Buying an RTX 3080? Check your PSU and case first
Thinking about a GeForce RTX 3080? Check the exact model’s power recommendation, PCIe cables and case clearance before buying, with NVIDIA’s Founders Edition figures kept distinct from partner cards.
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Stop Windows 10 notifications interrupting a game with Focus Assist
Set Windows 10 Focus Assist to activate for full-screen games, choose which alerts can get through and review notifications after play.
Windows 10 Virtual Desktops: Organise Open Apps by Task
Group open windows by task in Windows 10. Create and name virtual desktops, move apps, learn the keyboard shortcuts and understand what this feature does not separate.
Try a Windows-only Steam game on Linux with Proton
Steam Play can run some Windows-only games on Linux. Learn how to enable Proton, test the parts of a game that matter, and know when DRM or anti-cheat can get in the way.
Use PowerToys Color Picker to copy a screen colour
Use PowerToys 0.20.1’s Color Picker to sample a Windows 10 screen colour with Windows + Shift + C, then paste the copied value into a design or document.
Microsoft Flight Simulator PC requirements: what the three tiers mean
Microsoft’s July 2020 PC specification sheet sets minimum, recommended and ideal levels for Flight Simulator. Compare the full component bundle and see why none is a frame-rate guarantee.
Windows 10's GPU scheduling switch: what it changes and how to test it
Windows 10 version 2004 adds an optional GPU scheduler. Learn what it changes, why the switch may be missing, what early game tests found and how to compare it on your PC.
How to secure a Zoom meeting with passcodes and Waiting Rooms
A Zoom invitation can carry its passcode in the link. Use a generated meeting ID, screen guests in the Waiting Room and limit screen sharing, with settings checked against guidance available by 14 May 2020.