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One of the best Windows laptops just got a 16% discount only in the UK Amazon UK's Spring sales event has given the ASUS Zenbook A14 a enticing price cut on par with the MacBook Neo while offering superior tech for work efficiency.

πŸ’°DEAL ALERT

The UK may have just found its answer to the MacBook Neo. This lightweight Copilot+ AI laptop brings a larger OLED display, a Snapdragon X chip, more RAM (16GB) and storage (1TB!). All for Β£649.99.

DEALπŸ‘‡
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10.03.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Handheld PC owners: the PS3 upgrade you’ve been waiting for might be coming RPCS3 is looking to improve PS3 emulation on handheld gaming PCs. The team is asking users what features or changes would make the experience better.

Handheld PC owners might be getting a big upgrade soon: smoother support for old PlayStation 3 gamesπŸ‘

The team behind the tech is asking players for feedback, so this could actually move fast.

DETAILS on the project‡️
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10.03.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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100 exabytes? That's how much data Steam delivered to PC gamers in 2025 Valve's Steam Year in Review is live for 2025, and it contains some astronomical numbers to do with data delivery and userbase.

Valve says it delivered 100 exabytes of data to PC gamers through Steam last year, a new record for the platform. Is it because it's rigging the market (allged in lawsuit), or is it because it's the best place to shop and play?

Full story below⬇️

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10.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NVIDIA's Dynamic MFG will change how you game, and it's arriving this month NVIDIA has unveiled a release date for its next major RTX upgrade, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, at GDC 2026.

NVIDIA might not be unveiling any new hardware at GDC 2026, focusing instead on new RTX 50-series features and developer tools.

The biggest news for PC gamers?

RTX Dynamic Multi Frame Generation finally has a concrete release date πŸ‘‡

10.03.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can't afford a gaming PC? NVIDIA just leveled up GeForce Now cloud gaming. As hardware prices rise, cloud gaming services will only become more popular. Here's what's new with NVIDIA's GeForce Now after its GDC presentation.

Is this the answer to rising hardware costs? [2/2]

10.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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NVIDIA didn't reveal new graphics cards at GDC 2026, but its GeForce Now cloud gaming upgrades might matter even more.

I'd rather play games on a PC I built myself, but that's becoming ever more difficult as hardware prices reach astronomical levels.

Here's what you need to know [1/2]

10.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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Windows 11’s March update brings nine big changes Windows 11’s March 2026 update is shaping up to be one of the more substantial mid‑cycle refreshes, with nine new features and changes.

It’s Patch Tuesday and Windows 11 isn’t showing up empty‑handed!

Nine new features and changes are rolling out today, and some of them are legit quality‑of‑life upgrades.

Here's everything you need to knowπŸ‘‡
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10.03.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The biggest RPG redemption arc ever just hit Game Pass Premium Cyberpunk 2077 has finally arrived on Xbox Game Pass Premium, giving subscribers the chance to experience Night City years after its troubled launch.

A certain sci‑fi RPG that rhymes with β€œFiber‑Hunk” just hit Game Pass Premium.

Go ahead, guess it. we’ll wait.

DETAILS⬇️
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10.03.2026 13:27 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did a toy company just leak Fallout 3 Remastered? A new McFarlane Toys listing referencing β€œFallout 3 Remastered” has appeared online, sparking speculation that a reveal is imminent.

Fallout 3 Remastered might’ve just leaked… because a McFarlane Toys listing showed up with zero chill.

If this is real, Bethesda’s about to wake up to a very loud internet.

DETAILSπŸ‘‡
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10.03.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11 keeps forcing unwanted updates with "too many coincidences" Frustrated by surprise Windows 11 updates? You’re not alone

"Too many coincidences" have some frustrated PC owners thinking unwanted Windows updates are essentially unavoidable [2/2]:

10.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11 users keep complaining about unwanted updates that are "a bit like playing the lottery."

Are they caused by bugs or part of Microsoft's plan? Maybe they're just user error? πŸ€” [1/2]

10.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A new Microsoft 365 'E7' subscription bundles Copilot and Agent 365 Microsoft adds a premium tier to 365 at $99 per user. Packed with AI features, experts still say the discount is slim and the value unclear.

Still, skepticism surrounds the tier, particularly the Agent 365 offering, which has been called "a work in progress with limited net new functionality". [2/2]:

10.03.2026 11:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The new premium Microsoft 365 'E7' plan pushes more agentic Copilot AI β€” but is the "First Frontier Suite" really worth $99 a month?

Its new subscription ships with productivity and security apps, Microsoft Copilot, and its new agentic AI hub out of the gate. [1/2]

10.03.2026 11:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft 365 Copilot "Wave 3" expands with more agentic AI control Microsoft is rolling out more AI agent control, expanded model support, and a new subscription tier to Microsoft 365.

Microsoft 365 Copilot "Wave 3" includes more company-built agentic AI control for bots that are still eager to offload your most boring workloads πŸ€–

Its new Agent 365 dashboard arrives via Microsoft's "first Frontier Suite" in a new E7 premium subscription ‡️

10.03.2026 11:16 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft is testing a new way to clean up the Windows 11 Taskbar New Insider builds reveal an option to hide unused Quick Settings icons, a feature that's been missing since Windows 10.

Microsoft just delayed one of Windows 11’s most anticipated features, but ANOTHER hidden upgrade quietly slipped into the latest build.

The rollout may have changed, but the OS is still getting new tricks that weren’t on anyone’s radar.

