
16-year vet Microsoft exec joins Google Cloud in battle for talent
Microsoft A nearly 16-year veteran of Microsoft has jumped ship to Google and will lead a newly formed organization at Google Cloud.
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Skip If you don't like having a Microsoft account on Windows 11, here's how to get around the problem.
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Apps A free utility enhances Windows 11's File Explorer with features the app should have by default, such as support for a shortcut to reopen a tab with a combination of keys.
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Browsing Microsoft had page on how to uninstall Microsoft Edge for a limited time, though the page never included steps on how to remove the browser.
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By Cale Hunt last updated
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By Michael Hoglund published
Review A simple yet elegant design complements good audio with elegant aesthetics, and it's a must-have for anyone looking to upgrade their voice for the masses.
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preview I talked with South of Midnight's narrative lead to discuss Hazel as a character and how her representation matters.
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By Samuel Tolbert published
Preview Going hands-on with South of Midnight, I'm impressed with its attention to Southern detail and surprisingly dark storytelling.
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Audeze MM-100 wired headphones are true high-end cans packing impressive technology at a fraction of the price of other Audeze headsets, and they're amazing.
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Accessories Pick the best webcam for your Windows PC or laptop with my top-rated picks, perfect for streams and WFH.
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Review The HyperX QuadCast 2 S is the best from HyperX, and it's an incredible USB microphone with beautiful, crisp high-resolution recording quality and a clean design.
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Desktop Charger is versatile and sleek, and a fitting desktop companion. You can find the limits of 140W, though, and Android is second class.
By Kevin Okemwa published
MICROSOFT Apple co-founder, the late Steve Jobs urged Bill Gates to take acid because it would inspire more design prowess, making Microsoft products better and more appealing.
By Kevin Okemwa published
MICROSOFT Shockingly, Bill Gates said he didn't view Microsoft as a success until the late 90s.
By Sean Endicott published
AI Microsoft will hold its developer-focused Build conference from May 19 to May 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Amy Hood urged employees to remain focused and build toward the company's AI goals, while CEO Satya Nadella says DeepSeek is good for business.
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed his doubts about being smarter GPT-5. The model is expected to enhance ChatGPT's user experience.
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Meta Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Andrew "Boz" Bosworth claims he'd predicted DeepSeek before it unfolded.
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Gates recently shared some interesting insights about the rapid progression of generative AI, indicating the new era of innovation is getting scary.
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI The AI takes on OpenAI's o1 reasoning variant. The model, dubbed s1, was trained using a dataset of 1,000 questions for under $50.
By Daniel Rubino published
Apps It’s taken a few years, but Microsoft is finally letting the web address bar live on the bottom where God intended.
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Veteran tipster Evan Blass recently revealed some information about the upcoming lineup of Samsung phones, including a new Night mode for videos, Audio Eraser, and revamped Google Gemini.
By Sean Endicott published
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By Sean Endicott published
RIP Windows Phone Windows Phone is dead but its spirit lives on. A video by MrMobile shows how you can turn an Android phone into a 'Window Phone' with Launcher 10.