Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Displays: AOC AGON Pro AG276QZD2 WQHD Gaming Monitor Review - 1440p QD-OLED with 240 Hz in good and cheap?, 300Hz performance on the cheap: AOC's 27-inch CQ27G4ZH delivers excellent contrast and low input lag for less than $300
Gaming: MSI Claw 8 AI+ Review: Plush And Premium Handheld Gaming, Steel Seed Review - A Familiar but Satisfying Tribute
Graphics Cards: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB Review - So Many Compromises, 8GB RTX 5060 Ti Shows Major Performance Gaps Compared to 16GB Version, Review Reveals, Sapphire RX 9070 XT NITRO+ Graphics Card Review
Headphones: SteelSeries GameBuds for PC and PlayStation Review, Corsair Void Wireless v2 Review - Reborn and Better Than Ever
Power: FSP Mega Ti 1650W Power Supply review

AMD has announced the release of Radeon Software Adrenalin 25.4.1 for Windows 10 and 11, which introduces new game support for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. This update also adds support for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) and fixes several problems, such as flashing or flickering and slower performance when using DirectML/GenAI models in Amuse 3.0 with Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards and Ryzen AI 300 series processors, along with issues of image corruption.

Additionally, it incorporated support for Amuse 3 and models optimized for AMD. Naraka: Bladepoint currently does not support FSR 4 for certain Windows 10 users. The package fixes several problems, such as random app crashes or driver timeouts, system crashes caused by memory leaks, installation progress always showing 0%, stuttering while gaming with VR headsets at 80 Hz or 90 Hz refresh rates, and sometimes not starting when trying to open the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition from the desktop menu or system tray.

Microsoft has announced the release of KB5055629 (OS 22621.5262 and 22631.5262) for Windows 11 Enterprise and Education 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2, which serves as a preview for the Windows 11 servicing stack update. The update presents pivot-based curated views on File Explorer Home, enhances the performance of extracting zipped files, and incorporates support for lock screen widgets on devices within the European Economic Area (EEA). Web developers have the opportunity to leverage their existing content to develop interactive widgets, and the logic for applications pinned to the desktop has been enhanced. The recent update enables users to perform last-minute edits through the share sheet functionality.

KB5055629 resolves several problems related to the Start menu, such as the inability to use touch gestures for accessing the list of pinned apps, the absence of Sign out and More options when text size is increased, and various Taskbar-related issues. The update also resolves an issue impacting Xbox Elite Wireless Controllers with specific firmware versions, which has implications for Windows Hardware Quality Labs testing.

Microsoft has released KB5055612 (OS Build 19045.5796), a preview for Windows 10 Home and Pro 22H2, Windows 10 Enterprise Multi-Session 22H2, Windows 10 Enterprise and Education 22H2, and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 22H2. This is a non-security update that introduces quality enhancements to the internal functionality of the Windows operating system.

The main updates in this release include a solution for checking GPU paravirtualization in Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2), improvements to the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist, and a fix for a problem with the System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker service. The update integrates the most recent servicing stack update (SSU) for the operating system alongside the latest cumulative update (LCU), enhancing the reliability of the update process and resolving potential issues that may arise during the installation of updates.

The Flyby11 2.3 release, a tool that allows you to install Windows 11 (24H2) on unsupported hardware, has fixed a compatibility check issue with the external add-on file CpuCheckNative.dll, preventing functionality breaks due to missing dependencies.

Microsoft has released a new preview version of Windows Package Manager, providing experimental support for DSC v3 processing while discontinuing support for 32-bit ARM. Changes include adding a version comparison feature, turning on the shadow stack, limiting downloads to COM download instances, better management of MSIX enumeration failures, and fixing problems with arm64 builds.

A new GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 576.15 has been released for Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 11. The hotfix driver addresses concerns related to the GeForce RTX 50 series graphics card, such as shadow flicker, crashes in Lumion 2024, GPU monitoring utilities ceasing to report GPU temperature, and issues encountered during shader compilation. The driver is developed in response to user feedback and is offered as-is, with improvements scheduled for inclusion in the forthcoming official driver release.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Computers: The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 is a magnificent beast of a gaming laptop in need of some GPU driver tweaks
Graphics Cards: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GAMING OC 16G Video Card Review
Input: YUNZII AL68 Wireless Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard Review
Power: Corsair HX1200i ATX v3.1 (2025) PSU Review

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5562 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The build presents enhancements including enhanced reading fluency and pronunciation, text actions in Click to Do, and refined Windows Search experiences. The "Practice in Reading Coach" Click to Do action enables users to vocalize recognized text, offering constructive feedback and guidance for enhancement.

