November 8, 2024

TL;DR: Windows 11 and 10 users could soon have more customization options for lock screen widgets, moving away from the current all-or-nothing approach. Microsoft plans to allow users to pick and choose which widgets to display, thankfully. Windows 11 (and 10) users have been in a bit of an odd place with the lock screen after Microsoft brought widgets to it – but that’ll change soon enough, with a proper set of customization options apparently

TL;DR: AMD’s Zen 6 desktop processors are rumored to launch late 2026 or early 2027, maintaining compatibility with existing AM5 motherboards. The launch might happen at CES 2027, or that seems a likely bet. AMD is planning to unleash its Zen 6 desktop processors either late in 2026, or early in 2027, according to the latest from the rumor mill. This comes from well-known leaker Kepler, who posted some fresh speculation on X, as you

Speaking plainly, Intel’s recently-launched Core Ultra 200 desktop CPUs, code-named “Arrow Lake”, weren’t quite what we expected out of this new generation of chips from Intel. While productivity and content creation performance was potent in some cases, gaming performance saw a significant regression. As it happens, Intel was as disappointed by some of these results just as the community was, and is apparently hot on the trail of root cause identification with a host of fixes

TL;DR: Microsoft is intensifying efforts to encourage Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, as Windows 10 will reach end-of-life in less than a year. Microsoft is placing reminders on its web pages urging users to upgrade, highlighting that after October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive free updates or support. It’s no secret that Microsoft wants Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 – what with the end-of-life of the

If you read HotHardware, you’re almost assuredly familiar with Lian Li. The company has been selling DIY PC cases basically as long as DIY PC building has been a hobby for enthusiasts, and was among the very first to offer aluminum chassis. What you may not know is that Lian Li has also been offering desk chassis for a long while at this point. A desk chassis is exactly what it sounds like: a desk