A new version of the Windows-compatible ReactOS has been released. The new release encompasses enhancements to Plug and Play, audio, memory management, registry healing, accessories, system tools, and the shell. Victor Perevertkin has implemented substantial revisions to the Plug and Play Manager, facilitating ReactOS's compatibility with a greater number of third-party drivers and enhancing its ability to boot from USB devices. Johannes Anderwald has resolved an issue in which the USB driver would enter an infinite loop when a USB device failed to reach the ready state.

Oleg Dubinskiy has implemented support for additional audio formats, enabled looped playback of wave files, increased sample rates, and incorporated multiple output channels. Jérôme Gardou has undertaken a refactoring of Section Objects to enhance compatibility with Windows, facilitating the import of the open-source Microsoft FAT filesystem driver from the Windows Driver Kit (WDK). George Bișoc has established essential mechanisms within the system registry, such as registry healing, flushing, and caching, to enhance system stability in the event of power outages or crashes.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Gaming: Assassin's Creed Shadows Performance Benchmark Review - 30 GPUs Compared
Graphics Cards: MSI Ventus 3X RTX 5070 Ti OC Graphics Card Review
Memory: Crucial DDR5 Pro Overclocking 32GB 6400MHz CL38 Dual-Channel Kit Review
Motherboards: ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator Wi-Fi Review, ASRock B850 Steel Legend WiFi Motherboard Review
Networking: The Eero 7 Pro is an average performer that could be more palatable with the inevitable discounts from Amazon
Storage: Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD Review, TeamGroup MP44Q 2 TB NVMe SSD Review - QLC To The Max!

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5097 to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The update covers various enhancements and resolutions aimed at optimizing the overall experience for Insiders utilizing this build on their PCs.

The update encompasses enhancements for text scaling in warning and error message dialogs, resolves issues related to file and folder dates, and increases the reliability of File Explorer launches. The update also resolves issues related to the taskbar, input methods, login processes, and Windows Sandbox functionality. Additionally, it also resolves identified issues related to the new grid and category views on the "All" page in the Start menu, including delays in app icons and flashing context menus.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Computers: Acemagic F3A an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Mini PC with up to 128GB of RAM
Graphics Cards: PowerColor RX 9070 XT Red Devil Review, Sapphire RX 9070 XT Nitro+ Review, ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 TUF OC Review
Input: NZXT Function MiniTKL review - What is the ELITE version of NZXT's compact mechanical keyboard capable of?, Zaopin Z2 Mini Review
Motherboards: MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk Wi-Fi Review, ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi Review
Storage: Team Group GE Pro 2 TB NVMe SSD Review - With Innogrit Gen 5 Controller, This speedy, magnetic USB4 SSD is the best choice for most people, Samsung 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Review

AMD has announced the release of AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 25.3.2 for Windows 10 and 11, introducing new game support for Assassin's Creed Shadows and The Last of Us:tm: Part II Remastered. The update resolves several issues, including incorrect gamma settings, intermittent application crashes in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, inaccurate reporting of ROPs count by third-party tools, reduced performance in Assetto Corsa Competizione, and complications with Alt-Tab during gameplay. AMD FSR 3.1 is currently supported in more than 110 games, and the update for the AMD Radeon Developer Tool Suite (RDTS) is now accessible.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Casing: be quiet! Pure Base 501 LX Review
Displays: The ViewSonic XG2736-2K proves that you don’t need OLED to enjoy fast response in gaming
Graphics Cards: ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 TUF OC Review, MSI SUPRIM RTX 5080 SOC Graphics Card Review, XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC White Triple Fan Gaming Edition Video Card - Launch Review
Memory: T-Force XTREEM 48 GB DDR5-7200 CL34 Memory Review – Pink Is The New Gold
Power: Anker's Prime Lineup of Travel Charging Accessories Delivers Advanced Tech in Small Packages
Storage: Samsung 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Review

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27818 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel, introducing various enhancements and fixes aimed at refining the overall experience for Insiders utilizing this build on their PCs. The update features a modification in the Windows Security application to provide enhanced information regarding Pluton TPM chips, as well as the deactivation of suggested actions when copying phone numbers or future dates.

