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QNAP targets small studios and creators with its new Thunderbolt 4 NAS

QNAP releases the TS-h966TX Thunderbolt 4 and 10Gb NAS, offering a hybrid storage design that combines HDD capacity with SSD speed.

Valve is “looking into” alternative Steam Frame straps with modular batteries and Index-style audio

You may be able to pair the Steam Frame core module with alternative audio and battery designs in the future, via other straps from Valve.

Steam Deck 2 plans still on track, despite RAM price chaos, says Valve

Valve says the company is still looking at a future Steam Deck "in the same way" as before, while keeping an eye on current conditions.

This is Intel’s best-selling desktop CPU right now, and it’s probably not the one you think

AMD might be largely making a mockery of Intel in the latest sales charts, but there's one chip from the latter that strikes just the right balance.

MSI readies Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld with lower-cost Intel Arc G3 chip, according to leak

Picking up an MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ could be a little easier on the wallet thanks to a potential new model with a slightly less-powerful Intel chip.

AMD Ryzen 5 5500F beats 5500 non-F by up to 16% in first gaming benchmarks

Early AMD Ryzen 5 5500F tests show a 3-16% frame rate uplift compared to the Ryzen 5 5500, thanks to its higher clock speed and faster PCIe support.

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update breaks audio on some PCs, but there is a workaround

Microsoft has confirmed multiple audio-related bugs caused by its Windows 11 KB5124008 update, resulting in audio loss on some USB devices.

Steam Frame release appears imminent, as lottery reservations look set for September 17

A recent leak claims Steam Frame orders could ship out from September 17, with Valve randomising the order it fulfils reservations for the VR headset.

This Steam Controller mod translates PC audio into haptics, so you can feel sound in real-time

LiveHaptics quaintly translates your PC audio into vibrations for the Steam Controller, but could enhance immersion for deaf gamers too.