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How (and Why) to Use Your Steam Deck’s ‘Desktop’ Mode
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Steam Deck makes your PC games feel like they were built for handheld gaming, but it’s kind of like a fancy illusion. Under the hood, the Steam Deck is essentially a Linux PC that employs a user interface made for a controller. What that means is that you, the…
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Best Mac Laptop or Desktop for You
But choosing the right Mac for your needs can take a little homework, especially if you don’t know what distinguishes the latest models from those that came before them. In that case, consider us your study buddy. If portability is your top priority, Apple’s two laptop lines—the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro—are your starting point. Both deliver solid performance, but…
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Sketchy rumors hint at an iPhone desktop mode
Majin Bu, who has a mixed history with leaks, wrote last week that unnamed sources had said iPhones with USB-C will offer “a Stage Manager like interface” when connected to an external display. It wouldn’t be quite a full desktop experience, but would “allow users to extend their screen space, great for presentations, editing, or enhanced viewing.” They added that…
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Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop freezes caused by Windows updates
Microsoft has resolved a known issue causing Remote Desktop sessions to freeze on Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2 devices. While the issue affecting Windows 11 systems was addressed on February 25 with the KB5052093 optional update, Microsoft says it has also fixed it on impacted Windows Server devices with the KB5055523 Patch Tuesday cumulative update on April 8.…
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This Acer Desktop PC Has Laptop Specs, For Some Reason
Summary Acer introduced new Nitro gaming laptops with high-quality displays and specs. Acer launched a unique desktop PC with laptop specs, making it questionable against full-fledged desktop options. While the desktop has integrated features and energy efficiency, other alternatives may be better for a desktop setup. Acer makes awesome computers, and its latest range of gaming laptops looks amazing. But…
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Use This YouTube Music App for a More Spotify-Like Experience on Desktop
YouTube Music is a decent Spotify alternative, especially if you’re already paying for YouTube Premium to remove the ads. There’s a big downside, though: Google doesn’t offer a desktop app for YouTube Music, meaning you have to run the application in a browser. It also means you can’t really customize YouTube Music the way you can with Spotify. That’s why…
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6 Settings to Make Your Windows 11 Desktop More Minimalist
A desktop overloaded with shortcuts and a taskbar filled with pinned apps can make your desktop look messy and harder to navigate. Fortunately, Windows offers plenty of customization options to make your setup more minimalist. Here’s how I keep my desktop clean—and how you can do the same. 6 Keep Your Desktop Free of Shortcut Clutter Our desktops often hold…
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How I Remotely Access My Windows Desktop From My iPhone
Quick Links Setup Splashtop on iPhone and Windows Using Splashtop to Remotely Access Windows From Your iPhone Summary You can use Splashtop to remotely access your Windows desktop from your iPhone using a native app.. The premium plans provide many additional benefits along with all the features available in the free plan. Other remote desktop apps can do a similar…
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Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop issues caused by Windows updates
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused problems with Remote Desktop and RDS connections after installing Windows updates released since January 2025. As the company explained when it acknowledged the issues on Monday, affected users experience RDP disconnections after 65 seconds when establishing UDP connections from Windows 11 24H2 to RDS hosts on systems running Windows Server 2016 earlier.…
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Recent Windows Server 2025 updates cause Remote Desktop freezes
Microsoft says a known issue is causing Remote Desktop freezes on Windows Server 2025 systems after installing security updates released since the February 2025 Patch Tuesday. “After installing the February 2025 Security update (KB5051987), released February 11, 2025, and later updates, on Windows Server 2025 devices, you might experience Remote Desktop sessions freezing shortly after connection,” the company said in a…
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