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Microsoft clamping down on Windows 11 local account setup — latest Insider build removes 'local-only commands,' skipping Microsoft account sign-in will crash setup process

Microsoft is patching "known mechanisms" used to complete a fresh Windows 11 install without signing into a Microsoft account. It's now even more difficult to use a local account in the OOBE, but the change is limited to a test build for now.

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3DPrintopia 2025: filament, folding printers, and fun at the East Coast's largest 3D printing event

The weeklong festival showcased 3D printers, both old and new, plus new filaments.

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Nintendo asks for $4.5 million default judgment against ex-Reddit mod accused of pirating thousands of games — "Archbox" allegedly asked for donations for faster access to his stolen library

Nintendo is suing a Reddit mod for $4.5 million over Switch piracy, arguing that he sold "thousands, if not hundreds of thousands" of illegally-acquired games online. James "Archbox" Williams never responded to Nintendo's cease-and-desist last year, which has now spiralled into a default judgment.

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Nintendo Switch 2 supports two different types of Nvidia DLSS — A second, 'light' version for upscaling beyond 1080p, along with the standard, PC-like CNN model

Nintendo apparently includes two different versions of DLSS on the Switch 2, corroborating long-standing rumors of a custom DLSS present on the console. Digital Foundry's latest testing reveals that the second, 'light' version of DLSS can upscale beyond 1080p at the cost of an inferior image while in motion.

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Logitech launches MX Master 4 flagship productivity mouse – the best mouse we've tested adds haptic feedback, circular Action Ring shortcuts

Logitech updates its MX Master 4 flagship mouse with haptic feedback and a quick, customizable Action Ring shortcut circle.

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Qualcomm’s 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme dominates in first benchmarks – 18 cores and 48GB of on-package memory on a 192-bit bus look tough to beat

Testing the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme made me wonder how Intel and AMD are going to respond. Qualcomm’s new flagship chip looks ready to dominate on all fronts.

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Scalpers are already selling the promise of an Asus ROG Xbox Ally X for over $2,000 when it's still available for pre-order at half the price

The ROG Xbox Ally X is pricey enough as it is without paying a scalper double.

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How to Bypass Windows 11's TPM, CPU and RAM Requirements

Use simple utilities to install or upgrade Windows 11 on any PC, regardless of its TPM status or hardware.

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How to Check SSD Health in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Here are some tools that access SMART functionality on your SSD to determine its health

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Prusa’s mobile slicer now works with competitors' 3D printers — new EasyPrint tool works with Bambu, Creality, and more

A new Pursa mobile slicer update brings support for competitor 3D printers, including Bambu.

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Building in the Thermaltake Tower 250 made me furious about one design flaw that could be easily solved — cramped cable cut-outs and inaccessible I/O

After building in the Thermaltake Tower 250, I found that the ITX PC case has one issue that drove me mad: the Motherboard I/O is difficult to access.

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Nvidia, Intel team up to build hardware: Here's why that's huge for PC gaming

Nvidia and Intel are teaming up to build new chips for data centers as well as gaming laptops. Here's what that means for you.

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I've been using Linux for a quarter of a century, so why do I keep coming back to Ubuntu?

Ubuntu Linux has formed a large part of my Linux journey, and I think it is the best Linux for all levels of users.

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Here's how I installed Windows 11 using a nano-sized 2.4GB ISO — final install weighed in at a mere 8.36GB, two-thirds the size of a normal Windows install, courtesy of Nano11 Builder

Using some custom scripts and a base Windows 11 ISO install image, just how much can you remove and keep a functional operating system?

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Nvidia and Intel’s partnership shakes up the tech industry: New 'x86 RTX' chips, $5 billion investment and more

Nvidia and Intel have just announced a huge deal to make new chips together — including CPUs with RTX graphics built in.

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These must-have accessories helped me power through my overseas trip to IFA 2025

From MagSafe batteries to a retractable cable USB-C charger, here’s what’s in my overseas travel bag.

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Latest FSR 4 source code 'leak' lets you run AMD's AI upscaling tech on nearly any GPU — no Linux required

As it turns out, with some tweaking, you can actually run FSR 4 on nearly any recent GPU thanks to AMD itself leaking the source code last month.

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Expect HDD, SSD shortages as AI rewrites the rules of storage hierarchy — multiple companies announce price hikes, too

The computing market is absolutely ablaze with growth, and what's driving it is AI, of course. The most common headlines on this topic tend to revolve around GPUs, but the storage market is under heavy pressure as well — especially hard drive vendors who purportedly haven't done much to increase…

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Nvidia confirms its recently-delisted RTX 50 Series Founder's Edition cards are not discontinued — "Limited edition products" were removed because they were out of stock

Nvidia has just confirmed that its RTX 50 series Founder's Edition cards are not going anywhere. They're just out of stock for the time being and have thus been delisted from the website. RTX 5070 FE is still available at MSRP, but the 5080 and 5090 FE will be back…

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Corsair lost a lawsuit over advertising XMP memory speeds, and you could get paid — the settlement covers U.S. purchases between 2018 and 2025 for overclocked kits

The gap between memory speed marketing and JEDEC reality landed Corsair in a class-action lawsuit back in 2022—one that is currently accepting applications for payouts from the settlement.

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Leaked benchmarks show the iPhone 17 Pro is the fastest phone around, and it’s not even close

Apple’s A19 Pro chip could be the fastest mobile chip on the market, leaked benchmarks indicate.

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Best of IFA 2025: New laptops, monitors, gaming handhelds, and more

The most innovative and interesting products that debuted at Berlin's big tech show.

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Lenovo shows off ThinkBook VertiFlex laptop and Smart Motion dock concepts at IFA – rotating displays and AI-powered docks that follow your every move

Lenovo’s ThinkBook VertiFlex and Smart Motion concepts appear to have a better-than-average chance of reaching production.

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Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 packs Ryzen Z2 Extreme and an OLED display — thick gaming handheld starts at $1,049

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is beefier than before, with a more powerful chip and an OLED screen, but it’s also quite expensive.

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Acer's new Predator gaming monitor boasts a 720 Hz OLED panel, if you like gaming at 720p — 27-inch panel can also do native 1440p at a swift 540 Hz

Acer’s Nitro family hits the mainstream segment with IPS and VA panels, while the new Predator X27U F8 is an OLED that goes after the premium sector.

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