Steam is finally dropping 32-bit Windows support in 2026 and that’s a good thing
Valve will end Steam client support for 32-bit Windows on January 1, 2026. With only 0.01% of users affected, it’s time to move to 64-bit.
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Vivaldi 7.6 web browser now available for Windows, Linux, and macOS
Vivaldi 7.6 lets Windows, Linux, and macOS users customize the tab bar, manage duplicates with The Tab Button, and enjoy faster browsing with new upgrades.
Consumer Reports calls on Microsoft to extend free Windows 10 support as millions face security risk
Consumer Reports wants Microsoft to extend free Windows 10 support, but the request feels late. Microsoft cannot support Windows forever, and Linux is waiting.
Google launches experimental Windows app with AI search built in
Google has launched an experimental app for Windows in Labs, giving users instant search across files, apps, Google Drive, and the web with Lens and AI features built in.
Calibre 8.10 arrives with smarter tooltips and important fixes
Calibre 8.10 adds customizable tooltips, fixes Kindle and markdown issues, improves audiobook handling, and refreshes news sources.
Linux Lite 7.6 arrives as Windows 10 support nears its end
Linux Lite 7.6 is out, and with Windows 10 about to lose support, it’s a timely option for PC owners seeking a free and user-friendly operating system.
Parallels Desktop 26 brings Windows 11 to macOS Tahoe Macs
Parallels Desktop 26 is here with Windows 11 support on macOS Tahoe Macs, plus IT tools and enterprise security upgrades.
VirtualBox 7.2 lands with Arm upgrades, Linux 3D boost, and a tidier interface
VirtualBox 7.2 delivers major upgrades for Arm and Linux users, a more practical interface, and dozens of bug fixes but not without trade offs.
CrossOver 25.1.0 fixes EA and Ubisoft launchers, improves Microsoft Office on Linux
The new CrossOver 25.1.0 release fixes launcher and controller issues, improves Steam stability, and enhances Microsoft Office support on Linux.
Plugable TBT-UDM dock brings dual 4K display power to Macs and Windows laptops for under $200
Plugable’s TBT-UDM Thunderbolt 4 dock delivers dual 4K displays, 100W charging, and 13 ports for both Mac and Windows, priced under $200.
HandBrake 1.10 lands with AV1 hardware decoding and new social-friendly presets
HandBrake 1.10.0 delivers AV1 hardware decoding, new social presets, and key fixes for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Microsoft patches WSL 2.5.10 with CVE-2025-53788 fix but keeps details secret until August 12
Microsoft patched WSL 2.5.10 with CVE-2025-53788, but the company will not reveal what the vulnerability is until August 12.