Windows

Microsoft expands Xbox repairability program to include uBreakiFix for Series X|S repairs
Microsoft has appointed uBreakiFix its first Xbox Authorized Service Provider, which will offer in-person Xbox Series X|S repairs. Read more...
2025-01-15 17:44
Start11 v2.5 brings vertical taskbars to Windows 11
If you miss your vertical taskbar in Windows 11, Start11 v2.5 is here to give you what Microsoft stubbornly refuses to give. Read more...
2025-01-15 17:18
Ubisoft's assets may be broken up as founders seek deal with major Chinese publisher
Ubisoft's founding family is seeking a deal with Tencent that could see the company's assets split across a new venture.
2025-01-15 16:04
Nvidia admits RTX 5070 nowhere near 4090 performance without DLSS "fake" frames
Nvidia has admitted that the RTX 5070 is nowhere close to the RTX 4090's performance when not using "fake" AI generated frames. Read more...
2025-01-15 15:18
Microsoft confirms January 2025 Windows updates fail to install on PCs with certain software
The recently released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 and 11 should land without issues on your system unless you have this specific software installed. In that case, beware. Read more...
2025-01-15 15:16
Microsoft confirms Windows 10 KB5048239 reinstalling bug, KB5050411 fixes it
Microsoft told Windows Latest that the problem has been fixed as it replaced the problematic KB5048239 with KB5050411. The post Microsoft confirms Windows 10 KB5048239 reinstalling bug, KB5050411 fixes it appeared first on Windows Latest
2025-01-15 14:22
Former Surface design lead comes out of retirement to join Panos Panay at Amazon
Another key figure behind Microsoft's Surface devices has joined Amazon and former Windows and Surface lead Panos Panay.
2025-01-15 14:05
Save massive $1,300 on MSI Creator 16 laptop with RTX 4090, Core Ultra 9, and 64GB RAM
If you are looking for a no-compromise laptop for really heavy workloads, check out the MSI Creator 16. This supercharged computer with a Mini LED display is currently $1,300 off. Read more...
2025-01-15 14:02
Ralf Groene, former Surface design chief, joins Amazon
Following Panos Panay's exodus in the second half of 2023, the former Surface head of design, Ralph Groene, joined Amazon. Read more...
2025-01-15 13:12
Microsoft stops tricking people into using Bing instead of Google, at least on Chrome
Google accused Microsoft of attempting to deceive people recently with a Bing interface that looks like the UI of Google. Microsoft appears to have rolled back the interface.
2025-01-15 13:05
I flight-tested the best carry-on tech bag with all of my essential devices, and it won a perfect score with ease
If you're looking for a good laptop backpack that can tote a bunch of your devices then you should consider the Tomtoc Navigator-T66.
2025-01-15 13:00
15 Essential PowerShell commands every Windows 11 user should know
PowerShell is a cross-platform command-line interface, but it's only a great tool if you know what commands to run. In this guide, I will outline the top 15 cmdlets that everyone should use to navigate and perform tasks in this shell.
2025-01-15 13:00
15 Essential PowerShell commands every Windows 11 users should know
PowerShell is a cross-platform command-line interface, but it's only a great tool if you know what commands to run. In this guide, I will outline the top 15 cmdlets that everyone should use to navigate and perform tasks in this shell.
2025-01-15 13:00
2025 is the year of the AI mini PC — Here are the 6 CES devices I'm most excited about
We saw more mini PCs at CES 2025 than we have in recent years. Here are the devices that stood out the most.
2025-01-15 13:00
The UK announced a big AI plan this week, here's how much it raised in just 48 hours
The UK government said this week that it has a big AI plan to drive growth in the country. It has already attracted billions of pounds and loads of jobs in just 48 hours. Read more...
2025-01-15 12:14
Bing no longer pretends to be Google, but it still tries hard to make you stay
Microsoft recently attempted to fool users into Bing by making its search look like that of Google. Following the backlash, the company backtracked its decision. Read more...
2025-01-15 11:46
Amazon AGI lead says "several technical hurdles" delay revamped Alexa release: "Hallucinations have to be close to zero"
Amazon is reportedly encountering "several technical hurdles," including hallucinations, seemingly preventing it from shipping the revamped Alexa to broad availability.
2025-01-15 11:18
Doom, Quake, and Turok remaster studio ask what fan-favorite game they should work on next
These guys are royalty when it comes to remasters. Whatever they make next will rock.
2025-01-15 10:30
Rsync package in Ubuntu distros updated to fix remote code execution bugs, download now
Canonical has pushed a patch for rsync after researchers uncovered serious vulnerabilities that enable remote code execution attacks. Read more...
2025-01-15 10:26
Linux Mint 22.1 ISOs approved, here's how to download it now
Linux Mint 22.1, codenamed Xia, has passed final ISO checks, meaning it's ready for release. While not announced yet, you can already download it; read on for instructions. Read more...
2025-01-15 10:02