The best Linux distro for beginners is getting a much snappier file explorer
…get the new and improved Nemo in the next big Linux Mint feature update. The bad news is, the Linux Mint dev team says it will release this new version around Christmas…
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Satya Nadella wants Windows to use less RAM as part of a bigger push to win back consumers
…Windows updates aim to improve performance on low-memory devices and fix core features. If 2025 was Microsoft's year of Copilot, then 2026 is shaping up to be Microsoft's year…
Your prompts are limiting your AI more than your model choice ever could
…Before chasing the latest model release, it's worth asking whether the instructions are doing their job. In many cases, improving the prompt delivers a bigger payoff than upgrading the model. And…
Windows 11 is getting a native Feature Flags page, and it could make Vivetool obsolete
…shake out when the Feature Flags page releases. Related Microsoft responds to feedback with long-requested Windows 11 features, including taskbar tweaks and improved file explorer The tech giant says it's…
Linux's Easy Anti-Cheat problem might finally get fixed as Epic Games posts an interesting job listing
…No guarantee Epic will release Linux support, but the hiring is an encouraging sign. While gaming on Linux has come a long way in the past decade, it's still not the…
Intel reveals new Core Series 3 processor for budget-focused laptops and edge computers
…Intel says that the chip is coming to over 70 laptops scheduled for release in the near future from Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, MSI, Dell, and more. Additionally, the chipmaker says the…
Don't wait for Nvidia GPU prices to drop — this might actually be the best time to buy
…With the DRAM crisis easing up a bit and prices in China starting to fall, many have been quick to say that buyers should wait for things to improve further before jumping…
Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11, and these 4 upcoming features prove it
…since the very first release of Windows 11, fans have very vocal about wanting it back, and Microsoft still has not done anything about it, it's fair to say no one…
AI is arriving on Ubuntu, and it's open source, local, and nothing like what you're worried about
…Focus AI on accessibility (speech-to-text, TTS) and improvements, not turning Ubuntu into an 'AI product'. For people who dislike AI, tech headlines and press releases have been a nightmare lately…
I kept track of every Windows 11 update that broke something this year, and the list is getting long
…KB5079391 was an optional non-security preview release carrying around 29 changes, including some accessibility improvements and AI-adjacent features, but shortly after it went out, reports emerged that it was failing…