how the radeon driver feeds the UVD decoder, The post OpenAI’s Codex Helped Fix Video Corruption on Nearly…
KitGuru ·

Microsoft confirms more original Xbox games for PC with mouse and keyboard support

Just one day after a leak revealed a new wave of original Xbox games heading to PC, Microsoft has officially confirmed the rumours. A further 21 classic Xbox titles are now available through Xbox…
Guru3D ·

Colorful iGame X870E Senna V14 Adds Five M.2 Slots and USB4

Colorful has started selling the iGame X870E Senna V14, an AM5 motherboard decorated with the company’s Qixiaoxi character artwork. The board is listed in China at ¥2,399, approximately US$357 using…
Club386 ·

Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO, marking the end of a huge era for PC tech

Rockstar CEO Jensen Huang has officially hung up his Nvidia leather jacket, with Colette Kress stepping in as interm CEO. The post Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO, marking the end of a huge era…
PCWorld ·

Best early Amazon Black Friday tech accessory deals: Hubs, chargers, and more

Is it too early to be shopping Black Friday? Amazon doesn’t think so. This week, we’re already seeing some early deals kick off, including the usual flood of “deals” that are barely discounts. But…
Tom's Hardware News ·

‘Broken and shattered’ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang surrendered during resignation meeting, report claims

Jensen Huang reportedly called himself 'a piece of sh--" after his forced departure, but employees still want him back.
Hardware Busters ·

Best PSU Picks 2026

You will find the best ATX v3.x & PCIe 5.x Ready PSU Picks 2026 in this article. Quick availability check: Amazon stock and prices change The post Best PSU Picks 2026 appeared first on Hardware…
KitGuru ·

Wolfenstein 3 is finally happening after years of hints from MachineGames

Wolfenstein 3 is finally happening. After years of hints, casting activity and comments from MachineGames about the future of the franchise, Xbox has officially confirmed that the long-awaited sequel…
Guru3D ·

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 26.11.1 driver download

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.10.2 is an optional driver update for 64-bit Windows 10 and Windos 11.Its release notes focus on fixes for crashes, system shutdowns, driver timeouts and…
PCWorld ·

Microsoft: AI, hackers not to blame for Outlook services outage

Microsoft’s consumer services including its Outlook email are “currently recovering” as of Friday morning, and the company said it wasn’t the fault of either malicious activity or AI. “We’re…
Tom's Hardware News ·

Japanese workers return to fax machines during ongoing Microsoft 365 outage

Japanese workers are breaking out fax machines to deal with Microsoft's 365 outage.
Hardware Busters ·

Noctua NT-CP1 Brings a Spacecraft-Born Carbon Nanotube Thermal Pad to AM5 and AM4 for $24.95

Noctua has started selling the NT-CP1, a $24.95 carbon nanotube thermal pad for AM5 and AM4 CPUs built by Carbice, the Atlanta company whose pads The post Noctua NT-CP1 Brings a Spacecraft-Born…
KitGuru ·

Ex-id Software devs form new studio Hidden Horses, dedicated to single-player FPS games

A collection of ex-id Software developers have banded together to form the employee-owned ‘Hidden Horses’ studio, with the goal of “continuing to create some of the best single-player FPS' in the…
From Benchmark Extreme
The Mac Studio M5 Max is out, and what the first benchmarks say about gaming and AI
The Mac Studio M5 Max is out, and what the first benchmarks say about gaming and AI
Dean Harlow·
The Mac mini M5 Pro is out, and what the first benchmarks say about gaming and AI
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Kira Sandoval·
The Mac mini M6 is out, and what the first benchmarks say about gaming and AI
The Mac mini M6 is out, and what the first benchmarks say about gaming and AI
Kira Sandoval·
The Mac Studio M5 Ultra is out, and what the first benchmarks say about gaming and AI
The Mac Studio M5 Ultra is out, and what the first benchmarks say about gaming and AI
Owen Bradford·
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