HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:50:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-1.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 Waitlist reveal Valve updates Steam Machine reservations https://hardware.nrgnews.net/waitlist-reveal-valve-updates-steam-machine-reservations/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:50:28 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/waitlist-reveal-valve-updates-steam-machine-reservations/ The anticipation surrounding the Steam Machine has reached a critical phase, as Valve has finally unveiled granular details regarding its

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]]> Valve promises to clear the Steam reservation backlog by 2026 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-promises-to-clear-the-steam-reservation-backlog-by-2026/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:52:08 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-promises-to-clear-the-steam-reservation-backlog-by-2026/ The wait is officially nearing its end for many, thanks to a rather elaborate system of digital lottery and patience

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]]> Workshop Maps secretly install PC malware https://hardware.nrgnews.net/workshop-maps-secretly-install-pc-malware/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:51:43 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/workshop-maps-secretly-install-pc-malware/ In the sprawling digital landscape of PC gaming, the Steam Workshop has long been a vibrant hub for creativity, allowing

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]]> Valve massively overhauls Steam Wishlists and Gifting https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-massively-overhauls-steam-wishlists-and-gifting/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:49:52 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-massively-overhauls-steam-wishlists-and-gifting/ Valve has just shaken up the digital gifting landscape on Steam, making some significant changes to how users exchange games

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]]> Valve sells 15K Steam Machines despite memory crunch warning https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-sells-15k-steam-machines-despite-memory-crunch-warning/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:17:23 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-sells-15k-steam-machines-despite-memory-crunch-warning/ The Paradox of Plenty: How Steam Machines Are Thriving Amidst a Memory Crunch In an era defined by scarcity, where

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]]> Dbrand stops Companion Cube case for Steam Machine after Valve contact https://hardware.nrgnews.net/dbrand-stops-companion-cube-case-for-steam-machine-after-valve-contact/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:18:03 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/dbrand-stops-companion-cube-case-for-steam-machine-after-valve-contact/ In the high-stakes world of custom PC hardware, where aesthetics meet engineering precision, some decisions are made for fun, and

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]]> Steam Sales Guide for the Rest of 2026 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/steam-sales-guide-for-the-rest-of-2026/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:15:46 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/steam-sales-guide-for-the-rest-of-2026/ The annual rhythm of gaming has officially begun, and for those who live on the Steam platform, the calendar is

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]]> Valve adjusts Steam Machine LED thermal warnings https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-adjusts-steam-machine-led-thermal-warnings/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:19:13 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-adjusts-steam-machine-led-thermal-warnings/ Valve Adjusts Steam Machine Thermal Warnings for Smarter Performance Management The digital realm of PC gaming demands precision, especially when

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]]> Valve raises Steam Machine temp warning threshold to 100C https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-raises-steam-machine-temp-warning-threshold-to-100c/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:18:16 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-raises-steam-machine-temp-warning-threshold-to-100c/ Summer heat is putting a strain on all of us, especially when we’re trying to dive deep into long gaming

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]]> Valve sets 30 FPS at 1080p as the minimum standard https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-sets-30-fps-at-1080p-as-the-minimum-standard/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:20:55 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-sets-30-fps-at-1080p-as-the-minimum-standard/ That little green checkmark? It’s the universal sign of quality, right? In the world of gaming, it suggests smooth gameplay

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