Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles. The EnosTech website reviewed two thermal pastes, Halnziye HY-P17 and HM-806, highlighting their importance in effectively cooling computer components. Tom's Hardware tested Samsung's Odyssey G7 S40FG75 40-inch ultra-wide curved gaming monitor, praising its speed, beauty, and immersive experience. TechPowerUp evaluated Biwin's Black Opal DW100 RGB DDR5 memory kit and Sapphire's Nitro+ B850A Wi-Fi 7 motherboard, comparing their performance to other brands. Other articles covered a haptic bass shaker kit for sim racing rigs, a high-end power distribution unit from Ubiquiti, and a magnetic portable SSD storage device from ORICO.

Cooling: Halnziye HY-P17 and HM-806 Thermal Pastes Reviews
Displays: Samsung Odyssey G7 S40FG75 40-inch ultra-wide curved gaming monitor review: Fast, gorgeous, and immersive
Gaming: Trak Racer Haptic Bass Shaker Kit Review
Memory: Biwin Black Opal DW100 RGB DDR5-6000 32 GB CL28 Review
Motherboards: Sapphire Nitro+ B850A Wi-Fi 7 Review
Power: Ubiquiti USP-PDU-PRO Power Distribution Pro Mini-Review
Storage: ORICO K20 Mini 1TB Magnetic Portable SSD Storage Review

Microsoft has released a new build number, 26220.7344, for the Windows 11 Insider Program, available on both Dev and Beta channels. This release includes several notable features, such as native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which facilitates connections between AI agents and apps, and built-in support for two new agent connectors: File Explorer and Windows Settings. Additionally, Quick Machine Recovery is now enabled by default on Windows Professional systems not connected to a domain, and the Update Orchestration Platform is also being rolled out to Insiders in Dev and Beta channels.

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including a review on the Fractal Epoch XL computer case, offering more space and features than its predecessor, including support for E-ATX motherboards, 360mm radiators, and larger graphics cards. Meanwhile, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835 (2025) gaming laptop boasts impressive performance, a bright display, and tool-less upgradability at an affordable price. In other news, several reviews have been published on various components, including the Acer Predator XB273K V5 gaming monitor, which offers dual-mode IPS technology at a reasonable price, and the Patriot Viper Elite 5 Ultra DDR5-6000 RAM kit, which has seen prices more than double due to a shortage. Other reviewed products include the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 portable power station and the Crucial X10 SSD, both of which offer compact and high-capacity storage options for various use cases.

Casing: Fractal Epoch XL Black TG Light Tint Review, Fractal Design Epoch XL Case Review
Computers: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835 (2025) Review - Incredible Gaming Laptop
Displays: Acer Predator XB273K V5 Gaming Monitor Review - 4K 160Hz & 1080p 320Hz for $400
Memory: Patriot Viper Elite 5 Ultra DDR5-6000 2x48GB Review
Motherboards: ASRock X870E Taichi OC Formula Review, ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890I NOVA WiFi Motherboard Review
Power: Bluetti Elite 30 V2 Review: A Lightweight Portable Power Station for Camping and Backup Power
Storage: Crucial X10 SSD Review: Fast, Rugged, Pocket-Sized Storage

NVIDIA has released its latest Game Ready Driver, version 591.44, for Windows 10 and 11 to improve performance and fix bugs. The driver specifically targets two big games, Battlefield 6: Winter Offensive and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, as well as other titles such as Black Myth: Wukong and Monster Hunter World. The update also includes system-level tweaks that should result in faster project exports for Adobe Premiere Pro users and improved stability for Sophos Home Antivirus users. 

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including a review on the FiiO WARMER R2R Tube Buffer DAC, which offers excellent sonic performance at an affordable price, and the LYNK+ GeForce RTX 5090 Modular AIO, which provides easy installation, great temperatures, and low noise levels. The portable display market is also getting attention, with the Magedok Mageflex-140A Dual OLED Portable Touch Monitor being praised for its vivid QHD resolution, touch support, and lightweight design. In the gaming world, EasySMX's X05 Pro controller stands out as a budget-friendly option with tri-mode connectivity, while Octopath Traveler II is receiving positive attention for its HD-2D visual style. Additionally, new motherboards, networking devices, and power supplies are being reviewed, including the MSI MEG Z890 ACE motherboard, ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 mesh system, and be quiet! Dark Power 14 1200W ATX v3.1 PSU.

