If your PC won't boot, all is not necessarily lost. You can save data from your storage drive via one of two methods.

If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood could make it happen anyway.

Restart your PC and tap the key shown on screen (often F2, Delete, or Esc) to enter the BIOS. Once there, look for a menu ...

CCleaner has long been a classic among Windows system optimizers, and next year the much-loved tool will celebrate its 20th anniversary. It has such an enduring legacy and has been so popular that ...

How do you use Hades 2 cross-save? Now that the Hades 2 early access period is over, it's finally time to take Melinoe's adventure seriously by taking the battle to Chronos across two platforms. If ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Following Battlefield 6's difficulties with the "secure boot" problem on PC, it's now Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's turn. The BO7 beta is here, and some ...

The Epic Games Store has only one new free game this week, as opposed to two. And this week, PC users on EGS are being treated to an open-world survival game from 2024, currently in early access. It’s ...

ANANTA is a free-to-play open world RPG where you play as the new captain of a special task force and interact with a charming (and eccentric) cast of characters as you build a team all your own.

Arc Raiders, the game PC Gamer shooter expert Morgan Park called "the most exciting extraction shooter of 2025," is set to launch on October 30. That's not much more than a month away, but you'll have ...

I’ve been stalking sales events long enough to know when the stars align, and today's haul is shaping up special. There’s a mix of Nintendo magic, Xbox oddities, PlayStation gems, and PC heavy hitters ...

RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience. Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows. More is always better. I'm not going to start this with a "back in the day" because it's too easy ...

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