Latest articles by Sean Endicott
$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.
New hidden migration tool will help you move from Windows 10 to Windows 11 with ease
Windows Microsoft is testing a new tool inside Windows 10 that helps users transfer data and settings when migrating to a new Windows 11 PC.
10,767 emails gone in one week — how Outlook tools helped me declutter
Apps Outlook’s Sweep feature and built-in subscription manager helped me clear over 10,000 emails in days and organize my inbox for good.
Poll: Is YouTube right to block ad blocker
Poll YouTube is on a war against ad blockers, but has the video platform gone too far? Let us know in our latest poll.
Microsoft expands Sovereign Cloud as Europe pushes for control over data
Microsoft Microsoft expanded its Sovereign Cloud offerings as European governments, including Denmark, moved to increase control over sensitive data.
This PowerToys redesign makes the overloaded app easier to navigate
Apps A new PowerToys concept brings clarity to the cluttered app with quick-launch tools, better settings, and a native Windows 11 look.
Windows 10 support ends soon: Is Linux the best alternative?
Windows As Windows 10 support ends later this year, one foundation makes the case for switching to Linux and LibreOffice over Microsoft’s offerings.
uBlock Origin ships to Edge Android while Google phases it out on Chrome
Browsing uBlock Origin is now available on Edge for Android, just as Google phases out the popular ad blocker from Chrome
It's the year of Linux... at least for Denmark — here's why the country's government is dumping Windows and Office 365
Windows Denmark is replacing Office 365 and Windows with Linux and LibreOffice in a move toward digital independence and data control.
OneDrive’s latest Mac update adds support for syncing to external removable drives
Apps Removable drive syncing is finally coming to OneDrive for macOS, giving users more flexibility with where their files are stored.
Copilot Vision launches with new features that bring it "closer to being a true companion"
AI Microsoft just launched Copilot Vision with support for multitasking, real-time tips, and Highlights to guide users through apps.
Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon X Elite drops 31% to record-low price
Deals The Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon X Elite is 31% off, dropping the price to $1,169. This is the best deal we've ever seen for Microsoft’s flagship 2-in-1.
Soon you’ll be able to trim Clipchamp videos by editing the transcript text
Apps Clipchamp will soon let you trim videos by deleting transcript text, simplifying editing and saving time.
The best budget controller I’ve tested is now 10% off
Deals The GameSir Super Nova is an excellent budget-friendly controller that just dropped in price by 10%. The Hall Effect controller was nearly perfect in our review.
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.
ChatGPT is down — here's what we know
AI ChatGPT is down right now. The AI tool from OpenAI is unavailable to many, according to reports. We'll update this piece as soon as we know why ChatGPT is down.
The refreshed Windows 11 Start menu is more than a fresh coat of paint
Windows 11 Windows 11’s new Start menu adds grid and category views, screen scaling, and the option to disable recommendations entirely for a cleaner experience.
PSA: You can expand Xbox Series X|S storage for far less than the cost of the new 4TB expansion card
Deals The 4TB Seagate SSD for Xbox is here, but a 2TB model is on sale for $219 and offers the same performance for around than half the cost.
New AI feature in Outlook highlights high-priority emails
Apps Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android is getting a Priority view that uses Copilot to flag emails that need a reply or are marked high priority.
