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Microsoft blocks some PCs from Windows 11 24H2 — CPU must support SSE4.2 or the OS will not boot
tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-updates-windows-11-24h2-requirements-cpu-must-support-sse42-or-the-os-will-not-boot
New version of Tiny11 Builder lets you debloat any Windows 11 build or version: If you think the stock Windows 11 is cluttered too much and you want a more ...
neowin.net/news/new-version-of-tiny11-builder-lets-you-debloat-any-windows-11-build-or-version/
Fallout 4 currently Europe's best-selling game, almost a decade after release: Fallout 4 has pip (boyed) its way to the top to became Europe's best selling game.
eurogamer.net/fallout-4-currently-europes-best-selling-game-almost-a-decade-after-release
Quick Glance: Why Fallout 4 Stands Out as the Best Game
- Fallout 4 offers exceptional companions and unique stories
- Fallout 4's gameplay impresses with a diverse arsenal of weapons
- Fallout 4 is full of unexpected side-quests and surprises
- The variety of activities in Fallout 4 and the abundance of top-notch mods
Netflix will no longer share subscriber numbers, following password crackdown: Netflix will no longer publicly share its subscriber numbers, the streaming giant ...
eurogamer.net/netflix-will-no-longer-share-subscriber-numbers-following-password-crackdown
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Microsoft really does not want Windows 11 running on ancient PCs: Even tighter requirements, so it's time to put old hardware out to pasture.. ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/windows_11_cpu_requirements/
Microsoft raising Windows 11 24H2 system requirement to block CPUs without SSE4.2 and PopCnt
neowin.net/news/microsoft-raising-windows-11-24h2-system-requirement-to-block-cpus-without-sse42-and-popcnt/
PS5 System Software Update is Live, Adds Community Game Help: Sony will now use gameplay from other players to provide hints through Game Help ...
gamingbolt.com/ps5-system-software-update-is-live-adds-community-game-help
Almost 12 years after release, 7 Days to Die finally announces it's leaving early access
pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/almost-12-years-after-release-7-days-to-die-finally-announces-its-leaving-early-access/
Windows 11 update brings advertisements to the start menu: Microsoft is embedding ads from apps listed in its store on Windows 11's Start menu with the hope it ...
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-update-brings-advertisements-to-the-start-menu
Media Molecule’s Next Game is Going to be a New IP: A job listing published by the UK studio reveals that its next project will be another entirely new IP.
gamingbolt.com/media-molecules-next-game-is-going-to-be-a-new-ip
Act Fast to Grab a Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License for Only $30: With this deal from StackSocial, you can get Microsoft's upgraded Pro OS for a small fraction of ...
cnet.com/deals/act-fast-to-grab-a-windows-11-pro-lifetime-license-for-only-30/
Ubuntu outperforms Windows 11 on the Framework Laptop 16 with Ryzen 7 7840HS: Phoronix tested two versions of Ubuntu Linux against Windows 11 on the latest ...
tomshardware.com/laptops/ubuntu-outperforms-windows-11-on-the-framework-laptop-16-with-ryzen-7-7840hs
Recently discovered Windows 11 system requirements bypass trick works on non-LTSC PCs too
neowin.net/news/recently-discovered-windows-11-system-requirements-bypass-trick-works-on-non-ltsc-pcs-too/
Microsoft: Windows Copilot app we quietly installed is harmless and doesn't steal your data
neowin.net/news/microsoft-windows-copilot-app-we-quietly-installed-is-harmless-and-doesnt-steal-your-data/
Is the Arm version of Windows ready for its close-up?: Checking back in with Windows 11 on Arm on the eve of the Snapdragon X Elite.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/is-the-arm-version-of-windows-ready-for-its-close-up/
Windows PCs are now getting the free upgrade to Windows 11: Since November 2021, Microsoft has denied certain Windows 10 PCs the free upgrade to Windows 11 ...
