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You can now bold and italicize in Notepad — no, seriously
Apps Microsoft has added bold, italic, and Markdown support to Notepad for Windows 11, updating the famously simple text editor with formatting tools.
Lenovo’s Legion Go S runs better on SteamOS, and the superior version is now on sale
Deal SteamOS transforms the Legion Go S into a Steam Deck competitor—and now it’s $50 off just in time for 4th of July savings.
Microsoft 365 drops to its best price in months
Software Despite a recent price hike, Microsoft 365 is still on sale. These limited-time offers save you money on Office, OneDrive, and more.
Every Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is on sale — here's the best deal
Deal Seagate's Xbox Series X|S Expansion Cards are all on sale, but the 4TB model offers the best storage per dollar ahead of Prime Day and on the 4th of July.
Microsoft 365 Copilot expands — now supports 48 languages, meeting scheduling, memory, and more
AI Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports 48 languages — and it just added smarter tools for Outlook, Edge, Excel, and its mobile app.
PowerToys Command Palette just got a major upgrade — and it makes Windows Search look outdated
Apps PowerToys 0.92 brings a faster, more stable Command Palette with improved extensions, search tools, and customization options for Windows users.
AI in OneNote is cool, but this new multi-monitor feature turned my head
Apps Microsoft recently added Copilot Notebooks to OneNote, but a fix for blurry content might be more useful in daily life.
ASUS ROG Ally drops to lowest price ever — now costs less than Nintendo Switch 2
Deals The ASUS ROG Ally just dropped to $448.99, making it cheaper than the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s the lowest price ever for the ROG Ally with a Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip.
Gelsinger says Intel forced him out — "I wanted to finish what I started"
Computing Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says he wasn’t allowed to finish what he started and suggests the company forced him out before his turnaround was complete.
Samsung QN90D gets early Prime Day deal — save $400 on this bright, 144Hz gaming TV
Deals The Samsung QN90D is a highly review TV with ultra-low input lag, an anti-reflective screen, and four HDMI 2.1 ports. Right now, it's on sale for $400 off ahead of Prime Day.
Save up to 70% on lifetime cloud storage — no subscription needed
Deals pCloud is offering up to 70% off its lifetime cloud storage plans through July 7. The deal lets you back up your files without having to deal with subscription fees.
The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is more than a reskin — it's the best value in VR
Deals The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition adds an Elite Strap, exclusive Xbox controller, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, all for just $100 more than the standard model.
Time is running out to grab the 4TB Seagate Xbox Expansion Card at a discount
Deals Seagate’s new 4TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is $70 off. The deal was supposed to end days ago, but it is still live.
The secret behind Windows 11’s AI agents? Mu — a fast, compact model built for NPUs
Windows Microsoft’s Mu model gives Windows Settings new AI powers. It lets you use natural language and instantly change settings. Here's how it was developed.
Save $200 on the Lenovo Legion Go, the most versatile gaming handheld
Deals This rare $499.99 deal on the Lenovo Legion Go drops the price of the most versatile gaming handheld by $200.
File sharing, keyboard shortcuts, and accessibility — 3 Microsoft Teams updates I'm excited for
Apps Microsoft Teams is getting better this summer with external file sharing, custom keyboard shortcut support, and new tools for sign language users.
Denmark is not ditching Windows, but it will swap to LibreOffice
Windows Denmark's Ministry of Digital Affairs will switch from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice but does not plan to replace Windows with Linux.
Microsoft blocks Chrome on child accounts — but the issue may not be as shady as it sounds
Browsing Microsoft is blocking Chrome on child accounts using Family Safety, but this time it might be for legitimate parental control reasons, not to push Edge.
$500 discount on Surface Laptop 7 slashes 25% off the price of the best Copilot+ PC
Deals Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 is $500 off right now. The deal saves you 25% on one of the best Windows laptops.
This app combines Snipping tool and Google Image Search — meet Snipping Lens
Apps Want Circle to Search on Windows? Snipping Lens uses Google Image Search to analyze screenshots and help you extract or translate text instantly.
Does ChatGPT make you stupid? MIT says it may hurt your critical thinking skills.
AI A new MIT study suggests that relying on ChatGPT can lower cognitive effort and lead to worse thinking and writing without AI assistance.
Microsoft's AI agent in Settings makes adjusting your PC easier than ever
Windows 11 Microsoft continually updates Windows 11 through a series of beta channels before a general release. Here's everything announced from Monday, June 16, 2025.
Windows 11 is FINALLY about to surpass Windows 10 in market share
Windows With Windows 10 in decline and support ending in 2025, users are finally moving to Windows 11.
