DIY brilliance — modder converts a Lenovo Legion Go handheld into a gaming laptop, and it’s surprisingly slick
The Legion Go offers portable PC gaming like other devices, but it stands out with a completely new controller design for handheld gaming.
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Star Citizen’s new ‘Flight Blades’ microtransactions spark a pay-to-win uproar — is trust finally crumbling?
The game costs about $40 to purchase, though you can try it out for free initially. Beyond that, the game heavily features in-game purchases, with ships available for prices ranging from around $40 to over $1,000.
Valve is ending support for Steam on Windows 10 in 2026 — but only for 0.01 percent of users
Valve notes that very few Steam users – just 0.01% – still use a 32-bit version of Windows 10, meaning the end of support won’t affect most players. While the Steam client won’t receive further updates or improvements on 32-bit systems, it should still function for quite some time.
Intel and NVIDIA announce partnership that will see “jointly developed x86 Intel CPUs fused with RTX GPUs” in shocking move
NVIDIA and Intel are collaborating on future chip development, with plans for several new generations of chips. As part of this partnership, NVIDIA will purchase $5 billion worth of Intel stock at $23.28 per share, supporting Intel’s efforts to become a major chip manufacturer and compete with companies like TSMC. While the partnership is new, both companies are looking ahead to long-term collaboration.
Refurbished Windows 10 PCs on the ‘Back Market’ combat Microsoft’s programmed obsolescence with ChromeOS and Linux
Although Microsoft offered ways to continue using older Windows versions – like linking your settings to the cloud with a Microsoft account, using Microsoft Reward points, or paying for Extended Support Updates (which now covers up to 10 devices) – experts say these aren’t practical solutions for the 400 million computers that can’t be upgraded to Windows 11.
Is Microsoft hypocritical? Consumer Reports asks CEO Satya Nadella to make Windows 10 support extension free for 400 million PCs
Despite some criticism, Microsoft did offer a solution for Windows 10 users who can’t upgrade to Windows 11: the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, which will provide continued security support after the official end of life for the operating system.
Dying Light: The Beast continues the series support for handheld gaming PCs — Steam Deck verified at launch
With a third installment almost here, Dying Light: The Beast won’t be breaking that streak.
It looks like Microsoft is about to launch a new “Windows AI Labs” program for testing experimental AI features in Windows 11 apps
The program isn’t quite ready for sign-ups – we’re currently getting an error when we try. It looks like the intention is to collect user feedback on new AI features Microsoft is developing, before they’re released to everyone.
Microsoft’s new ‘PlayFab Game Saves’ aims to boost cross-save compatibility between Xbox, Steam, and other platforms too
PlayFab started as a platform for online games, providing tools for managing live games, tracking performance, and handling in-game purchases. It’s since grown to offer features like unified player accounts, automated tasks, content management, and legal support to help games comply with changing global rules. And they’re still adding more!
Windows 11 Notepad will soon let you generate text using on-device AI models — no subscription required
Previously, using Notepad’s AI features meant you needed an internet connection because everything was processed online. It also required a Microsoft 365 subscription and that you be logged in with a Microsoft account.