The "Read with Immersive Reader" click-to-do action improves the reading experience by presenting recognized text in a focused and distraction-free setting. This feature enables users to personalize text size, spacing, font, and background theme. Additionally, it can be utilized to separate words and emphasize nouns, verbs, and adjectives. The feature is being introduced to Windows Insiders using Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD- and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs expected to follow shortly. Furthermore, individuals participating in the Windows Insider program within the European Economic Area can now access photos stored in the cloud through the Windows search box located on the taskbar.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3872 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel utilizing Windows 11 24H2. The preview features enhanced Copilot+ PC experiences, streamlined text actions in Click to Do, and upgraded Windows Search functionalities. The "Practice in Reading Coach" click-to-do action enhances reading fluency and pronunciation through the vocalization of recognized text. The "Read with Immersive Reader" Click to Do action presents recognized text in a focused environment, enabling users to adjust text size, spacing, font, or background theme according to their preferences. Support for PCs powered by AMD and Intel with Copilot+ will be available shortly.

Windows Insiders located in the European Economic Area can now access photos stored in the cloud through the Windows search feature on the taskbar. Users have the ability to utilize their own terminology to locate images stored in the cloud, and precise matches for keywords within the text of cloud files will be displayed in the search results.

Belim has released a new version of Flyby11, which allows you to install Windows 11 (24H2) on unsupported hardware. The new version implements a system compatibility check for Windows 11 upgrades, ensuring verification of essential CPU features and support for SSE4.2 and POPCNT.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Computers: Beelink GTi13 Ultra i9-13900HK with EX Docking Station review: size matters
Graphics Cards: ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi 16GB OC Review, Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE OC ICE Graphics Card Review
Headphones: Corsair VOID Wireless v2 Review
Input: I took this 75% low-profile keyboard with me on a trip and it let me down, despite excellent sound and feel
Other: I'm not big on headrests, but I don't mind the Karman High Back's headrest or its non-removable neck pillow, and that's saying a lot

Fort Firewall 3.17.3 has been released, enabling users to incorporate the "Snooze Alerts" flag, utilize the "-o [file-path]" command-line argument, and access the program's dialog with a double-click.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Casing: SilverStone SETA A2 Case Review
Headphones: beyerdynamic Aventho 300 Over-Ear Wireless Headphones Review
Motherboards: ASRock X870E Taichi Lite Review, ASRock Z890 Riptide WiFi Review
Power: Cooler Master V1600 Platinum V2 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Printers: The QIDI Plus4 is great for technical filaments, but you'll have to stick to one color
Storage: Kioxia Exceria Plus G4 2TB Gen 5 SSD Review, Crucial X10 Pro 4TB USB Type-C SSD Review

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.3909, a minor update that resolves certain issues related to the update process, to Windows Insiders in the release preview channel.

The update introduces features including Recall (preview), Click to Do (preview), enhanced Windows Search, and streamlined searching for documents, photos, and settings throughout Windows 11. Recall optimizes efficiency by providing a secure method to search for items you have viewed or actions you have taken on your PC. Users have the option to save snapshots and enroll in Windows Hello for presence confirmation. 

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5240 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel for users on Windows 11 23H2. The update encompasses a range of enhancements and resolutions, addressing specific issues within File Explorer, settings, and voice access.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Casing: DeepCool CH160 & CH170 Digital Mini-ITX Case Review
Computers: Framework’s Laptop 13 continues to be in a class of its own regarding customization and upgradeability
Cooling: Arctic’s Liquid Freezer III Pro AIO freezes the competition, handling the Ryzen 9950X3D with ease
Graphics Cards: Colorful RTX 5060 Ti NB EX Review
Headphones: Corsair Void Wireless V2 Headset Review
Input: Teevolution Terra Pro Review, YUNZII IF99 Review: A premium keyboard with a dynamic screen and smooth typing
Networking: GL.INET SLATE 7 (GL-BE3600) WIFI 7 TRAVEL ROUTER REVIEW
Power: Montech Titan PLA 750W ATX v3.1 PSU Review