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I love the potential of Microsoft's Copilot Vision, but other AI features fall flat
We went hands-on with most of Microsoft's Copilot demos for Windows at its 50th anniversary in Redmond. Here's what we think will matter most…and least.
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Nvidia RTX 5060 and 5050 laptops spotted from Lenovo, LG, and Razer
Cheaper gaming and media laptops with discrete Nvidia cards might be on the way soon, though there's still uncertainty over when they'll be available.
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Microsoft blocks latest Windows 11 24H2 update due to driver crashes
After the latest Windows 11 24H2 update, users with a particular driver installed are getting blue screens errors. Microsoft has blocked the update for affected systems.
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You'll take my personal files from my cold, dead hard drive. Here's how to save yours
A look at the importance of local computer files and how to cultivate your own file collection.
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I use Windows Task Manager daily. I wish I'd known these 9 tips sooner
Task Manager is pretty straightforward to use, but are you getting the most out of it? Here are the features and tricks I use all the time.
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Microsoft kills the legendary Blue Screen of Death. It looks like this now
We're all familiar with the Windows BSOD, but Microsoft is now making it simpler in appearance—and getting rid of the iconic blue color in the process.
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Microsoft unveils powerful new research tools in Copilot overhaul
Microsoft is adding familiar research features to Copilot: Copilot Search, Deep Research, plus podcasts and Pages.
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Windows Copilot aims to be your best friend forever, but can you trust it?
Microsoft is working on your personal Copilot: trying to learn who you are, take actions on your behalf, and even present itself as a unique personality.
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Copilot Vision for Windows can walk you through tech issues, step by step
Did you ever want a Photoshop tutor telling you, "Do this! Click this!" That's Copilot Vision for Windows, and it's coming soon, along with Copilot Vision for mobile.
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US feds say AI-generated prompt outputs can't be copyrighted
A new report from the Copyright Office says fully prompt-generated works can't be copyrighted, but using AI tools doesn't automatically make a work ineligible.
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Mozilla plans to launch 'Thundermail' email addresses for users
Thundermail will have both free and paid versions, and it'll be part of the greater Thunderbird Pro services.
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Windows 11's Start menu is getting redesigned again — and it's not bad
The new design is bigger, cleaner, and finally allows you to actually turn off recommendations.
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Windows 11 will get auto-shrinking icons when the taskbar is full
New Windows Insider builds show off a dynamic way to manage a crowded taskbar, now available for testing.
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The Switch 2's Nvidia hardware brings 10x performance, DLSS, and more
Nvidia announced new details about the Nintendo Switch 2's hardware, including a custom GPU that can do real-time ray tracing and AI upscaling.
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Should you turn off your antivirus when you game on your PC?
Should you shut off your antivirus before launching a game? The answer may surprise you…
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How to livestream the 2025 NBA Playoffs and Finals
You will likely need a streaming subscription to watch the NBA postseason online. We've listed all your options and include links to get you started.
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Gamers beware! This new malware hides in your GPU
A new family of malware is impersonating Asus's Armoury Crate gaming software and infecting PCs with infostealers.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 almost makes PC gaming look cheap
A new gaming PC is a lot more expensive than a new console. But between a much higher price, $80 games, plus many more options for cash-strapped PC gamers, the Switch 2 looks pretty spendy right now.
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Microsoft's guidance for non-upgradeable Windows 10 PCs is inadequate
In a new support page, the company conveniently leaves out viable options for what you can do with an old Windows 10 PC when end of life hits.
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Microsoft's 50th anniversary Windows wallpapers are actually pretty great
Microsoft has published a second round of several "50" themed wallpapers for your Windows PC desktop for its 50th anniversary.
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Microsoft turns 50! Here are its 25 most important products and milestones
Microsoft celebrates its fiftieth anniversary on April 4, 2025. How did it get here? We've picked 25 moments that shaped Microsoft, and PC computing.
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Every Microsoft Windows operating system, ranked
In honor of Microsoft's 50th anniversary, we've ranked the best Windows consumer operating systems Microsoft has ever shipped, in order from worst to best.
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Microsoft releases its own AI search engine, called Copilot Search
Microsoft is stepping up to Google. Ask questions and get AI-powered summaries based on information from across the web.
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Microsoft's revamped Copilot app for Windows goes truly native
With this redesign of Copilot, the AI app no longer relies on web components. It's fully native to the Windows 11 operating system.
