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Discord boosts performance on Snapdragon X PCs by releasing a native Arm app

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Discord has released a native Arm build for Windows on Arm, improving performance on Snapdragon X PCs.

Studio photos of the 2026 ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.

PCs with Snapdragon X processors have a growing library of native applications that now includes Discord.

I knew Linux PCs would get a free pass from California's controversial age-verification law for operating systems

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[email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
California lawmakers move to exempt Linux from the state’s new age-verification law, set to take effect January 1, 2027.

WINUX is a Windows-inspired Linux distro that lets you enjoy Windows 10 and Windows 11 design elements.

WINUX is a Windows-inspired Linux distro that lets you enjoy Windows 10 and Windows 11 design elements.

Windows 11 KB5089570 Update Brings Big File Explorer Improvements, Xbox Mode, Shared Audio, AI Upgrades, & More

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Nisha
Microsoft has officially released the optional preview update KB5089570 for Windows 11, bringing systems to OS Build 28000.2179. This is one of the most feature-packed preview updates Microsoft has released in recent months, introducing a redesigned gaming-focused Xbox Mode, major File Explorer upgrades, AI improvements for Copilot+ PCs, enhanced Bluetooth audio sharing, security changes, and […]

Windows 11 KB5089573 Update Boosts Performance, Adds AI Task Manager Features and Shared Audio

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Nisha
Microsoft has released the new optional Windows 11 preview update KB5089573 for versions 24H2 and 25H2, bringing systems to OS Builds 26100.8524 and 26200.8524. While this is technically a preview cumulative update ahead of June 2026 Patch Tuesday, it includes several meaningful upgrades focused on performance, AI hardware monitoring, audio sharing, Windows Hello responsiveness, and […]

Microsoft reverses course on Edge password handling but denies users were ever at risk

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Microsoft is patching an Edge behavior that left passwords in system memory, despite claiming the risk was within its expected threat model.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

Microsoft Edge ditching Copilot Mode means more AI in your browser, not less

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Microsoft is retiring the dedicated Copilot Mode in Edge. AI features will instead appear throughout the browser, including Edge's mobile version.

Copilot Mode on Microsoft Edge

Microsoft has retired Copilot Mode for the Edge browser, choosing instead to integrate AI features directly into Edge.

Reddit is now blocking your access to its mobile website, forcing users into its app instead: "I just won't use Reddit anymore"

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[email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Reddit’s website lockout on mobile marks another chapter in enshittification, frustrating users who prefer browser access.

The Reddit logo appears on the screen of a smartphone that rests on top of a laptop keyboard.

The Reddit logo appears on the screen of a smartphone that rests on top of a laptop keyboard.

Google Chrome is quietly installing a 4GB AI model on devices and users are not happy about it

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Google Chrome is quietly pushing a 4GB AI model onto devices and reinstalling it if removed. The company says it is designed to protect your privacy when using AI features.

A man in a suit peers over a laptop displaying a large Chrome logo. The setting is an office.

Google says it's trying to protect your privacy.

Microsoft Teams will add new protections as attackers target external calls with brand impersonation tactics

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Microsoft Teams is adding Brand Impersonation Protection for external VoIP calls. The feature warns users when a first‑contact caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization. It arrives as attackers increasingly target external Teams calls.

The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Microsoft Corp. risks a hefty European Union fine after regulators accused the company of abusing its market power by bundling the Teams video-conferencing app to its other business software. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Teams will soon warn you when an external caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization.

Microsoft Edge is removing its Sidebar to cut clutter while leaving the ever-controversial Copilot untouched

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Microsoft Edge will soon remove the ability to pin apps and websites to the Sidebar. Microsoft says the change is part of simplifying Edge, but the move leaves Copilot in place and removes a feature many people rely on.

New Copilot features for the Microsoft Edge browser announced on October 23, 2025.

Copilot has avoided being part of Microsoft's efforts to simplify Edge.

Windows 11 KB5083806 Preview Update Released: AI Enhancements, Narrator Upgrades, and New PC Features

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Nayan
Microsoft has started rolling out a new Windows 11 preview update — KB5083806 — bringing systems to OS Build 28000.1896. This optional non-security update introduces fresh AI-powered experiences, accessibility upgrades, and platform-level improvements designed for next-generation Windows hardware. The update is part of Microsoft’s ongoing preview testing cycle and is expected to shape future Windows […]

Windows 11 KB5083631 Preview Update Brings File Explorer Improvements, Faster Performance & Xbox Mode

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Microsoft has rolled out a new optional Windows 11 preview update — KB5083631 — for versions 24H2 and 25H2. The update upgrades systems to OS Builds 26100.8328 and 26200.8328 and introduces performance improvements, gaming enhancements, File Explorer fixes, and several quality-of-life upgrades ahead of broader rollout. This latest non-security preview update gives users an early […]

File Explorer feels outdated again after this Files update

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Files 4.0.39 adds a customizable toolbar that makes Windows 11’s File Explorer feel outdated. Here’s why Microsoft should copy the feature and what the update includes.

Files 4.0 app promotional images on an ASUS Zenbook laptop screen.

A new Files update highlights another gap in File Explorer. Microsoft should copy it.

How to move the Windows 11 Taskbar and restore the classic look

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[email protected] (Richard Devine)
One of the big frustrations in Windows 11 is the Taskbar, be it how it looks or the fact you can't move it. But this free, lightweight app is a simple way to do that while also giving it a nostalgic look.

An image of a Lenovo ThinkPad showing the Windows Central homepage open in Google Chrome with a Windows Vista style Taskbar thanks to the RetroBar app.

A modern laptop, but with a little Windows Vista flair.

Microsoft Edge for mobile could make me ditch Chrome for good: Free YouTube background play without interruptions

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[email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Google hid YouTube background play behind a paywall, but Microsoft Edge Canary just brought it back for free.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

Sniffnet is my new go-to app for network monitoring — Free, open-source, and taking on GlassWire and Wireshark

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[email protected] (Cale Hunt)
I came across Sniffnet the other day, and after installing it on my PC, I can safely say it's sticking around. It's a free and open-source network monitor that's easy to use, efficient, and quite deep. Here's what you need to know.

Sniffnet dashboard with a dark blue and yellow theme displays network traffic. Graphs, numerical data, and lists of hosts, services, and programs are shown. The background is a blue abstract design.

Sniffnet's overview page displayed on a Windows 11 desktop.

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