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How to Enable Group Policy Editor on Windows 11 Home
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Enabling Local Group Policy Editor on Windows 11 Home is possible. Even though Microsoft only includes gpedit.msc for Windows 11 Pro, with the utility made available to download will help you enable Group Policy Editor on a non-Pro Edition of Windows. You simply download the utility, run two files (one being ".exe" setup and the other being a ".bat" file) to install various components. After that, gpedit.msc not found error gets fixed. There are also some troubleshooting steps that we have talked in case the user still cannot launch gpedit.msc after the tutorial.
How to Fix Install Error 0x800f081f on Windows 11
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To fix the install error 0x800f081f, which usually happens when trying to update Windows 11, we have listed some easy solutions. The first is to install .NET Framework 3.5 through Windows Features and also consider disabling & re-enabling it. Next, you can try resetting the Windows Update services & cache. The Windows Update troubleshooter can also help, along with running SFC & DISM commands in CMD.
Intel’s Fastest Yet Core i9-14900KS Launched at Head-Turning Price
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Intel Core i9-14900KS has been released at a recommended customer price (RCP) of $699. This has a higher base power consumption of 150W, compared to 125W of the non-KS i9-14900K. The thermal velocity boost frequency is now 6.20 GHz, which is 200MHz higher than the non-KS processor. This is a special edition CPU from Intel compatible LGA 1700 motherboards, part of the 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh lineup.
Next-Gen Intel Lunar Lake CPUs to Deliver ~1.5x Better Performance over Meteor Lake: Report
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A new rumor has surfaced about Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake architecture, that will be used on future Intel Core Ultra processors (presumably the Series 2). Here, it was stated that the performance would increase by 1.5X for the new U-Series Intel Core Ultra CPUs made on Lunar Lake. The multi-threaded performance was specifically mentioned here, and the source also says hyper-threading will no longer be a feature on the Lunar Lake architecture processors of Intel.
The Death of Nvidia GTX Series: Yes, It Has Finally Been Discontinued!
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Nvidia GeForce GTX GPUs have served us well for the last 19 years. Now, they are being discontinued. The last production of GTX 16 Series GPUs has been reportedly stopped, and it is expected that they will be gone from the market in the next few months. The RTX 2050 mobile GPU based on Ampere architecture for laptops and the newly released RTX 3050 with 6GB VRAM for desktops will be the new entry-level graphics cards from Nvidia.
Microsoft DirectSR Will Make It Easier to Implement AI Super Resolution in PC Games
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Microsoft is about to unveil DirectSR next month at the GDC 2024 conference. Nvidia, AMD and Intel are working together with Microsoft on this new API. It will make the work of game developers easier so they can integrate Super Resolution universally with DirectSR. The DirectX State of the Union event starts at 12:45 PM (PST) on March 21st, at the GDC 2024 conference which is being held in San Francisco.
HWiNFO Adds an Overlay to Monitor FPS & System Stats; How to Enable It
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HWiNFO's latest beta update v7.73-5370 adds a new OSD feature. With this, users can select 5 items in the free version (and more if the user has a HWiNFO Pro license) which can include various system statistics of components like your CPU and GPU. You can also enable FPS monitoring in the overlay facilitated via PresentMon. To turn it on, the latest beta update is needed, but later on, a stable version is expected to be released.
Nvidia Unveils New RTX 500 & RTX 1000 Laptop GPUs for AI Workstations
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Nvidia's new RTX 1000 and RTX 500 laptop GPUs are meant for the AI era of computing. They bring the Ada Lovelace architecture with 3rd Gen RT cores and 4th Gen Tensor Cores. Suited for professionals such as 3D artists, engineers, scientists, and more these new GPUs will be used in upcoming RTX professional laptops released by various manufacturers such as HP, Dell, Lenovo, and MSI. The RTX 1000 has 6GB GDDR6 VRAM and an AI performance measurement of 154 TOPS, with the RTX 500 having 4GB GDDR6 VRAM with 193 TOPS.
AMD RX 7900 GRE Released for $549; Perfect RTX 4070 Super Alternative?
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AMD's new Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics card is based on the RDNA 3 architecture. It demands 260W of power with 2x 8-pin PCIe power connectors. The VRAM here is 16GB GDDR6, with an effective 18Gbps memory bandwidth. The performance is quite impressive with impressive FPS numbers at 1440p maxed out settings as tested by AMD. According to the company, the new RX 7900 GRE offers more value for your money compared to the competition.
Lenovo has unveiled its 2024 AI PC lineup at MWC. Five new laptops have launched, with a new ThinkBook and several ThinkPad laptops. These new laptops come with AI features, thanks to Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen 8040 series processors that include a NPU (Neural Processing Unit) chip. Some new ThinkPad laptops also support the latest Wi-Fi 7 connectivity standard. Many neat features are offered on Lenovo's new laptops, such as the new Communications bar, which makes them perfect for professional environments.
