One of the best Xbox Play Anywhere games just got its notorious save bug fixed for Xbox Ally and Xbox PC

Death Stranding is a unique and captivating action game created by Hideo Kojima, the mind behind Metal Gear Solid, and his studio, Kojima Productions. Set in a broken-down America after a catastrophic event, you play as Sam Porter Bridges, tasked with reconnecting the scattered remains of civilization while facing dangerous supernatural creatures and ghostly enemies along the way.

The first Windows 11 OS update for 2026 is now rolling out with important fixes — including one that impacts battery life on PCs with an NPU

A key improvement in this week’s updates addresses a problem with certain PCs that have a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Previously, these NPUs sometimes stayed on even when the computer wasn’t being used, draining the battery. This has now been resolved, and users should see improved battery life on affected PCs.

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“If a messaging app is going to use over 400MB of RAM … I’d at least like to be able to use all of its features” — WhatsApp has forced a bloated web app on Windows, while keeping its new capabilities mobile‑first and out of reach for PC users

By switching to a web-based design, WhatsApp’s developers can use one set of code for all versions of the app. This should, ideally, mean everyone gets the latest features and a consistently improved experience.

Zorin OS 18 has reached 2 million downloads, with 1M+ Windows defections fueling one of Linux’s biggest growth stories in 2026

Linux is known for working with a very wide range of computers and devices. Unlike Windows 11, it doesn’t have strict hardware requirements like TPM 2.0, meaning older but still functional computers can continue to be used. This makes Linux a great option for people who want to avoid replacing working hardware simply to stay secure and receive updates.

Valve’s Steam Deck suffers the same problem as the Xbox Ally, and the solution might be a modern manufacturing impossibility — Sony nailed it 16 years ago

Handheld gaming PCs, like the Steam Deck and Windows-based devices such as the ASUS ROG Ally and Xbox Ally X, are great, but they’re simply too large to be truly convenient. While portable enough to travel with – I’ve taken them around the world – they still take up a significant amount of space in my carry-on bag.