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Xbox is preparing Game Pass members for a major change to Call of Duty access. A new notification confirms that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not be included with Game Pass when it launches on October 23, 2026, and subscribers who want to play it on day one will need to buy the game separately. The message also says Modern Warfare 4

High DPC latency can cause audio crackling, USB dropouts, mouse hitches, short freezes, and game stutters even when your CPU and GPU usage look normal. The best way to fix it is to identify the driver, device, or system setting causing the delay instead of applying random Windows tweaks. DPC stands for Deferred Procedure Call. Windows uses it when hardware drivers need the CPU’s

For decades, getting clothing in front of an audience meant booking a model, a photographer, a studio, and a stylist — sometimes all four at once. The output was good, but the access was narrow. Small brands, independent designers, and solo content creators either paid for that infrastructure or made do without it. That calculus is starting to shift. The Real Cost Was Never

It’s one thing to use your notes app to create wishlists, but what if you need to share them with others or track what has already been purchased? That's where dedicated wishlist tools come into play. In this Wishwave review, I get hands-on with the free wishlist creator that suits any occasion and any online store.  What is Wishwave? Wishwave is a wishlist platform

Microsoft is testing and rolling out several important Windows updates in June 2026, including a less annoying Windows 11 update process, a faster Microsoft Edge release cycle, new Windows 11 customization options, and eye-comfort display features. These changes affect Windows Insiders first, but many of them may later arrive for regular Windows 11 users through stable updates. The biggest news is that Microsoft is

NVIDIA GeForce Experience is a free Windows app for NVIDIA graphics card users that helps update GPU drivers, optimize game settings, record gameplay, capture screenshots, and access in-game overlay features. However, NVIDIA now recommends the newer NVIDIA App for most gamers and creators because it combines driver updates, game optimization, recording tools, and several older GeForce Experience features into one modern app. NVIDIA’s official

To check for updates in Windows 10, open Settings, go to Update & Security, select Windows Update, and click Check for updates. Windows will search for available updates and automatically download and install important updates when they are ready. Windows 10 normally checks for updates on its own, but manually checking is useful when you want the latest security patches, bug fixes, drivers, or

To create a Gmail account, go to the Google account signup page, choose Create account, enter your name, birthday, Gmail address, password, and recovery details, then agree to Google’s terms. On mobile, you can create a new Gmail account from the Gmail app by tapping Sign in, choosing Google, and selecting Create account. A Gmail account gives you a free email address and access

The best free movie streaming sites in 2026 are legal platforms that let you watch movies and shows without paying, such as Tubi, Pluto TV, YouTube, The Roku Channel, Freevee, Plex, Kanopy, FilmRise, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Crunchyroll, Rakuten Viki, and Internet Archive. These sites are safer than random free movie websites because they use licensed, public domain, or ad-supported content. Free streaming is popular

Keeping track of every detail during busy meetings can be a real challenge for professionals. Traditional note-taking often distracts us from the actual conversation, causing people to miss important details and action items. To solve this problem, many workplace teams are shifting how they handle daily communication. By introducing a physical AI note takers like Plaud.ai, professionals can now record, transcribe, and organize their

Creating a logo used to mean hiring a designer or learning professional tools like Adobe Illustrator. In 2026, that barrier is much lower. Online logo makers now combine templates, customization, and AI-assisted suggestions to help non-designers create usable, professional branding without prior experience. The tools below are chosen specifically for people who are not designers but still want results that look intentional, consistent, and

Need to call Booking.com about a reservation, refund, cancellation, or account issue? The most commonly listed Booking.com customer service number in the United States is +1 888-850-3958. For UK or international English-language support, a commonly cited number is +44 20 3320 2609. However, Booking.com’s current public contact pages do not present one universal phone number for every customer. Instead, Booking.com directs travelers to My

You opened your computer, checked the list of installed apps, or looked in Task Manager, and there it was: Wave Browser. Maybe you don’t remember installing it. Maybe your default browser or search engine changed. Maybe your antivirus mentioned a PUP. So, what is Wave Browser? Is it dangerous? And should you remove it? The short answer: Wave Browser is a web browser, but

Preparing a document for professional printing? Unfortunately, the file you're creating it in is often not enough. You won’t be happy with the result if you send over a Word DOCX or an InDesign INDD file. These formats are great for editing, but when it comes to fonts, images, and layouts… Well, they can’t guarantee anything — yet, most probably, these elements won’t look

It can sometimes be difficult to tell whether a PDF is searchable, especially if you're not familiar with how PDF files work. In reality, these types of files are very common, and you’ve likely used them before. Simply put, a searchable PDF is a file where you can select, copy, paste, or search for text. These files are typically created using OCR (Optical Character

The first wave of AI assistants was about conversation. You typed a question. The AI answered it. You copied the response somewhere useful and carried on. The workflow was still yours. The AI sat outside of it, waiting to be consulted. That is no longer the whole picture. In 2026, AI assistants have moved from being a separate tool you consult to being embedded