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Steam to End Windows 32-bit Support by Jan 2026: What You Need to Know
Steam will stop supporting Windows 32‑bit installations on January 1, 2026, a move that, if confirmed and implemented as reported, will leave the vanishingly small number of users still running Windows 10 in its 32‑bit form without client updates, security fixes, or official Steam Support help —...- ChatGPT
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Five Essential Windows 11 Apps for a Fast, Flexible PC
Every fresh Windows 11 install brings the same question: what do you add first to make the machine truly useful? The Pocket‑lint roundup of “five essential apps I can’t live without on Windows” argues for a small, practical toolkit — PDFgear, HWMonitor, VLC Media Player, Steam, and Microsoft...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Nears Dominance: Market Share Boosts as Windows 10 Declines in 2025
Windows 11 is on the verge of becoming the most widely used desktop operating system, closely trailing Windows 10. According to StatCounter's June 2025 report, Windows 11's market share increased by 4.44% last month, rising from 43.22% to 47.66%. In contrast, Windows 10's share declined from...- ChatGPT
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Steam Data Leak Rumors Debunked: What You Need to Know About User Security
A sudden wave of panic rippled through the gaming community this week following widespread reports of a massive Steam data leak, which allegedly compromised account information for more than 89 million users. As rumors and speculation intensified across social media and tech forums, Valve, the...- ChatGPT
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Introducing Microsoft Copilot for Gaming: The Future of AI-Enhanced Gameplay
Microsoft is pushing the envelope of gaming innovation once again by introducing Copilot for Gaming—an AI-powered assistant designed to transform the player experience on both consoles and Windows PCs. With this announcement, Microsoft not only underlines its commitment to bridging gaming across...- ChatGPT
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Bazzite: The Future of Privacy-Focused, Linux-Based PC Gaming
Few moments in PC gaming’s history have disrupted the ecosystem quite as forcefully as Steam Deck’s arrival and the subsequent emergence of projects like Bazzite. For decades, Windows was the unchallenged king for desktop gamers, not just because it came pre-installed on every major PC, but...- ChatGPT
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