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Bill Gates just published the 'coolest code' he ever wrote for Microsoft
In the lead up to Microsoft's 50th anniversary, Bill Gates published the source code that ultimately led to the company's success.
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Lenovo spills the beans on RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti cards 'coming soon'
A promo page for a new Lenovo desktop PC shows the upcoming Nvidia cards as options, though not much else.
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MLB.TV is how all baseball streaming should work
The MLB app should stop blacking out local games and allow in-market pay TV authentication.
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Homey smart home hubs gain energy monitoring features
The smart home hub manufacturer Athom also announced the Homey Energy Dongle for European smart meters.
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I ditched Google Search. Now I'm saving the planet with Ecosia instead
Ecosia is doing a lot of good for our planet. If you switch to Ecosia, you can make a tangible positive impact on the world.
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Dual boot vs. Virtualization: Which is best for running multiple operating systems?
Want to switch between multiple operating systems? A parallel installation or a virtual PC are great options.
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Firefox 137 finally gets tab groups, address bar improvements, and more
The latest version of Mozilla's Firefox browser brings new features and a number of fixed security vulnerabilities.
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Watch out! Don't fall victim to these fake CAPTCHA scams on the web
Fake CAPTCHA tests are increasingly being used by hackers to spread malware. Here's what you need to know.
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This is not a drill: RTX 5070 is in stock at Best Buy, at MSRP
Best Buy is selling a PNY RTX 5070 graphics card for $550, at least at the time of writing. It seems to be holding for me, so give it a shot if you've been hunting.
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Leak: More evidence of an Xbox handheld found in Windows 11 preview
It seems like Windows 11 is getting a new interface that's being developed specifically for a handheld gaming console.
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AMD blames failing Ryzen 9000 chips on memory issues
After over 100 reports of damaged CPUs, AMD and ASRock blame memory timing and claim it's been fixed in BIOS. Dead CPUs say otherwise.
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MediaTek's 'Ultra' Chromebook chips promise killer Minecraft power
MediaTek launches its Kompanio Ultra brand of Chromebook processors, bringing top-tier AI to Chromebooks along with excellent performance and battery life.
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6 reasons why wired headphones are better than wireless
From better sound to greater affordability, wired headphones offer clear-cut advantages over wireless models.
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Does a VPN really provide 100% privacy? Here's what you need to know
VPNs are great tools to help keep your online activity more private, but they have their limits.
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Intel: 'Panther Lake' will be our hybrid hero for the PC
Intel executives described their expectations for the next-gen Panther Lake chip, while outlining their priorities for 2025. Hint: They involve AI.
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NHL streaming options: Untangling the 2024-25 mess
All the in-market NHL streaming and over-the-air TV options in one chart.
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Coolify's 'holographic' PC case fans are now available to buy
These dazzling case fans put spinning "holograms" right inside your PC. Perfect if you want to fill up your gaming rig with more crazy nonsense.
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Windows 10 holdouts are finally starting to switch to Windows 11
March was the worst month ever for Windows 10 and the best in three years for Windows 11, according to the stats.
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Windows' new Quick Machine Recovery auto-fixes system failures for you
Microsoft is testing a new recovery feature that remotely troubleshoots and restores computers that no longer boot.
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This RGB app filled up one user's PC with anime babe wallpapers
Wondering where all your SSD space went? It might be taken up by gigabytes of generic anime babes from your RAM company's junky RGB manager program.
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Asus' latest video teases a possible Xbox gaming handheld
A new promo video shows that Asus has a new ROG Ally-style gaming handheld brewing, possibly with Xbox DNA thrown into the mix.
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Microsoft's Copilot gets a simpler voice chat shortcut
Microsoft is testing a smart new way to talk to Copilot via voice, via a keyboard shortcut — using a method never before used on Windows.
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Microsoft made the coolest tech demo I've ever experienced—and you never saw
As Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, I look back on the demo you never saw of the device you never used: Microsoft's HoloLens, the coolest demo I've ever seen.
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Finally! Microsoft brings most Copilot+ AI features to AMD, Intel PCs
Microsoft says that owners of Copilot+ PCs with qualifying chips from AMD and Intel can expect to see features like Paint's Cocreator and Live Captions soon.
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'I will make it perfect.' New Intel CEO promises to fix what's wrong
Intel chief executive officer Lip-Bu Tan spoke at the Intel Vision conference in his first speech as Intel's CEO. He promised to correct the mistakes of the past, asking for "harsh feedback" from customers.
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