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Kamrui Hyper H2: The $670 Mini PC Built for Homelabs and Heavy Multitasking
The Kamrui Hyper H2 packs a 14-core Intel Core i5-14500HX processor and Windows 11 Pro into a small form factor, delivering exceptional multitasking and homelab potential. Its integrated graphics leave no room for gaming, and the $669.99 asking price means buyers must value raw CPU power and server flexibility over all else.
A $30 Logitech Mouse and $160 Acer Monitor: Gaming Upgrades That Make Schoolwork Easier
PC Gamer’s back-to-school deals roundup highlights gaming peripherals that genuinely improve study setups—from a $30 Logitech wireless mouse to a $160 Acer 1440p monitor. This analysis explains which upgrades make sense for students, how to match gear to real needs, and why comfort and connectivity matter more than flashy specs.
Pre-Built Gaming PCs Are Now Genuine Competitors to DIY—Here’s What Changed in 2026
Pre-built gaming PCs have evolved beyond their reputation for proprietary parts and compromised performance. Recent models from Acer, Maingear, and iBuyPower prove that ready-made systems can now match or beat DIY builds on value, build quality, and upgradeability—though careful inspection of specs, cooling, power supplies, and warranties is still essential.
Microsoft’s July Windows 11 Preview Patches Annoyances and Readies Secure Boot Transition
Microsoft's July 2026 optional Windows 11 update, KB5101684, delivers a raft of desktop refinements—including better File Explorer size display, new touchpad controls, external Windows Hello fingerprint support, and crucial fixes for DFS shares, SMB backups, and Remote Desktop. It also expands the Secure Boot certificate transition, broadening device coverage before older certificates fully expire. The update is optional but worth grabbing for those affected by specific bugs; it will become mandatory in August.
A Cardboard PC Project Earned This Teen a Real Build Lesson—and a Surprise Gaming Rig
A 13-year-old from Johannesburg built a detailed cardboard PC because he couldn't afford a real one. Content creator Just Jean invited him to assemble a gaming rig, which was then revealed as a surprise gift. The story highlights the power of hands-on mentorship, responsible hardware giving, and the enduring value of curiosity in the PC building community.
Corsair Cove’s Free Steam Demo Is the Only Sure Way to Know If Your PC Can Handle the Pirate City-Builder
Corsair Cove, a vertical pirate city-builder from Limbic Entertainment and Hooded Horse, launches on July 31, 2026 for Windows PC via Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass. Early reviews praise its creative terrain-driven design but warn of performance issues, making the free Steam demo an essential pre-purchase test. This article details the system requirements, critical consensus, and a practical step-by-step plan for evaluating your PC's readiness.
What a Galaxy S23 speed-up teaches Windows users about reviving older hardware
A MakeUseOf experiment with a three-year-old Galaxy S23 demonstrated how six simple software tweaks—switching launchers, freeing storage, halving animations, limiting background processes, disabling virtual memory, and adjusting performance mode—can restore a phone's responsiveness. The article extracts actionable lessons for Android users and draws direct parallels for Windows users, showing that similar tweaks on a PC can breathe new life into aging hardware.
Honor Magic V6 Gets a £600 Price Slash—Here’s What Windows Users Need to Know
Honor has slashed the UK price of its Magic V6 foldable by £600, bringing it to £1,399.99 just days after Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 series. The promotion includes a free gift bundle and starkly undercuts Samsung's expected pricing, making it a compelling option for Windows users seeking a large-screen companion. However, buyers should weigh ecosystem lock-in, durability concerns, and real-world battery claims before committing.
WhatsApp Brings Call Transfer, Waiting Rooms, and Full-Fledged Web Calling to Your PC
WhatsApp is rolling out Call Transfer, Waiting Rooms, and full audio/video calling for its web client. Windows users can now move live group calls from phone to PC without hanging up, control who joins via link, and make calls directly from the browser—no app install needed. The update makes WhatsApp Web a first-class calling endpoint and adds practical tools for families, communities, and small teams.
Windows Update Is Overwriting Your Intel Arc GPU Drivers—Here’s How to Stop It
Intel’s latest Arc graphics driver brings game-day optimizations and bug fixes, but Windows Update often silently replaces it with an older version. This guide explains why it happens, who’s affected, and provides step-by-step instructions to install the right driver, block Windows Update interference, and recover from an unwanted downgrade.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Integrates Anthropic’s Claude, Launches Agent Control Plane
Microsoft’s FY26 retrospective and Wave 3 Copilot updates mark a shift from AI pilots to governed, operational AI. Key changes include Anthropic’s Claude integration, Agent 365 control plane, and the $99/user E7 suite. We break down what’s available, what it costs, and how to prepare for agentic AI in your organization.
Steam Deck OLED Price Jumps to $789: ROG Xbox Ally Emerges as the Smart Buy
Valve's Steam Deck OLED now costs up to $949, a 46% hike that erodes its value advantage. The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally at $599 and the Ally X at $999 now present stronger hardware for the price, and the used market offers sub-$400 alternatives for budget-conscious gamers.
Tears of Metal Early Access: How Paper Cult’s Hack-and-Slash Roguelite Aims to Revitalize Musou Combat on PC
Tears of Metal, a new hack-and-slash roguelite from Paper Cult, launched in Early Access on Steam and Xbox PC. It blends Musou-style combat with roguelite progression to create a fresh, time-respecting action experience. This article explains what the game is, why it matters, and how to get the most out of its early access phase.