Want to type faster? Start with this fun one-minute test
I spend most of my day at a keyboard, so I type a lot. I thought I was pretty good until I tried out an online typing test and was quickly humbled. Since then, I…
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Windows 11’s new update actually makes your PC faster. Here’s how to get it
Microsoft is following through on a previous announcement with a new optional update for Windows 11 that makes the operating system genuinely faster, especially in certain situations. It’s called update KB5089573 and it includes the…
Turn an aging PC into a faster, smarter setup for just $10 with Windows 11 Pro
TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97 (MSRP $199) and lock in a lifetime license before the deal disappears on May 18. Still running Windows 10 like it’s not slowly aging out? Fair, but support…
Get 50% off a second Disrupt 2026 pass to make more deals faster
Four days. That’s all that’s left to lock in one of the smartest advantages you can give yourself as a founder, investor, or operator right now. For the next four days only, you can buy one pass to TechCrunch Disrupt…
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…
OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 is faster, smarter, and a step toward its ‘super app’
OpenAI recently launched GPT-5.5, which the company describes as its most advanced and intuitive AI model to date. The new model is said to be both faster and more efficient, with specific improvements in areas…
Framework’s new Linux laptop is selling faster than its Windows one
Framework has had a big week, announcing a brand new “Pro” variant of its excellent Laptop 13 design. Rebuilt from the ground up and featuring top-of-the-line Intel and AMD options, the 13 Pro still has the…
Tested: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite is faster, but the battery life hit is real
A 140-watt charger. As soon as I pulled the Asus Zenbook A16 with from its box, with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E94100 chip inside, I knew that performance was going to be the…
This tiny desktop habit will make you way faster on your PC
If you want one of the easiest, lowest-effort productivity upgrades you can make right now, this is it: level up your keyboard shortcut game. Navigating your PC and apps with keyboard shortcuts may not sound…
Our favorite Apple-beating USB-C cables are now longer and faster
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld highlights Beats’ new 3-meter USB-C cables that support 240W charging, making them ideal for MacBook Pro users. Priced at $29.99, these cables offer better value than…