pcworld.com/article/2304543/more-windows-pcs-are-now-getting-the-free-upgrade-to-windows-11-the-reason.html
'Marketing's dead, and I can back this s**t up': Larian's publishing director says players 'just want to be spoken to, and they don't want to be bamboozled'
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/marketings-dead-and-i-can-back-this-sht-up-larians-publishing-director-says-players-just-want-to-be-spoken-to-and-they-dont-want-to-be-bamboozled/
More PCs Can Upgrade to Windows 11 After Microsoft Drops 'Compatibility Hold': Certain Windows 10 PCs have been unable to upgrade to Windows 11 since late 2021 ...
pcmag.com/news/more-pcs-can-upgrade-to-windows-11-after-microsoft-drops-compatibility
Microsoft to warn if your Windows 11 PC doesn't meet system requirements for AI Explorer
neowin.net/news/microsoft-to-warn-if-your-windows-11-pc-doesnt-meet-system-requirements-for-ai-explorer/
Ex-Microsoft veteran calls out Windows 11's "comically bad" performance, 'unfinished' state
neowin.net/news/ex-microsoft-veteran-calls-out-windows-11s-comically-bad-performance-unfinished-state/
Quick Glance: Performance issues with the Windows 11 Start Menu
- A former Microsoft engineer has noticed the slow and laggy nature of Windows 11 and criticized the Redmond giant.
- Users and enthusiasts have found ways to fix performance problems with simple tweaks.
- Windows 11 performance may be impacted by ads and promotions in the Recommended section.
- It remains to be seen if the upcoming version 24H2 will bring any improvement.
Mafia 4 Will be Announced Soon – Rumour: A prominent leaker has claimed that Take-Two Interactive is gearing up for an announcement of the next mainline Mafia ...
gamingbolt.com/mafia-4-will-be-announced-soon-rumour
Project Awakening is Not Cancelled; Developer is “Working Hard Behind the Scenes”
gamingbolt.com/project-awakening-is-not-cancelled-developer-is-working-hard-behind-the-scenes
Nintendo Forcing Garry's Mod To Delete 20 Years' Worth Of Content: Garry’s Mod has famously hosted all kinds of user-generated content over the decades
kotaku.com/nintendo-garrys-mod-takedown-content-1851433656
Without Henry Cavill: The end of The Witcher on Netflix confirmed - this is the end
pcgames.de/The-Witcher-Serie-267922/News/Ohne-Henry-Cavill-Das-Aus-von-The-Witcher-auf-Netflix-bestaetigt-das-ist-das-Ende-1445747/
Lord of the Rings as a hobbit: Tales of the Shire is a dream for fans of hairy feet
gamestar.de/artikel/herr-der-ringe-tales-of-the-shire-gameplay,3412214.html
Fallout TV showrunners discuss season two location, and why the series doesn't need to follow a canon ending
eurogamer.net/fallout-tv-showrunners-discuss-season-two-location-and-why-the-series-doesnt-need-to-follow-a-canon-ending
Fallout: Why, for me, the series trumps even the magnificent The Last of Us: Opinion: For Natalie, there are no better game adaptations than TLOU and Fallout ...
gamestar.de/artikel/fallout-meinung-serie-amazon,3411475.html
Helldivers 2 CEO says after success, the goal now is simple—'make this the best live game you've ever played'
pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-ceo-says-after-success-the-goal-now-is-simple-make-this-the-best-live-game-youve-ever-played/
Microsoft cannot keep its own security in order, so what hope for its add-ons customers?
theregister.com/2024/04/24/microsoft_security_addons/
Ex-Windows developer calls Windows 11 Start menu performance 'comically bad,' even with a Core i9 and 128GB of RAM
tomshardware.com/software/windows/ex-windows-developer-calls-windows-11-start-menu-performance-comically-bad-even-with-a-core-i9-and-128gb-of-ram
Steam just changed its return policy: What you need to know now: Those who pre-order deluxe versions in particular must be prepared that their playing time will ...
