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Antivirus software acts as a performance brake, especially on older PCs. However, with a few tricks you can significantly ...

Apple is preparing to release iOS 26.0.1, according to a private account on X with a proven track record of sharing information about future iOS versions. The account initially said iOS 26.0.1 would ...

Apple released the all-new software for the iPhone, iOS 26, on Sept. 15. The first update has just landed. Here’s what’s in store when you install it. It’s a quick turnaround for an update that has ...

Mojang has launched its major "Copper Age" update (1.21.9) for Minecraft Java Edition, introducing fresh content. Players are advised to download it only from official platforms to prevent malware ...

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Mojang's new Minecraft Java 1.21.9 update is out, and players can enhance their experience with OptiFine. This guide details how to safely download and install OptiFine, even if a stable 1.21.9 ...

Apple today released iOS 26.0.1 and iPadOS 26.0.1, the first updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out earlier this week. The new software can be downloaded on eligible ...

Apple has released iOS 26.0.1 with several bug fixes. The updates are designed to fix several feature flaws and one security bug. Apple also updated iPadOS, MacOS, WatchOS, TVOS, and VisionOS. Hello, ...

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Update September 27, 2025: We’re still waiting on Apple to release iOS 26.0.1 to everyone, but it seems very close. An anonymous account on X indicates the update will feature the build number 23A355.

You can now join friends playing “Knockout Tour” by selecting “Friends” from “Online Play” “1p.” Up to two players can now play “Free Roam” while waiting if the game was full when trying to join ...