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While Windows gives users flexibility in choosing photo and video viewers, most rely on the default Microsoft Photos app. Unfortunately, many users have noticed that this pre-installed app is slowing down their PCs. This performance dip is largely due to two recent changes. In June, Microsoft switched the Photos app from UWP to the Windows App SDK and added new AI-driven features. These updates have made the app slower to start, particularly when it automatically launches during system boot, which can be frustrating. So far, only users on Windows 11 with version 2024.11050.3002.0 are affected, but the issue could spread,…

AMD has effectively forked its Ryzen Master software, pushing older Ryzen and Threadripper CPUs into a separate version with fewer capabilities. A visit to AMD’s Ryzen Master page now shows two different versions: one tailored for “Ryzen 3000 processors and newer” and another for “Ryzen 2000 series processors and older.” Ryzen Master is AMD’s tool that offers real-time monitoring of system stats, like CPU clock speed and temperature, and also allows for system overclocking with custom performance profiles. Despite these features, as VideoCardz points out, AMD is clearly stepping back support for older processors. The release notes illustrate the change.…

While excessive screen time isn’t ideal, having a reliable tablet can be a lifesaver for kids, whether for learning or entertainment. The issue is, finding a solid, kid-appropriate tablet under $100 can be tough. But right now, Amazon has slashed the price of its Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet to just $90—a significant drop from its regular $150 price, and the best deal we’ve seen this year. The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro offers robust parental controls, letting you set time limits, block inappropriate websites, and choose which apps, games, and content your child can access. If they want…

Microsoft’s Store Awards 2024 are now open for nominations, and the company is eager to hear from both users and developers about their top picks from the Microsoft Store, as reported by Windows Central. Nominations are open to all, with the only conditions being that the app must be available on the Microsoft Store by September 15, 2024, and cannot be from a Microsoft employee. Games are welcome in the nominations as well. “We’re excited to see nominations from apps of all types, whether they come from major corporations or indie developers. We’re interested in recognizing the apps that inspire…

Back in March, Valve rolled out Steam Families in beta, offering a suite of features aimed at households with multiple gamers. Now, Steam Families is available to all Steam users, blending Family Sharing—previously used to lend games to family members—and Family View, now known as Parental Controls. This new feature also lets family members with limited permissions send requests for game purchases, making it easier for parents or guardians to approve new titles. One of the major upgrades is that Steam Families now allows up to six users to play from the same shared library at the same time. The…

Mechanical keyboards can be an exciting but overwhelming journey. Dive into the custom world beyond the mainstream offerings from popular brands, and you’ll quickly find yourself spending hundreds of dollars, not to mention the countless choices you’ll need to make for each part of the keyboard—something most users don’t even think about. However, Razer’s latest entry in the BlackWidow series offers a less intimidating way to explore custom keyboards. With the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75%, you can start with a fully functional setup and gradually customize it at your own pace, similar to prebuilt PCs with swappable components from brands…

While slim laptops are perfect for people always on the go, one drawback is the limited number of ports compared to older models. Thankfully, you don’t have to sacrifice connectivity for portability. By using a hub, you can bring back those missing ports. And right now, the Anker 5-port USB-C hub is available on Amazon for just $18.84 – 25% off its typical $25 price. This small but powerful hub turns a single USB-C connection on your laptop into five ports. It provides one USB-C port with 5Gbps data speeds, two USB-A ports also capable of 5Gbps transfers, an HDMI…

If you’re familiar with VPNs, you’ve probably seen the kill-switch feature mentioned, but you might not fully understand its importance. In simple terms, a VPN kill switch is a safety mechanism that protects your personal information when the VPN connection unexpectedly drops. Without it, your device could revert to your regular, unprotected internet connection, potentially exposing your sensitive data. A kill switch is an essential feature I urge everyone to enable, especially if privacy and security are your top concerns. It’s a feature that every good VPN service should include, and if your current VPN doesn’t offer one, it’s worth…

Looking for speed and storage that can fit in your pocket? The SK Hynix Tube T31 1TB portable SSD is on sale for $80 on Amazon, discounted from its original price of $135. Though it resembles a USB flash drive, this little device packs the power of a high-speed SSD, offering a major upgrade over traditional flash drives. While it may cost more than a typical 1TB flash drive, the difference is more than justified by its impressive performance. The SK Hynix Tube T31 delivers blazing-fast sequential read and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s, allowing for quick file transfers…

According to recent statistics from Statcounter, Windows 10 continues to dominate the Windows ecosystem, with over 64 percent of users sticking with it. Meanwhile, only around 31 percent have upgraded to Windows 11. While Microsoft is clearly eager to move users onto the newer platform, the widespread use of Windows 10 means that the company is still invested in improving the older operating system, even though official support is nearing its end. Much of Microsoft’s recent attention on Windows 10 has been centered around the Start menu. While it has increasingly been used to promote Microsoft’s products and services, turning…