Old dog, new trick: Microsoft tests a tabbed UI for Notepad.exe in Windows 11
Windows 1.0-era app picks up a hot new Windows XP-era feature. Enlarge / Notepad, now with tabs. (credit: Microsoft) Notepad is one of the very oldest Windows apps, and up until Windows 11 came out, it was one of the lea.....»»
Google gives Gemini a boost in Sheets and a cool trick in NotebookLM
Using text prompts, Google Sheets can now create structured tables instead of plain text layouts, while NotebookLM will break down YouTube videos......»»
How to install and uninstall Microsoft Edge
There are many ways to get Microsoft Edge on and off of the desktop. Learn how to navigate the Windows browser......»»
Apple not investing in OpenAI after all, new report says
Apple is no longer planning to invest in OpenAI, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. This comes as OpenAI plans to close a $6.5 billion funding round next week, with investments possible from both Microsoft and Nvidia. more….....»»
Microsoft outlines Recall security: ‘The user is always in control’
When Microsoft's Recall was first announced, it caused quite the uproar. Microsoft addressed a lot of the security concerns in a lengthy blog post......»»
Apple releases another security update for iTunes on Windows
Apple’s iTunes was discontinued a long time ago, but the software still survives on Windows. For users who still rely on iTunes, the company recently released an important security update for the software. more….....»»
Active Directory compromise: Cybersecurity agencies provide guidance
Active Directory (AD), Microsoft’s on-premises directory service for Windows domain networks, is so widely used for enterprise identity and access management that compromising it has become almost a standard step in cyber intrusions. “Act.....»»
Microsoft details security/privacy overhaul for Windows Recall ahead of relaunch
Recall nearly launched as a scraper that stored all its data in plaintext. Enlarge / An updated onboarding screen for Recall, with clearly visible buttons for opting in or out; Microsoft says Recall will be opt-in by default and.....»»
"I need to go": Floridians make final preparations for Hurricane Helene
Across the northern Florida coast, most small towns were deserted on Thursday, with stores closed and windows boarded up to protect against the high winds and potentially devastating storm surge of Hurricane Helene......»»
RTS classics StarCraft, StarCraft II make their way to PC Game Pass
The collection includes the 2017 remaster of the original StarCraft. Phil Spencer's Tokyo Game Show update. Beloved real-time strategy classics StarCraft and StarCraft II will soon be available in Microsoft's Game Pass subscription.....»»
Soon, you’ll be able to play StarCraft and StarCraft II on Game Pass
The collection includes the 2017 remaster of the original StarCraft. Phil Spencer's Tokyo Game Show update. Beloved real-time strategy classics StarCraft and StarCraft II will soon be available in Microsoft's Game Pass subscription.....»»
Balloon mission tests quantum sensor technology
A WashU team launched the Dilution Refrigerator Transition Edge Sensor (DR-TES) mission on Sept. 24 from NASA's scientific balloon facility in Fort Sumner, N.M. The mission is testing a sophisticated cooling system and a novel gamma-ray detector arra.....»»
Microsoft is giving up control of the Copilot key
Microsoft brings helpful features and fixes with the new KB5043186 Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, including the ability to customize the Copilot key......»»
Sorry, Microsoft — AI isn’t the reason people are buying new laptops
With all the hype around AI PCs this year, you might think everyone is loving the AI on their laptops -- but the IDC thinks it's irrelevant to sales......»»
Raycast is coming to the iPhone, but don’t expect a Mac-like experience
Raycast, the powerful launcher app for Mac, is officially in the works for iPhone (and Windows). The popular power user tool has been Mac-only since its debut, but the iPhone version is coming next year, and there’s a waitlist to join a beta sooner.....»»
Xbox Game Pass for iOS discontinued, merges with existing Xbox app
Microsoft has announced a big shift for its mobile app strategy. The standalone Xbox Game Pass app is being discontinued, with its features being merged into the existing Xbox app for iOS. Here are the full details. more….....»»
Active Directory compromise: Cybersecurity agencies provde guidance
Active Directory (AD), Microsoft’s on-premises directory service for Windows domain networks, is so widely used for enterprise identity and access management that compromising it has become almost a standard step in cyber intrusions. “Act.....»»
Jeep to study traditional hybrids as demand zooms for alternatives to plug-ins, EVs
The unveiling of the brand's debut full-electric Avenger compact crossover in Japan tests this hybrid-loving market's appetite for EVs......»»
Cox asks court to block Rhode Island plan for broadband expansions
Cox disputes speed tests, claims it serves areas eligible for broadband grants. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Adrienne Bresnahan) Cox Communications asked a court to block Rhode Island's plan for distributing $108.7 mi.....»»
Google accuses Microsoft of antitrust violations over Azure cloud platform
Complaint cites "steep penalties" for Microsoft customers using other providers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan) Google has filed an antitrust complaint in Brussels against Microsoft, alleging its Big Te.....»»
Cox sues state in attempt to block $109 million in funding for rival ISPs
Cox disputes speed tests, claims it serves areas eligible for broadband grants. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Adrienne Bresnahan) Cox Communications asked a court to block Rhode Island's plan for distributing $108.7 mi.....»»