Windows 11 is turning into Windows 12 right in front of us
Microsoft is adding new AI features to Windows 11, and that could form the foundation of Windows 12 when we finally see it......»»
Microsoft warns of important Windows 11 update deadline
Windows 11 users also have to make a change to continue getting the latest security updates from Microsoft. This is the version you need......»»
This Windows laptops gets surprisingly close to dethroning the MacBook Air
The Apple MacBook Air M3 has been one of the best 13-inch laptops you can buy. Maybe the best. But the Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED is a strong challenger......»»
How to recover lost or deleted files on Windows
If you delete a file in Windows and desperately need it back, you're in luck! There are a few ways to recover lost files. Here's how to do it......»»
How to Build a Hurricane-Proof House
In the face of longer hurricane seasons filled with more powerful storms, homeowners are turning to new designs and stronger materials to ensure the resilience of their property......»»
Notepad’s spellcheck and autocorrect are rolling out to everybody after 41 years
It's still bare-bones by most standards, but Notepad has evolved a lot recently. Testing spellcheck in the latest version of Windows Notepad......»»
To boost ocean research, some scientists are turning to superyachts
For almost two years, Robert Brewin collected data from the bow of a superyacht as it sailed pristine waters from the Caribbean Sea to the Antarctic Ocean......»»
It only took 41 years, but Notepad just got its most important update ever
After 41 years, Microsoft has added two essential features to its storied Notepad app in Windows 11, and you can get them now......»»
This is the best password manager for Windows
Everyone needs a password manager these days, but picking the best one for you can be tricky......»»
Here’s how much RAM Windows 11 actually uses
Windows 11 may use more RAM than Windows 10, but how much is it exactly? We'll tell you everything you need to know about Windows 11 RAM usage......»»
Why I won’t be returning to Windows anytime soon
When asked to choose the one thing that would drag me back to Windows, I struggled to come up with one. And that's because it doesn't exist......»»
Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit now helps developers port macOS games to iOS
Apple last year introduced a new Game Porting Toolkit to help developers bring their Windows games to macOS. Since then, we’ve seen some AAA titles coming to the Mac – and soon it will be even easier to port these games to iOS. That’s because G.....»»
Pocket Casts Desktop App v2 launches for Mac and Windows with streamlined experience
Popular podcast app Pocket Casts is out with a major update for its paid Mac and Windows users today. The new release brings “a more consistent and streamlined experience across platforms, complete with an updated rendering engine.” more….....»»
Can we make "citizen science" better?
During a stifling heat wave in August 2021, 80 volunteers from Massachusetts communities along the Mystic River fixed sensors to their car windows and bicycles, traveling along 19 predetermined routes recording ambient temperature and humidity levels.....»»
Astronomers observe a strong shock front in galaxy cluster SPT-CLJ 2031-4037
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft, astronomers from the University of Alabama in Huntsville have observed a merging galaxy cluster known as SPT-CLJ 2031-4037. They detected a rarely seen strong shock front in this galaxy cluster. The finding was.....»»
Surface Pro 11 and Laptop 7 review: An Apple Silicon moment for Windows
Superfluous AI features and compatibility issues don't detract from good PCs. Enlarge / Microsoft's Surface Pro 11, the first flagship Surface to ship exclusively using Arm processors. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Microso.....»»
The refreshed 2024 Hyundai Elantra N remains a darn good enthusiast car
Good engine, great front-end feel, so-so manual gearshift, and under $34,000. Enlarge / The regular Hyundai Elantra is a perfectly fine compact sedan. But once the boffins at Hyundai N got hold of it, they transformed it into so.....»»
Encrypted Notepad: Open-source text editor
Encrypted Notepad, an open-source text editor, ensures your files are saved and loaded encrypted with AES-256. With no ads, no network connection required, and no unnecessary features, it’s a tool that simply works. “Like the Windows Note.....»»
Is your coffee "not hot" or "cold"? Observing how the brain processes negated adjectives
Negating an adjective by placing 'not' in front of it affects the way our brains interpret its meaning, mitigating but not entirely inverting our interpretation of its definition. In a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, Arianna.....»»
Windows 11 just took copying and pasting to the next level
Copying and pasting in Windows 11 has reached a new level with PowerToys Advanced Paste......»»
RIP ICQ: Remembering a classic messaging app that was way ahead of its time
ICQ will cease operations June 26. If you know, you know. Enlarge / ICQ in Windows 98. (credit: Samuel Axon) After nearly 28 years in operation, messaging service ICQ will cease operations on June 26, according to its cu.....»»