I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and I love PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to build and ...

Microsoft’s October 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 is causing unexpected and severe slowdowns in several PC games. Update KB5066835, deployed across Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 systems, has been ...

Gamers confirm huge frame drops after Windows 11 update Microsoft won’t acknowledge, but Nvidia has already fixed.

We benchmarked a recent Dell laptop under both versions of Windows to see the performance differences in everyday apps. I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and I love PC gaming. I've ...

The launch of Windows 11 has brought a wealth of new features to learn, with a new design and loads of settings that enhance productivity and entertainment. However, for gamers, the quest for ultimate ...

It's becoming increasingly clear that Copilot AI will be central to Microsoft's next OS—but what else might Windows 12 bring?

Microsoft 'will be enabling VBS on most new PCs over this next year' and that can tank PC gaming performance by around 25%. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

There are several different ways you can boost your Windows PC's performance. For example, you can debloat Windows (carefully), disable startup apps, and tweak specific settings. Another option you ...

The Valve Steam Deck OLED is a powerful handheld gaming device that offers users the flexibility to install alternative operating systems, such as Windows 11. Valve has released official Windows ...

Atlas OS is an open-source project that provides an equal gaming experience reduces latency, and lag, and protects user privacy. It is a modification of Windows designed for gamers, removes ...