Valve has officially ended support for the 32-bit Steam client on Windows 10 and Windows 11, completing the transition to a 64-bit-only application on modern Windows platforms. The change was ...

Looking ahead: The vast majority of Windows users already run Steam on 64-bit operating systems, even though the client has continued to support a legacy 32-bit version of Windows. That era is ending: ...

Sometimes, the computer shows high CPU and RAM usage when some system files become corrupted. If this is the case with you, running an SFC scan may fix the problem. The System File Checker is an ...

There are still a handful of great games locked to other launchers like Epic and Battle.net, but in recent years Ubisoft, EA and Microsoft have all come crawling back to Steam with their biggest games ...

Steam has been around since 2003, laying the groundwork for modern digital storefronts. Despite early backlash from PC players, it gradually became the go-to platform by putting users first and ...

Learn when the next Steam sale is, check out what Steam sales are coming up in 2026 and discover money-saving tips. Moe Long Senior Editor Moe enjoys making technical content digestible and fun. As a ...

Steam is the most used and well-known PC gaming platform on the market. It has improved massively since its release in 2003, but that doesn’t mean the app isn’t a bit finicky sometimes. It’s ...

Looking for a fun diversion? These top-rated Steam games are excellent additions to your library, no matter if you play on a desktop, laptop, Steam Deck, or another handheld gaming PC. My PCMag career ...

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Various factors can lead to high or excessive usage of system resources for the SearchFilterHost.exe file, as detailed below: The SearchFilterHost.exe file is generally stored in the ...

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