2024-11-17
Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Computers: GEEKOM "AI-Enhanced" Ryzen 8945HS AE8 Mini PC review
Displays: Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C Review (Ultrawide 240Hz QD-OLED)
Gaming: MSI Claw A1M Handheld 1TB – at £300 less, it is worth buying?
Memory: Klevv CRAS C925 2TB SSD Review
Storage: KLEVV Genuine G560 2 TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Review – Genuinely Performant
Other: Team America: World Police (2004) 4K Blu-ray Review
2024-11-16
Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Casing: Valkyrie VK02 Lite Review
Computers: HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: Convertible Copilot+
Displays: Cooler Master GM25FP 180Hz Gaming Monitor Review
Headphones: Quick Look: MOONDROP Quark2 Type-C In-Ear Monitors, TRONSMART Sounfii Q20s White Headphones Review: A Budget-Friendly Beast with Impressive Premium Features
Input: Redragon K1NG 8K Review, YUNZII RT75 Rapid Trigger Gaming Magnetic Keyboard Review - A Keyboard for FPS Fans
Networking: NetGear Nighthawk RS700 WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Review
Storage: Crucial P310 1TB PCIe M.2 2230 SSD Review
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4510 (KB5046716) to Windows Insiders in the beta channel. The update presents new features including file sharing directly from jump lists on the taskbar, a new Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard, and enhanced functionalities in Narrator scan mode. Users now have the ability to bypass links and directly access lists on web pages or documents. Furthermore, enhancements have been made to speech-to-text and text-to-speech functionalities, with language files now accessible individually via the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft has released the Windows Package Manager 1.10.40 preview for both Windows 10 and Windows 11. This release addresses a crash issue in MSVC's C++ STL, ensuring that binaries remain stable when utilising older VCRuntime (msvcp140.dll).
2024-11-15
The final version of Fort Firewall 3.14.12 has been released and includes UI changes to reorganize "Block Traffic" options and fix IPv6 address handling, following a regression from v3.14.11.
Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Computers: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Review
Input: Epomaker TH40 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review, Quick Look: G.SKILL WigiDash PC Command Panel
Motherboards: ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890 NOVA WiFi Motherboard Review, GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI 7 Motherboard Review
Power: NZXT C1000 ATX v3.1 review - Not the cheapest, but one of the best in its class
Storage: FlumeIO F5900 7.68TB E1.S Enterprise SSD Review - Powerful and Compact
Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.5194 (KB5046714) for Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels using Windows 10 version 22H2. The update features enhancements to the Start menu, incorporating a recommended section for Microsoft Store applications from a select group of curated developers. Users have the option to disable the Show suggestions occasionally in the Start toggle to ensure they receive the latest updates. The update encompasses enhancements for app list backup, cloud file copying, motherboard replacement, Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles, and Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer issues.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.2448 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 24H2 (Build 26100). The update includes several features and improvements, which may not be available to all users due to their gradual rollout. The normal rollout includes fixes for File Explorer, HTML Applications (HTA), Task Manager, Graphics Device Interface Plus (GDI+), RAW format images, exporting chart objects, mouse and Xbox game bar, and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.4534 (KB5046732) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 23H2. The update encompasses a range of features and enhancements, such as a revamped Start menu, Taskbar, Mouse, Disconnect and Logoff dialogues, a Performance section, Input Method Editor (IME), File Explorer, IFilters, a Dynamic Lighting Settings page, Wave effect, Narrator scan mode, Speech capabilities in Windows, and tailored offers in the out-of-box experience.
Fort Firewall 3.14.12 Test02 has been released, showcasing a reorganisation of the "Block Traffic" options in the user interface and addressing the IPv6 address handling issue that arose from the v3.14.11 regression.
2024-11-14
Microsoft has released Windows 11 images for Arm-based machines that may be used for creating a virtual machine on supported hardware or installed straight without a DVD or USB flash drive.
Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Computers: Beelink GTi12 Ultra Mini-PC + EX Dock (Intel Core i9-12900H) Review, Maingear ML-16 Gaming Laptop Review: Premium, Powerful, Customizable
Casing: Cooler Master TD500 MAX Review, XPG Invader X Mini Review
Gaming: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Review - Sowing the Seeds of the Future, Lego Horizon Adventures Review – A Toy Aloy Trifle
Memory: Crucial Pro Overclocking White Edition 32GB DDR5-6400 Memory Kit Review
Motherboards: ASRock Z890 Taichi Lite Motherboard Review, Colorful iGame Z890 Flow V20 motherboard, ROG Strix X870-I Gaming Wifi
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27749 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. The update contains various enhancements, such as a new shortcut for copying spoken words to the clipboard, auto-reading letter contents in the new Outlook app, and updates for File Explorer, Taskbar & System Tray, and Input.
The narrator has been updated to address performance concerns such as slowing down after 15 minutes of continuous use with a single application, adding an additional "contains style" announcement when focusing on text with styling features, and not using Windows' 200% text scaling default. The Task Manager has been updated to display a 0 count for apps and processes, and audio issues are resolved. Other enhancements include a fix for a Git flaw that prevented Insiders from using Arm PCs, a bug check for KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION, and DirectAccess concerns.
2024-11-13
Fort Firewall 3.14.12 Test01 has been released for testing, focusing on the reorganization of the "Block Traffic" options.
Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Casing: XPG Invader X Mini Review
Computers: Acer Nitro V 15 review: Well-built budget system, but a bland screen, These AMD-powered Windows 11 mini PCs are on another level with upgradeable memory and storage, NiPoGi AM02Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Mini PC Review
Input: MechLands Vibe75 Keyboard Review: Is It Worth Adding to Your Setup?, Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K Wireless Gaming Mouse Review - Ergonomic Victory
Memory: Crucial Pro Overclocking White Edition 32GB DDR5-6400 Memory Kit Review
Motherboards: Colorful iGame Z890 Flow V20 motherboard
Power: AUKEY MagFusion GameFrost Wireless Charger Review - Fast, Cool, and Built for Gamers
Microsoft has released Windows Package Manager 1.10.40 preview, which represents the second development build for both Windows 10 and Windows 11. The update incorporates experimental features such as sixel support for icons and an enhanced progress visualization. To utilize these features, users are required to operate a terminal that is compatible with sixels, such as the most recent Windows Terminal Preview build. The handling of WinGet configuration files that utilize DSC resources requiring elevation has been improved for better efficiency. The experimental feature "Configure Self Elevation" is available for activation. The release addresses a bug that leads to a crash in MSVC's C++ STL, resulting in binaries compiled with newer tooling crashing when utilizing an older VCRuntime.
Windows Package Manager 1.9.25200 has been released and represents the second stable release for both Windows 10 and Windows 11. The update incorporates experimental features such as sixel support for icons and an enhanced progress visualization.
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