Windows

Microsoft unveils new Start menu for Windows 11 with customizable layout and Phone Link integration
First leaked last month, the Windows 11 Start menu is getting a more customizable layout with a collapsible Phone Link panel, and it's now official.
2025-05-06 13:00
Paint, Snipping Tool, and Photos in Windows 11 are getting a lot of new features
Some of the stock Windows 11 apps are about to become a lot better thanks to the new features Microsoft just announced. Read more...
2025-05-06 13:00
Surface Pro 12-inch vs. Surface Pro 11: Which 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC is better for you?
Microsoft just unveiled a Surface Pro 12-inch designed with mobility in mind. I compare it to the flagship Surface Pro 11 to ensure you get the right 2-in-1 PC.
2025-05-06 13:00
Microsoft announces new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with smaller screens, lower starting prices, and surprising design changes
Microsoft is launching a Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch today, starting at $799 and $899, with pre-orders available now.
2025-05-06 13:00
You will soon be able to complain about something to Windows 11 and it will fix it for you
Windows 11 is getting more AI-powered experiences, and the one Microsoft announced today makes it easier to tweak various Windows settings by complaining about them. Read more...
2025-05-06 13:00
Microsoft announces smaller and more affordable 13-inch Surface Laptop
Microsoft has announced a new 13-inch Surface Laptop with a more affordable price, long battery life, and ultra-thin design. Read more...
2025-05-06 13:00
Microsoft unveils smaller-sized Surface Pro with a stunning new color
Microsoft has a new member of the Surface Pro family: a smaller-sized Surface Pro with a more affordable price tag. Read more...
2025-05-06 13:00
Backbone Pro controller unveiled with wireless support, full-size joysticks, and more
The company behind the popular Backbone mobile gaming controller is back with a major upgrade. The Backbone Pro is now available with full wireless play. Read more...
2025-05-06 13:00
Windows 11's Settings app is getting an AI agent that can configure options on your PC for you
The Windows 11 Settings app is set to gain a new AI agent that will make configuring your PC even easier.
2025-05-06 13:00
Microsoft unveils "new generation of Windows experiences" — here's what's on the way to Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft just announced major Windows 11 and Copilot+ PC updates, adding a bunch of exclusive features and AI capabilities.
2025-05-06 13:00
A Linux-backed project shows how to save unsupported Windows 10 PCs by installing Linux
Windows 10 end of support is in six months and many PCs that are unsupported by Windows 11 won't be able to upgrade. A new Linux-backed project urges users to try installing Linux and shows how. Read more...
2025-05-06 12:20
I tested this superb gaming laptop, and it proves that NVIDIA's RTX 5090 is still a massive waste of money
I've been playing my favorite games and running benchmarks on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 for a few weeks. It's a great laptop, but the RTX 5090 doesn't impress.
2025-05-06 12:00
Xbox has become a Game Pass machine and nothing more — Is it enough to justify Microsoft's console over a costly gaming PC?
I can't think of many reasons to buy an Xbox over competing platforms when Microsoft has dwindled its appeal to one place: Game Pass.
2025-05-06 11:59
Brave for Android now lets you block elements, just like on desktop
The Brave browser on Android now lets you select any page elements that you'd like to block. This could come in handy if a certain part of the web page is causing a website to lag. Read more...
2025-05-06 11:54
Opera 89 for Android comes with loads of tab improvements
Opera 89 for Android has just been released bringing loads of updates to the tabs experience. Read on to see what's new. Read more...
2025-05-06 10:36
PlayStation: PS5's top 3 selling games in April 2025 wereallfromXbox
Sony announced that Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft, and Forza Horizon 5 were the PlayStation 5's top three best-selling games in April, which are all owned by Sony's competitor, Microsoft.
2025-05-06 09:52
Windows 7 would boot much slower if you used specific wallpapers — A veteran Microsoft engineer links the bug to a "simple programming error"
A veteran Microsoft engineer recently described how Windows 7 took longer to load when users selected certain desktop wallpapers due to a simple programming error.
2025-05-06 09:42
Google DeepMind CEO says "AGI is coming and I'm not sure society is ready" as the prospects keep him up at night
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis recently highlighted alarming concerns about the rapid progression and advances in AI, including the prospects of AGI that keep him up at night.
2025-05-06 09:15
Amazon deal: Yamaha 7.2 RX-V6A 5.2 RX-V4A Dolby Atmos/Vision AV receivers
Yamaha's RX-V4A and RX-V6A are 5.2-channel and 7.2-channel AVRs, and they are currently at their six-month low price. Grab them while the deals last. Read more...
2025-05-06 08:10
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat gets SafeLinks protection and more
Microsoft has bolstered the security of M365 Copilot Chat by integrating SafeLinks for eligible customers. It has added a more basic link checking feature for non-customers. Read more...
2025-05-06 07:20