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Does antivirus software still slow down your PC in 2026? We tested the top security software to find out
Source summary · Tom’s GuideWe put modern security suites to the test across synthetic benchmarks and demanding PC games to see if the age-old PC slowdown myth still holds true.
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One of the most popular Total War: Warhammer 3 mods was 'deliberately corrupted' by its creator to sabotage AI-made copies
Source summary · PC GamerSFO Grimhammer 3 has since been restored to its original version, but the point's been made.
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Ethernet cables can do more than just improve home internet
Source summary · EngadgetWith some add-ons, these can gain a second life.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max gaming test shows up to 69% less performance loss than iPhone 17 Pro Max
Source summary · NotebookcheckThe iPhone 18 Pro Max’s sustained thermal performance is impressive, a fresh new video from content creator MrMacRight on YouTube shows. Multiple demanding games were tested.
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Googlebooks are bringing Gemini Intelligence to premium laptops, but is the cost worth it for these Android based-devices compared to Chromebooks?
Source summary · TechRadarI compare Googlebooks vs Chromebooks to see the main differences, weigh up the use cases, the price-to-performance, and whether or not an upgrade to the new ecosystem is worthwhile or not.
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Oldest first · 10 developmentsWhatsApp parental controls for teens: what parents can and cannot see
Source summary · NotebookcheckWhatsApp is adding parental controls for teens aged 13 to 17. With a PIN, parents decide who can add their child to groups, who sees the profile photo and Status, and how strict Meta AI is. Messages and calls stay end-to-end encrypted, so parents cannot read them. The rollout is gradual, and WhatsApp has not said when every region will get it.
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- WhatsApp parental controls for teens: what parents can and cannot seeNotebookcheck · Oct 3, 2026
GTA 6: New screenshots with Pulp Fiction vibes and fresh details about Jason and Lucia
Source summary · NotebookcheckAhead of its upcoming cover story, LOVE Magazine has shared new GTA 6 screenshots on Instagram, along with fresh details about Jason and Lucia.