/pcmr9dPatch Tuesday update makes Windows PCs refuse to shut down • The RegisterMicrosoft's January Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 23H2 has caused some PCs to refuse shutting down or hibernating due to a Secure Launch bug. Microsoft advises using the command 'shutdown /s /t 0' to force shutdown, and warns of potential battery drain. Additionally, some Outlook POP account profiles may hang or freeze after the update, with Microsoft still investigating the issue.
/steamdeck9dAdobe Software May Work on Steam Deck Soon - SDHQThis article discusses the potential for Adobe software, such as Photoshop, to work on the Steam Deck and Linux, thanks to a fix being developed by user PhialsBasement.
/steam9dAdobe Software May Work on Steam Deck Soon - SDHQThis article discusses the potential for Adobe software, such as Photoshop, to work on the Steam Deck and Linux, thanks to a fix being developed by user PhialsBasement.
/pcmr9dAdobe Software May Work on Steam Deck Soon - SDHQThis article discusses the potential for Adobe software, such as Photoshop, to work on the Steam Deck and Linux, thanks to a fix being developed by user PhialsBasement.
/pcmr10dMicrosoft is closing its employee library and cutting back on subscriptions | The VergeThe physical and digital Microsoft Library is transitioning to an AI-powered ‘learning experience.’
/steam10dSteam :: Steamworks Development :: NEW: Announcing the Steam events scheduled in the 2nd half of 2026
/steam10dNew World: Aeternum will officially be taken offline from all platforms on January 31, 2027This official news article from New World: Aeternum's website announces the game's future, including the official shutdown date of January 31, 2027, and the delisting of the game on January 15, 2026. Players who have already purchased the game can continue to play until the shutdown date, but no new purchases will be possible after delisting. In-game purchases will cease from July 20, 2026, and no refunds will be available for in-game currency. World bosses and bonus weeks will continue until the servers are taken offline.
/steam10dGaming on Linux just got a bump with new Wine 11 improvements that'll make for a better Proton on SteamOS, too | PC GamerThis article from PC Gamer discusses the latest improvements in Wine 11, a compatibility app for running non-Linux games on Linux, which will enhance gaming experiences on Linux and SteamOS. Key updates include full support for WoW64 mode, NTsync support for minimizing latency, and improvements in Wayland, exclusive fullscreen, and D3D fullscreen modes.
/pcmr10dGaming on Linux just got a bump with new Wine 11 improvements that'll make for a better Proton on SteamOS, too | PC GamerThis article from PC Gamer discusses the latest improvements in Wine 11, a compatibility app for running non-Linux games on Linux, which will enhance gaming experiences on Linux and SteamOS. Key updates include full support for WoW64 mode, NTsync support for minimizing latency, and improvements in Wayland, exclusive fullscreen, and D3D fullscreen modes.
/pcmr11dSteam ‘Clown Farming’ put to an end in latest update as Valve cuts Community Awards down to 12 new designsValve has addressed the issue of 'clown farming' on Steam forums by revamping the Community Awards system. The update removes point transfers for new awards, making them purely symbolic and eliminating the incentive for attention-seeking content.
/pcmr11dJeff Bezos said the quiet part out loud — hopes that you'll give up your PC to rent one from the cloud | Windows CentralIn a Windows Central article, Amazon chairman Jeff Bezos envisions a future where local PC hardware is replaced by cloud computing, with users renting compute power from companies like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Bezos' vision is already materializing in various ways, such as the growth of cloud gaming and the increasing reliance on cloud-based services. However, the high costs of running cloud compute and the potential for shortages in essential components like DRAM and SSD storage may hinder the widespread adoption of cloud-only solutions in the near term.