This Windows registry hack can boost NVMe SSD performance by up to 80%, but there's a catch

One developer who successfully activated the feature in Windows 11 (version 25H2) is X user PurePlayerPC, who claims it works "pretty good" on his computer. He ...
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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review: I love this Windows handheld for a few reasons, but price isn’t one of them

It took a helping hand from Asus, but 2025 saw Microsoft officially throw its hat into the PC-based gaming handheld area. The ROG Xbox Ally X arrives as the beefier part of the firm’s two-pronged ...

New Steam Deck owners, make sure you do these 7 things first

The Steam Deck is a fantastic portable gaming device, but you'll want to tweak a few things before playing your first games.

Linux has had a great year, but there are two reasons I can't tear myself away from Windows

The Linux hype this time was precipitated by Valve's Linux-based operating system, SteamOS, opening up for use on other ...
Opinion

Jon Wilner: Picks for the College Football Playoff and other bowl games

Comment: An appropriate bowl sponsor for teams in need of a boost after their playoff dreams vanished in the final weeks. (We prefer frosted strawberry, by the way.) The Cougars rolled over Colorado ...