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ASUS and MSI have started rolling out BIOS updates that bring AMD’s EXPO Ultra Low Latency support to select 600 series AM5 motherboards. The update helps older AM5 boards close the feature gap with newer 800 series models by adding better DDR5 memory optimization for supported systems. AMD introduced EXPO Ultra Low Latency at Computex as an extension of its existing EXPO memory overclocking
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Maxsun’s Intel Arc Pro B70 32GB graphics card shows the biggest step yet for Intel’s Battlemage GPU lineup, delivering strong gains in AI, rendering, workstation tasks, and even gaming. The card is built for professional and prosumer workloads, but its performance also raises a clear question: why did Intel not release a gaming version of Big Battlemage? The Arc Pro B70 is based on
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Microsoft’s June Patch Tuesday update fixes a record 206 security vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Exchange Server, Edge, Hyper-V, and cloud services. One of those flaws is already being exploited, making this an important update cycle for both home users and IT administrators. The actively exploited issue is a Microsoft Defender elevation of privilege vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-41091. If abused, it can allow an attacker
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Microsoft’s June Windows 11 update KB5094126 is rolling out the new Low Latency Profile feature to Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 PCs, giving the operating system a small but useful responsiveness boost. The feature is designed to make everyday actions such as opening apps, launching the Start menu, using Search, and accessing core shell features feel faster. Low Latency Profile works by briefly pushing
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Microsoft has clarified that the June 24 Secure Boot certificate deadline is not a hard cutoff that will suddenly stop Windows PCs from booting. The date is important, but it mainly relates to the delivery of a Secure Boot Key Exchange Key. Users and IT administrators still need to update their certificates, especially before October 2026, but Microsoft says the situation is not as
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Microsoft’s June Windows 10 update KB5094127 may cause some PCs to ask for a BitLocker recovery key after restarting, but the issue appears limited to certain business and organization managed devices. Personal Windows 10 PCs are unlikely to be affected unless they use a specific BitLocker Group Policy setup. The problem appears after installing the June Patch Tuesday cumulative update. Microsoft says affected systems
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Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.100, marking the 20 year anniversary of its popular Windows utility suite with one of its most useful updates yet. The new version adds a dynamic Shortcut Guide, improves Command Palette, introduces an Extension Gallery, and makes the overall app faster and smaller. PowerToys has become one of the best ways to add practical features to Windows without waiting
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Mozilla has temporarily removed the monthly data cap from Firefox’s free built in VPN, giving you unlimited usage through August 31. The feature normally includes a 50GB monthly bandwidth limit, but Firefox users can now browse with the VPN as much as they want during the summer promotion. The offer is useful for people who want extra privacy while traveling, using hotel Wi-Fi, working
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TSMC may eventually raise prices for its chip manufacturing services as inflation and heavy demand put more pressure on the world’s most important semiconductor foundry. The company has not confirmed a major price hike yet, but its leadership has made clear that costs are rising and that higher pricing may be difficult to avoid. The concern matters because TSMC is not just another chipmaker.
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UGREEN’s NASync DH2300 is on sale for $186.99, giving beginners a cheaper way to set up a home backup system or media server without paying monthly cloud storage fees. The two bay NAS enclosure normally costs $219.99, so the current deal saves $33 and makes it a more approachable option for anyone who wants centralized storage at home. A NAS, or network attached storage