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Original Windows Task Manager developer Dave W. Plummer has revealed a new macOS port of the classic system utility. Currently in beta, the Mac version, named Task Manager OG (TMOG), aims to offer an alternative to Apple's native Activity Monitor. Plummer (via Tom's Hardware) shared details and screenshots of the …

Primate Labs has officially released Geekbench 7, introducing updated CPU and GPU workloads alongside redesigned multi-core testing. The new cross-platform benchmark suite is available today across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Geekbench 7's updated CPU workloads focus on real-world media tasks, including AV1 video encoding for screen-sharing, Opus …

Microsoft has started rolling out its June 2026 update for Windows 11, introducing the new low-latency profile, Shared Audio, and improved search functionality. Security update KB5094126 updates the OS to build 26200.8655 or 26100.8655, bringing performance enhancements designed to make the core user interface feel more responsive. According to Windows …

Early testing of Microsoft’s new Xbox Mode for Windows has revealed that the interface does not support multi-monitor configurations. User reports suggest that activating the controller-friendly full-screen interface causes secondary displays to black out, restricting the user to a single-monitor experience. As shown by KidSmoove (via Windows Central) int he …

The latest Steam Hardware and Software Survey results for March 2026 show Linux crossing the 5% market share threshold for the first time in the platform's history. According to the data, Linux-based systems jumped to 5.33% of the total user base, a massive 3.10% increase over the previous month. As …

Windows users managing three or more displays have long struggled with the operating system's limitations, which fail to support specific-monitor targeting in complex setups. For years, the only reliable way to disable a specific screen was to navigate into Windows Display Settings to disconnect it manually. However, a new community-developed …

Despite games still coming to the last-gen system, Nintendo has now confirmed that they are shifting primary development focus “to Nintendo Switch 2.”

Following their removal earlier this year, Sony is now bringing their fan-favourite PlayStation console themes back to PS5 via a firmware update.

Corsair has launched its new, browser-based tool for firmware updates, offering a streamlined alternative to iCUE. This move aims to simplify the perceived complexity of firmware updates, particularly for users less familiar with PC peripherals. Corsair states that this web-based utility is a response to customer feedback, providing a more …

Sony is now making it much easier to participate in the company’s betas, announcing a new consolidated PlayStation Beta Program.

The Nintendo Switch has managed to break yet another record, this time for being the system with the greatest number of games to sell 10+ million copies.

Razer is known for constantly updating its gaming mice. This past week, the company announced new features for its Viper V3 Pro and DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed peripherals. These upgrades introduce two new capabilities to enhance precision and increase customisation options for PC gamers. The first new feature, Mouse Rotation, allows …

Several months on from acquiring Activision Blizzard, Microsoft kicked off 2024 with the announcement that it would be laying off nearly 2000 employees. Unsurprisingly, this has been followed up by a glowing earnings report from Microsoft executives.  With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft's gaming business is now one of …

Over the past few generations we have seen Microsoft move away from physical media, instead opting to push for an all-digital future. It seems Xbox’s lack of a physical presence has had an impact on sales, with just 10% of all physical media being spent on Xbox. As reported by …

For many, a staple part of their childhood gaming habits would have been to trade in older games in order to buy the latest and greatest new releases. With the rise of digital media, we have seen retailers cut back on their in-person presence. One way in which UK retailer …

Sony has rolled out its latest PS5 Software update to all users, enabling new features and improvements for the console. The headlining feature here is an increase in M.2 SSD storage compatibility. Following this update, you’ll now be able to add an extra 8TB of storage to the PS5 console. …

The latest version of AMD's Adrenalin software has been made available. Besides introducing support for Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 series graphics cards, the 23.9.1 version of the graphics driver brings new features, including AMD Radeon Anti-Lag, Radeon Boost, and AMD HYPR-RX. Initially, Anti-Lag+ will only support 12 games, …

One of the most exciting aspects to a new console generation is seeing how a system’s UI looks and functions. While the PS5 UX does appear modern, it is a step back in some ways when it comes to functionality. Fortunately, a new system software update is bringing with it …

In a previous edition of the KitGuru Games column, we discussed the hardware of the PlayStation 5 and all that it has offered over the past year. Now, we will look at the latest and greatest that PlayStation has to offer on the software front.

While the PS5 is a powerful console with many worthwhile exclusive titles, the software experience of the machine has been somewhat lackluster, with many promised features not yet being enabled. Finally, it has been confirmed that the next major system update will bring with it SSD support, 3D audio for …

Since its release in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has seen consistent firmware updates to improve various aspects of the hybrid console. The console has now reached a milestone firmware update – 10.0.0. Though the upgrades may be smaller than the number suggests, firmware 10.0.0 does bring with it one of …

Corsair has had an active CES 2020 so far with launches of new CPU coolers and Elgato 4K capture devices already showcased. The company has also announced a new K95 RGB Platinum XT mechanical keyboard to be the ideal companion for content creators. The new Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT …

In any game with a chat function, you’ll inevitably come across offensive messages. Google and FACEIT are attempting to tackle this issue with its new Minerva AI, which uses machine learning to issue warnings to, as well as ban, toxic players. If early tests are any indication, it seems to …

Over the last few months, quite a bit of awareness has been risen over cheap USB Type-C cables that don't adhere to the proper specification. These cables have been proven to cause damage to electronic devices, with one Google engineer frying a laptop with one but now, the USB Group …

Razer is looking to make it easier for you to stream or record gameplay footage with Cortex: Gamecaster, its new lightweight software that allows for game and audio capture with a sleek, unobtrusive user interface. Using Cortex: Gamecaster, users can stream to Twitch, YouTube Gaming or even lesser known sites …

Advanced Micro Devices develops world-class graphics processing hardware. The company’s GPUs pose serious competition to Nvidia Corp.’s graphics solutions on the PC market. However, when it comes to professional graphics or high-performance computing applications, Nvidia has loads of advantages thanks to its fine drivers and comprehensive software suite. Apparently, AMD …

Do you want to earn some money for ratting on your employer? Well now you can! Thanks to a scheme by trade group the Business Software Alliance, those that snitch on their bosses, co workers and other business professionals for using pirated software can now “pay off [their] credit card …

If you were an overclocker back in the day, your best friend was a standard graphite pencil, but over the years, taking your system beyond its default performance has become more popular and ultimately that bit easier. And that's at least partially thanks to hardware and software companies offering tools to keep track …

While some of us have no problem navigating and customizing the Windows Start menu in Windows 8, there are a few who just cannot get to grips with it, or hate the changes that it brought. Seeing as things are not going to change all that much with Windows 10, …

It says something about the software industry when it isn't just penniless students that are pirating music programs, but multi-millionaire DJs as well. Quite a few of them in-fact, as footage from recent interviews with several of them has shown a good number utilising pirated and cracked copies of the world's …