Checking your PC’s performance has never been easier thanks to a little-known trick that still works—even in the latest versions of Windows. For many users, knowing exactly how their computer measures up in terms of speed and responsiveness is key to making upgrade decisions, troubleshooting, or...
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ASUS has unveiled its latest lineup of consumer desktops and all-in-one PCs in the Philippines, introducing the ASUS V500 Mini Tower, ASUS D5 Mini Tower, and ASUS V400 AiO PC. These devices, powered by Intel processors, are tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern Filipino families...
For years, desktop PC enthusiasts and power users have watched from the sidelines as Microsoft’s Copilot Plus features—a suite of advanced AI tools promising transformative productivity and creativity—have rolled out exclusively on select laptops. That landscape is poised for a dramatic shift in...
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Exploring a mysterious, post-apocalyptic Earth as EVE in Stellar Blade left a lasting impression on PlayStation 5 owners in 2024. Now, with the upcoming PC release, a broader community of gamers stands ready to experience Shift Up’s stylish, narrative-driven action adventure. But before jumping...
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As Microsoft prepares to officially sunset Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, millions of users and IT departments find themselves standing at a technological crossroads. On that date, the world’s most popular desktop operating system will reach its end of free support—marking not an abrupt...
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You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...
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Microsoft wants you to love Windows 11, but for many, it’s starting to feel more like a clingy partner who keeps reiterating how you’ll never find security like theirs ever again—especially if your hardware isn’t rocking that magical little chip called TPM 2.0. This year, the drumbeat has grown...
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Brace yourselves, Windows enthusiasts! Microsoft has unapologetically confirmed it will not—repeat, not—soften the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. The announcement solidifies the need for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip and compatible CPUs, leaving many older PCs out in...
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If you're rocking Windows 11 on hardware that doesn't quite meet Microsoft's stringent requirements, you might want to pay close attention. Microsoft has issued a pointed warning to users side-stepping compatibility rules to run the latest Windows OS on unsupported devices. This move isn't just...
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According to an article from TechRadar, significant uncertainty looms over the upcoming mass upgrades to Windows 11 devices, particularly among the world's leading PC manufacturers. As the deadline for Windows 10's end-of-life approaches, companies such as Dell and HP express...
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In a striking revelation that is sure to resonate across the tech community, PC giants Dell and HP have signaled a significant delay in Windows 11 refresh cycles for commercial PC estates. The anticipated wave of upgrades aimed at rejuvenating aging corporate computer fleets may not...
I have an issue with Windows Task Manager in an XP environment. Yeah, I know, upgrade or get a new PC. This machine is actually a cast-off, from someone else who got a new tower, but I was hoping to use it as a dual boot machine and make it last longer.
Anyway, I have an image to share, it's...