Hate Windows 11’s centered taskbar? Here’s how to change it
If you’ve only just adopted Windows 11, one of the things that will jump out at you is the placement of the Start button on the desktop. It’s now towards the middle of the screen.…
Lawrence Stubbs
Lawrence Stubbs
Amazon’s long-shelf-life AAA batteries are dirt cheap with this Prime Day deal
We’re smack-dab in the middle of Prime Big Deal Days, also known as October Prime Day, and we’re seeing all kinds of great deals on everyday products and tech goodies—like these Amazon Basics AAA batteries!…
EA acquired for $55 billion by Saudis and Trump’s son-in-law
Electronic Arts (EA) is being privatized for $55 billion, one of the biggest deals in gaming history. The buyers include Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF, Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake. EA confirmed the…
Optional Windows 11 September update adds tons of new preview features
Yesterday, Microsoft released optional update KB5065789 for Windows 11 24H2 as well as optional update KB5065790 for Windows 11 23H2. These updates, which are previews of the upcoming mandatory October 2025 update, are being rolled…
LockBit ransomware returns with a vengeance, affecting multiple OSes
The cybercriminal group known as LockBit has released an improved 5.0 version of its ransomware (LockBit 5.0), which is “significantly more dangerous,” warns Trend Micro. The malware now attacks Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi environments…
Meta’s new Ray-Ban AI smart glasses are controlled using gestures
Ray-Ban Display and Neural Band The glasses look like classic Ray-Bans, but they have a discreet display on the side of the right lens. It supposedly doesn’t get in the way when looking through the…
Unlock this AI feature in Firefox and never fall for a scam link again
Starting with version 138 (released back in April), Firefox has had a new-yet-still-deactivated option that uses “artificial intelligence” to display a mini preview of the destination page for a link. The feature determines the content…
The iPad is being attacked from all sides. Can it survive?
Let’s look back at 2022, a year when Apple redesigned the standard iPad without a Home button, and the iPad Pro upgraded from the M1 chip to the M2. After those releases, it was over…
CyberLink Photo Director 365 review: Smarter photo editing with AI
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Editing is faster with AI and automation Easy-to-use wizards Cons Limited control in some AI-generated graphics Our Verdict The new AI in CyberLink Photo Director 365 helps achieve results…
Still on Windows 11 23H2? Your update deadline is almost here
Windows 11 version 23H2, released back in October 2023, will soon reach its end of support for Home and Pro editions, according to a recent Microsoft Lifecycle Policy announcement. Starting November 11th, 2025, regular security…