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Logitech’s First Foldable Mouse Fits in Your Pocket—But Its Scrolling Needs Work
Logitech’s first foldable mouse, the $79.99 Mobi Fold, collapses into a pocket-friendly shape and offers quiet clicks, USB-C charging, and auto-power-on-when-unfolded convenience. While its touch-scroll implementation is jerkier than premium mechanical wheels and it struggles on glass, the design finally solves the travel-mouse bulk problem for Windows laptop users who need a real mouse on the go.
Minecraft Java Edition Now Wants 16GB of RAM and a Modern GPU: Your Questions Answered
Mojang has updated Minecraft: Java Edition’s system requirements for the first time in 17 years, recommending 16GB of RAM, a Vulkan-capable GPU, and a modern processor. While the game still runs on older hardware for now, the move signals a phase-out of legacy support as the game transitions from OpenGL to Vulkan. Players on non-upgradeable laptops may need to switch to Bedrock Edition, while desktop users can often fix compatibility with a RAM or GPU upgrade.
RealCassette: The Free Windows Plugin That Makes Digital Audio Sound Like Old Tapes
RealCassette is a free Windows tool that combines a VST3 plugin and standalone app to simulate the sound of cassette tapes using measured tape profiles. It includes varispeed, tape degradation controls, and a built-in limiter, making it useful for lo-fi music production, sound design, and audio processing. Available for Windows 10 and 11, it offers an accessible way to add analog character to digital audio.
ASUS GPU Tweak III Gets a Stability Tune-Up: Monitoring Charts, Resolution Crashes, and Fan Curves All Addressed
ASUS released GPU Tweak III version 2.1.6.0, a bug-fix update that resolves issues with monitoring chart visibility, app crashes during display resolution changes, imported fan curves not applying to rear fans after fresh installations, and locked fan curve adjustments for Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs. The 113 MB update is available for Windows 10 and 11 64-bit systems. Owners of ASUS graphics cards—particularly those with multi-fan designs—should install it to ensure reliable tuning and monitoring.
What Windows Media Center’s Death Teaches Us About Building a Unified Home Theater in 2026
Windows Media Center once unified live TV, DVR, and personal media in one remote-friendly interface. After Microsoft abandoned it, users now face a patchwork of Plex, Jellyfin, and other tools that require more setup and still can’t integrate streaming services. This article explores the platform’s rise, fall, and what you can do to reclaim that coherence today.
Windows 11's Hidden Diagnostic Toolkit: 5 Commands That Surface Battery Stats, Driver Details, and Wi-Fi History
A new guide highlights five built-in Windows commands that surface critical system information the Settings app often hides, from battery wear to Wi-Fi history and file-system health. This article explains how to use powercfg, sfc, driverquery, netsh, and chkdsk to diagnose common problems, interpret the results, and avoid unnecessary repairs or hardware purchases.
Microsoft Confirms Printer Install Failures on Windows on ARM — Here’s the Workaround
Microsoft has acknowledged that Windows on ARM devices, including Copilot+ PCs, can fail to install printers using the manufacturer's own software. The company recommends adding printers directly through Windows Settings. This bug highlights deeper, persistent challenges with Windows printing, from driver model fragility to ARM compatibility gaps. A structured troubleshooting approach — checking physical connections, clearing queues, restarting the spooler, and using Windows Update for drivers — resolves most issues without drastic measures.
OpenTrack’s NeuralNet Update Makes Webcam Head Tracking a Viable Free Upgrade for Sims
OpenTrack version 2026.1.0, an open-source head tracking utility, now includes an improved NeuralNet tracker that lets Windows sim players use a standard webcam for six-degrees-of-freedom head tracking. A recent MakeUseOf hands-on test confirms it’s a viable, zero-cost alternative to dedicated hardware for racing and flight sims, though it requires careful curve tuning and good lighting to feel natural.
ROG Xbox Ally Price Drops to ₹67,990 in India: A Windows Handheld Worth Your Money Now
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally has appeared at ₹67,990 in India, ₹2,000 below its launch price. This Windows 11 handheld offers a 7-inch 120Hz display, AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 60Wh battery, and deep Xbox integration, making it a more compelling choice for Game Pass subscribers, Steam owners, and anyone wanting a portable PC. The discount applies to the standard model, not the Ally X, and is likely a limited retailer offer. Buyers should verify availability and consider storage upgrades, but at this price the device earns its place as a flexible gaming and productivity tool.
What the Six Greatest CPUs of All Time Teach Us About Building a Windows PC in 2026
How-To Geek’s 2026 ranking of the six greatest CPUs ever—led by the Intel Core i7-2600K—underscores how cache, platform longevity, and competitive pressure shaped modern PC building. AMD’s re‑released Ryzen 7 5800X3D at $349 proves that smart upgrades can breathe new life into older systems. This analysis translates the list into practical guidance for Windows users deciding on their next build or upgrade.
Intel Confirms Hyper-Threading Return in 2028 Xeon 8 'Coral Rapids' CPUs
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan confirmed during the Q2 2026 earnings call that Hyper-Threading will return to data-center Xeons with the 2028 Coral Rapids family. The move reverses a multi-year phase-out and signals a new emphasis on thread-level flexibility for P-core servers. Windows Server admins and IT planners should begin evaluating SMT’s role in their virtualization and workload consolidation strategies now.
5 Windows Train Wrecks That Quietly Shaped the PC You Use Today
Microsoft Bob, Active Desktop, SideShow, Windows RT, and Windows 10X all failed, but their DNA lives on in Windows 11. This analysis shows how each dead experiment still shapes your PC’s design, from the centered taskbar to Widgets and ARM compatibility. Learn what these historical flops teach about customizing Windows, buying a Snapdragon laptop, and spotting Microsoft’s next big UI bet.
Telangana Demands Priority in India’s Chip Mission: What ISM 2.0 Means for Your Next PC
Telangana's IT minister has urged the central government to give the state priority under India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, citing Hyderabad's strengths in chip design and global capability centres. This article explains the expanded scope of ISM 2.0, its potential long-term impact on PC supply chains and hardware innovation, and what consumers, IT pros, and entrepreneurs should watch for.