Microsoft tests a better image format for Windows 11 backgrounds

Microsoft is also thought to be testing video backgrounds, but that's still missing from the latest preview build.
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I Replaced Windows 11 With Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Much Better

Linux Mint beats Windows 11 in more ways than I expected, but switching still comes with real trade-offs.

The only Linux command you need for monitoring network traffic - and how to use it

Recently, I needed to check on incoming and outgoing traffic to one of my Linux machines. Fortunately, there's an easy way to do just that.

The 11 best Windows laptops for 2026

The Acer Swift Go 16 is perfect for any user who wants a well-specced, fairly priced Windows laptop with a large, vivid OLED ...

Windows on Arm gets native Xbox app as Game Pass titles hit 85% compatibility

Windows users with Qualcomm Snapdragon laptops can now download an Arm-native version of the Xbox app, which is likely to improve performance. Game support on Windows ...

NASA wants to use PC benchmarking tool CapFrameX for its advanced flight simulators

According to a social media post by the official CapFrameX account, the US space agency has "expressed interest" in using the application to asses the FPS ...
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Reduce High RAM Usage on Windows 11 Using Microsoft PC Manager (One-Click Fix)

Learn how to reduce high RAM usage on Windows 11 using Microsoft PC Manager’s one-click optimization feature. Simple steps to ...
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The Return of Windows Phone? This New Device Runs Android, Linux, Windows 11

The upcoming NexPhone is designed to work as an everyday Android device, but switch to Windows or Linux if you're using a ...

I tried 0patch as a last resort for my Windows 10 PC - here's how it compares to its promises

Some reluctantly upgraded to Windows 11, while others switched to Linux. Many signed up for Microsoft's Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), a $ 30-per-year plan that delivers official security ...