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09.03.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We asked Xbox fans why backward compatibility still matters Xbox players across Windows Centra communities share which OG Xbox and Xbox 360 classics they want revived through backward compatibility.

πŸ—£οΈBackward compatibility shapes how players keep and revisit their games, but not everyone knows how much it matters. We asked Xbox fans to explain its value, and the responses show why it remains one of the platform’s most important features ‡️

09.03.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œProject Spicewood” leak points to a new Minecraft Dungeons adventure A new leak claims Mojang is developing a sequel to Minecraft Dungeons under the codename "Project Spicewood", with reports suggesting a release this year.

πŸ€”Minecraft Dungeons sequel?

A new leak suggests Mojang may be working on a Minecraft Dungeons sequel under the codename Project Spicewood.

Nothing is confirmed, but the name alone has fans guessing what the team is cooking.

DETAILSπŸ‘‡
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09.03.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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I found a sub-$599 Windows 11 laptop to prove you don't need to compromise The ASUS Vivobook 14 just got a question a 23% discount, putting its advanced specs on a competitive price range with the newly announced MacBook Neo.

You can, in fact, find sub-$599 Windows laptops without settling for terrible specs πŸ’Έ

Here's one we found earlier with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, all-day battery life, and more than two USB-C ports!

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chips have been making this possible for a while ‡️

09.03.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection β€” Do risky changes pay off? Monster Hunter Stories 3 aims to reinvent Monster Hunter's JRPG spin-off series with exciting and risky changes. Did they work out? Let's ride on and find out.

That, and it has some of the best story and character writing the whole franchise has ever seen.

While a reduced roster and lack of "High Rank" are disappointing, they shouldn't deter you from enjoying this gem [2/2]πŸ‘‡

09.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is one of Capcom's best JRPGs in years on Xbox, but certain omissions may disappoint long-time fans."
⭐⭐⭐⭐½

It refines the series' turn-based combat and monster-catching formula with new, innovative ideas that kept me hooked for hours. [1/2]

09.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This new ThinkPad is so repairable it shocked iFixit As laptop prices rise, it's great to see a company take repairability seriously. Here's how Lenovo's T14 and T16 climbed to the top of the rankings.

Nailed it🎯

Two of Lenovo's latest ThinkPads have hit the top of iFixit's repairability score chart (10 out of 10), a place usually dominated by Framework's excellent laptops.

As PC prices continue to climb due to global hardware shortages, other brands should take note.

STORYπŸ”—πŸ‘‡
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09.03.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The future of Xbox "starts now", according to its new GDC message With Project Helix revealed and a GDC talk scheduled, Xbox’s latest slogans may signal how the company plans to frame its next chapter.

New Xbox slogan?

Xbox is setting expectations ahead of GDC with a clear message: No more "This is an Xbox," but instead "Build for what’s next.”

The company is framing GDC as the starting point for its next chapter.

DETAILSπŸ”—πŸ‘‡
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09.03.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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This wired gaming controller makes you feel like a god in FPS for under $70 It's time to upgrade your gaming performance with the Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition 8K PC as it's now on a massive 42% discount.

Razer's wired Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition 8K PC controller can make you feel like a god in competitive games for under $70

It's bordering on unfair, with an 8,000Hz polling-rate advantage worth taking, especially at this price.

09.03.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft's CEO says AI is coming for your job, but you can fight back AI disruption at work is inevitable, but Satya Nadella recommends re-skilling as a fire-proof protection measure against displacement.

It's certainly clear that big tech isn't backing down from AI, so should the relevant skills be considered essential in today's job market? [2/2]

09.03.2026 12:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Satya Nadella says AI is coming for your job, but you can still prepare: "The best protection against displacement is to transform yourself."

Microsoft's CEO recently warned that workforce displacement is imminent, emphasizing that those who fail to adopt AI risk being left behind.

09.03.2026 12:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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I love this modern "Windows 12" take on Microsoft's File Explorer A user-made Windows 12 concept shows a futuristic File Explorer that users have been waiting for.

I'm adding this to my wishlist [2/2]

09.03.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I love this modern take on Microsoft's File Explorer; it's just too bad it's only a fan-made concept for the fabled "Windows 12".

As you might expect, the YouTuber gave File Explorer some modernized AI integrations and a modern look that aligns with Microsoft's "Fluent" design language [1/2]

09.03.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is the new MacBook Air secretly the best Windows laptop for $1,100? The MacBook Air M5 is a powerhouse on paper, but when it comes to a virtualized Windows experience, there are some unique trade-offs you need to consider.

Is the best Windows laptop for $1,100 just.. an M5 MacBook Air? πŸ€”

I understand that this question may sound like I'm trolling, but I'm seriously wondering whether Parallels Desktop includes too many caveats for those who need Windows apps on a Mac.

09.03.2026 12:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lenovo Legion Go invites official tests for the Xbox Full Screen Experience Xbox FSE is expanding across more handheld PCs, with Lenovo now formally inviting Legion Go users to sign up for early access.

Xbox FSE isn't exactly brand-new, as it has been available to enthusiasts for a while, but this test signals its broader, general availability on Windows gaming handhelds.

If you aren't already using it, you can sign up for Xbox FSE testing on your Lenovo Legion Go [2/2]:

09.03.2026 11:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lenovo is making it easier to test the "Xbox Full Screen Experience" mode on Legion Go handhelds via invites to sign up and try it before a wider rollout begins πŸ‘€ [1/2]

09.03.2026 11:59 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0