On June 21, Arntzen Software developer Hans-Kristian Arntzenreleased Version 2.13 of VKD3D Proton,which implements Shader Model 6.8, improves OpenVR and OpenXR support, “reduces memory bloat on AMD cards,” updatesNvidia Reflexsupport, and even fixes some title-specific graphical issues, among other additions. VKD3D Proton is a branch of VKD3D focused on improving DirectX12 feature support within games running underValveProton in Linux, and its improvements are eventually rolled intomainline Proton(shipped by default withSteam Deck) as well....

Western Digital’s latest SSD with QLC technology boasts better performance in both reads and writes than its TLC-based predecessor (viaComputerBase). The company’s newest SN5000S drive, despite using generally slow QLC NAND flash, is 16.5% faster in reads and 15.5% faster in writes compared to the TLC-based SN740. The PC SN5000S is Western Digital’s latest mainstream consumer SSD, available in the M.2 2280 “gumstick” and the small PC-compatible M.2 2230 form factors, with up to 2TB of storage....

The command key is known by many names,cmd key or the Apple key. However, it is only known to those who are familiar with the Apple ecosystem. As for Windows users, it might sound foreign. The alternative to the Command key makes no sense for someone who has recentlyswitched from Mac to Windows. But, thankfully, there is a solution. Is There a Command Button on the Windows Keyboard? There is no command button on a Windows-based keyboard....

One of the more perplexing aspects of a GPU is when it’s used and what it’s for. For example, the GPU helps display an image on your screen, but it isn’t responsible for the quality and appearance of all the pictures you see. The CPU often takes a load off the GPU and is prioritized for specific functions. If your GPU utilization seems lower than it should be, troubleshoot to ensure that it’s working correctly and there are no issues....

Statcounter released anew reportshowing a noticeable decrease inWindows 11’s worldwide market share since Feb 2024. The struggling Windows 11 fell below 26% while Windows 10 enjoyed 70.03% ofMicrosoft’s OS market share. This latest report reveals a drop of 0.97 points which translates from 26.68% to 25.65% while showing a corresponding increase in Windows 10. It’s clear that many users don’t see the appeal of shifting to Windows 11, despite many efforts by Microsoft to force migration and a series of updates and new features as it doesn’t enhance their experience or improve their quality of life....

AtAmazon, Micron’sCrucial 64GB DDR5-6000 SO-DIMM RAM kitis listed for its lowest price. The kit consists of two 32GB modules that total up to 64GB. It has a recommended price of $156, but today, you can buy it for just $130. Amazon Prime members can have it delivered within two days. Navigating the market for RAM can be intimidating if you don’t know what to look for. While it’s true that more RAM is generally better, it helps to look at other specs like speed and number of modules, which can vary depending on your motherboard’s compatibility requirements....

Zotac will not charge extra for custom versions of itsGeForce RTX 40-series Super graphics cardsthat come with enhanced coolers and will sell them at Nvidia’s recommended retail prices, the companyannounced on its website(as noticed by@momomo_us). Meanwhile, the company’s factory-overclocked graphics cards will be sold at a premium given their higher performance. Zotac will offer Trinity Black Edition and Twin Edge versions of its GeForce RTX 4070 Super, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, and GeForce RTX 4080 Super graphics cards at Nvidia-set MSRPs: $599, $799, and $999, respectively....

FollowingNvidia’s keynote at Computex 2025, Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, sat down with journalists to talk about all of Team Green’s latest announcements, including talk of GB200, and international market opportunities. In response to one question, Huang talked about export controls which were first imposed by the Biden administration saying that the limitations had caused Nvidia’s China Market share to be cut from 95 to 50 percent within in the presidency and hadn’t accomplished what they set out to do....

The strengthening of various East Asian currencies vs the U.S. Dollar (USD) has been one of the talking points in financial markets over the holiday weekend. The case of the Taiwan Dollar (TWD) is particularly alarming, as the currency of the ‘silicon island’ has appreciated over 10% vs the USD in the space of just a few days. This is the strongest Taiwan dollar appreciation in over 30 years, according toDigiTimes....

When the system identifies an error as a threat to its normal operation, it stops the work and displays a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) to prevent further damage. The particular BSOD with the error nameReference_by_pointeror a stop code 0x000018 is a memory issue mostly spawned by faults in drivers. You could easily solve this problem by updating the drivers in your system. But there can be some other issues hindering the process....

Error 503 Backend Fetch Failed is displayed when the HTTP cache fails to fetch the requested data from the webserver. There could be numerous reasons why it was unable to retrieve the data; the server could be down or unavailable, the connection could’ve closed before the cache server was done reading the response, the backend code or plugins could be at fault, and so on. Regardless, we’ve listed what you may do both as a user and as the webmaster to fix Backend Fetch Failed Error 503 below....

You may encounter the “Error connecting to Apple ID server” in various instances when trying to log in with your Apple ID. Furthermore, the error pretty much stops you from connecting to any Apple services. It is usually caused by issues in your network, misconfigured settings, or interfering processes. However, it can also occur when Apple servers are down, and your device can’t connect to the server. This error can appear in pretty much all Apple devices....

Today’s users preferSSD over a mechanical hard drivefor better performance, speed, and higher bandwidth. Nonetheless, if you’re looking for alarger storage capacity at an affordable price, it’s best to get an HDD. Although 12000 to 15000 RPM hard drives are readily available, those with 5400 and 7200 are more popular among home users. While rotational speed is an essential factor, you shouldalso consider areal density(amount of storage per unit area) if you’re planning to install a new HDD....