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Microsoft Edge for Android will soon let you lock InPrivate tabs behind a PIN or biometrics
By Sean Endicott published
Browsing Microsoft Edge for Android is testing a feature that locks InPrivate tabs behind a PIN or biometric login, mimicking a long-standing Chrome feature.

KDE is ready for Windows 10 exiles, but we need to talk more about one issue
By Richard Devine published
Windows KDE is one of the big hitters in the Linux world, and it's ready to accept what it calls "Windows 10 exiles" while pulling no punches over Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade policy.

AMD's RX 9060 XT is getting warm reviews ahead of launch
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Gamers are desperate for a mid-range GPU with 16GB of VRAM that's reasonably priced, and it looks like AMD is about to deliver with its Radeon RX 9060 XT.

Just lost free Office? This Microsoft 365 deal saves you 30% on Word, Excel, and more
By Sean Endicott published
Deal Microsoft 365 is no longer free once you leave school. This limited-time deal saves you 30% on Word, Excel, and more.

Console UX on a Windows PC gaming handheld? 'Winhanced' wants to beat Microsoft and Xbox to the punch.
By Adam Harrison published
PC Gaming Winhanced might not yet be ready for the prime time, but if you're an enthusiast, the community-led project is aiming to beat Xbox to the UX punch on Windows 11.

Players aren't buying Call of Duty's "error" excuse for its in-game ads
By Cole Martin last updated
Xbox Call of Duty is wearing its community’s good will thin with its constant push for monetization.

Now, ASUS thinks you should just ditch Windows 10 and buy a Copilot+ PC
By Richard Devine published
Windows Laptop makers will always want to sell new laptops, but the impending end of life of Windows 10 is leading to the most tone-deaf of marketing.

Sam Altman's dramatic removal from OpenAI is becoming a movie
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI A movie might be in the works, capturing the events that ensued during Sam Altman's removal from OpenAI as the company's CEO.
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