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I've been dual-booting Windows 11 and Linux in total harmony throughout 2025 — Microsoft is in no danger of a mass exodus (unless it fumbles AI in Windows 12)

Is Microsoft's AI push driving users away? Linux can handle gaming and daily work, but the deep-rooted familiarity of Windows still prevents any permanent switch.

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I tried setting up my first-ever NAS, and this budget UGREEN model did everything I needed with my old HDDs — now I'm falling down a home media server rabbit hole

UGREEN's NASync DH2300 proved to be a perfect entry point for me, a complete NAS novice, to set up a home media server and breathe new life into old HDDs.

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Steam Deck starter guide — 7 things you need to do first to get the best experience for your gaming sessions

To get the best experience on your Steam Deck, you're going to want to make some settings changes before playing any games. Here are the things you should do first after getting your Steam Deck.

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If you're getting your kid a laptop for Christmas, make sure you do these 7 things before December 25!

If you're gifting your kid a laptop this Christmas, do the heavy work beforehand and get it all set up. Here are seven things you should do!

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Honeycomb's Foxtrot flight stick is, without a doubt, my new favorite way to play Microsoft Flight Simulator

The Honeycomb Foxtrot is undoubtedly a premium flight stick, but one that stays within a reasonable price bracket — it's a long-awaited, triumphant release.

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I accepted all of Microsoft's suggested Windows 11 setup settings with a fresh ISO, forced online accounts and extra telemetry included — can any of it be bypassed?

Windows 11 comes under fire for forced online accounts and default telemetry. Can any of it be disabled, or are modern builds like 25H2 making it more complicated?

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After 3 years, Valve's Steam Deck is still one of the best gaming handhelds — but the conversation has changed

The Steam Deck isn't far off being four years old now, and in a world with many other handhelds to choose from, how has it held up?

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Stop using your laptop's low-quality webcam! Here's how to use your Android phone as a camera on Windows 11 instead

You can use your Android smartphone as a webcam in Windows 11 with a few steps, and some are even easier to set up than others. Here's how it works.

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I went hands-on with a Copilot+ mini PC — MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG opts for Intel chips and some quirky features for Windows 11

MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is a business-focused mini PC with Copilot+ certification that packs Intel's Lunar Lake processors and focuses its appeal on businesses.

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I tested Razer's new Blade 18 to see how hot (and loud) it gets — is this RTX 5090 gaming laptop a space heater or the real deal?

NVIDIA's RTX 5090 GPU meets vapor chamber cooling in this Razer Blade 18 sample that I'm testing in 2025. It's still tornado loud, but can it handle the heat alongside its high-end Intel CPU?

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MSI Showed Me Its New Mini-PCs, and It’s No Game — A Copilot+ PC Variant of This Cubi NUC Could Replace Your Desktop at Work

MSI is contributing to the well-known NUC brand of mini PCs with two Intel-powered options under the Cubi NUC AI range, but one is Copilot+ PC-certified.

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The MSI Claw 8 AI+ could have muscled out the Steam Deck's rivals — was it the last straw for powerful Intel-based handhelds?

MSI could dominate the gaming handheld scene with its Claw 8 AI+ and Intel's Core Ultra chips if it weren't so expensive, and it might be too late to backtrack.

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I bought the Xbox Adaptive Joystick for my fiancée and it changed her PC gaming life — Microsoft wins my praise

The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a $30 game-changer, with only minor downsides that I can happily forgive, considering the significant difference it makes.

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I paid $40 for Rocket League without the cars: REMATCH launches early, but some players are unhappy with the game

Microtransaction prices, game crashes, and server lag are hot issues plaguing players during the first of a three-day advanced access period.

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Lenovo's new 16-inch Yoga 7i doesn't get the "2-in-1" part quite right, but there are some redeeming qualities here

The 16-inch Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (16ILL10) falls short on its most attractive feature, but there are redeeming qualities hidden within this laptop.

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People are using ChatGPT to generate pictures of their perfect match based on looks — mine just made my brother

People are using ChatGPT's image generation to create their perfect romantic match based purely on appearance.

The Independent UK

Sunderland snatch Championship play-off final spot with last-gasp header

Sunderland 1-1 Coventry a.e.t (3-2 agg.): Daniel Ballard’s winner in added time in extra time took the Black Cats through to Wembley

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Sunderland reach Championship play-off final as last-gasp Dan Ballard goal stuns Coventry

Black Cats to meet Sheffield United at Wembley as they seek a first return to the Premier League since 2017

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The Guardian - UK

Ballard’s 122nd-minute goal shatters Coventry and puts Sunderland in playoff final

Dan Ballard scored in the final seconds of extra time to earn Sunderland a 1-1 draw against Coventry and a 3-2 aggregate win in the Championship playoff semi-final

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I tried a PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD that reads twice as fast as my Samsung 990 Pro, and it proves better value in one area

SanDisk's WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 "game drive" SSD delivers double the read speeds of my Gen 4 favorite, but comes with a trade-off.

Evening Standard

Sunderland edge Coventry in Championship play-off semi-final first leg after late Eliezer Mayenda goal

Black Cats will take a narrow 2-1 lead back to the Stadium of Light in bid to seal Wembley date, likely against Sheffield United

The Guardian - UK

Sunderland desperate to turn power back on as Coventry playoff awaits

Régis Le Bris’s side have lost five in a row before meeting with Frank Lampard’s resurgent Sky Blues

The Guardian - UK

Rudoni double sends Coventry past Middlesbrough and into the playoffs

Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues hold onto top-six spot with impressive defeat of playoff rivals Middlesbrough

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GPUs and tariffs — Why I recommend buying a new graphics card now before the prices climb even higher

The GPU market is already a mess, and the currently inflated prices aren't going to get any better as more tariffs fall into place. Here's what you need to know.

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Windows Central Podcast: Microsoft's 50th Birthday Special

Zac and Ben discuss Microsoft's big 50th anniversary Copilot announcements, the discovery of a new Start menu for Windows 11, and more!

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