Running Claude Code locally saved me money, but that wasn't even the real win
Joe Rice-Jones May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT Maker, meme-r, and unabashed geek, Joe has been writing about technology since starting his career in 2018 at KnowTechie. He's…
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Microsoft teases Windows 11's vertical taskbar — then deletes the video
…Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup , and earlier in his career, he worked as the technology editor at the Financial…
Microsoft Teams is making it easier to view and manage all of your downloads
…it plans to do in the future for its productivity apps. It gives users a sneak peek at what they can expect and allows businesses to adapt to the upcoming changes before…
Claude Code's real power comes from the tweaks nobody wants to talk about
…Instead of going with the flashy workflow, try instructing Claude Code to “ Make a plan first, list the files you expect to touch, and wait for approval before applying changes across the…
Microsoft admits that Teams' UI is way too crowded, but it's working on a fix
…Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier . However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move…
Microsoft's Windows 11 Copilot purge has already started
…Since the initial reveal of Microsoft's plan to improve Windows 11, a lot of information has dropped, with Microsoft executives being surprisingly candid about upcoming changes. For example, earlier this month…
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that maxes out your CPU in short bursts to launch apps faster
…Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup , and earlier in his career, he worked as the technology editor at the Financial…
Home Assistant freed me from the smart home brand wars, and now I buy whatever works
…Integrations change. Devices need troubleshooting. Automations can break because a device entity changed names, a firmware update shifted behavior, or a network hiccup made something unavailable at the wrong moment. None of…
Microsoft is finally updating a Windows 8 relic that hung on all the way to Windows 11
…Windows 8's loading circle is getting a lot smoother A small change, but a welcome one This change was spotted by PhantomOfEarth over on X , who dug through Windows 11 preview…
Microsoft pushes Edge to auto-launch on Windows 11 startup in latest beta
…Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup , and earlier in his career, he worked as the technology editor at the Financial…