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VLC gets native Snapdragon PC support — and some Windows XP love
By Sean Endicott published
Apps VLC's latest update brings native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs and a new dark mode, while surprisingly including fixes for Windows XP.

Microsoft 365’s best-kept secret is retiring from the desktop
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft will retire the Sway Windows app in June 2026, pushing users to the web version.

Every new Microsoft Teams feature for December 2025
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft Teams ended the year with eight targeted updates, including smarter interpreter behavior, new call queue recording options, and domain-spoofing protection.

Windows 11 and Microsoft in 2026 — features to like (and one to dread)
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 As 2025 wraps up, we look ahead at the Windows 11 and Microsoft features arriving in 2026.

Two top Windows 11 apps just teamed up
By Sean Endicott published
Apps The Files app now supports PowerToys Peek, bringing a seamless macOS-style preview experience to one of the best file managers on Windows 11.

Pennsylvania court rules police can access your Google history without a warrant
By Kevin Okemwa published
Apps The court says that accepting Google’s privacy policy waives privacy rights, allowing warrantless access to search.

Microsoft drops a recap instead of Wrapped, and it’s very selective
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft published a positive year-in-review for its Store, but it leaves out shutdowns, missing features, and criticism that shaped 2025.

Your phone can lock your PC… but can’t save you from typing that password
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Link to Windows now lets Android users lock their Windows 11 PC remotely, track recent activity, and share files both ways.
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