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The 4 tricks I use to enhance gaming on my Windows 11 PC
Summary Purging unnecessary background apps via Task Manager will help you squeeze the most out of your PC’s RAM and CPU. Combining Nvidia’s DLSS or AMD’s FSR with Windows 11 gaming features can go a long way to smoothing out graphics performance. Try to connect an Ethernet cable whenever you’re playing online, since Wi-Fi is…
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: When a traditional gaming laptop just won’t do
On paper, the idea of a PC gaming tablet doesn’t really make sense. Anything with a screen larger than eight to ten inches is generally too big to hold for longer sessions. Their thin chassis don’t leave much room for big batteries, ports or discrete graphics. But with the second-gen ROG Flow Z13, ASUS is…
5 Windows 11 settings I immediately change on any new PC
Summary Every time I set up a new desktop or laptop, I change a handful of Windows settings to improve my experience and protect my privacy. Changing your default apps is essential, especially if you plan on using a different web browser like Firefox or Chrome. Adjusting your notification settings can help reduce the number…
Ask Engadget: Is it a good time to move to Macs from Windows?
Q: I’m a Gen X Windows user, I’ve been building my own systems for decades, and I work mainly in 3D design for the building and construction industry. I would like to know if you feel switching to Mac makes sense with all this unnecessary tariff turmoil? I’ve been trying to make the leap for…
LLMs Can Now Reason in Parallel: UC Berkeley and UCSF Researchers Introduce Adaptive Parallel Reasoning to Scale Inference Efficiently Without Exceeding Context Windows
Large language models (LLMs) have made significant strides in reasoning capabilities, exemplified by breakthrough systems like OpenAI o1 and DeepSeekR1, which utilize test-time compute for search and reinforcement learning to optimize performance. Despite this progress, current methodologies face critical challenges that impede their effectiveness. Serialized chain-of-thought approaches generate excessively long output sequences, increasing latency and…
The best cheap Windows laptops for 2025
Not everyone needs a super-expensive, top-of-the-line laptop, and the good news is you don’t have to break the bank to get a solid machine. Whether you’re a student, a casual user or just looking for an affordable device for everyday tasks, there are plenty of great options out there. The trick is finding the best…
The Best Laptops to Work and Play Wherever You Are
Photograph: Christopher Null Other Good Laptops to Consider Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (Copilot+ PC) for $1,300: The first Intel-based Copilot+ PC (7/10, WIRED Review) we tested is a winner on all fronts, boasting outstanding AI and graphics performance and some of the best battery life we’ve ever seen on Intel hardware. With its…
How (and why) I back up my Windows 11 PC
Summary To back up a Windows 11 PC using OneDrive, go to Settings > Accounts > Windows backup and choose the folders you want to sync. You’ll probably need to pay for a Microsoft 365 subscription to get enough cloud storage, though. Local backup tools and alternative online services are available, but come with their…
12 Horrifying Windows Self-Destruct Keys You Can Hit By Accident
Keyboard shortcuts are almost always incredibly helpful, allowing you to perform in one stroke a task that might otherwise require many clicks and menu selections. But there are times when hitting the wrong combination of shortcut keys by accident can break your user experience in ways you might not know how to fix. You might…
How to Upgrade to Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re a Windows 10 user, you’re probably wondering how to upgrade to Windows 11 and whether your PC meets the system requirements. Windows 11 brings a fresh, modern interface, performance improvements, and new features. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11,…
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