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Microsoft's 4.5-rated performance optimization tool bizarrely recommends using Bing as the default search engine to 'repair' Windows 11
By Kevin Okemwa published
PLS USE BING Microsoft's 4.5-star rated PC Manager app will ask you to repair your device if you're not using Bing as your default search engine in Windows 11
The best native Windows on Arm apps
By Zac Bowden last updated
Arm-native apps Your new Windows on Arm PC needs some apps! These are the top apps that are optimized for your device.
Microsoft VP describes the new iPad Pro as having a "3 legged OS" and it sums up my own past experience better than I ever could
By Richard Devine published
It's true Apple crams immense power into its tablets, but cripples it with the software. At least on a Surface Pro, you get a proper operating system.
Sam Altman named "a genius master-class strategist" as OpenAI deals with Apple and iPhone outside of its Microsoft partnership
By Kevin Okemwa published
STRATEGIC OPENAI Sam Altman has reportedly negotiated a new deal with Apple to bring ChatGPT to the iPhone. OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft grants it access to infinite computing and forever customers.
Microsoft Copilot is taking over! Here's a round-up of all the places you can find the chatbot AI
By Mauro Huculak published
That's a lot of AI! In this list, I rounded up all the places where you can find Copilot or traces of the chatbot AI technology, including on Windows 11 and 10, the app, and the web.
Microsoft Rewards expands to all 7 continents with new streak restore and protection capabilities — Oh, you can learn a new language for free for using Bing on Edge, too
By Kevin Okemwa published
BETTER REWARDS Microsoft Rewards expands to new regions with new daily streak bonus capabilities.
A new third-party app will help Windows 11 users hide the Start menu's 'dysfunctional' Search bar
By Kevin Okemwa published
THIRD-PARTY APPS TranslucentSM is a new third-party app designed to help users control the Start menu's opacity and hide its Search bar in Windows 11.
I'm convinced NVIDIA's CEO was right about coding being dead in the water as a career option after watching OpenAI's GPT-4o coding demo
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI CODING OpenAI's GPT-4o is freakishly good at coding, even with short and precise prompts. It's likely to get better in terms of performance via future updates coupled with new features.
Opera becomes the latest ARM-native browser: “Windows is our biggest audience, so Snapdragon X (devices are) top priority”
By Ben Wilson published
Opera on ARM Opera Browser targets Windows on Arm devices powered by Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X platform with a native ARM version that increases battery life and utilizes NPUs for AI features.
Google's reported Windows Phone-esque desktop mode for Android isn't happening [Updated]
By Richard Devine last updated
Legends never die Another year and another example of how far ahead Windows Phone was, as reports suggest Google will leverage ChromeOS to make its own Continuum-like mode for Android.
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