Operating Systems

Improve or leave: Microsoft makes it easier to fire underperformers
Microsoft’s new performance policy gives low-rated employees the choice to improve or leave, with bans on rehiring and internal transfers.
2025-04-22 14:07
1Password’s next chapter is all about securing everything legacy tools miss
1Password is an app I’ve been using since 2008, but it’s not longer just an app. It is building a platform for how work actually happens today. That includes personal devices, AI agents, and apps that never went through the IT team. With new update...
2025-04-22 13:00
Telegram CEO says French authorities demanded a backdoor to access users' messages
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov revealed that the French police and European Commission are advocating for a law that forces messaging apps to implement a backdoor for authorities. Read more...
2025-04-22 12:56
M4 MacBook Air helps drive market-beating growth for Apple
The launch of the M4 MacBook Air back in March helped Apple enjoy faster growth than any other computer maker in the first quarter of the year, according to a new report. However, there are concerns that this boost may be short-lived, due to the potent...
2025-04-22 12:28
An iPad can't run macOS, but it can run... Windows 11?
Apple won’t bring macOS to iPads, but one developer managed to install a version of Windows 11 instead.
2025-04-22 12:06
I tested Corsair's affordable Void Wireless V2 gaming headset, offering incredible battery life and sound
The Void Wireless V2 has it all: a comfortable design, great sound, and a good overall value. Basically, this is one of the best mid-range gaming headsets you can buy today.
2025-04-22 12:00
Beyond Cupertino: Uber’s 32-step cancellation process, Bluesky blue checks, and more
Tech companies have often been accused of making it hard to cancel subscriptions, but Uber appears to have taken things to a whole new level! It’s being sued by the FTC for forcing Uber One subscribers to take as many as 32 separate actions when they...
2025-04-22 11:50
iPhone 17e already well advanced, says leaker with the right credentials
Apple’s replacement of the iPhone SE with the iPhone 16e raised an obvious question: Would the ad-hoc update schedule for the SE series also be replaced with an annual refresh, kicking off with an iPhone 17e? A leaker with the right credentials to an...
2025-04-22 11:13
Don't buy a new ROG Ally X handheld — Upgrade your original ROG Ally's battery life with this replacement kit instead
JSAUX ROG Ally Battery Upgrade Kit comes with everything you need to swap out your old battery for a better one. Here are some tips to help you along the way.
2025-04-22 10:49
Apple @ Work Podcast: IDC’s Q1 2025 PC Shipment report
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & pro...
2025-04-22 10:00
How to change the default folder for downloads on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can change the default location for the "Downloads" folder to another path in the same or different drive, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to complete this configuration.
2025-04-22 09:48
How to show app labels in the Taskbar for Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can ungroup and show labels for running apps in the Taskbar one more time. In this guide, I'll show you how to complete this configuration.
2025-04-22 09:43
Barack Obama says AI is already better than "70% of coders," but Bill Gates argues that programming is still too complex for AI to totally replace humans
Former President Obama recently indicated that AI can already code better than 60-70% of programmers, making it difficult for humans to establish purpose and meaning in life.
2025-04-22 09:26
Microsoft now lets you set Copilot as new tab page in Edge
Microsoft is experimenting with letting users set Copilot as the new tab page in the Edge browser. Here is how to try it. Read more...
2025-04-22 09:14
Microsoft warns its Quick Assist app could expose Windows and macOS users to AI-driven tech support scams and "scareware"
Microsoft warns Windows and macOS users to avoid using Quick Assist as it's susceptible to AI scams camouflaged as "unsolicited" tech support.
2025-04-22 09:07
Fujitsu and RIKEN unveil 256-qubit superconducting quantum computer, will soon open access
Fujitsu and RIKEN have unveiled a new superconducting 256-qubit quantum computer. The pair plans to install an even more powerful machine in 2026. Read more...
2025-04-22 08:52
openSUSE.Asia Summit 2025 Call for Speakers
We are pleased to announce that the Call for Speakers for the openSUSE.Asia Summit 2025 is now open. The event will take place from August 29 to 31, 2025 in Faridabad, India. This summit is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise, ideas, and e...
2025-04-22 07:00
Copilot can now create PowerPoint slides from your documents, here's how to do that
Microsoft has added a new feature to Copilot in PowerPoint for Windows that lets you more easily create slides, with file references too. Read more...
2025-04-22 06:58
YouTube Music now lets you share lyrics on Android
Google is rolling out a new feature for YouTube Music that lets you share a specific portion of lyrics on social media. Read more...
2025-04-22 06:40
Dev runs Windows 11 ARM on an iPad Air M2 using UTM with JIT, and it’s decent
It's always been possible to run Windows 11 on an iPad, but it's now much easier, partially due to EU regulatory changes. The post Dev runs Windows 11 ARM on an iPad Air M2 using UTM with JIT, and it’s decent appeared first on Windows Latest
2025-04-21 23:40