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Tipped to Be March 2025
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Nintendo Switch 2 release date has been tipped to be March 2025 in a new report. This latest report comes from Japan-based media outlet Nikkei who has shared more info regarding the handheld. Reportedly, Nintendo could delay the Switch 2 further if enough new games aren't ready to launch alongside the console. The handheld has also been touted with a larger 6.2-inch screen according to the source.
Lenovo Shows off World’s First Transparent Laptop at MWC 2024
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Lenovo has just unveiled its transparent laptop concept at MWC 2024. It features a Micro-LED display, and a see-through screen that looks quite wild. While it is just a concept, it showcases the peak of laptop design innovation. A Wacom-based stylus can be used too on the secondary display, where the keyboard & touchpad lie. This "Project Crystal" concept gives us an exciting peek into the potential future of laptops!
Lenovo LOQ 2024 Review: A Solid RTX 4060 Mid-Range Gaming Laptop!
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Lenovo has launched its LOQ 2024 gaming laptops in India, and they are quite compelling for the specs and features they offer at a reasonable price. We are reviewing the RTX 4060 variant here, paired with the Intel 14th Gen Core i7-14700HX. This laptop features a FHD 144Hz display. Considering its specifications and price, the Lenovo LOQ 2024 with RTX 4060 is one of the best mid-range gaming laptops on the market right now! However, there are some cons that you can read about in our full review.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U Beats Steam Deck’s CPU Efficiency; 7% Better FPS at 10W!
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a new processor and it has been found in gaming benchmarks that a particular handheld from GPD utilizing this chip is beating the Steam Deck's efficiency. Finally, at 10W, the Ryzen 8000 APU gets 7% more FPS as compared to Steam Deck. We don't think it is impressive enough to meet Valve's demands, but at least we are one step closer to a processor architecture that may be good enough for Steam Deck 2.
Is a 16-Pin GPU Power Connector Safe to Use in 2024?
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On X (formerly Twitter) the user @Wxnod has highlighted that certain RTX 40 Super graphics cards are not using the new 12V-2X6 standard. Though, Nvidia RTX 40 Super graphics cards with Founders Edition design have switched to it. It is unclear why some GPU manufacturers are still using 12VHPWR, but mitigations may have been placed to the design to ensure reliability & safety. The power supply should use 12V-2X6 too to ensure the best reliability.
Intel Core i9-14900KS Spotted Online; Fastest New Processor Coming Soon?
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Intel Core i9-14900KS is an upcoming processor which is expected to release next month, but could come later as well. It is supposed to pack a turbo clock speed upgrade to 6.2GHz, with the non-KS i9 featuring 6.0GHz boost clock speed. The same core configuration of 24 cores & 32 threads is expected. The new leak shows that the CPU has been spotted online on PC21, a French PC hardware retailer.
New Star Wars Mandalorian Game Reportedly in Development; Check Details!
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According to sources of Insider Gaming, a new Star Wars game is in development. It could be themed similarly to the Mandalorian show, but the rumored story seems to be set a few years before the events of the show. Many gameplay features such as a jetpack, highly mobile movement, and weapons of the Mandalore planet have been mentioned in the rumor. So far, there is no official release date for this new Star Wars Mandalorian game yet.
Future Xiaomi Smartphones Could Get Custom Chips; ARM Partnership Revealed
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Xiaomi is reportedly working with ARM to make its own processors. These are expected to be used in their smartphones. With this, Xiaomi could tailor the experience of their gadgets better. It has been stated in the Counterpoint Research report that Oppo was previously working on processors too. We don't know when Xiaomi will unveil its own processors, because this development could take a lot of time.
Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Delayed to 2025; Multiple Reports State
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Multiple sources are stating that the Nintendo Switch 2 will release in Q1 2025. First, the Brazil-based journalist @xdocontrole released the latest episode of his podcast which revealed that five of his sources claim that the new Nintendo console will launch later in 2025. Eurogamer and VGC also supported this claim having heard the same from their own sources.
Next-Gen Xbox Console to Deliver “Largest Technical Leap”
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Xbox has just teased that its next-gen console will feature the largest technical leap that we have ever witnessed. Plus, the Xbox President Sarah Bond has confirmed that during the holidays this year, we will see updates from the company regarding new Xbox hardware. This is speculated to be the Xbox Series X/S refresh consoles - both or either one of them could come.
AMD’s Anti-Lag+ Making a Return After CS2 Debacle
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AMD Anti-Lag+ is a feature to reduce input lag in games and increase the responsiveness. The horror began shortly after the feature was released back in September 2023. Players started getting banned in Counter-Strike 2 and other anti-cheat systems of games like Call Of Duty and Apex Legends also flagged users who were using Anti-Lag+. With this, AMD had to remove the feature completely from its GPU drivers. Now, AMD's Frank Azor has confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that AMD Anti-Lag+ is coming back soon!