An AI agent in a security badge? That’s Microsoft’s Project Solara pitch
… As for Project Solara itself, it’s being described as an “OS for AI agents” that would streamline the process of building AI into purpose-specific workplace devices. …
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Windows already solved the dumbest AI productivity panic
… Refusing to close your laptop while walking to and from meetings -- even through airports! -- because you're afraid that your AI agents will shut down. …
The price of Nvidia RTX Spark PCs is going to hurt
How much will you pay to be on the frontlines of an agentic AI world? I’ve wondered this since Sunday night, when Nvidia unveiled its first-ever consumer processor for PCs at Computex 2026. …
Microsoft's powerful RTX Spark mini PC will be sold to consumers
… All of the devices will be available sometime in the fall, Microsoft said, though prices haven't been disclosed. "Surface RTX Spark Dev Box will be available later this year in the U.S. exclusively on Microsoft.com," Microsoft said. …
Windows Insider meetups are back. I went to one and so should you
… How does Microsoft prioritize its grand, long-term vision of agentic AI with a cleaner, more accessible Windows? And how do I run agents on my Windows PC without them trashing my data? …
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… It's fast and suitable for phones, tablets, and most other devices. Gemini may finally leap out of the chatbox at Google I/O ChatGPT and Claude are already controlling PCs and deploying agents into the wild. …
McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
… Plus, when you first setup the service, you have to manually enter an activation code—and if you can’t find the email with that information, you’ll have to dig into McAfee’s account portal head to Downloads & devices or McAfee’s Protection Center My protection to find it. …
I tested a 7-year-old laptop. Now I'm questioning PC upgrade cycles
The first surprise came before I even opened a browser tab: The seven-year-old Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 booted faster than the brand-new laptops I tested it against. …