Handheld gaming PCs have seen a renaissance in recent years, with devices like the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally capturing the imagination of gamers craving portability without sacrificing power. Yet, as this new form factor matures, an uncomfortable truth is emerging: Microsoft’s Windows...
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When Lenovo announced the Legion Go S, a sleek gaming handheld available in both white and black variants, most observers simply expected minor differences between the two—color, perhaps, or included software. Yet the industry has been seized by a shockwave following the initial direct...
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Lenovo Legion Go S: A Mixed Bag of Premium Looks and Windows Woes
Lenovo’s latest attempt at a handheld gaming PC—the Legion Go S with Windows 11—has certainly stirred up debate in the portable gaming realm. Despite showcasing a refined design and a promising form factor, this device stumbles...
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The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ "Strix Halo" SoC, featuring the Radeon 8060S integrated GPU, has recently been subjected to comprehensive performance evaluations comparing Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu 25.04. These tests, conducted on the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a laptop, reveal that Ubuntu 25.04 not...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 fast approaches, millions of PC users across the globe are facing a pivotal decision: should they move to Microsoft’s latest operating system, purchase a shiny new Copilot+ PC, or seek an entirely different path to keep their devices alive? Microsoft is...
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As Microsoft moves forward with the full public rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2, a significant transition is underway for millions of Windows users worldwide. Alongside the triumphant announcement of this latest update, Microsoft has issued a stark reminder: support for Windows 10 draws to a...
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When Microsoft first unveiled the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), it signaled a major shift in how professionals and enthusiasts could harness both Windows and Linux tools within a single, seamless environment. No longer restricted to the moats separating the two operating systems...
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Windows 10 LTSC: The Overlooked Escape Route for Users Facing End of Support
With Windows 10 support inching towards its October sunset, millions of users face a daunting decision: upgrade to newer hardware for Windows 11, experiment with alternatives like Linux, or risk operating a vulnerable...
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When Microsoft decided to give Windows 10 away for free, tech enthusiasts everywhere simultaneously raised their eyebrows, clutched their wallets, and frantically reviewed the fine print as if it might suddenly burst into flames. This was not just a momentary lapse in Redmond’s famously...
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Azure customers with deep roots in Microsoft infrastructure often feel like anyone who’s tried to quit caffeine—trapped by familiar dependencies, aware there are alternatives, but facing a brutal headache at the mere thought of change. As the cloud wars rage on across the UK and beyond, a fresh...
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A Tale of Two Operating Systems: Unmasking the Intel Lunar Lake Xe2 Experience
In today’s world of increasingly competitive graphics performance, Intel’s Lunar Lake platforms have started to make waves, even on Linux. Benchmarks comparing the Intel Xe2 graphics on Windows 11 versus Ubuntu 25.04...
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year in the world of operating systems—especially for Windows users. With Microsoft preparing to officially end support for Windows 10, millions of users face the conundrum of whether to embrace Windows 11 or seek alternatives. While the tech giant positions...
In the ever-evolving landscape of computing, the perpetual debate between Windows and Linux persists, punctuated recently by benchmarks focusing on Intel's latest technological marvel—the Core Ultra 7 200V 'Lunar Lake.' The recent sneak peek from Phoronix compares the performance of Windows 11...