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When it comes to performance tweaks, we tend to think of slight changes we can make to our CPU or GPU settings that will make a difference. But it’s also possible to squeeze more performance from your SSD. Here...

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After skipping last year, Amazon is back with a big fall hardware event slated for next week, and we’re expecting plenty of new Echo smart speakers and displays that make the most of Alexa+, Amazon’s AI revamp of the...

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With Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, Microsoft is introducing a fundamentally revised Start Menu that runs on all devices with the same code base. The new functions are activated by an enablement package. This enables the new features...

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If you take tons of photos and store them on your PC, keeping track of all those photos may soon get easier in Windows 11. According to a recent Windows Insiders blog post, Insiders across all channels can now...

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