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Microsoft’s faster, less annoying Windows 11 is coming into focus
Microsoft is starting to roll out its promised changes to make Windows 11 cleaner, calmer, faster, and more productive.
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The $20 AI subscription era has become untenable
Big changes to GitHub’s Copilot AI subscriptions are a sign of things to come for flat-rate ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini users.
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Oxford study: 'Friendly' AI chatbots are less accurate, more sycophantic
Oxford Internet Institute research shows warm-tuned AI models make more mistakes and reinforce misconceptions.
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Windows 11's April update is now breaking third-party backup apps
Windows 11 update KB5083769 is causing software failures with several backup programs. Microsoft hasn't released a fix yet.
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Samsung says the RAM shortage will worsen in 2027 and beyond
Samsung's semiconductor chief told analysts the gap between memory supply and demand will widen further in 2027.
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Is VR gaming now dead in the water?
Apple seems to be done with its Vision Pro headset. Valve's Steam Frame still has no release date or price. VR gaming is in dire straits.
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It's World Password Day! 4 free, easy ways to improve your security
No money is required (nor much time) to “celebrate” World Password Day.
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5 truths I discovered while spring cleaning my tech
I always say I’m going to be better at separating my HDMI and DisplayPort cables. And yet.
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Xbox Ally X gets performance boost from Microsoft's DLSS alternative
The more expensive version of the Asus handheld now has access to Auto SR, an upscaling system reliant upon an NPU.
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Samsung is reportedly ditching Windows on its Galaxy Book laptops
According to a report, future Galaxy Book laptops will forego Windows 11 in favor of Android 17 and One UI 9.
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Intel's latest Windows 11 drivers fix Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues
After installing the new drivers, you should find better stability for connection speeds and less interference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
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Google is quietly moving toward ads in Gemini
There aren’t any ads in the standalone Gemini app yet, but Google execs are circling the idea.
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ChatGPT has a ‘goblin’ obsession. Now we know why
Why did OpenAI instruct its latest GPT models to never, ever talk about goblins, gremlins, and other diminutive creatures? Here’s the reason.
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HyperX's Xbox Elite challenger packs Hall effect sticks and 3D-printable parts
The newest gaming controller in a crowded premium market offers deeper customization and a cool phone mount.
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The new Fire TV OS is for Amazon, not you
Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD has a different operating system than before. Here's what you need to know.
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Stop changing weak passwords. Start replacing them with passkeys
The best way to celebrate World Password Day is to replace your passwords all together.
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Rude to ChatGPT? Don't be surprised if it gets weird
An AI model in a high well-being “state” is more likely to stay positive and engaged, while “unhappy” models may try to evade negative interactions.
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Microsoft PowerToys just made multi-monitor life way less miserable
Microsoft PowerToys 0.99, the April 2026 update, introduces Power Display and Grab and Move, two simple but deceptively powerful Windows conveniences that you need right now.
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Google just patched 30 high-risk Chrome security vulnerabilities
Google fixed 30 security vulnerabilities in Chrome, including 4 critical use-after-free bugs. You should update as soon as you can.
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