The latest Minecraft 1.21.5 update introduces some exciting mob variants, new biomes, and gameplay improvements. The experience can be furthered with the use of shaders, the powerful graphical mods.

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Ubuntu MATE uses the MATE desktop (which is lightweight yet full-featured), which makes it easy for new users to hop onto the Linux bandwagon. MATE is as easy as it gets, with a bottom panel, a top ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. As the size of video games continues to expand thanks to greater resolution textures, uncompressed audio, and more detailed 3D models, space on hard ...

Google offers a free, lightweight operating system that essentially turns any machine into a Chromebook. It's a great way to keep an aging computer in service longer. Because the software is simple ...

It’s time to get on board with Windows 11. Four years after launching its current operating system, Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Though Microsoft has quietly given ...

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Dolphin Emulator is a GameCube and Nintendo Wii emulator for PC, Mac, and Android. It’s one of the most popular emulators for those consoles. Even if you own a new Nintendo Switch and enjoy the ...

How do you benchmark your PC? In this guide, we show you how to measure your gaming frame rates and gauge your PC performance in apps. Knowing how to run a PC benchmark test will enable you to see ...