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Alan Wake 2 PC specs: Recommended, minimum, and ray tracing system requirements
By Rebecca Spear published
PC Specs Alan Wake II is shaping up to be an intense horror game that truly builds off of the original, but you'll need to have a powerful laptop or rig if you want to play it on PC at 60 FPS.
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What's new with the MS Paint layers October 2023 update for Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Layers of paint On Windows 11, the Paint app is getting four features powered by AI, including layers, support for transparency, Cocreator, and the ability to remove backgrounds.
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What's new with the Photos app in Windows 11 October 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak last updated
More AI features As part of the Windows 11 October 2023 Update, the Photos app gets features powered by AI, including background blur and enhance search.
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How to update your BIOS
By Richard Devine last updated
Flash Whether it's for a new CPU, critical fixes or just to have the latest, here's what you need to know.
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How to get started with Microsoft Designer on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Design like a pro Microsoft has a new Designer tool that uses AI to help you create different types of graphics for any project, and here's how to get started.
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How to fix external display not working on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Second monitor On Windows 11, you can use these tips to troubleshoot and fix problems that may arise while connecting an external monitor.
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Lords of the Fallen: How to beat Tancred, Master of Castigations
By Brendan Lowry published
Man and Beast Tancred, with his unique second phase, is one of Lords of the Fallen's toughest boss fights.
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List of Halo Infinite multiplayer maps
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Maps! Check out the expanding list of battlegrounds in Halo Infinite.
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