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Windows 11 is getting a modern Mouse Indicator that makes it easier to find the cursor, complete with smoother animations and a new persistent mode.…
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Windows 11 26H2 Won’t Be a Huge Upgrade for 24H2 and 25H2 Users, But 26H1 is a Different Story
Windows 11 26H2 isn’t far away. As the release date is approaching, Microsoft cared to detail what users can expect from its next annual update.…
Windows Compact OS Saves Gigabytes With One Command
Windows Compact OS can reduce the amount of storage Windows uses by keeping system files compressed directly on the drive. Microsoft has included Compact OS…
Claude is Down in Latest Outage, Mythos 5, Fable 5, Opus 5, and Opus 4.8 Models Affected
If you are wondering whether Claude is down just for you or everyone else, you are definitely not alone. Many Claude users have reported widespread…
Beware! Fake GTA 6 Build Hides Malware Inside a 100GB Download
Fake GTA 6 playable build downloads circulating online are not legitimate copies of Rockstar’s upcoming game. Researchers who analyzed the files found malware hidden inside…
XBOX Has 88 Profile Badges, but You Can Never Collect Them All
XBOX Profile Badges are getting more attention from Microsoft, with recent updates making the achievement-style markers easier for players to discover and view. Recent XBOX…
Google Is Modernizing the Chrome Menu, Here Is How It Looks
Google is testing a redesigned main menu for Chrome in Canary. The new design replaces the browser’s current long list of commands with a more…
Microsoft Prepares Windows Code Signing for the Quantum Era
Microsoft is updating Windows code signing with new certificates, stronger cryptographic algorithms, and a future move toward post-quantum cryptography. The company detailed the changes in…
Microsoft Gives Edge Users a Deadline to Replace MDAG and WIP
Microsoft is entering the final stage of retiring Microsoft Defender Application Guard, while Windows Information Protection support in Microsoft Edge will also end. According to…
Microsoft’s New OneDrive Sync Engine Makes Syncing Faster
Microsoft is rolling out a new native sync engine for OneDrive on macOS, promising faster synchronization, lower resource usage, and a better Finder experience. The…
Microsoft Teams Now Lets GitHub Copilot Turn Chats Into Code
GitHub Copilot in Microsoft Teams can now use developer conversations as context, work on code, and create pull requests without requiring users to move discussions…
Chrome History Could Show What Gemini Did, From Downloads to Password Fills
Chrome is testing a new way to show important actions Gemini performs during browser tasks in History. Alongside the webpages Gemini visits, Chrome History may…
Microsoft Is Retiring Entra ID CSS Properties in October 2026
Microsoft is retiring several Entra ID CSS properties used to customize branded sign-in pages, giving IT administrators until October 26, 2026, to update affected configurations.…
Google Wants You to “Search in Chrome” With a Floating Search Bar on Windows
Google is adding user-facing settings for the desktop floating search bar it has been testing in Chrome with AI Mode. A new “Search in Chrome”…
Microsoft Locks New Edge Picture Themes Behind a Default Browser Switch
Microsoft is testing new picture themes in Edge Canary for Android, giving users another way to customize the browser with image-based backgrounds. The feature appeared…
Microsoft Built a Dedicated App to Push Bing Across Your Browsers
Microsoft has created a standalone Windows app called Microsoft Recommended Search Settings that can switch the default search engine to Bing across browsers installed on…
Chrome Adds “Write a Review” Links for Eligible Extensions
Chrome Canary now shows “Write a review” options for eligible extensions, letting users open an extension’s Chrome Web Store review page without first searching for…
Microsoft Caught in the Middle of GTA 6 Leak Hunt
GTA 6 controversies are continuing ahead of the game’s release, with Take-Two now using subpoenas to identify the people allegedly behind recent gameplay leaks. Take-Two…
New SynkLoader Malware Spreads Through Microsoft Teams Phishing
SynkLoader malware is being distributed through Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns in which attackers impersonate corporate IT help desks and convince employees to install a malicious…
Windows 11 26H1 Experimental Build Adds Better File Explorer Previews
Windows 11 26H1 Experimental Build 28120.2760 is now available to Windows Insiders with File Explorer, Microsoft Store, and input improvements. The update also includes a…
Windows 11 Experimental Build Gives Desktop Apps Better Privacy Controls
Windows 11 Experimental Build 26340.9233 is now available to Windows Insiders, bringing a redesigned AutoPlay experience, new privacy controls, and several fixes. Windows 11 gets…
30+ Games Including Star Wars Zero Company Join XBOX Next Week (August 24-28)
Xbox has announced a packed next week, full of title releases from August 24 through August 28. The lineup covers everything from Star Wars tactics…
Windows 11 Beta Build Adds a New Way to Open Apps Maximized
Windows 11 Beta Build 26220.9223 is now available to Insiders, adding a new accessibility option that can automatically open apps maximized. Microsoft announced Windows 11…
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta Release Date & Start Times Explained
The countdown to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is officially underway. Activision has locked in the game’s beta schedule, giving players their first chance…
Microsoft Makes New Outlook Look More Like Classic Outlook
New Outlook is getting a Classic Outlook-inspired theme that should make the app feel more familiar to users moving away from the older desktop client.…
Windows 11 Could Soon Open Apps Maximized Automatically
Windows 11 could soon automatically open apps maximized, removing the need to resize windows manually every time they launch. Microsoft appears to be testing a…
Microsoft Fixes Maximum-Severity Entra ID Security Flaw
Microsoft has patched a maximum-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Entra ID that attackers have already exploited in real-world attacks. Tracked as CVE-2026-69836, the security flaw could…
Limited-Edition Xbox Series X25 Console Price & Release Date Leaks Online
Microsoft may have finally let the Xbox Series X25 cat out of the bag. A new leak claims the 25th Anniversary console could cost €899.99…
Microsoft Gives IT Admins New Power to Delete Windows Backups
Microsoft has released new PowerShell scripts that give IT administrators an easier way to view, export, and delete Windows settings backup data. The tooling uses…
Microsoft’s Huge Leeds AI Data Center Faces Local Backlash
Microsoft is facing growing opposition to its planned hyperscale AI data center campus at Skelton Grange in Leeds, UK, with a community petition gathering around…
[UPDATE] Take-Two Stock Price Takes a Hit as GTA 6 Leak Situation Keeps Getting Worse
[UPDATE | August 21 UTC, 08:13 AM]: Take-Two’s stock price has recovered slightly since we originally published this article. You can check the stock price…
ChatGPT gets native iMessage integration on Mac to send & read messages for you
OpenAI has quietly announced several useful changes related ChatGPT and Codex. The latest updates spans across Sites, Apple Messages, Computer History, shared chats, and cross-device…
A $1,000 Price for PS6 & Xbox Project Helix Could Result in Sales Disaster
A $1,000 price tag could seriously shake up the next console generation. A new Ampere Analysis forecast warns that PS6 and Xbox Helix sales could…
Windows 365 Turns Five as Microsoft Bets Bigger on AI Agents
Windows 365 turns five as Microsoft expands its Cloud PC platform beyond traditional enterprise desktops and toward AI agents and isolated workloads. Microsoft marked the…
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Hits UK and Ireland
Nintendo Switch 2 prices will increase in the UK and the Republic of Ireland from September 2026, adding to the worldwide Switch 2 price increases…
XBOX Discs Make Up Only 4% of U.S. Physical Game Sales
XBOX physical game sales now account for just over 4% of new physical video game sales in the U.S., putting Microsoft far behind Nintendo and…