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PS5 system software update screen showing the new Trending Now and Top 10 games widgets

Gaming · Software

PS5 System Update Adds Trending Games and Chat Speaker Tags

A new PS5 system software update lets players see the most popular and trending games in their region, alongside a fresh party chat feature.

SteamOS NVIDIA driver support shown on a gaming PC running Valve's Linux-based operating system

Gaming · Software

SteamOS NVIDIA Driver Support Is Finally on the Way

Valve is building native SteamOS NVIDIA driver support, opening its Linux-based gaming OS to GeForce hardware for the first time.

Nintendo Switch console beside a PC representing the Suyu Switch emulator shutting down

Gaming · Software

Suyu Switch Emulator Shuts Down With Native-Speed Update

The Suyu Switch emulator has ended development, but its farewell update introduces static recompilation that pushes performance close to native PC speeds.

OpenRGB 1.0 interface showing RGB lighting control for keyboards, motherboards and GPUs

Peripherals · Software

OpenRGB 1.0 Finally Brings Order to Cross-Platform RGB Control

OpenRGB 1.0 has launched with broader hardware support, giving gamers a single open-source tool to manage RGB lighting across brands.

Plex media server interface showing a movie library with metadata and poster artwork

Guides · Software

How to Fix Plex Guide Not Updating Metadata

Fix Plex guide not updating metadata with a step-by-step troubleshooting guide covering agents, refresh tools, network checks and server settings.

Steam Big Art Mode interface shown on a handheld gaming device with large game artwork on screen

Gaming · Software

Steam Beta Adds Big Art Mode and New Screensavers

Valve's newest Steam Client beta introduces Steam Big Art Mode and a customisable screensaver, aimed squarely at handheld and living room setups.

Plex media server library screen showing a folder with missing content

Guides · Software

How to Fix Plex Server Not Finding Media Files

A practical guide to fixing Plex server not finding media files, covering paths, permissions, naming, and scanning issues.

Plex Media Server transcoder settings screen showing hardware acceleration options

Guides · Software

How to Enable Hardware Transcoding in Plex

A step-by-step guide to enabling hardware transcoding in Plex for smoother streaming and less strain on your server's processor.

Plex Web App settings screen showing a list of media libraries

Guides · Software

How to Create and Manage Multiple Plex Libraries

A clear walkthrough on how to create and manage multiple Plex libraries so your movies, shows, music and photos stay organised and easy to find.

A Plex movie library screen showing posters organised into a folder structure

Guides · Software

How to Add and Organise Movies in Your Plex Library

A clear walkthrough on how to add and organise movies in Plex library, covering folder structure, file naming, and multi-part files.

Friends watching a movie together remotely using the Plex Watch Together feature

Guides · Software

How to Use Plex Watch Together Feature

Watch Together lets you and your friends stream the same movie or show in sync from separate homes.

Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming streaming interface displayed on a smartphone

Gaming · Software

Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming Now Capped at 15 Hours

Microsoft has introduced monthly hour caps on Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming, limiting Ultimate subscribers to 15 hours before extra time costs more.

Nvidia RTX 40 series graphics card running the DLSS Multi-Frame Generation mod on a gaming PC

Gaming · Hardware · Software

Nvidia’s DLSS Mod Block Fails Within Hours on RTX 40 GPUs

Nvidia tried to block an unofficial DLSS Multi-Frame Generation mod on RTX 40 series cards, but modders restored it within hours.

Nvidia PAIR software linking multiple home computers together to run local AI tasks

AI · Software

Nvidia PAIR Turns Idle PCs Into a Home AI Cluster

Nvidia PAIR is a free tool that links idle laptops, desktops and Macs into a home AI cluster for private, local AI tasks.

Audacity 4 audio editor interface showing overlapping clips and the redesigned timeline

Audio · Software

Audacity 4 Brings Non-Destructive Editing to Free Software

Audacity 4 brings non-destructive editing, overlapping clips and a fresh interface to the world's most popular free audio editor.