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The latest update for the Nvidia App lets you talk to AI so that it can tweak your laptop's settings for optimal performance.

A prominent US senator has called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Microsoft for “gross cybersecurity negligence,” citing the company’s continued use of an obsolete and vulnerable form ...

Microsoft has resolved severe lag and stuttering issues with NDI streaming software affecting Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems after installing the August 2025 security updates. "Severe stuttering, ...

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Microsoft has introduced Edge Game Assist, a seamless, full-featured in-game browser that will soon be available to all. If you want to use Microsoft Edge Game Assist while playing games in Windows 11 ...