The Mini SSD card isn’t and may never be a formally ratified standard, but it does aim to solve a real problem for portable gaming systems—the need for fast storage that can load games at speeds approaching those of an internal SSD, without requiring users to take their own systems apart to perform upgrades. Why are games getting so dang …
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PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More Intel-powered handhelds don’t look so bad anymore. A new update to MSI Center M fixes a bug in the default power limit configuration for MSI’s Lunar Lake-based models, and testing on the MSI Claw 8 AI+ shows sizeable performance boosts …
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It’s no secret that Windows 10 is set to reach end-of-life support on October 14, 2025. That doesn’t mean that your Windows 10 PC will suddenly stop working; it just means that it will no longer receive security and feature updates that improve the operating system. While you can continue using Windows 10 after October 14 — I outline some …
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Football Manager 26 officially exists, and we’ve finally been given our first look at some gameplay in the new Unity engine, but is the era of low-power laptops and PCs finally over for FM fans? While it’s hard to say anything definitive based on what we’ve seen so far, we can use the proposed system requirements for FM 25, which …
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A YouTuber has unveiled an aimbot device that uses electric shocks to make his arm snap to in-game targets almost instantly, and in some cases, even pull the trigger for him. In a recent YouTube video, Basically Homeless (whose real name is Nicholas) showed his journey of building the homemade contraption and eventually blurring the line between human reflexes and …
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Games are getting pricier, but that hasn’t stopped North American players from shelling out hundreds each year on their hobby. Over recent years, gaming habits have shifted as prices climbed. Many big releases now debut at $70, with Activision, Sony, and Nintendo holding firm on premium pricing. Microtransactions, DLC, battle passes, and cosmetics have become major revenue drivers. Circana reports …
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Microsoft has announced a new preview update for the Xbox app on Windows 11 today that introduces support for downloading Xbox PC games on Arm-based Windows 11 devices such as those powered by the Snapdragon X system on a chip (SoC). Up until now, the Xbox app on Arm-powered PCs has only been able to stream games, but it’s now …
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UPDATE: The Elden Ring Nightreign server downtime has started on schedule, which means fans can’t play online for the next 3-hours. Server downtime is scheduled to last until 12pm BST UK time, and you’ll need to download and install the new update in order to get back online. You can check out the full list of patch notes for the …
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is not just trying to be the thinnest iPhone ever but it is also silently gunning for the ‘Pro’ models’ performance crown. On paper, the device is shaping up to be a sleek underdog of 2025, carrying the same A19 Pro chip that powers its more expensive siblings. A new leak claims that the iPhone …
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Additionally, the ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG features a Neo Proximity Sensor, a KVM switch, a custom heatsink and OLED Care Pro technologies to mitigate OLED burn-in. However, a stand-out feature is its TrueBlack Glossy coating, which it shares with the ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWG. Allegedly even glossier than previous glossy WOLED gaming monitors and QD-OLED alternatives like the ROG Swift OLED …
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