Operating Systems

Microsoft is removing legacy drivers from Windows Update
Microsoft has announced that it will soon be getting rid of legacy drivers being delivered through Windows Update in order to improve security. Read more...
2025-06-20 03:48
Apple’s push in India continues: Foxconn to start making iPhone casings in the country
Foxconn is taking another step in cementing its rolerole in Apple’s Indian manufacturing strategy. After years of focusing mainly on iPhone assembly, the Taiwanese contract manufacturing giant is now preparing to build iPhone casings locally for the ...
2025-06-20 03:26
Unlocking Japan’s Tech Future: Insights for the World from the 2025 Tech Talent Japan Report
This week, while in Japan for a sold-out KubeCon + Cloud NativeCon, I had the great privilege of presenting our latest research to an audience of leading Japanese technology companies. As someone who has long admired Japan’s reputation for precisio...
2025-06-20 01:53
Star Citizen Alpha 4.2 update lands with radiation hazards, dynamic rain, and more
The latest alpha update to the Star Citizen project has brought along radiation as a hazard. Irradiated sandworms, never-ending storms, and more features have landed too. Read more...
2025-06-20 00:08
The M4 Mac Mini with 16GB of RAM gets a massive discount
The M4-powered Mac Mini with 16GB of RAM is an absolute steal right now with a massive 22% discount. Read more...
2025-06-19 22:28
Mozilla Axes its ‘Deepfake’ AI Detector Add-On
Mozilla is axing another add-on that few people used but which felt a perfect fit for a company whose founding mission statement was to make the web better. Next week, on June 26 2025, the Fakespot Deep Fake Detector extension, which lets users vet con...
2025-06-19 22:16
Mozilla Axes its AI-Generated Text Detector Add-On
Mozilla is axing another project that felt a perfect fit for a company founded on the idea of making the web better for everyone. Next week, on June 26 2025, the Fakespot Deep Fake Detector extension, which let users vet content to gauge if it was writ...
2025-06-19 22:16
Is the Start menu in Windows actually useful? Do we even need it?
The Start menu is an iconic Windows UX, but it just doesn't fit in my workflow at all. I can't remember the last time I actually used it. Read more...
2025-06-19 22:12
Surface Laptop 7 is $500 off — the best Copilot+ PC just got easier to recommend
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 is $500 off right now. The deal saves you 25% on one of the best Windows laptops.
2025-06-19 22:03
This free Windows tool recreates Circle to Search on Windows and Linux
Want Circle to Search on Windows? Snipping Lens uses Google Image Search to analyze screenshots and help you extract or translate text instantly.
2025-06-19 22:01
Microsoft Surface PC prices drop at Best Buy for a limited time — up to $500 off new models and $1,000 off refurbs
Best Buy looks to be the best place to buy a Surface PC, new or old, thanks to deep discounts that run until June 30. Here are the best deals that I've found.
2025-06-19 22:00
These SSDs from Crucial, SanDisk, and Western Digital are selling at great prices
A variety of portable and internal SSDs from Crucial, SanDisk, and Western Digital are currently available at reduced prices ahead of Prime Day. Read more...
2025-06-19 21:52
WhatsApp delays ad rollout in the EU amid privacy concerns
Earlier this week, Meta officially flipped the switch on in-app advertising for WhatsApp users worldwide, marking the first time ads have appeared inside the messaging platform. But if you’re in the European Union, there’s now an important update: ...
2025-06-19 21:49
WhatsApp to hold off EU ads rollout until 2026 amid privacy discussions [U]
Earlier this week, Meta officially flipped the switch on in-app advertising for WhatsApp users worldwide, marking the first time ads have appeared inside the messaging platform. But if you’re in the European Union, there’s now an important update: ...
2025-06-19 21:49
I bought the Xbox Adaptive Joystick for my fianceé and it changed her PC gaming life — Microsoft wins my praise
The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a $30 game-changer, with only minor downsides that I can happily forgive, considering the significant difference it makes.
2025-06-19 21:30
9to5Mac Daily: June 19, 2025 – iPhone Fold expectations, Mac gaming
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2025-06-19 21:23
Apple wins Grand Prix at Cannes for ‘Shot on iPhone’ campaign
Apple’s famous “Shot on iPhone” ad series has just earned one of the advertising industry’s highest honors: the Grand Prix in the Creative Effectiveness Lions category at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Not bad ...
2025-06-19 21:15
My top 7 rules that every PC build beginner should follow — saving time (and money)
Building your first PC? I've learned over the two decades that I've been building systems that it's best to follow certain rules, and I'm here to share them.
2025-06-19 21:00
Adobe just released an iPhone camera app with full manual controls
For photography enthusiasts, the prosumer camera app market has had no shortage of great options, with longtime favorites like Halide from Lux leading the pack. Now, Adobe has decided to enter the picture (get it?) with a free experimental app from the...
2025-06-19 20:46
AMD Ryzen AM4 16-core 5900XT processor has never been priced cheaper
AMD's one of the most powerful socket AM4 processors, the Ryzen 9 5900XT, is at its lowest ever price. Read more...
2025-06-19 20:44