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Windows 11’s taskbar internet speed test is a real quality-of-life upgrade — now, where is Microsoft's AI dial back?
By Jason England last updated
Less AI, more efficiency

macOS Tahoe 26.4 public beta is here — and these are the best new features for your Mac
By Tony Polanco published
Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.4 public beta brings a long-awaited iPhone feature to the Mac. Plus, the sunset begins for Intel-based apps.

My laptop fan sounded like a jet engine — here's how I fixed it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn three simple fixes for loud laptop fan noise that work on any laptop brand.

Windows 10 users warned to upgrade now or risk a ‘degraded security state’ as Microsoft ends Secure Boot support
By Jason England published
On Windows 10? Do this right now.

Apple buried these 5 essential Mac file management features — here's how to use them
By David Crookes last updated
Manage your Mac files like a pro with these five essential features.

'Google’s leaked Aluminum OS looks like the ChromeOS I've waited years for': why I might actually ditch Windows 11
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Windows 11 is at a breaking point, but Google’s newly leaked Aluminum OS could finally deliver the "Pro" desktop and gaming alternative I’ve been waiting for.

Microsoft is reportedly 'pulling back' on stuffing Windows 11 with AI — and I couldn't be happier
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft is reportedly scaling back AI in Windows 11 after the "MicroSlop" backlash. Here's what the report claims.

'We need to improve Windows in ways that are meaningful for people': Microsoft is urgently trying to fix Windows 11 issues
By Scott Younker published
A new report reveals that Microsoft has shifted engineers to solving core issues with Windows 11 that have eroded trust.
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