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Neowin’s headline captured the paradox of the GMKtec NucBox K15 in three crisp phrases — “USB4, OCuLink, DDR5 memory” — and then undercut it with a fourth: “but no gaming Mini PC.” That tension is the through-line of this deep-dive: GMKtec has built a compact, highly expandable Intel‑based mini...

Six years on, the Intel-based Mac mini (2018) refuses to read its own obituary — not because it matches the raw single‑chip performance of Apple Silicon, but because it remains the only modern Mac mini with a practical, officially supported path to external GPU acceleration. For gamers and...

Here’s a summary of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5722 (Dev Channel) based on the official announcement: Highlighted New Features 1. New Copilot+ PC Experiences – Settings Agent (AMD/Intel) A new AI agent in Settings helps users locate and change settings more naturally. Users can...

Here is a summary of the major changes in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (Beta Channel), based directly on the official Microsoft release notes: Key Highlights 1. New Copilot+ PC Experiences Settings Agent (Preview, AMD and Intel® Copilot+ PCs): Windows Settings now includes an AI...

Here are the official highlights and release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (KB5062669), released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2: Key New Features & Improvements Copilot+ PC Experiences New agent in Settings — For AMD & Intel...

For many Windows 11 users, encountering an unexpected “Safely Remove Hardware” prompt to eject their GPU—often the beating heart of their PC—can elicit panic, confusion, and a trawl through community forums in search of answers. While most users know that the “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject...

In a significant move within the gaming industry, Microsoft and ASUS have unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally, a handheld gaming device poised to challenge existing market leaders like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. Announced during the Summer Game Fest 2025, this collaboration marks Microsoft's...

In a groundbreaking collaboration, ASUS and Xbox have unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X, a handheld gaming device that seamlessly integrates the expansive Xbox ecosystem with the versatility of Windows 11. This partnership aims to redefine portable gaming by offering a device capable of running a...

For years, one of the most persistent frustrations facing Windows laptop users has been the muddled world of USB-C. Promoted as the universal, do-it-all port, USB-C promised to unify charging, data connectivity, and display output under a single, reversible connector. In reality, the experience...

The once-glorious promise of USB-C—a universal, reversible connector designed to displace a rat’s nest of incompatible cables and ports—has long been marred by confusion, disappointment, and a fundamental lack of transparency. As USB-C proliferated across Windows laptops, peripherals, and...

Microsoft’s latest preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, KB5055627, delivers an extensive suite of new features, performance improvements, and critical bug fixes. Positioned as an optional monthly non-security preview update, this release serves as a prelude to next month’s Patch...

Asus has just pushed the envelope in external GPU technology, unveiling the world's first external Nvidia GeForce 5090 graphics card—complete with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. This latest innovation is not only designed to deliver powerhouse performance to Windows gamers and professionals on the...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17623 (RS5) to Windows Insiders who have opted into Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 17623 Introducing High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) in Windows 10 The High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) has...

I'm using an AlienwareM17 laptop with a built-in GPU as well as an external GPU (EVGA GTX 670) that i connected to. When i was using windows 7, i could switch by disabling the built-in GPU and it will automatically switch to the GTX 670 as the default GPU, but this didnt work on windows 8...