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    Azure App Testing: One Portal for Load and Playwright End-to-End Testing

    Microsoft’s latest effort to simplify testing in Azure folds load generation and end-to-end browser testing into a single portal experience: Azure App Testing consolidates Azure Load Testing and Microsoft Playwright Testing into a unified hub in the Azure Portal, promising centralized...
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    How to Check Your PC’s Performance with Windows Experience Index in 2025

    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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    Running Windows 11 on Proxmox as a Daily Driver: Complete Guide & Performance Insights

    Few experiences push the boundaries of both practicality and technical curiosity like the quest to turn virtual machines from specialized tools into genuine daily drivers. For many in the Windows enthusiast and home lab community, laying hands on the likes of Proxmox is an invitation to...
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    Does a Clean Windows 11 Improve Gaming Performance in 2025? The Truth Revealed

    The Belief Behind “Clean” Versus “Dirty” Windows 11 in Gaming: Does It Still Hold Up? For years, PC gamers and power users have held to a simple maxim: a “clean” Windows installation runs faster and smoother than one that’s been cluttered with months, even years, of programs, games, and...
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    Why Older CPUs Like Intel i5-7600K Still Thrive in Windows 11 and Gaming

    When Microsoft announced the hardware requirements for Windows 11, the move sparked immediate backlash among PC enthusiasts, especially those with hardware just a few years old that was still functioning flawlessly for everyday use and even gaming. One particularly contentious point was...
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    Lenovo Legion Go S Review 2025: The Next-gen Handheld Gaming Powerhouse

    In the ever-evolving world of handheld PC gaming, the Lenovo Legion Go S—especially in its Z2 Go configuration running SteamOS—has emerged as one of 2024’s most fascinating answers to Valve’s dominant Steam Deck. This review dives deep into the Legion Go S’s real-world performance, comparing it...
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    Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS: A Game-Changer for Handheld Gaming

    Few gaming handhelds in recent memory have sparked as much discussion—and as much hope for a Windows-alternative future—as the Lenovo Legion Go S running SteamOS. As Valve's once-exclusive Steam Deck ecosystem finally opens to official partners, Lenovo's latest foray is much more than a simple...
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    Running Windows 11 on Proxmox: The Ultimate Guide for IT Pros and Tinkerers

    Proxmox: the open-source swiss army knife of virtualization, often whispered about by IT pros in dim server rooms and meme-laden forums alike, has recently been thrust further into the limelight thanks to a growing chorus of enthusiasts. If you’ve ever wondered whether running Windows 11 inside...
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    Netgear WBE710: Compact Wi-Fi 7 Access Point for SMBs with Modern Features

    The Netgear WBE710 enters the market as a business-class Wi‑Fi 7 access point that brings modern wireless speeds and features into the fold for small and medium-sized businesses—but not without a few caveats worth noting. Design and Build Netgear has built a compact device that stands apart from...
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    CrystalMark Retro 2.0: The Ultimate Benchmark for Modern and Vintage Systems

    CrystalMark Retro 2.0 marks a bold return to the golden days of computing while boldly striding into modern benchmarking. In a single tool, Crystal Dew World has crafted a solution that not only measures contemporary CPUs, storage, and graphics but also pays homage to the classic era of Windows...
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    HDD Tune Questions

    HD Tune 5.60 is good or bad software for Full Surface Scan (Full ErrorScan disabled quickscan) for HDDs 2.5" buy in Aliexpress + enclosure case USB 3.0? to really discover the true health of the drive
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    Restore the Windows 10 Taskbar in Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

    The launch of Windows 11 has been met with mixed reactions, especially concerning its redesigned taskbar. Many users who appreciate the classic functionality and design of the Windows 10 taskbar have been exploring ways to revert their interface to a more familiar setup. In this article, we'll...
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    Testing AMD Ryzen CPUs with Windows 11 Patch: VBS Impact Analyzed

    Introduction According to an article on KitGuru, titled "AMD Ryzen 7 – Windows 11 Patch, VBS and Windows 10," the tech enthusiasts at KitGuru have been busy testing AMD's Zen 5 CPUs in light of Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update (version 24H2) and its performance impact. Technical Details This...
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    Exploring Windows 11: Can You Run It Effectively from a Live USB?

    The concept of using a live USB to run an operating system is quite familiar to users of Linux distributions. For many, this option allows one to boot directly into the operating system without installation, providing a quick environment to test features or troubleshoot without altering the...
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    What use are SMR HDD's

    Shingled Magnetic Recording drives have a bad name, and rightly so if you need to write continuously for more than a couple of minutes, because the firmware just can't cope and frequently grinds to a halt for a few seconds. As someone who always buys NAS HDD's for their longevity and durability...
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    VIDEO NVIDIA GTX 970 in 2021 Revisit: Benchmarks vs. 1080, 2060, 3070, 5700 XT, & More

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    Windows 10 BSOD only when playing games: Driver_Overran_Stack_buffer, Driver_IRQL_Not_Less_Or_Equal, Critical_Process_Died

    Hi I have been having issues with my PC crashing to a BSOD only while playing games both cpu and gpu intensive, mostly Divinity: Original sin 2, EU4, and subnautica, . I have reinstalled a clean windows from a bootable USB, updated all drivers, and stress tested my cpu, gpu, and Ram, using...
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    Essential Guide to Prime95 V28.9: A Must-Have Tool for PC Builders

    William B submitted a new resource: Prime95 V28.9 - The primary builders testing tool Read more about this resource...
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    Remote Tools for Visual Studio 2012 Update 5

    Remote Tools for Visual Studio 2012 enables remote debugging, remote testing, and performance unit testing on computers that don't have Visual Studio installed. This set of tools also enables the installation of a developer license, deployment, and performance profiling of Windows apps to...
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    Windows 10 Exploring DX12 Performance: Benchmarking Tools and Insights for Windows 10 Users

    Windows 10 will see the release of DX12 which like AMD's Mantle see's the bulk of work spread across all the CPU's cores instead of just the first core taking all the brunt. Now with the latest update of 3DMark (you'll need a full licence) users can see for themselves what a major change DX12...
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