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Microsoft removes Assassin’s Creed Windows 11 upgrade blocks
Earlier this week, Ubisoft released Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Assassin’s Creed Origins patches to fix Windows 11 24H2 compatibility issues that caused crashes, freezes, and audio problems. In late November, Microsoft blocked Windows 24H2 upgrades on PCs with Assassin’s Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, following a stream of user complaints on Reddit [1, 2] and the…
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How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11
To upgrade to Windows 11 from 10, open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and click “Download and install.” Another way to upgrade is to download the Windows 11 ISO, open it in File Explorer, run Setup.exe, click “Next,” click “Accept,” and click “Install.” You can also download “Installation Assistant,” launch the tool, and click “Accept and install” to upgrade. Alternatively, you…
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Sling just gave its DVR feature a massive upgrade — but there’s a catch
Sling is our pick for the best cable alternative. You get a ton of features, can pick from multiple channel packages and premium add-ons, and despite a recent price hike, it’s still cheaper than its competition. Yes, that includes the recently announced DirecTV MySports sports-only streaming package. But one thing where it falls short is its cloud DVR, which had…
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upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 to avoid ‘security fiasco’ – Computerworld
Cybersecurity company Eset is now urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or another operating system well in advance of Oct. 14, 2025, when support for Windows 10 ends. into”It’s about five to twelve minutes to avoid a security fiasco in 2025,” Eset security expert Thorsten Urbanski said, according to Bleeping Computer . Eset estimates there are around 32 million computers…
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Prepare for Windows 10 end of support: Upgrade to Windows 11, Linux, or ChromeOS Flex
As Windows 10 approaches its end of support after a decade, on October 14, 2025, it’s crucial to prepare your PC to ensure continued security and optimal performance. In this guide, I’ll explain what happens after the operating system retires, the upgrade paths to Windows 11, and the available options if the computer doesn’t meet the minimum requirements for a…
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Samsung Frame Pro TV has the upgrade to shut down the haters — even me
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always appreciated Samsung’s The Frame TV from an aesthetic perspective. But as someone who reviews TVs for a living, I had a hard time seeing past the lackluster picture performance when it comes to movie- and TV-watching. In fact, I’ve presented that caveat to many prospective shoppers over the years. This might not be the…
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Windows 10 users urged to upgrade to avoid “security fiasco”
Cybersecurity firm ESET is urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or Linux to avoid a “security fiasco” as the 10-year-old operating system nears the end of support in October 2025. “It’s five minutes to twelve to avoid a security fiasco for 2025,” explains ESET security expert Thorsten Urbanski. “We strongly advise all users not to wait until…
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Forget RTX 50-series — why I’m in no rush to upgrade from my 8-year-old graphics card
There was a time that my PC featured some of the latest mid-range components that you could get on a gaming PC. But that was nearly a decade ago, and many would argue that with a GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card, my setup is sorely in need of an update. However, even though my graphics card is more than 8…
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This GaN charger is one of my favorite gadgets of 2024 — and it just got a big upgrade
The days of carrying around a bulky laptop charger and a separate charger for your phone are over and if you haven’t tried one yet, there’s never been a better time to pick up a GaN charger. Unlike traditional chargers which use silicon and run hot, GaN or gallium nitride chargers are much more efficient. This allows them to be…
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You can get up to $840 in rebates when you upgrade to an induction cooktop — here’s how
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Americans can now receive a $840 rebate when swapping to induction cooking. As the government strives to transition to clean energy and a decarbonized life, around $4.3 billion of an overall $370 billion investment has been earmarked to help domestic consumers switch to clean energy. One area is in the kitchen, where the strategy…
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