Operating Systems

Windows Hello face unlock no longer works in the dark, and Microsoft says it's not a bug
A recent Windows update has changed how Windows Hello face unlock works, now requiring a color camera in addition to IR sensors to authenticate you. That means it no longer works in the dark.
2025-06-16 12:30
uBlock Origin ships to Edge for Android as Google kills it on Chrome
uBlock Origin is now available on Edge for Android, just as Google phases out the popular ad blocker from Chrome
2025-06-16 11:56
You can get your hands on the Nothing Phone (3) early, if you're lucky
Nothing is giving away its upcoming Phone (3) early to some lucky customers. This will seemingly be an exclusive "1st Edition" version, but it's unknown how it will differ from the standard variant. Read more...
2025-06-16 11:30
Siri vaporware dispute continues, as high-profile commenters hit back at Apple
Apple may have belatedly responded to accusations of showing off Siri vaporware at last year’s WWDC, but the controversy is showing no sign of dying down anytime soon. John Gruber – author of the original piece taking issue with Apple showing off f...
2025-06-16 11:28
Microsoft expands European sovereign cloud offerings with new data and key controls
Microsoft has expanded its sovereign cloud offerings today to give European organizations greater control over their data. Read more...
2025-06-16 10:48
Windows 11 news and updates in June: Everything I know about Microsoft's latest tweaks and beta features for Insiders
Microsoft continually updates Windows 11 through a series of beta channels before a general release. Here's everything announced from Monday, June 16, 2025.
2025-06-16 10:32
Windows 11 news and updates in June: Microsoft's AI agent in Settings makes adjusting your PC easier than ever
Microsoft continually updates Windows 11 through a series of beta channels before a general release. Here's everything announced from Monday, June 16, 2025.
2025-06-16 10:32
Surface Pro 11 and Laptop 7 get big firmware updates that fix shutdowns, black screens, more
Microsoft is rolling out big firmware updates for the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 with ARM chips to address multiple issues, such as abrupt shutdowns, black screens, and more. Read more...
2025-06-16 10:32
Windows 11 is getting adaptive power saver
Microsoft is working on a new power saver for Windows 11, which is expected to be more flexible and adaptive than existing options. Read more...
2025-06-16 10:16
Funny Windows 11 bug brings back classic Windows boot sound from 20 years ago
Windows Vista's iconic boot chime has made a surprise return in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.
2025-06-16 09:18
Microsoft 365 security in the spotlight after Washington Post hack
The Washington Post has reported that some of its journalists were cyberattacked, with attackers possibly gaining access to a Microsoft work email account; putting Microsoft 365 under the spotlight. Read more...
2025-06-16 07:36
Taiwan hits Huawei and SMIC with new export restrictions
Taiwan is tightening export rules on Huawei and SMIC, which could make it even harder for China to push forward with its semiconductor goals. Read more...
2025-06-16 06:40
WhatsApp for Android expands chat themes with 18 new colors
The latest WhatsApp Beta for Android has added 18 new chat theme colors, bringing it up to parity with the iOS beta which got this update earlier this month. Read more...
2025-06-16 04:28
iPad Air vs reMarkable Paper Pro: Which tablet is best for note taking? [Updated]
Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of testing out the . You can read my full review here, but in short, it gets everything right about the note taking experience. Despite being an e-ink tablet, it does get quite pricey. However, there ar...
2025-06-16 04:14
Apple Fitness could benefit greatly from one simple expansion
Apple has definitely built up quite a compelling ecosystem around the . Between all of its fitness challenges, activity rings, and competitions – Apple has certainly found a way to make exercise fun for a lot of people. The problem? Some people simpl...
2025-06-16 03:00
Linux 6.16-rc2: Smaller than usual, but with notable network and bcachefs tweaks
Linus Torvalds has released the second release candidate of the Linux 6.16 kernel. It brings a smaller set of changes than usual, but they're notable nonetheless. Read more...
2025-06-16 02:36
Microsoft has a new tool to get you off Windows 10 and onto a Windows 11 PC
Can't get Windows 11? Dump Windows 10 using a new Windows Migration feature, which comes with a free “PC to PC” transfer feature. The post Microsoft has a new tool to get you off Windows 10 and onto a Windows 11 PC appeared first on Windows Latest
2025-06-15 23:55
Find ASCII Emoji Easily with this GNOME Shell Applet
A simple GNOME Shell extension that lets you search and copy ASCII emoji from your panel without needing to open a browser and hit up a website. You're reading Find ASCII Emoji Easily with this GNOME Shell Applet, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not r...
2025-06-15 22:45
Here is a list of Samsung Galaxy watches that won't be supported after September 2025
Samsung is set to end support for Tizen OS on its smartwatch lineup very soon this year. These are the watches that will lose support. Read more...
2025-06-15 21:42
Crucial T500 2TB Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD is selling at its lowest price in over a year
Crucial is offering the T500 NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD at its lowest price in over a year. The discount is for the 2TB variant. Read more...
2025-06-15 21:26