WSL 2 distros now supported on Windows Server
Windows Server 2022 now fully supports Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2 type distros......»»
Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud
Companies are trying to make the "AI PC" happen with new silicon and software. Enlarge / The basic requirements for an AI PC, at least when it's running Windows. (credit: Intel) Microsoft said in January that 2024 would.....»»
Chrome launches native build for Arm-powered Windows laptops
When the big Windows-on-Arm relaunch happens in mid-2024, Chrome will be ready. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) We are quickly barreling toward an age of viable Arm-powered Windows laptops with the upcoming launch of Qua.....»»
How did nervous systems, with their incredible complexity, evolve across different species?
New research supported by the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute's Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholars program zeroes in on the surprising observation that many genes found in brain cells and synapses—the points of communication between neurons—.....»»
The best Windows 11 themes we’ve tried so far this year
Are you ready to customize your Windows 11 operating system with some excellent themes? These are our favorite themes for the latest Windows OS......»»
How to back up emails in Outlook on Windows and Mac
Create a backup of your emails for safekeeping when you’re troubleshooting a problem or if you get a new computer. Here’s how to back up emails in Outlook......»»
“Temporary” disk formatting UI from 1994 still lives on in Windows 11
"It wasn't elegant, but it would do until the elegant UI arrived." It never did. Enlarge / If you've formatted a disk in Windows in the last 30 years, you may have come across this dialog box. (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
Qualcomm just made some bold claims about gaming on ARM PCs
Qualcomm teases that it managed to turn Arm CPUs into something that can run Windows games without a hitch......»»
Spotify Premium for Mac and Windows finally adds a miniplayer
It’s happened, Spotify has finally launched a miniplayer for desktop that supports music and video (including podcasts). As shown above, you can use a few designs including a minimal bar, or resizable square or rectangle. more….....»»
Windows Notepad’s midlife renaissance continues with spellcheck and autocorrect
Now Windows' only built-in text editor, there's more room for Notepad to grow. Enlarge / "Notepad.exe but with spellcheck" looks pretty much exactly like you'd expect it to. (credit: Microsoft) Whatever else you can say.....»»
Google Begins to Roll-out Custom Contact Ringtones for Pixel Users
Not all users have received the feature however, so it seems that the update is done from the server-side of things. The post Google Begins to Roll-out Custom Contact Ringtones for Pixel Users appeared first on Phandroid. If you’ve e.....»»
Windows 11 24H2 or Windows 12? Here’s what’s coming soon
There might not be a Windows 12 release this year, but its features might come to Windows 11. Here's what we know so far......»»
The most prevalent malware behaviors and techniques
An analysis of 100,000+ Windows malware samples has revealed the most prevalent techniques used by malware developers to successfully evade defenses, escalate privileges, execute the malware, and assure its persistence. Malware tactics and techniques.....»»
Regulating atomic Fe-Rh site distance for efficient oxygen reduction reaction
In a study published in the journal Science China Chemistry, the authors systematically design and investigate the site-distance effect of Fe-Rh atom catalysts (Fe-Rhx@NC) supported by N-doped graphene for ORR by an integrated theoretical and experim.....»»
How to copy and paste on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook
Here's how to copy and paste in just a few quick steps, whether you have a Windows or macOS machine, prefer using a keyboard, or would rather just use a mouse......»»
How to recover unsaved Word documents on Windows and Mac
If you lose all your work in a Word document, never fear, there's a way to get it all back. Here’s a guide on how to recover unsaved Word documents......»»
Starfield 1.10.31 Update: What’s New
Bethesda’s pulled its latest Starfield patch out of beta testing and the 1.10.31 update delivers a ton of changes to the game on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Windows. The Starfield 1.10.31 update represents the eighth post-launch update fo.....»»
The Super Mario Maker community faces its final boss
"Team 0%" is struggling to clear "Trimming the Herbs" before an April 8 server shutdown. Enlarge / "Trimming the Herbs," mapped above, is all that stands between "Team 0%" and its ultimate goal of clearing every Super Mario Make.....»»
Beware! The latest Windows 11 update might crash your PC
Reports on social media indicate that the routine security update for March causes Windows to crash upon startup, as well as other issues......»»
How to pin a website to the taskbar in Windows
The Windows 11 Start Menu and its taskbar are good for programs, but pinning websites is tricky. Learn to access sites via taskbar on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge......»»
Quicmap: Fast, open-source QUIC protocol scanner
Quicmap is a fast, open-source QUIC service scanner that streamlines the process by eliminating multiple tool requirements. It effectively identifies QUIC services, the protocol version, and the supported ALPNs. “As I started researching the QU.....»»