"Xbox mode" (formerly Xbox Full Screen Experience) is here to replace your console. Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team ...

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close. Microsoft Windows has been with us for more than 40 years at this point. Over ...

According to a new report, Sony is rolling back its strategy of releasing big, exclusive, single-player PlayStation games — the likes of Marvel’s Spider-Man, The Last of Us, and God of War — on ...

The AI data center boom is squeezing PC and smartphone sales, with a decrease of more than 10% in the offing this year. Global PC and smartphone sales are expected to fall by more than 10% this year, ...

The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC. I’ve been a ...

The NZXT H2 Flow is a new mini ITX chassis designed to let you build your own small form-factor gaming PC. Available now for $150, the case features an internal volume of 20.7 liters and supports ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most people make the mistake of thinking they have to use either a smart TV or a streaming player like a Roku or Fire TV Stick to access ...

Question: What does Microsoft’s PC Manager do, and should I use it? Answer: If you’ve ever searched for ways to “clean up” or “speed up” your Windows PC, you’ve probably seen plenty of third-party ...

IDC expects the PC market to be volatile this year ahead of anticipated price increases. IDC expects the PC market to be volatile this year ahead of anticipated price increases. is a senior editor and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gaming on Windows is cool, but there are countless things you need to know before building a PC — including the ridiculous pricing of certain ...

The future is looking pretty bleak for PC gaming, unfortunately. Gaming has always been a really expensive hobby, thanks to games costing $60 or more, consoles costing upwards of $400, and recurring ...

Google is rolling out a beta version of PC Connect, a free first-party virtual desktop app for Android XR. With the app, users can stream content from their Windows PC. Desktop apps work, of course, ...