gamestar.de/artikel/steam-rueckgaberecht-geaendert,3412331.html
Paid articlePaid Asus ROG Ally Review: The Asus ROG Ally is not an outright Steam Deck killer, but smart hardware, software, and design decisions make for a fun ...
pcmag.com/reviews/asus-rog-ally
Steam closes refund policy loophole, finally comes up with a name for the thing where you can play a game early if you pre-order
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/steam-closes-refund-policy-loophole-comes-up-with-official-term-for-the-thing-where-you-can-play-a-game-early-if-you-pre-order/
Microsoft's Windows 11 beta testers may start seeing ads in the Start menu: Microsoft is exploring the idea of putting ads in your Windows 11 Start menu.
engadget.com/microsofts-windows-11-beta-testers-may-start-seeing-ads-in-the-start-menu-032358394.html
Grab a copy of Windows 11 Pro for just $20: Woot has both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro (get Pro, seriously) for more than $100 off the retail price
pcworld.com/article/2308011/grab-a-copy-of-windows-11-pro-for-just-20.html
How to reinstall Windows 11 without losing your data using Windows Update: Are you facing some issues with Windows 11 and want to fix it but fear data loss? ...
neowin.net/guides/how-to-reinstall-windows-11-without-losing-your-data-using-windows-update/
88 percent positive: After 11 years of early access, a long-running survival game is finally appearing on Steam
gamestar.de/artikel/7-days-to-die-steam-finaler-release,3412177.html
Upcoming Windows 11 'AI Explorer' Feature to be Limited to Arm CPUs: This is really going to piss off AMD and Intel.
extremetech.com/computing/upcoming-windows-11-ai-explorer-feature-to-be-limited-to-arm-cpus
KB5036985: Microsoft wants to make Windows 11 Start menu design even better: Microsoft recently made an effort to redesign the Windows 11 Start menu due to an ...
neowin.net/news/kb5036985-microsoft-wants-to-make-windows-11-start-menu-design-even-better/
No Rest for the Wicked Early Access Playthrough is 15-25 Hours Long on Average: However, with endgame content and repeated playthrough, you can play the game for ...
gamingbolt.com/no-rest-for-the-wicked-early-access-playthrough-is-15-25-hours-long-on-average
Microsoft's New AI Tool Can Create Realistic Deepfakes Using Just a Photo: VASA-1 might potentially be used for companionship bots in the future.
pcmag.com/news/microsofts-new-ai-tool-can-create-realistic-deepfakes-using-just-a-photo
Manor Lords in the test: The most desired game on Steam impresses even unfinished
gamestar.de/artikel/manor-lords-im-test,3412316.html
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X Plus for Windows 11 ARM PCs: Qualcomm has a new chip for upcoming Windows on ARM PCs. The Snapdragon X Plus is a ten-core ARM ...
neowin.net/news/qualcomm-unveils-snapdragon-x-plus-for-windows-11-arm-pcs/
Tiny11 Builder trims Windows 11 fat with PowerShell script: The Reg accepts no responsibility for borked installations
theregister.com/2024/04/22/tiny11_builder_update/
Latest ExplorerPatcher update removes old Windows 10 taskbar in Windows 11 24H2: ExplorerPatcher has been updated to a new version with one important change: it ...
neowin.net/news/latest-explorerpatcher-update-removes-old-windows-10-taskbar-in-windows-11-24h2/
Why is Windows 11 so got dang annoying?: By using every opportunity to bundle, wheedle, and nag, Microsoft has made its OS feel decidedly low rent.
theverge.com/2024/4/21/24063379/windows-11-ads-bing-edge-cruft
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Another Crab’s Treasure Lead Game Pass’ Wave 2 Lineup for April
gamingbolt.com/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes-another-crabs-treasure-lead-game-pass-wave-2-lineup-for-april
5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore: Don't blindly follow these old security tips.
pcworld.com/article/2304346/5-outdated-security-practices-you-shouldnt-use-anymore.html
Rotwood, Don’t Starve Developer’s New Game, Enters Steam Early Access: The co-op hack-and-slash roguelike launches with four biomes and weapon classes ...