Improvements cover a fix for the d3d9.dll crash that was preventing several applications from launching, enhanced performance for extracting zipped files in File Explorer, and rectifications for issues related to taskbar app window previews and underlines beneath app icons. The input issue has been resolved, addressing a significant crash related to ctmon.exe, while the settings have been corrected to eliminate a memory reference error message. The graphics issues have been resolved, and the Admin Protection feature has been updated to prevent the installation of Visual Studio Code when enabled. The issues with Remote Desktop have been resolved, and several applications have been corrected regarding an error message.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Casing: Corsair Frame 4000D Case Review
Gaming: Assassin's Creed Shadows Review - A Gorgeous Dive Into Feudal Chaos, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Review – An Ex-skell-ent Enhancement, 33 Immortals Early Access review: A hellish 33-player roguelike in the afterlife
Graphics Cards: MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Vanguard SOC review - What can the RTX 5080's smaller sister, which only has a different chip, do?, ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Steel Legend OC Graphics Card Review, ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi OC Review - Excellent Cooling,  ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Steel Legend review
Input: EPOMaker P75 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - A Powerful and Feature Rich Keyboard for Everybody
Motherboards: ASRock B860 Steel Legend WiFi ATX Motherboard Review
Storage: Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Review: Samsung’s Capable Answer to Phison’s Storage Gauntlet, Team Group MP44Q 2 TB Review, Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB Gen 5 SSD Review

NVIDIA has released NVIDIA Studio Driver 572.83 for Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 11. The  updated driver offers enhanced performance and reliability for artists, creators, and 3D developers working with creative applications. The driver addresses multiple application bugs, such as Optix compile errors, stability concerns, and general issues including overclocked graphics cards, crashes resulting in black screens, resets or errors within NVIDIA Control Panel settings, and complications with specific monitors.

NVIDIA has released GeForce Game Ready Driver 572.83 for both Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 11, offering support for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. This driver enhances gaming experiences for titles utilizing DLSS 4 technology, including Half-Life 2 RTX Demo and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The driver also supports inZOI, the first integration of NVIDIA ACE technology. There are several common issues, including graphics card problems, crashes, and concerns regarding application stability.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.3613 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 24H2. The update introduces new features, including live captions, real-time translation, and the capability to utilize Xbox controllers for navigation and typing.

The Settings homepage will be accessible for commercial customers on PCs that are managed by an IT administrator. The touch keyboard now features an enabled gamepad keyboard layout, accompanied by the introduction of a new system tray icon. Voice access has been implemented, featuring natural language commands and support for the Chinese language. The Task Manager has been enhanced to incorporate standard metrics for CPU utilization, allowing web developers to create dynamic and interactive widgets. Lock screen widgets are now available for devices within the European Economic Area. The update additionally resolves issues related to Kerberos authentication, FIDO Cached Credential Logon, and overall reliability.

The Windows Package Manager 1.11.180-preview represents a preview version of WinGet, introducing new features and addressing various fixes. The product has undergone testing and is expected to be free of significant issues.

The latest updates introduce experimental support for DSC v3 processing. Recent modifications encompass the implementation of the latest loc patch, resolution of msstore source 404 errors, integration of embedded CsWinRT, enhancement of configuration environment behavior, and a thorough refactoring of the configuration processor. The preview encompasses support for the 1.10 manifest in REST source parsing and Winget utilities interoperation, ensuring the longevity of asynchronous calls, updating YamlDotNet, and evaluating installer applicability within the IsUpdateAvailable COM API.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

Computers: ACEMAGIC F3A "AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370" Review - One Of The Fastest Mini PC In The Market Right Now
Input: Keydous NJ98-CP V2 HE Review: Dedicated calculators
Motherboards: ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A Gaming WiFi Motherboard Review
Power: FSP MEGA TI 1650W ATX 3.1 Power Supply Unit Review, Alogic's Ark Pro Packs a Punch With Portable Power, Corsair SF750 750 W Review, AVerMedia Core Go & Elite Go Review, be quiet! Power Zone 2 1000W Platinum Power Supply Review
Printers: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D printer review - A new budget standard recommendation without cloud
Speakers: Edifier MR3 Studio Monitors Review
Storage: DapuStor Roealsen6 R6101 7.68TB Enterprise SSD Review - Boss of 1-DWPD Storage, Acer Predator GM9000 2TB SSD Review - High Performance Efficiency