Articles by Mark Hachman
Microsoft's tiny new Surface Laptop and Pro shrink in other ways, too
Microsoft has launched a 13-inch Surface Laptop as well as a 12-inch Surface Pro tablet. But while there's no mention of tariffs, the two PCs definitely cut corners.
Microsoft's new Surface PCs shift to USB-C
Microsoft has quietly replaced the Surface Connect port in its latest 13-inch Surface Laptop and 12-inch Surface Pro with a USB-C connector, taking away some of what made Surface devices special.
'Computer, do this.' Windows PCs take a cue from Star Trek's AI
Microsoft's launch of new Surface devices is bringing along new AI apps to Windows 11, including AI-powered agentic search that will act on your behalf, plus new AI-powered features to Photos, Paint, and the Snipping Tool.
Sightful Spacetop review: Impressive AR display... until the bugs show up
Sightful's Spacetop is an augmented-reality subscription service that provides a massive virtual display via AR glasses that are tethered to your laptop. It succeeds, but it's buggy and relatively expensive.
Google's 'AI Mode' search is ready to replace a list of links
Google said Thursday that it's moving AI Mode out of testing to real-world users, replacing its pages and pages of links with AI-generated summaries.
Boox's first color e-ink monitor offers rest for your weary eyes
Boox has added color technology to its Mira Pro e-ink desktop PC display, allowing you a more restful way to work.
Intel 'Lunar Lake' handhelds, laptops are getting a free gaming boost
Intel is issuing a driver update for its Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) PC processors, which will give handhelds and eventually laptops a significant boost in PC game frame rates.
How a Janet Jackson song crashed laptops for 9 years
In 2001, Microsoft support employees made a shocking discovery: Janet Jackson's hit, "Rhythm Nation," could cause laptops to crash. New details have now come to light showing what was done about it.
Intel says 'turbo cells' will boost PC CPU and GPU speeds in 2027
Intel said that the 18A production line powering its upcoming Panther Lake PC processors is ready to go, and offered a sneak peak at the next-gen 14A process due in about 2027 for its own use and foundry customers.
Windows is testing a better profanity filter, **** yeah
Microsoft Windows is testing new Windows beta builds with a better profanity filter and improved Click-to-Do functionality.
Blame your phone for killing off this traditional Windows app
Microsoft has listed the Maps app within Windows as a target for deprecation, meaning that this legacy Windows Phone app is going away by summer. Thanks, smartphones.
Windows Recall is too risky for your Copilot+ PC. Turn it off, now
Windows Recall offers an easy way to search your history on your PC. It's simple and convenient -- both for you as well as bad actors. Remove it.
Intel's older CPUs are being snapped up. Well, duh
Intel's latest Core Ultra PC CPUs can't keep up with its older Raptor Lake generation, and those chips are cheaper, too. Mix in tariff concerns, and it's no secret why Intel's Core Ultras are getting passed over by enthusiasts.
Intel customers are buying up all its older CPUs to beat tariffs
Intel says that it is selling more of its older Raptor Lake PC processors than Lunar Lake chips, as the company wrestles with a potential recession and questions over its CHIPS Act funding.
Windows Copilot promises to chill out when you tap the key
Microsoft is migrating Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise customers using Microsoft 365 over to a Copilot Chat experience when they tap the Copilot key or use the Windows shortcut.
Spacetop's gigantic virtual laptop screen is ready to launch
Sightful's Spacetop, a Windows app that allows you to work in an augmented-reality workspace featuring a 100-inch virtual laptop screen, is ready for you to buy.
Adobe's Firefly AI art tools now mash up images into something new
Adobe launched new capabilities for its Firefly generative AI art service alongside updates to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and more, at its Adobe Max conference.
Intel is giving Core Ultra 200S PCs a free performance boost
Intel is preparing to announce "200S Boost," a free overclocking technology for owners of Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake) chips.