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A new open-source tool called AnyPS5 aims to run PlayStation 5 games natively on PC without emulation overhead.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/open-source-anyps5-native-pc-play/

#GamingNews #PCGaming #PlayStation #OpenSource
Open-Source AnyPS5 Translates PS5 Games for Native PC Play Without Emulation
AnyPS5 is a new open-source compatibility layer that translates PlayStation 5 game binaries for native play on Windows and Linux desktop systems.
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September 26, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Microsoft released a fix for the Hyper-V folder sharing bug affecting Linux VMs in the latest Windows 11 26H1 Insider builds.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/windows-11-26h1-hyper-v-linux-folder-fix/

#Windows11 #HyperV #Linux #WindowsInsider
Windows 11 26H1 Insider Build Fixes Hyper-V Linux Folder Sharing Bug
Microsoft fixes a Hyper-V Plan9 folder sharing bug affecting Linux virtual machines in the latest Windows 11 26H1 preview build.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Microsoft is making eco-friendly PC management easier by adding Energy Recommendations directly to Quick Settings on Windows 11.

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#Windows11 #TechNews #Microsoft
Windows 11 Preview Adds Energy Recommendations to Quick Settings
Microsoft has updated Windows 11 Quick Settings with Energy Recommendations, letting users optimize power usage faster than ever.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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New data reveals Windows 10 outperformed Windows 11 in update stability throughout 2026. Here is why the older OS remains so reliable.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/windows-10-update-stability-vs-windows-11/

#Windows10 #Windows11 #TechNews
Windows 10 Proves Significantly More Stable Than Windows 11 in 2026 Data
A thorough analysis of 2026 updates reveals Windows 10 suffered significantly fewer bugs and regressions than Windows 11.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Beta Build 26220.9568, introducing a helpful new Pointer Indicator tool for low-vision users and improved Start menu integration.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/windows-11-build-26220-9568-pointer-indicator/

#Windows11 #WindowsInsider #TechNews #Accessibility
Windows 11 Beta Build 26220.9568 Adds Pointer Indicator Feature
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Beta Build 26220.9568, adding a new Pointer Indicator accessibility feature and Phone Link Start menu previews.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Microsoft has patented a new ad-credit system that rewards players with extra Xbox game time for watching commercials.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/xbox-in-game-ads-patent/

#Xbox #GamingNews #Microsoft #TechNews
Microsoft Files Patent for In-Game Xbox Ads in Exchange for Playtime
A new Microsoft patent application reveals an in-game ad system that grants players uninterrupted playtime credits for viewing commercials.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Microsoft is testing a massive change in Excel that allows single cells to hold multiple values and nested arrays! 📊

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#Microsoft #Excel #TechNews #Productivity
Microsoft Excel Tests Support for Multiple Values in Single Cells
Microsoft is testing support for multiple values in a single cell in Excel preview builds, introducing native lists and array storage.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Microsoft is testing a scrollable Phone Companion panel in the Windows 11 Start menu alongside new accessibility features.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/windows-11-insider-phone-companion-preview/

#Windows11 #WindowsInsider #TechNews
Microsoft Tests Scrollable Phone Companion in Windows 11 Preview
Microsoft rolls out a scrollable Phone Companion pane in the Start menu alongside new accessibility controls in Windows 11 preview updates.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Microsoft has confirmed a new Windows 11 update issue causing black screens after login. Read more about the temporary workarounds and updates.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/windows-11-update-black-screen-bug/

#Windows11 #TechNews #Microsoft #WindowsUpdate
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Update Bug Causing Black Screens
Microsoft confirms recent Windows 11 updates cause black screen issues after login, offering temporary workarounds and enterprise rollbacks.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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AMD and Perplexity have officially brought Portable Computer to Ryzen AI Max PCs, enabling unmetered local AI automation.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/amd-perplexity-portable-computer-ryzen-ai/

#AMD #Perplexity #RyzenAI #TechNews
AMD and Perplexity Launch Portable AI Agent Platform for Ryzen AI PCs
Perplexity Portable Computer brings unmetered local AI agents to Windows systems powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max processors.
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September 25, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Thermal tests show Nvidia's DLSS 5 pushing the RTX 5090 power connector past 91°C with transient spikes up to 647W.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/dlss-5-rtx-5090-power-connector-spike/

#HardwareNews #Nvidia #RTX5090 #GamingPC
DLSS 5 Thermal Tests Reveal RTX 5090 Power Connector Spikes Up to 647W
Thermal testing shows DLSS 5 driving RTX 5090 12V-2x6 power connectors past 91°C, with transient power spikes reaching 647W.
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September 25, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Microsoft is giving IT admins until at least 2029 to retire legacy Internet Explorer sites in Edge. Is your organization ready?

https://pcmasterinsider.com/microsoft-edge-internet-explorer-mode-2029/

#MicrosoftEdge #InternetExplorer #TechNews #EnterpriseIT
Microsoft Extends Edge Internet Explorer Mode Support Through 2029
Microsoft reminds IT admins that Internet Explorer mode in Edge will be supported through 2029, urging early app migration planning.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Microsoft released preview updates to fix the Windows 11 File History backup bug! Learn how to restore your automated backups:

https://pcmasterinsider.com/microsoft-fixes-windows-11-file-history-bug/

#Windows11 #TechNews #Microsoft #PCMasterInsider
Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 File History Backup Bug in Preview Release
Microsoft releases a fix for the Windows 11 File History bug that prevented automated file backups following September security updates.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Microsoft has officially unveiled its unified Copilot app, bringing Office tools, custom coding, and persistent AI agents into one interface.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/microsoft-unified-copilot-app-update/

