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Phison’s terse lab summary — that it “was unable to reproduce” the reports that a mid‑August Windows 11 update could “brick” SSDs after more than 4,500 cumulative test hours — changed the tone of a fast‑moving controversy, but it did not close the book on a worrying, reproducible symptom set...

Phison’s terse lab update — that its engineers “could not reproduce” the NVMe disappearances reported after a recent Windows 11 cumulative update — has shifted an alarmed headlines cycle into a cautious, technical debate about reproducibility, telemetry, and how the modern storage stack fails...

Windows 11’s August servicing wave briefly looked like a storage disaster: community testers reported NVMe drives disappearing mid-write after installing security updates KB5063878 and KB5062660, and many fingers pointed at SSDs using Phison controllers. After an industry investigation...

Phison’s latest test summary puts the disputed SSD failures tied to Windows 11 updates into a new, uneasy middle ground: vendors and Microsoft say they cannot reproduce a widespread “bricking” problem, while a small but alarming set of user reports continues to describe drives disappearing and...

A wave of community test results and vendor confirmations this week has put the latest Windows 11 cumulative update under a harsh spotlight: several SSDs can disappear from Windows during sustained, large write operations after installing the August 12, 2025 update (KB5063878), with a...

Few gaming desktops manage to consistently evolve without losing sight of what makes them great, but the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10) is a stunning example of refinement over reinvention. Lenovo's flagship tower arrives sleeker and more compact while boasting even more cutting-edge hardware...

Acer’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-performance, affordable laptops is on full display with the release of the Acer Aspire 3 15.6-inch FHD Touchscreen, powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen 5 7520U 4-core processor and Windows 11 Pro. This versatile device packs a combination of contemporary...

The Lenovo Legion Go S, now equipped with SteamOS, marks a significant evolution in handheld gaming devices. This transition from Windows 11 to SteamOS has not only streamlined the user experience but also delivered notable performance enhancements, positioning the Legion Go S as a formidable...

Windows 11 users are once again grappling with a wave of frustrations as the most recent 24H2 update rolls out, with a variety of installation failures and troubling bugs surfacing across the community. Although issues with Windows updates are hardly new, the volume and diversity of reports tied...

At the heart of the current handheld gaming revolution lies an unexpected twist: SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system designed by Valve, is now outperforming Microsoft’s Windows 11 in head-to-head gaming benchmarks on portable devices. This shift not only upends a decade-old narrative but...

The handheld gaming market is experiencing a disruption that few predicted even a year ago: Valve’s SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck, is now not only holding its own against Windows 11, but besting it in real-world gaming performance and efficiency. With...

In the highly competitive world of handheld gaming PCs, every manufacturer strives for that crucial sweet spot—the point where hardware muscle, portability, price, and genuine usability converge into a must-have gadget for gamers on the go. Lenovo’s Legion Go S, launched as a successor to the...

After years of speculation and rumor-mill fervor, Apple finally brought the 16-inch MacBook Pro to market, marking a pivotal shift in its professional laptop lineup. Launched with fanfare and a carefully curated set of features, the 16-inch model arrived as much more than a simple size upgrade...

When high performance is paramount—whether for gaming, video editing, or tackling resource-intensive workloads—laptops equipped with NVIDIA RTX graphics are at the forefront. These GPUs leverage real-time ray tracing, dedicated AI acceleration, and high-efficiency architectures to deliver vivid...

The AYANEO Flip DS emerges as a distinctive contender in the handheld gaming market, introducing a dual-screen design reminiscent of the Nintendo DS era. This innovative approach aims to enhance multitasking capabilities and offers a fresh perspective on portable gaming. Design and Build Quality...

There’s a seismic shift underway in handheld gaming, and it’s not coming from Nintendo, Sony, or even Valve. It’s the unlikely alliance of Microsoft and ASUS that has sent shockwaves through the industry, with the grand unveiling of the ROG Xbox Ally and its turbocharged sibling, the Ally X, at...

In a significant move within the gaming industry, Microsoft and ASUS have unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally, a handheld gaming device poised to challenge existing market leaders like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. Announced during the Summer Game Fest 2025, this collaboration marks Microsoft's...

When it comes to the bleeding edge of high-performance solid-state storage, few names stir the conversation in 2025 quite like KingSpec, and their latest offering—the XG7000 8TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD—is sending ripples across the tech community. Those following the relentless surge of...

When it comes to squeezing every bit of performance from a high-end Windows 11 gaming laptop, even the most advanced hardware can underdeliver if overlooked details sap its power. For many, simply owning a powerhouse machine like the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18—outfitted with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX...

When the Lenovo Legion Go S debuted with official configuration options for both SteamOS and Windows 11, it ignited not just spirited debate among PC enthusiasts, but a broader re-examination of what makes an operating system truly fit for handheld gaming. For years, Microsoft’s Windows...