Early Windows 11 25H2 benchmarks confirm the update provides no performance improvements over 24H2
Windows 11 25H2 is not out yet, but that hasn’t stopped media outlets from benchmarking the upcoming Windows 11 version. Phoronix tested […]
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Windows 11 August 2025 security update is causing unintended UAC prompts to appear for non-admin users — some apps are crashing
Microsoft‘s latest August 2025 security update is wreaking havoc on non-admin users across several versions of Windows 10 and 11, preventing app […]
Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ released with native fingerprint support – also has a new syncing sticky note system
Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ was released today. This updated version of one of the most popular Linux flavors doesn’t offer a revolution, […]
Linux is 34 years old today — Linus Torvalds meekly announced this free new OS in the comp.os.minix newsgroup on this day in 1991
On this day 34 years ago, an unknown computer science student from Finland announced that a new free operating system project was […]
Microsoft Store change removes the ability to stop App updates — pausing automatic updates now limited to a 5-week duration
Microsoft just released an update on the Microsoft Store app for Windows 10 and 11 that removed the ability to permanently pause […]
California man sues Microsoft for discontinuing Windows 10 — says company is doing this to “monopolize the generative AI market”
Lawrence Klein, who’s based in Southern California, filed a complaint against Microsoft in the San Diego Superior Court over its plan to […]
Microsoft ending Windows 11 SE support October 2026 — Chrome OS competitor also won’t get version 25H2 update coming later this year
Microsoft has confirmed that it is ending support for Windows 11 SE, the education-focused edition of Windows 11 meant for low-cost student […]
Microsoft adds telemetry to monitor Windows 11 sluggishness in latest beta, dev builds — logs reportedly only sent when users submit feedback
Microsoft seems to be taking Windows 11‘s performance more seriously, particularly feedback regarding the operating system’s responsiveness. The company has introduced new […]
Windows 7 runs natively on the Steam Deck, but only in portrait mode — desktop OS enthusiast aims to push beyond strange limitation in otherwise straightforward process
Windows 7 can run natively on the Steam Deck, according to operating systems enthusiast Bob Pony on Twitter/X. Why this is something […]
Apple considers external AI partners to boost Siri smarts — Anthropic and OpenAI reportedly in early talks to replace in-house models
Apple may be willing to look outside its walls to get Siri up to snuff with artificial intelligence features. According to a […]