PC World

AMD tech cuts shader load times by up to 95%

AMD’s Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) technology dramatically reduces game shader loading times by over 95% in supported titles like Forza Horizon 6. PCWorld reports that ASD requires an AMD RDNA GPU, ...
Lifehacker

How to Install the iOS 27 Beta Now (and Why You Probably Shouldn't)

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...
Sportskeeda

5 best Minecraft mods to use if you can't use shaders

Shine is a relatively new Minecraft mod that was made in 2026. Though it does not feature volumetric lighting, fog, directional shadows, reflections, etc., it can still feel like shaders. The mod ...
PCGamesN

Minecraft Java Edition will finally let you party up with your pals, without the need for mods

Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...
Fudzilla

Nvidia wants your shaders cooked while you make a cuppa

PC gamers sick of staring at “compiling shaders” screens might want to poke around the latest beta Nvidia App. Alongside new DLSS 4.5 Multi Frame Generation bits, Nvidia is rolling out an idle-time ...
GameSpot

Nvidia Is Attempting To Solve One Of PC Gaming’s Biggest Problems: Shader Compilation

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. One of the most frustrating aspects of modern PC gaming is how long ...
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
InfoQ

Are You Missing a Data Frame? The Power of Data Frames in Java

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Andy Brinkmeyer shares how engineering ...
PC World

Are you still on Windows 10? You should install the latest update

PCWorld highlights the release of KB5073724, Microsoft’s first Windows 10 security update of 2026, addressing critical vulnerabilities including a flaw in WinSqlite3.dll. This update is exclusively ...
BGR

5 Free Windows 11 Apps You Should Always Install First On New Computers

Windows 11 is a solid operating system that offers some benefits over its predecessors. It features a fresh design, solid gaming performance, and offers much better multitasking over the prior version ...
InfoWorld

Java Stream API tutorial: How to create and use Java streams

Get started with Java streams, including how to create streams from Java collections, the mechanics of a stream pipeline, examples of functional programming with Java streams, and more. You can think ...