It’s time for desktop PCs to finally embrace Thunderbolt
I hate to say it, but desktop PCs are behind the times. This may seem a little strange, but I haven’t used a desktop PC for years (decades?) until recently. Laptops, even an odd Chromebook…
Mark Hachman
Mark Hachman
Warning! Windows 11’s huge 2024 update removes these features and apps
Microsoft has now released the shipping version of the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2), the year’s major feature update for Windows 11. But there’s a price to pay: when Microsoft begins installing Windows 11 24H2…
Microsoft abandons HoloLens 2 in a final break from mixed reality
Microsoft has discontinued production of the HoloLens 2, apparently ending its love affair with its augmented-reality headset and perhaps the metaverse in general. UploadVR cited a Microsoft representative who told the outlet that Microsoft has…
Windows 11’s 2024 Update: 5 big changes I really like (and more)
The big Windows 11 2024 Update (also known as Windows 11 24H2) is both a brand-new operating system but also one that’s been out for several months now. It’s Windows 12 — but it’s also…
Windows 11’s big 2024 Update: How and when you’ll get it
Microsoft announced the beginning of the rollout of the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) today, but it may be a while before you get it. Microsoft is implementing what it’s calling a “phased rollout”…
Copilot’s AI will be able to ‘see’ and talk to you, Microsoft says
Microsoft is beginning to roll out its next feature update of Windows 11, the Windows 11 2024 Update, beginning today. But Microsoft obviously isn’t done yet, and it’s offering a sneak peek at new Copilot…
Microsoft outs Windows 11’s AI roadmap: Smart search, upscaling, more
What’s next for Windows? Microsoft may have just shipped the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2), but the company is already disclosing its plans for next-gen Windows apps — and there’s some very interesting AI-powered features…
This one security feature makes Windows 11 Pro worth every penny
I swear to you that I’m not pirating software, movies, or TV shows. Nor am I downloading anything “adult” while I’m working. But I’m still an unabashed fan of Windows Sandbox, which remains the killer…
Microsoft now confirms you can opt out of, and remove, Windows Recall
Microsoft has released a white paper of sorts outlining what the company is doing to secure user data within Windows Recall, the controversial Windows feature that takes snapshots of your activity for later searching. As…
Best early Chromebook deals for Prime Day 2024
Amazon is gearing up for its Prime Big Deal Days this October, and some early Chromebook sales are already sneaking out. Beginning October 8, Amazon will launch Prime Big Deal Days, the fall version of…