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MacOS users of some of the biggest chat apps around are being hit with new malware scam

Hackers repurpose an old Windows backdoor for macOS to target chat app users.

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AMD Ryzen 9000 PCs don't need to wait until the next major Windows 11 update to fix gaming issues

AMD has determined why its Ryzen 9000 processors delivered worse performance than expected for some reviewers. Gaming performance will improve on certain affected systems that install a new optional update of Windows 11.

Windows Central

Now available to all, Downdate tool silently downgrades Windows security patches

A tool discussed at two recent cybersecurity conferences that can silently downgrade Windows security patches has been released to the public to further research.

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No need to wait, that AMD CPU performance update is available right now in Windows 23H2, and even Zen 3 and Zen 4 chips should receive a boost

If I was running a Ryzen chip I'd be installing this right away.

PC Gamer

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 roadmap revealed — here's what's coming into 2025

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 players can expect new enemies, difficulty levels, PvE missions, and more for free through 2025, per the game's official roadmap.

Windows Central

Microsoft backports AMD branch prediction improvement to Windows 11 23H2, update available now — more users will see Ryzen performance improvements

Microsoft is backporting branch prediction optimizations in Windows 11 24H2 to Windows 11 23H2. With an update, you can get bumps to Zen 3, 4, and 5.

Tom’s Hardware

PlayStation's Accessories app lets players customize their DualSense Edge controllers on Windows PC — here's what you need to know

PlayStation's Accessories app now allows players to customize their DualSense Edge controllers on Windows PC.

Windows Central

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Watch out Windows — Linux market share could hit a major milestone soon

February 2025 could have a big moment in store for the Linux operating system, despite it typically being limited to business and enterprise.

TechRadar

Sony PlayStation Accessories app continues inroads into PC gaming — customizes DualSense Edge PS5 controller on Windows

PlayStation's increased push into PC gaming has led to the Accessories app, which lets you customize the. DualSense Edge PS5 controller.

Tom’s Hardware

Ryzen CPUs receive a performance bump with the Windows 11 24H2 Release Preview version — impact varies

Many titles receive a performance bump of around 5% to 8%, but some games also suffered from a loss of FPS compared to systems running Windows 11 23H2.

Tom’s Hardware

Age of Mythology: Retold review — A wonderful remake that lays the foundation for years of expansions

Age of Mythology: Retold brings a strategy classic back to the fore on Xbox and PC, and it's a fantastic experience bar a couple of bugs. Here's my review.

Windows Central

Snapdragon X Elite laptops have a professional-grade video editor at long last, and it's completely free

DaVinci Resolve becomes ARM-native at last, bringing professional video editing capabilities to the new generation of Copilot+ PCs.

Windows Central

Upcoming Windows 11 update will let you silence another type of notification

Microsoft shipped a new Windows 11 Build to Insiders in the Beta Channel recently. The update adds the option to hide a specific suggestion that can appear when using apps.

Windows Central

Microsoft improves Windows 11 Start menu, with no new ads in sight – and there’s a bonus for the lock screen in latest preview

A new option for a Category view in the Start menu’s list of apps is a welcome change, if it emerges from testing.

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How to set up a new virtual machine in Virtualbox

Virtualbox is a great app for using different operating systems on your PC, so here's how to get a fresh virtual machine set up and running.

Tom’s Guide

How to dual-boot Windows 11 on a Mac

Want to run Windows on your Mac? Whether it's an old MacBook Pro or a new Mac Studio, here's two easy ways to install Windows 11 on your Mac and dual-boot between the two.

PC Gamer

Microsoft softens language about killing off the Control Panel, but it's still clearly gonna kill off the Control Panel

And you know what? For once I'm not outraged with the Windows UI "innovation" of the moment.

Windows Central

Star Wars Outlaws release date: Early Access, launch times, countdown, and when it's coming out

Star Wars Outlaws is almost here, so naturally, everyone wants to know its exact release date and start times. You'll find all of that information and other launch details here.

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Turns out the ‘death’ of the Control Panel in Windows 11 has been greatly exaggerated, as Microsoft issues a clarification

Want to see the back of the Control Panel? You wouldn’t be alone, but this ancient bit of the Windows interface isn’t going anywhere for now.

TechRadar

Watch out — those movie downloads could actually just be vicious new Windows malware

Hackers are once again hiding malware in pirated movie files, this time targeting Windows users.

TechRadar

Windows 11 could get updates that install without a reboot, as a Microsoft blunder hints these are coming with version 24H2

The plan appears to be that the majority of monthly updates for Windows 11 won’t need to reboot the PC.

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Was PlayStation Portal just the beginning for Sony's handheld ambitions?

Rumors of a new Sony handheld console are circulating after the PlayStation Portal was "very successful" according to industry insider Tom Henderson. But if we are getting a PlayStation handheld, what can we expect?

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft's Windows Control Panel might not get the axe after all — 38-year-old feature could live on as wording about deprecation is removed

A sentence that seemed to confirm the Control Panel's retirement was replaced by a more ambiguous line.

Windows Central

Outlaws is a fun open-world Star Wars game filled with stealth mechanics but lacking in one major way

Star Wars Outlaws is a fun open-world adventure that needs a little more polish. Our review.

Tom’s Guide

I turned the Asus ROG Ally X into a Steam Deck — it proves Windows 11 kills power and battery life

SteamOS is officially coming to the Asus ROG Ally X, but I got impatient and installed it early. Here are the results, and why it proves Windows 11 should not be used on any gaming handheld.

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