Audio: FiiO's WARMER R2R Tube Buffer DAC hits all the musical notes at a great price
Cooling: LYNK+ GeForce RTX 5090 Modular AIO Review
Displays: Magedok Mageflex-140A Dual 14 Inch 2K OLED Portable Touch Monitor Review
Gaming: EasySMX X05 Pro Review: A $35 Budget Masterpiece, Octopath Traveler 0 Review in Progress – A Masterclass In Villany
Motherboards: MSI MEG Z890 ACE Review, MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX Wifi PZ Review: Project Zero cleans up the cables, ASRock Phantom Gaming X870 Nova WiFi review - Delivering a solid core feature set
Networking: ASUS RT-BE58 Go Portable WiFi 7 Router Review, ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 review: Quad Band Mesh with Wi-Fi 7
Power: be quiet! Dark Power 14 1200W ATX v3.1 PSU Review

Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles around the internet with a number of hardware reviews. TechPowerUp has published several reviews on various products, including computer cases, mini-PCs, and displays. The Cougar CFV235 Mesh Vision case stands out for its unique design and attention to detail, while the Beelink EQi13 Pro offers quick performance in a compact chassis. In the gaming sector, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has finally been released after years of development delays, and the LG UltraGear GX7 OLED gaming monitor is designed for competitive gamers. Additionally, several SSD reviews have been published, including the Corsair MP700 Pro XT, which achieves record-breaking energy efficiency, and the Crucial T710 M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, which aims to exploit the PCIe 5.0 x4 interface.

Casing: Cougar CFV235 Mesh Vision Review
Computers: Beelink EQi13 Pro Review, Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14, Gen 10) Review - Solid, Beautiful, Efficient, MINISFORUM M1 Pro Review
Cooling: Einarex Vertex 360 Review
Displays: Philips Evnia 27″ 27M2N5901A Dual Frame Fast IPS Monitor Review, LG UltraGear GX7 Gaming Monitor Review - 1440p 480Hz OLED for $999
Gaming: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review – Scanning Wider Horizons, ROUTINE Review – Lunar Isolation
Graphics Cards: PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Reva Review
Input: G-Wolves Fenrir Asym 8K Review
Motherboards: CPS RT500 TC ARGB BK Air Cooler Review
Storage: Crucial T710 2TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Review, ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 2TB SSD Review, Corsair MP700 Pro XT 2 TB Review, Ugreen NASync DH2300 Review
Other: Arozzi Vernazza XL Supersoft Review - As comfy as plushy toy

Microsoft has published a support article, KB5072911, for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 discussing issues with Explorer, the Start menu, and other apps built using XAML on enterprise devices. This particularly affects large enterprises and virtual desktop setups, causing certain core Windows apps to either refuse to start or crash after installation. The problem seems to occur when updating Windows for the first time or logging into non-persistent environments, causing errors with shell components and impacting the desktop experience. Microsoft is working on a solution, but in the meantime, a potential workaround involves manually registering XAML packages before restarting SiHost.

Today's hardware roundup includes reviews on various products such as Corsair's iCUE LINK TITAN 420 RX RGB cooler, ADATA XPG VENTO Pro 120 fans for CPU watercoolers, and Dell's 32 Plus S3225QS monitor. In gaming news, Wccftech reviewed the MARVEL Cosmic Invasion game, while in headphones, Hardware Asylum tested the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII headphones. Reviews also covered Crucial's Pro Overclocking Edition DDR5-6400 CL32 memory kit and Lexar's NQ780 PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 SSD. Additionally, Neoseeker reviewed Dangbei's MP1 Max 4K projector, and another Neoseeker review of the Lexar NQ780 4TB SSD was also listed.

Cooling: Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 420 RX RGB review - Lots of light, lots of power? Or just hot air in colorful plastic?, I upgraded my CPU all-in-one watercooler with ADATA XPG VENTO Pro 120 fans. Here's what happened.
Displays: Dell 32 Plus S3225QS Monitor Review - 4K 120Hz for $279
Gaming: MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Review – Somehow, Marvel Returned
Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII Headphone Review
Memory: Crucial Pro Overclocking Edition DDR5-6400 CL32 32GB Memory Kit Review
Storage: Lexar NQ780 4TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 SSD Review
Video: Dangbei MP1 Max 4K Projector Review