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This fast Ryzen mini PC with 32GB RAM is extra budget-friendly now
For most home office PC setups, the best computing option these days isn’t a bulky desktop or an expensive laptop but rather a mini PC. These things are compact, performant, and darn affordable, delivering great performance at a great price while taking up minimal space. One standout option for anyone on... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 23 Sep 2:35am 

Microsoft Paint is finally getting project files with saved layers
Microsoft continues to upgrade Paint in Windows 11 with more and more advanced features, evolving it into a real tool with productive capabilities. The latest improvement is the ability to save project files, much like you can do in Photoshop or GIMP, reports The Verge. The new project files will have... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 23 Sep 2:35am 

-Labubu craze grows in Germany with opening of new outlet in Berlin

Nvidia and Intel’s collaborative PC chips might not happen for years
Neither Intel nor Nvidia have said exactly when the first fruits of its co-designed integrated CPUs will ship. But the thinking right now seems to be that it might a take a few years. Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment into Intel last week, where Intel will supply CPU cores to... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 23 Sep 2:15am 

Confirmed: Windows 11’s August update can break DRM video playback
It’s not uncommon for Windows updates to cause problems on your computer. Last week, there were reports that Microsoft had fixed an audio issue in Windows 11 24H2. But now the operating system appears to be having an issue with video playback instead. In an error status confirmation, Microsoft says that Windows... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 23 Sep 1:55am 

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-Cryptocurrencies Sink as $1.5 Billion in Bullish Bets Wiped Out
-Pfizer to buy weight-loss drug developer Metsera for up to $4.9 billion

Ed Sheeran surprises BBC award-winner and brother
The superstar promises to send a guitar to 15-year-old Michal and his younger brother Jakob. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 22 Sep 11:55pm 

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-Germany's Deutsche Bahn presents 'restart' as major delays hit Berlin
-More than 90 percent of Gaza border residents return as rebuilding advances
-Iranian nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami visits Moscow for talks, RIA says
-Cambrelle expands production to Vietnam

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Microsoft’s Copilot is coming to inject AI into your Windows PC games
Microsoft will not stop until every last part of your PC experience is full to bursting with “artificial intelligence.” Notepad has AI in it now. Need I say more? Well, I guess I need to, since this article is about PC games. To wit, Gaming Copilot is now rolling out... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 23 Sep 2:35am 

-French zoo returns poorly panda and partner to China
-Gaza solidarity strike in Italy disrupts rail and public transport

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-Kenya Airways COO urges airline partnerships
-Palestinians report 30 more deaths in Gaza from Israeli attacks

Amazon account hacked? Here’s what to do
Few other companies are as present in everyday life as Amazon. This makes it all the more shocking when suddenly the login no longer works, strange orders appear or the account is even blocked. In this guide, we show you how to proceed step by step in an emergency and... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 23 Sep 2:15am 

Tech Now
Alasdair Keane explores the tech highlights at IFA Berlin. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 23 Sep 1:55am 

I tried to fool my Windows laptop’s Face ID. Here’s what happened
Long ago, I had an Android phone with an early facial recognition sign-in feature… and someone could unlock my phone just by holding up a photo of me. Yeah, it was bad. Fast forward to 2025 and we have Windows Hello facial recognition sign-ins for PCs. Microsoft talks a big game... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 23 Sep 1:15am 

-Alibaba Tries to Draw Brands on Amazon to Its Global Site
-Vistra CEO Burke poised for $340 million payout amid fossil fuel, nuclear revival
-Morning Bid: High price to pay

Your next game key is waiting – grab unbeatable deals on G2A.COM
When you’re a gamer, life gets expensive fast. Between your gaming rig and peripherals, console and controllers, games and subscriptions, it’s easy to quickly blow your entire budget and then some – and things are only getting more expensive. G2A.COM is a great place to look for discounts on everything digital,... 
© 2026 PC World Tue, 23 Sep 12:15am 

Acronis & Seagate launch secure archival storage for MSPs
Seagate and Acronis have partnered to offer MSPs secure, scalable archival storage with predictable costs, addressing rising data growth and compliance needs. 
© 2026 ITBrief Mon, 22 Sep 11:45pm 

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