Upgrade your OS to Windows 11 Pro for only $10
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is normally $199, but through May 3, you can get it for only $10. Windows 11 Pro retails for $199, but through May 3, you can lock in a lifetime license for just…
May 2026
May 2026
Trellix Confirms Source Code Breach With Unauthorized Repository Access
Ravie LakshmananMay 02, 2026Data Breach / Enterprise Security Cybersecurity company Trellix has announced that it suffered a breach that enabled unauthorized access to a “portion” of its source code. It said it “recently identified” the…
This 1440p MSI monitor with 144Hz speed is just $140
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Microsoft’s faster, less annoying Windows 11 is coming into focus
This is the new, more productive Windows 11. On Friday, Microsoft said that it has begun making improvements to File Explorer, speeding up Windows under the hood, and minimizing distractions from the Windows widgets, all…
The $20 AI subscription era has become untenable
Welcome to the inaugural edition of PCWorld’s latest newsletter! The subject: AI, and how it’s coming to change our world, whether we like it or not. The best way to prepare for the coming AI…
Mac mini starting price rises to $799 as Apple stops offering 256GB option
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple quietly discontinued the 256GB M4 Mac mini model, raising the entry-level price from $599 to $799 for the 512GB version. Macworld reports this change appears on…
Ubuntu infrastructure has been down for more than a day
According to a moderator on AskUbuntu.com, URLs that remained unavailable include: security.ubuntu.com jaas.ai archive.ubuntu.com canonical.com maas.io blog.ubuntu.com developer.ubuntu.com Ubuntu Security API – CVEs Ubuntu Security API – Notices academy.canonical.com ubuntu.com portal.canonical.com assets.ubuntu.com Ubuntu and Canonical…
30,000 Facebook Accounts Hacked via Google AppSheet Phishing Campaign
Ravie LakshmananMay 01, 2026Malware / Threat Intelligence A newly discovered Vietnamese-linked operation has been observed using a Google AppSheet as a “phishing relay” to distribute phishing emails with an aim to compromise Facebook accounts. The…
Oxford study: ‘Friendly’ AI chatbots are less accurate, more sycophantic
New research from the Oxford Internet Institute shows that “friendly” AI chatbots—ones that have been trained to be warmer, kinder, and more empathetic—tend to provide poorer-quality and less-accurate answers. The study was first reported by…
Windows 11’s April update is now breaking third-party backup apps
A few weeks ago, Microsoft released KB5083769, an update containing several important security fixes for Windows 11. Unfortunately, it’s also been problematic for some, causing issues like BitLocker lockouts, unexpected boot loops, and a Remote…