According to a new analysis, Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine might cost around $700. The system aims to deliver 4K gaming at 60 FPS using AMD FSR technology. Unlike traditional consoles, Valve won’t sell it at a loss.
Linux developers have tackled a performance regression affecting single-threaded workloads on high-core-count systems. The fix involves smarter per-CPU counter management that significantly reduces overhead when creating new processes. Benchmarks show improvements ranging from 1.5% to 15% depending
nVent has introduced a new range of liquid cooling products targeting the intense thermal demands of AI chips. The launch includes updated coolant distribution units and advanced cooling system manifolds with a common control platform.
A home lab enthusiast shares how just two Docker containers – Tandoor for recipes and Homebox for inventory – completely transformed household management. These self-hosted solutions automated everything from meal planning to asset tracking. The results eliminated countless hours of friction and clu
Microsoft Edge is overhauling its performance settings with clearer names and a new four-section layout. The changes roll out starting January 2026 and include renaming Efficiency Mode to Energy Saver. The features themselves work exactly the same as before.
Collabora is launching new desktop office applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux based on their web-based Collabora Online platform. The suite features a simplified Microsoft Office-like interface with ribbon toolbars and dark mode. While built on LibreOffice code, it removes some advanced featu
Microsoft’s head of AI infrastructure Nidhi Chappell has departed after six and a half years with the company. Her team built the infrastructure that powered ChatGPT and worked closely with OpenAI. The departure comes on the same day Microsoft lost another senior data center executive to Nvidia.
Microsoft is testing background preloading for File Explorer to improve launch performance in Windows 11. The optional setting appears in the latest Insider Preview Build 26220.7271 and can be disabled if needed. This follows similar performance optimizations for Photos and Office apps earlier this
Nvidia has released an emergency driver update to fix severe FPS drops caused by Windows 11’s October patch. The hotfix reportedly restores performance to original levels and even improves minimum frame rates. Gamers can download the beta driver directly from Nvidia’s website.
Microsoft is working on a new monitor control utility for PowerToys that would let users adjust settings like brightness and contrast directly from Windows. The tool appears similar to existing third-party apps but would be built right into Microsoft’s popular utility suite. No release date has been
