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Update Your PC Now to Fix Snipping Tool’s Security Flaw

Previously, we reported that thanks to an unpatched vulnerability existing in Windows 11’s Snipping Tool program, you could un-crop images and recover sensitive data from them. Thankfully, that’s over now, as Microsoft has re…

Arol Wright 1h ago

You Can’t Get PC or Xbox Game Pass for $1 Anymore

For years, Microsoft offered a 1-month trial to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass for the low price of $1. It was a great way to try some games on your Xbox console or gaming PC for a while without spending a lot of money, but …

Arol Wright 2h ago

This New SSD Can Reach 10 GB/s

MSI probably isn’t the first company that comes to mind for the best internal SSDs, but the company does sell a few models aimed at high-end workstations and gaming PCs. MSI has now announced a new super-fast SSD that is push…

Corbin Davenport 2h ago

HyperX Made a Super-Charged Controller for PC and Xbox

There are plenty of PC gaming controllers already that can be a great alternative to keyboard and mouse gameplay, but HP-owned HyperX just introduced an interesting option: the HyperX Clutch Gladiate.

Corbin Davenport 7h ago

Microsoft PowerPoint Has a New List Feature on the Web

Microsoft 365 has applications for Windows, Mac, and the web, but those versions differ in a few ways. Microsoft is now updating the web version of PowerPoint with a feature the desktop apps have had for a while….

Corbin Davenport 3d ago

Did Your Code Project Just Break? It Might Be GitHub’s Fault

GitHub hosts code repositories for countless different projects, from personal websites to popular apps like VLC Media Player. If you have a script, application, or other project that relies on GitHub, it may have just been b…

Corbin Davenport 3d ago

The Framework Laptop 16 Has an Upgradeable GPU

Many laptops might let you upgrade the RAM, storage, or other secondary components. But what about an actual upgradeable laptop? Framework’s new laptop takes upgradability to the next level.

Arol Wright 3d ago

Windows 11 Is Updating the Widgets Board (Again)

Windows 11 is constantly evolving, and features are now being rolled out faster, too. Microsoft is once again updating the widgets board, this time to make better use of your screen space.

Corbin Davenport 3d ago

ASUS’s Super Silent RTX 4080 is Now on Sale

The RTX 4080 is a great graphics card, but is there a way to make it even better? Turns out, there is: with a pair of solid, silent fans, it can be quite a treat. That’s exactly what ASUS did in partnership with Noctua, and y…

Arol Wright 4d ago

ChatGPT Can Now Surf the Web With Plugins

ChatGPT from OpenAI is an increasingly-popular chatbot, but without knowledge of recent world events, its usefulness has been limited. OpenAI is now introducing plugins for ChatGPT, including some that give ChatGPT access to …

Corbin Davenport 4d ago

The New Kubuntu XE Could Be the Linux Laptop for You

There are more choices than ever for a great Linux laptop, especially from companies like System76 and Framework. Now, the Kubuntu Focus team wants to launch the definitive Linux laptop — with the new, second-gen Focus XE l…

Arol Wright 4d ago

Audible Now Has Audio Books With Dolby Atmos

As far as audiobooks and podcasts go, one of the very best options out there is the Amazon-owned Audible. Now, it’s getting even better, as Audible is adding support for Dolby Atmos.

Arol Wright 4d ago

Windows 11 Will Make USB4 Easier to Troubleshoot

USB4 is showing up on more computers each year, but its added features over USB 3 can be difficult to manage, especially on Windows. Microsoft is hoping to change that.

Corbin Davenport 4d ago

Lenovo’s New Gaming Laptops Have Too Many Options

There’s no shortage of gaming laptops, and many of them come from Lenovo. The company has now revealed a lot of new models that are all endlessly configurable — there might actually be too many laptops, honestly….

Corbin Davenport 4d ago

Microsoft Loop is The Ultimate Team Collab Tool

Microsoft already has a comprehensive work suite under Microsoft 365. The best part of it, though, is that it gets constantly updated not only with new features, but occasionally with new software as well. The newest member …

Arol Wright 5d ago

Windows 11 Is Changing How the Print Screen Key Works

Microsoft has been hard at work on Windows 11 updates, from more Start Menu tweaks to changes to default apps. Now the company is experimenting with changes to the Print Screen key under Windows 11.

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

GNOME 44 Is Here to Make Your Linux PC Better Than Ever

GNOME serves as the default desktop environment for countless Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu and Fedora. GNOME 44 has now been released, with changes that will show up in upcoming Linux distro updates….

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

Amazon Just Released More Smart TVs, Including a $200 Model

Amazon sells Fire TV streaming devices, as well as smart TVs with the same software experience, which are also (confusingly) called Fire TV. Today the company released more models, at both high-end and budget price points….

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

Google Docs Will Help You Organize Long Documents

Perhaps one of the more annoying parts of writing a document, especially if it’s a long one (like an essay) is indexing everything you wrote as a table of contents. Thankfully, Google Docs is making that much easier….

Arol Wright 5d ago

Windows 11 Will Show Account Notifications in the Start Menu

Windows 11 is always evolving, and now that Microsoft is aiming to roll out features more than once a year, we’re going see changes more frequently. Microsoft is now testing an update to the Start Menu….

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

Someone Might Be Able to Un-Crop Your Windows Screenshots

Cropping an image on Windows 11 is easy. Just grab the Snipping Tool and go to town. But what if we told you a malicious actor can recover data from that cropped image? It’s a real thing happening to Google Pixel users, and a…

Arol Wright 6d ago

Adobe Is Testing “Firefly” AI Image Generation

If you’ve used any creative software by Adobe in the past few years, you know that the company has been experimenting with AI features in programs like Photoshop. With the new wave of generative AI, though, Adobe is also hopp…

Arol Wright Mar 21st

You Can Now Join the Waitlist for Google’s “Bard” AI Chatbot

Microsoft has been rapidly developing its Bing Chat AI chatbot over the past few months, while Google has prepared a competing service. Google’s take on chatbots, Bard, now has an open waitlist.

Corbin Davenport Mar 21st

DALL-E Image Generation Is Coming to Bing Chat

Microsoft introduced the Bing Chat AI chatbot in February and has continued to roll out improvements as more people gain access. Now there’s another feature in the works: image generation powered by DALL-E….

Corbin Davenport Mar 21st

Telegram’s New Update Will Help You Save Battery Life

Telegram has positioned itself as a solid messaging app/social network, with constant changes and new features. Now, there’s even a mode that will help you conserve battery life when you need it the most….

Arol Wright Mar 20th

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