gamingbolt.com/rotwood-dont-starve-developers-new-game-enters-steam-early-access
Windows: "Update and Shutdown" is broken: The "Update and Shutdown" option that is offered to the user after downloading a Windows update on Windows 11 and ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Aktualisieren-und-Herunterfahren-1445576/
15 New Video Games That Are Doing Something Unique: With this feature, we take a look at 15 upcoming games that are trying to do something fresh and original ...
gamingbolt.com/15-new-video-games-that-are-doing-something-unique
Microsoft wants to hide the 'Sign out' button in Windows 11 behind a Microsoft 365 ad
neowin.net/news/microsoft-wants-to-hide-the-sign-out-button-in-windows-11-behind-a-microsoft-365-ad/
No Rest for the Wicked chief defends early access, says more games should do it: 'Imagine [if] Dark Souls 1 had been in early access'
pcgamer.com/games/rpg/no-rest-for-the-wicked-chief-defends-early-access-says-more-games-should-do-it-imagine-if-dark-souls-1-had-been-in-early-access/
ID@Xbox Digital Showcase Set for April 29: The showcase will feature updates for titles such as 33 Immotals, Lost Records: Bloom and Rage ...
gamingbolt.com/idxbox-digital-showcase-set-for-april-29
Blizzard cancels BlizzCon 2024: IGN is reporting this evening that Blizzard has decided to cancel Blizzcon 2024, though they have said that the event will return ...
mynintendonews.com/2024/04/25/blizzard-cancels-blizzcon-2024/
Roll20 will cut out the alt-tabbing middleman and let you run your D&D and TTRPG games directly in Discord, which you were probably using for voice chat anyway
pcgamer.com/games/board-games/roll20-will-cut-out-the-alt-tabbing-middleman-and-let-you-run-your-dandd-and-ttrpg-games-directly-in-discord-which-you-were-probably-using-for-voice-chat-anyway/
Windows 11 retains most of the vast feature set of Windows 10 and enhances the operating system with more attractive, modern interface touches and new ... Show more
Microsoft Windows 11 Review: A radically modernized, more consistent design for Windows 11 belies what is really more of an evolutionary update ...
pcmag.com/reviews/microsoft-windows-11
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440): A capable contender in the 14-inch slimline crowd
uk.pcmag.com/laptops/152002/dell-inspiron-14-plus-7440
Windows' AI-powered future could feature 'Qualcomm Inside': Microsoft's plans for Windows 11 and AI seem increasingly centered around ...
pcworld.com/article/2307031/windows-ai-future-may-have-qualcomm-inside.html
Windows 10 will start pushing users to use Microsoft accounts. How to turn it off.
mashable.com/article/windows-10-microsoft-account-shut-off-notifications
Microsoft lifts two-year-old block that prevented some users from upgrading to Windows 11 — fix finally arrives after a long wait for Rocket Lake CPUs
tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-lifts-block-that-prevented-some-users-from-upgrading-to-windows-11-fix-finally-arrives-after-a-two-year-wait-for-rocket-lake-cpus
18 times the Fallout show was exactly like a videogame: The show takes a hilariously literal approach to adapting the Fallout games.
pcgamer.com/movies-tv/18-times-the-fallout-show-was-exactly-like-a-videogame/
Windows 11: Microsoft tests advertising in the Start menu: In a blog post for the Insider Program, Microsoft announced upcoming changes for Windows 11 ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Werbung-im-Startmenue-1445411/
Who Is the Angel Hernandez of MLB The Show 24 Umpires?
operationsports.com/who-is-the-angel-hernandez-of-mlb-the-show-24-umpires/
KB5037941: Microsoft quietly releases Windows 11 build 26100.2 for Windows 11 24H2 PCs
neowin.net/news/kb5037941-microsoft-quietly-releases-windows-11-build-261002-for-windows-11-24h2-pcs/
Quick Glance: New Windows 11 Build 26100.2 Released for Windows 11 24H2 PCs
- Reports suggest that the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) is set to occur this month, coinciding with the release of a Windows Insider build for HLK (Hardware Lab Kit).
