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Apple Music Will Cost $5 a Month, But You Have to Use Siri

Apple just announced a new Apple Music plan that costs only $4.99 per month with full access to the massive library of songs. But there’s a catch: you can only control it with Siri, which significantly limits how you can mani…

Dave LeClair Oct 18th

Windows 11 Adds a Great Feature From Linux’s KDE Desktop

Whenever a new version of Windows is released, many minor features tend to fly under the radar. Windows 11 is no exception, as a nifty little feature from KDE has found its way to Microsoft’s OS, as you can now adjust the vol…

Dave LeClair Oct 18th

Microsoft Removes Ninjacat Emoji From Windows 11

Microsoft is having an interesting emoji situation as we speak, as the company has flattened its cool-looking 3D emoji. As a casualty, it appears that the Ninjacat emoji has gone away, which is quite disappointing, as the mas…

Dave LeClair Oct 18th

Get Outlook Email Notifications in Chrome With This Extension

Who says Microsoft Outlook and Google Chrome can’t play nice? With the new Outlook extension for Google Chrome, you can get all kinds of convenient Outlook features without switching tabs. You can even get notifications when …

Dave LeClair Oct 18th

Your Twitch Password Wasn’t Leaked in the Big Hack

Remember the massive Twitch leak that revealed all sorts of information, including creator payouts? Well, according to Twitch, user passwords weren’t included in the hack, so your account is safe.

Dave LeClair Oct 15th

Valve Now Bans Steam Games Using Blockchain, NFT, or Crypto

PC gaming may be an open ecosystem, but Valve sets the rules on Steam. Now, it appears that Valve is banning games with blockchain, NFT, and cryptocurrency technology from its digital storefront.

Dave LeClair Oct 15th

PC Games Are Installing Low-Level Drivers in Windows

No one likes dealing with cheaters in video games. However, Call of Duty’s Ricochet anti-cheat system is installing low-level drivers to Windows PCs, which might be going a little further than most users would prefer….

Dave LeClair Oct 15th

Microsoft Abandons Plans for 3D Emoji on Windows 11

There’s been a lot of talk about the emoji in Windows 11. Microsoft recently posted about them on the Insider Blog, and it looks like the company has dropped its plans to make Windows 11’s emoji look 3D, as the latest ones ar…

Dave LeClair Oct 15th

Looking for a PS5? Sony Might Sell You One

If you’ve been on the seemingly never-ending quest to purchase a PlayStation 5, Sony might have a solution for you. The company is offering the opportunity to register for a chance to buy a console directly from Sony….

Dave LeClair Oct 15th

Google Pixel 6 Event: How to Watch and What to Expect

Google is getting ready to announce the next generation of Pixel smartphones. The already-announced Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro should be shown off at the event, which takes place on October 19, 2021, at 1 pm ET (10 am PT). The c…

Dave LeClair Oct 14th

Ubuntu 21.10 Arrives With a Customized GNOME 40 Desktop

If you’re an Ubuntu user, or someone who’s thinking about giving it a try, today is a good day. Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 21.10 with a customized GNOME 40 desktop and plenty of other features and goodies that’…

Dave LeClair Oct 14th

Unsupported PCs With Windows 11 Are Receiving Updates For Now

Windows 11 is here, and lots of people are looking to run it on their unsupported PCs. Microsoft said that it wouldn’t provide updates to Windows 11 users on unsupported computers, but it turns out the company has released it…

Dave LeClair Oct 14th

Apple Mac Event 2021: How to Watch and What to Expect

Whenever Apple announces an event, the entire tech world stands up and takes notice. It wasn’t long ago that the company announced the iPhone 13 devices, and Apple now is hosting its big Unleashed event on October 18, 2021, w…

Dave LeClair Oct 13th

Acer’s New Laptop Features Glasses-Free 3D

Recently, Microsoft announced its new line of Surface laptops and convertible devices. Now, Acer has followed up with its line of Windows 11 laptops, including one that features eye-tracking cameras for a glasses-free 3D dis…

Dave LeClair Oct 13th

Windows 11’s Latest Update Makes the AMD CPU Problem Worse

Windows 11’s first big patch Tuesday is in the books. While the patch fixed plenty of problems, it made a performance issue with AMD CPUs worse than before the patch, which is never a good thing.

Dave LeClair Oct 13th

You Can Now Safely Share Passwords With 1Password

1Password is a potent tool for keeping track of your passwords. It keeps getting new features, and now it’s gaining an easy way to share passwords with friends and loved ones whether they use 1Password or not….

Dave LeClair Oct 12th

Canva Now Offers Free Video Creation and Editing Tools

For making great-looking images, Canva is one of the best tools on the web. Its offering is expanding, as the company is now offering video editing tools with many of the robust features offered by its image editing tools….

Dave LeClair Oct 12th

The Tile Ultra Tracker Finds Your Stuff in Augmented Reality

When it comes to Bluetooth trackers, Tile is one of the first brands most people recognize. Now, the company has announced a new tracker called the Tile Ultra that features ultra-wideband and augmented reality….

Dave LeClair Oct 12th

Windows 11’s Windows Subsystem for Linux Gets Faster Updates

Windows 11 includes the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), just like Windows 10 did before it. But that’s the problem—whenever Microsoft adds new features to WSL, they have to wait for a big Windows operating system update …

Chris Hoffman Oct 12th

Best Buy Puts PS5 Purchases Behind a Paywall

If you’ve tried to purchase a PlayStation 5, you know that it’s a struggle. Best Buy is trying to make getting a PS5 with its new yearly Totaltech membership a little easier, but it’ll cost you.

Dave LeClair Oct 12th

Google TV Gets Personalized User Profiles and a Revamped Screensaver

Google’s reimagined TV interface continues to get new features. The latest batch of goodies includes personalized home screens for user profiles, more information on the ambient screen, and more support for the Live TV tab….

Joe Fedewa Oct 11th

The Best Halloween Movies on Hulu in 2021

Call it Halloween or Huluween, but either way, spooky season has plenty to offer on Hulu. From horror movies to psychological dramas to morbid comedies, here are the best Halloween movies to watch on Hulu this year….

Josh Bell Oct 8th

[Update: Mozilla Fixes Its Documentation] Firefox Now Sends Your Address Bar Keystrokes to Mozilla

Firefox now sends more data than you might think to Mozilla. To power Firefox Suggest, Firefox sends the keystrokes you type into your address bar, your location information, and more to Mozilla’s servers. Here’s exactly what…

Chris Hoffman Oct 8th

Take a Look Inside Valve’s Upcoming Steam Deck PC

The Steam Deck is one of the most exciting devices for PC gamers, as it brings portable gaming to the PC space. While Valve doesn’t recommend opening up a Steam Deck, the company showed off what’s inside in a new teardown….

Dave LeClair Oct 7th

Windows 10 Will Get Windows 11’s New Store Soon

Windows 11 is officially here. Microsoft launched the latest version of its operating system, and it turns out the company is actually bringing some Windows 11 features to Windows 10 computers, including the improved Windows …

Dave LeClair Oct 7th