#Microsoft #Copilot #TechNews #AI
Microsoft Unveils All-in-One Copilot App with Built-In Code and Office Tools
Microsoft unifies its AI desktop client, introducing built-in Office tools, low-code app creation, and always-on autonomous agents.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Microsoft and major laptop makers are quietly phasing out the Copilot Plus PC hardware moniker.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/microsoft-drops-copilot-plus-pc-branding/

#Microsoft #Windows11 #AIPC #TechNews
Microsoft and PC Makers Quietly Retire Copilot Plus PC Branding
Microsoft and OEM partners quietly phase out the Copilot Plus PC brand name on new hardware releases.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5124010 preview update, bringing 46 changes, key remapping, and Bluetooth fixes! 🚀

https://pcmasterinsider.com/windows-11-kb5124010-update-preview/

#Windows11 #TechNews #Microsoft #WindowsUpdate
Microsoft Releases Windows 11 KB5124010 Preview Update with 46 Changes
Microsoft releases the Windows 11 KB5124010 update preview with 46 fixes, Copilot key remapping, and Bluetooth connectivity upgrades.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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Microsoft has updated its ultraportable lineup with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Plus chips, delivering massive AI and battery boosts. 🚀

https://pcmasterinsider.com/surface-pro-laptop-snapdragon-x2-plus/

#MicrosoftSurface #SnapdragonX2 #Windows11 #TechNews
Microsoft Announces Surface Pro and Laptop with Snapdragon X2 Plus
Microsoft announces updated Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus chips for faster AI and battery gains.
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September 24, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Noctua is partnering with Forced Physics DCT to bring high-density micro-channel cooling to consumer PCs! ❄️

https://pcmasterinsider.com/noctua-forced-physics-micro-channel-cooling/

#PCBuilding #Noctua #PCHardware #TechNews
Noctua Partners with Forced Physics on Micro-Channel PC Cooling
Noctua and Forced Physics DCT have partnered to research bringing patented JouleForce micro-channel cooling to desktop PCs.
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September 24, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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XMG announces price hikes across its laptop lineup as DDR5 SO-DIMM memory procurement costs surge nearly sixfold. 💻📈

https://pcmasterinsider.com/xmg-laptop-price-increases-ddr5-ram-costs/

#XMG #PCGaming #DDR5 #TechNews
XMG Raises Laptop Prices as DDR5 SO-DIMM RAM Costs Continue to Surge
XMG announces price hikes of €100 to €300 across its laptop lineup as DDR5 SO-DIMM procurement costs continue to climb rapidly.
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September 24, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Origin Code has introduced its new VORTEX DDR5 memory lineup featuring active cooling solutions and massive 256GB capacities.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/origin-code-vortex-ddr5-256gb-active-cooling/

#DDR5 #HardwareNews #TechUpdate #PCBuilding
Origin Code Unveils VORTEX DDR5 Memory Range with Active Cooling and 256GB Capacity
Origin Code introduces its VORTEX DDR5 memory modules featuring active fan cooling and massive capacities up to 256GB.
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September 24, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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TechPowerUp's GPU-Z 2.71.0 update adds hotspot temperature tracking and detailed VRAM thermals for Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/gpu-z-rtx-50-hotspot-temperature-monitoring/

#TechPowerUp #Nvidia #RTX50 #PCHardware
GPU-Z 2.71.0 Release Adds Hotspot Temperature Tracking for Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs
GPU-Z 2.71.0 introduces Nvidia RTX 50 series hotspot thermal sensors, individual memory chip temperature tracking, and expanded OC telemetry.
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September 24, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Microsoft is testing hardware-level drive sanitization in Windows 11 Cloud Rebuild to stop forensic file recovery!

https://pcmasterinsider.com/windows-11-cloud-rebuild-storage-sanitization/

#Windows11 #CyberSecurity #TechNews
Windows 11 Cloud Rebuild Adds Storage Sanitization to Prevent Data Recovery
Microsoft adds hardware-level drive sanitization to Windows 11 Cloud Rebuild, preventing forensic file recovery during system resets.
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September 24, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Microsoft warns that September Windows 11 updates are breaking enterprise Always On VPN connections. Learn about temporary workarounds.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/windows-11-september-update-always-on-vpn-bug/

#Windows11 #Enterprise #VPNBug #PatchTuesday
Microsoft Warns September Windows 11 Updates Break Always On VPN Connections
Microsoft warns that September Windows 11 updates break enterprise Always On VPN connections, causing connection hangs and port errors.
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September 24, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Logitech G has expanded its sim racing ecosystem at Logitech G PLAY 2026 with modular RS50 hardware and an official McLaren bundle.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/logitech-g-play-2026-sim-racing-hardware/

#LogitechG #SimRacing #RS50 #PCGaming
Logitech G PLAY 2026 Unveils Modular RS50 Sim Racing Hardware Lineup
Logitech G unveiled its modular RS50 sim racing hardware lineup at Logitech G PLAY 2026, featuring direct drive bases and a McLaren bundle.
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September 23, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Raspberry Pi confirms its firmware locks memory configurations to stop scam resellers from selling modified boards.

https://pcmasterinsider.com/raspberry-pi-firmware-ram-upgrade-lock/

#RaspberryPi #TechNews #Hardware #DIY
Raspberry Pi Confirms Firmware Locks Memory Upgrades to Prevent Scams
Raspberry Pi confirms firmware locks that prevent physical RAM chip upgrades, citing reseller fraud and device reliability.
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September 23, 2026 at 8:17 PM