Windows Vista's boot sound has returned to Windows 11 thanks to funny bug
Windows Windows Vista's iconic boot chime has made a surprise return in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.
Windows & Software
6 ways you should tweak the Registry on Windows 11
Windows 11 Discover six useful Registry tweaks every Windows 11 power user should know, from disabling Bing search and automatic updates to restoring classic menus and enabling automatic Registry backups.
OneDrive’s latest Mac update adds support for syncing to external removable drives
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PC Hardware
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Don't let glare interfere; these top laptops all have bright screens
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These pre-built PCs are ideal for playing Flight Simulator
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The best 5G Windows laptops with LTE support in 2025
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Gaming
$80 Xbox games won't seem so bad when you see what I'm paying
Gaming The Outer Worlds 2 is the first Xbox game to hit $80 USD, and while that seems like a lot, you could be worse off living elsewhere.
Check out the best laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Laptops Take to the virtual skies wherever you are with a gaming laptop capable of efficiently running Microsoft Flight Simulator without issue.
Knit sweaters, bake pies, and survive the cold in Winter Burrow
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Peripherals & Accessories
Razer Kishi V3 Pro mobile controller review: My favorite is better than ever, even with tablets
Review I've been using the new Razer Kishi V3 Pro controller, and it's my favorite mobile gaming accessory made better than ever... and now it works with tablets.
Crucial X10 Portable SSD review: Big storage does come in a small package
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ASUS ROG Spatha X wireless mouse review: It's not for me, but it could be for you
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Steelseries unveils the new Arctis Nova 3 Wireless headset for Xbox and PC
Gaming SteelSeries has shown off a new, state-of-the-art gaming headset for home consoles and PCs called the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless.
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Copilot impacted by first zero-click AI attack
AI Aim Labs recently shared findings about the first-ever zero-click AI attack impacting Microsoft 365 Copilot, though there's no evidence bad actors managed to access sensitive user data.
Microsoft drops Seattle for Build 2026, allegedly citing crime, drugs, and homelessness in memo
Microsoft Microsoft Build won’t return to Seattle in 2026. An alleged internal email cites drugs, homelessness, and safety concerns as reasons for the change.
The FAA still uses Windows 95 and floppy disks for air traffic control, but that's changing
News Recently, the FAA announced a plan to replace its aging Windows 95 and floppy disk-based air traffic control systems with modern upgrades and tech.
Bill Gates' overconfidence in Windows cost Microsoft $400B
Microsoft Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer admitted that Microsoft was overly confident with Windows, preventing it from capitalizing on the mobile landscape.
Artificial Intelligence
Sam Altman lists 2 unnatural steps OpenAI took for Ghibli memes
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Microsoft 365 Copilot impacted by first zero-click AI attack
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OpenAI unexpectedly partners with Google in a cloud deal
AI OpenAI is reportedly turning to Google for additional computing support as its partnership with Microsoft continues to fray.
NVIDIA CEO dismisses AI job loss crisis, contradicting Anthropic
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