DirectStorage is built into Windows 11, so you don’t need to do anything to enable it. If your PC has the necessary specifications for DirectStorage to work, and you play a game that’s compatible with DirectStorage, Windows 11 will automatically leverage this feature to improve your load times and game performance. For DirectStorage to work,…
Alienware Aurora (ACT1250): Two-minute review When the rebooted Alienware Aurora R16 launched some years ago, we praised it as a capable pre-built gaming desktop that balanced a unique design with capable performance. This time around, the Alienware Aurora gaming desktop (ACT1250) brings the same distinctive and compact design that feels more office-friendly, yet still has…
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is an annual event that the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) puts on every January. It’s a massive production that brings out tech manufacturers and some of their most out-there ideas. What Are the Dates for CES 2026? Media-only events are scheduled for January 4-5, 2026, with the exhibition space running…
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PC shipments are up 8% in Q3 2025, helped by Windows 10’s End of Life Apple’s Macs have done particularly well with a 15% gain year-on-year Windows PC makers have also witnessed some robust increases, with one notable exception It was always going to be the case that Windows 10 reaching its official end of…
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Even though the Strava-Garmin-Suunto lawsuit has since been voluntarily dropped, the whole debacle got me thinking about what alternatives are available should I wish to or even need to jettison my use of Strava. It’s good to remain light on your feet when it comes to app reliance, and the lawsuit was a timely reminder…
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Let it be shouted from the rooftops until everybody gets the message: Building your own PC, be it for productivity, video editing, or gaming, does not need to cost a small fortune. A lot of PC upgrades are surprisingly cheap, and plenty of PC parts can be bought used to cut costs even more. Just…
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Dell is right in the middle of its early holiday sale, offering discounts of up to $450 across several well-rated laptops. Now that Windows 10 end of life is here, it’s a good opportunity to upgrade to a new and powerful device for less, so I’ve picked five of the top deals I’d buy. •…
