Category: Computers & IT
Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11 under the hood — but new stats suggest it could be too little, too late
Microsoft is making “behind-the-scenes platform changes” with Windows 11 These are efforts in preview builds to fine-tune the fundamentals of the OS At the same time, a report suggests a sizeable number of people are fleeing Windows 11 – so could this move help turn that around? Microsoft is beginning the process of making changes…
French President takes aim at ‘American platforms’ and ‘Chinese algorithms’ as France moves to ban social media for under-15s
French MPs voted to pass a social media ban for minors into law It isn’t law yet; it must first pass through France’s Senate Once enacted, under-15s would no longer be able to access social platforms French MPs just voted 116-23 in favor of a social media ban aimed at minors – in what is…
Hands on: My hands-on experience of the Asus Ascent GX10 was a radical one that is only relevant to those actively engaged in AI development
Rather than a review, this is a ‘hands-on’ in which I’ve explored what the Asus Ascent GX10 offers, providing information that might be critical to those considering purchasing one. The first important piece of information about this hardware is that this isn’t a PC, or rather, it’s not an Intel, AMD or X86-compliant platform that…
XR glasses have had one major issue — and Xreal just solved it with a free update
Xreal just launched what might possibly be its best update yet for its smart glasses, as you can now turn any 2D content into 3D. I’ve been giving it a try, and the effect is incredible, albeit still something of a work in progress at times. The XR glasses are now able to do this…
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Lenovo gaming laptops are up to $900 off right now – these are the RTX 5070, 5060, and 5050 models I’d buy personally
There’s a pretty amazing deal floating around the various editorial sites that cover gaming laptop deals right now – one that I think is probably the best I’ve seen since Black Friday. It’s a coupon code that you can currently use over at the official Lenovo Store to knock upwards of a $900 off the…
Microsoft admits Windows 11 update is nuking system drives, albeit there’s a ‘limited number of reports’ of these disasters
There’s a new bug in Windows 11’s January update Microsoft informs us that this one is causing boot failures based on a “limited number of reports” If affected, you’ll have to try a manual recovery, and Microsoft is now investigating this issue Windows 11 has another serious bug hidden in the January update, and this…
I used to ignore my bank account but with this app I’m in control of every cent
Is it just me, or are personal finances getting more complicated? Okay, it could be an age thing. I’m 40 years old now, and people keep telling me that I’ve got to plan ahead, think about my kids, and invest for retirement. These were not things I was remotely interested in about a decade ago,…
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The Next Acer Event 2026: Dates, News, Rumors, and Announcements
Acer makes desktop computers, laptops, monitors, and related hardware accessories for work and home. While it usually launches products all year long, it also does hold an annual press event called Next@Acer. When Will Next@Acer Be Held? Acer’s 2026 event will likely be in September, but we don’t have a specific date yet…. Check out…
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Having spam and filtering issues in Gmail? You’re not alone – and Google is rolling out a fix
A variety of Gmail bugs have been acknowledged by Google They cover automatic filtering, spam, and delivery delays The Gmail app should now be getting back to normal for users You may well have noticed issues with the automatic filters and spam scanning in your Gmail inbox over the weekend: these are issues that Google…