- Speculation hints that the latest Insider build 26100.1 may be part of the RTM branch.
- Microsoft has quietly released a new build 26100.2 under KB5037941, seemingly targeting OEM PCs.
- This build is built upon the previous 26100.1 version, indicating possible persistence of issues from that release.
Escape From Tarkov dev accuses rival of “plagiarism” amid fan backlash: While the Escape From Tarkov Unheard Edition backlash rages on, the game's developer has ...
pcgamesn.com/escape-from-tarkov/arena-breakout-infinite-tweets
Windows 11: Microsoft tests advertising for apps in the Start menu - Golem.de: Microsoft has already experimented a lot with advertising in Windows 11 ...
golem.de/news/windows-11-microsoft-testet-werbung-fuer-apps-im-startmenue-2404-184126.html
New Fight Night Game Could be Announced This Year – Rumour: Leaks have previously claimed that though a new Fight Night game had entered early development ...
gamingbolt.com/new-fight-night-game-could-be-announced-this-year-rumour
Windows 11 won't update with some apps installed : A preview version of this year's big Windows 11 update has a list of apps that block its ...
pcworld.com/article/2290190/windows-11-wont-update-if-you-have-some-apps-like-startallback.html
Microsoft shares official Windows Registry tweak as the Spectre still haunts Intel in 2024
neowin.net/news/microsoft-shares-official-windows-registry-tweak-as-the-spectre-still-haunts-intel-in-2024/
AI PCs are here but a killer application for biz users? Nope: Resist the pressure to jump on the bandwagon just yet warns, warns Forrester
theregister.com/2024/04/18/analysts_2024_ai_pcs/
Diablo 4 at the end? This game wipes the floor with the Blizzard game!: The new game from the Ori makers wants to reinvent ARPGs - and makes games like Diablo 4 ...
pcgames.de/No-Rest-for-the-Wicked-Spiel-74659/Specials/ARPG-Preview-Meinung-Vorschau-Diablo-Moon-Studios-Ori-1446121/
Windows 11 is finally getting a Settings page for managing your PCs and consoles: Windows 11 is about to get a new Settings page where you can track and manage ...
neowin.net/news/windows-11-is-finally-getting-a-settings-page-for-managing-your-pcs-and-consoles/
Grounded Has Launched for PlayStation and Switch with a Meaty New Update: Obsidian Entertainment and Microsoft's microscopic survival game is now fully ...
gamingbolt.com/grounded-has-launched-for-playstation-and-switch-with-a-meaty-new-update
New bypass trick makes Windows 11 installation on unsupported systems a breeze: A recently discovered trick for bypassing the Windows 11 system requirement check ...
techspot.com/news/102707-new-bypass-trick-makes-windows-11-installation-unsupported.html
Windows 11: Microsoft lifts two-year-old upgrade ban: After two years, Microsoft has now decided to allow users who were affected by a driver error to upgrade to ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Microsoft-hebt-zwei-Jahre-alte-Upgrade-Sperre-auf-1445301/
We wanted to know if you still watch traditional TV - and your opinions are clearer than the numbers
gamestar.de/artikel/umfrageauswertung-traditionelles-fernsehen,3412259.html
Alleged 'AI Explorer' system requirements spotted inside Windows 11 version 24H2 code
neowin.net/news/alleged-ai-explorer-system-requirements-spotted-inside-windows-11-version-24h2-code/
While everyone else is getting re-acquainted with Fallout, this maniac's bolting hundreds of mods together to turn Fallout 4 into Resident Evil 5
pcgamer.com/games/rpg/while-everyone-else-is-getting-re-acquainted-with-fallout-this-maniacs-bolting-hundreds-of-mods-together-to-turn-fallout-4-into-resident-evil-5/
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