Microsoft says you're asking the wrong question about AI
…Instead, Kumar suggests we should ask: “Do I trust the developer?” This new approach to trust came from a quick conversation around agentic AI, which will appeal to most consumers. As Kumar…
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Windows 11’s firewall has a blind spot. These tweaks close it
…Digital radio silence with Simplewall After launching the tool, activate the service via Enable Filter and Permanent Rules. The tool now operates on a whitelist principle: Every app is blocked until you…
Try out an open-source app to access GeForce Now, while you can
…Someone claiming to be the owner of OpenNow contacted me on BlueSky, and said that the tool should support advanced features if you're subscribed to the higher tiers. My account is…
Windows 11 testing is going back to the future with new Insider plans
…Feedback tool. Meet up and chat about Windows Honestly, one of the best aspects of Windows 10 was how collegial it all felt. Sure, it was one-sided; Microsoft developed the features…
Microsoft is building a 'quiet' Windows, starting with animated grass
…It might not sound like the most productive tool. Distracting, even. But one of the ways Microsoft is trying to reconnect with its audience is with different ways to make Windows feel…
Claude keeps nagging users to go to sleep. Here's what you can do
…will be better after some sleep." "There's something deeply irritating about your primary work tool developing a personality that includes unsolicited bedtime enforcement," the user complained, which sparked a lengthy discussion…
Inside Project Nova, Firefox's biggest redesign in years
…Tiptoeing into AI Mozilla's Firefox team has the same problem as any other app developer: AI can be a tool, but one that a subset of users feel very strongly about…
DLSS 5 backlash: Nvidia's CEO says gamers are 'completely wrong'
…tweaks that the tool applied provoked online criticism of "AI slop." Hunag claimed that all of the generative AI capabilities will be subject to the control of the developer themselves. "It’s…
Stop delaying your OS upgrade and switch to Windows 11 Pro for under $10
…snap layouts, virtual desktops, and lightning-fast search tools. You get enterprise-grade features like BitLocker encryption, Windows Hello biometric login, and TPM 2.0 compatibility — all designed to protect…
Fix Windows' clunky volume controls with this free app
…It’s an excellent, often essential tool for streamers. As a bonus, I pair it with SoundSwitch to effortlessly control all of my Windows audio. The app itself taps into Windows’ modern…