Microsoft has issued a firm deadline: Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro) will stop receiving updates on November 11, 2025, which means security patches and quality fixes end on that date — leaving holdouts with an increasingly risky system and, for most consumers, no practical option but to...
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Square Enix has officially confirmed that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will come to an end on October 14, 2025, a date synchronizing precisely with Microsoft’s own termination of security updates for the aging operating system. For millions of FFXIV players on PC, this...
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For years, the evolution of cloud gaming has been marked by incremental leaps in convenience, compatibility, and control options. For staunch Windows and Xbox enthusiasts, each new feature added to the Xbox ecosystem is an event worth watching. In a recent move, Microsoft’s Xbox Insider Build...
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Updating your graphics drivers and fine-tuning system settings can make all the difference in your gaming experience on Windows 11. Game stuttering can be a real mood killer, turning your immersive adventures into frustrating moments of lag. Fortunately, there are several practical ways to...
Gamers Favor Windows 10: Proven Stability Beats Hype
It may seem counterintuitive—while pundits and punditoes predict the twilight of Windows 10, a surprising number of gamers are clinging to it like a well-worn cheat code. Despite Windows 10’s supposed expiration date looming in the distance...
In an unexpected twist revealed by Valve’s February 2025 Hardware and Software Survey, Windows 10 has once again proven its enduring appeal among PC gamers. Despite the ongoing buzz around Windows 11, gamers are clearly favoring the tried-and-true stability of Windows 10.
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In a recent announcement that's sent ripples across the gaming community, Microsoft has warned Windows 11 users—especially gamers—against updating their systems to the latest 24H2 version, particularly if they're fans of certain popular Ubisoft titles. This update has been linked to a slew of...
Attention, gamers and Windows aficionados: it’s not uncommon to encounter hiccups when two tech giants’ ecosystems collide. Microsoft has temporarily halted the rollout of the Windows 11 24H2 update for PCs with select Ubisoft games installed. The culprit? A baffling compatibility issue that’s...
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Microsoft has kicked the Windows experience up a notch with an announcement that’s as tech-gasmic as it is forward-thinking. The company has rolled out a carefully curated set of updates and features that aim to bolster user experience, enhance accessibility, and fortify security across Windows...
Microsoft's latest update for Windows 11, the 24H2 version, is causing quite a stir among gamers, particularly those with newer Intel CPUs. Reports are surfacing that this major update could lead to a heartbreaking occurrence—the dreaded blue screen of death (BSOD)—during gameplay, especially in...
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Gamers and precision enthusiasts, gather 'round! Microsoft has just dropped a highly anticipated feature in the latest Windows 11 Build 26100.1876 (KB5043178), making the 24H2 version even more enticing. Those concerned with mouse accuracy during heated gaming sessions or detailed...
Windows 11 has achieved a significant milestone by overtaking Windows 10 in market share among PC gamers, as reported by a recent survey from Steam, the popular gaming platform run by Valve Corporation. This recent shift indicates a noteworthy fluctuation in the operating systems' popularity...
Date: September 2, 2024 Source: Turkmmo Author: Muhammed Kayan In a significant milestone for Microsoft, Windows 11 has officially overtaken Windows 10 as the most popular operating system for PC gaming on Steam. This development comes in light of the latest data from the Steam hardware survey...
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In a significant announcement, AMD has rolled out Branch Prediction Optimizations for users of Windows 11 version 23H2. This comes as gaming performance updates continue to evolve within the AMD ecosystem, particularly in relation to its Ryzen CPU lineup. Notably, the optimizations will also be...
Gamers, content creators and entertainment enthusiasts will soon be able to check out the next evolution of the Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop, loaded with Windows 10, an up to an 8-core 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX Super graphics and a 300Hz display, all packed into a...
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Whether you shop online from the comfort of home, line up before dawn with the holiday crowds, or like most people, mix it up and shop online and in stores – our...
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“Introducing the Xbox Live Creators Program: Xbox is kicking off things this year by announcing the Xbox Live Creators Program, which empowers anyone to rapidly publish Xbox Live-enabled games on Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs, in a...
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Final question;
How long have you had this CPU?
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**Note MSI has upgraded their Gaming laptop line to Kabylake systems GT73** line.
*** I wouldn't personally upgrade because there's really no noticeable performance...
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Microsoft has released, with the latest cumulative update, upgrades to the Universal Windows Platform (UWP).
This includes support for AMD's Freesync and Nvidia's G-Sync as well as unlocked frame rates:
You can read the full page and download the update from here:
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