Fortunately, disabling unnecessary background services or apps is simple, and you can improve your PC's performance -- whether it's new or old -- by freeing up system resources once dedicated to them.

Microsoft has confirmed that the lower-end Xbox Ally will retail for $599, while the full-fat Xbox Ally X will cost $999. In the UK, the Ally X will cost £799, while the Ally will cost £499. The EU ...

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Discover the best parental control apps to help manage screen time and keep kids and teens safer online—and what features every family should look for.

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OpenAI’s Sora 2 is here, and it’s turning deepfakes into “cameos” while launching a TikTok-style feed of AI-generated clips.

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