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Linux 7.4-rc1 rolling out with a massive merge window driven heavily by AI
Linus Torvalds has pushed out the first release candidate for Linux 7.4, featuring nearly 20,000 commits and substantial AMD register updates. Linux 7.4-rc1 is now available for Linux kernel developers to download. It’s the first of seven or eight release candidates and comes…
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I found 12+ useful Windows 11 features Microsoft tested in October, and some fix years-old frustrations
From a right-click menu you can finally customize to a native speed test and better privacy controls, I found plenty to like in Microsoft's latest Windows 11 previews. Microsoft spent October testing a surprisingly useful collection of Windows 11 features, and after digging…
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Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5128977, KB5130881 setup & recovery updates
New dynamic updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 26H2, and 25H2, were released by Microsoft this past week. Earlier this week, Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5127936 optional non-security preview update. Following that, the company has ensued a wider rollout of Windows 11…
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How to customize the redesigned context menu in Windows 11
Here's how to customize the new Windows 11 context menu, including file actions, app extensions, cloud options, and the legacy menu. When Microsoft announced the new right-click menu in Windows 11 a few months ago, it instantly became one of the most talked-about new features.…
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Microsoft confirms supported Windows 10 PCs can now directly update to Windows 11 26H2
Windows 11 version 26H2 is now more widely available on all supported systems. At the end of September 2026, Microsoft made the latest feature update for Windows 11, with version 26H2, generally available. At the time the update rolled out in the typical phased manner, as in, it…
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Developer makes Windows 11 26H2 work on insanely low 128MB RAM
NTDEV, the Tiny11 maker, optimizes Windows 11 26H2 to run on just 128MB RAM. Here's how. Recently, Microsoft has been making some noteworthy improvements on Windows 11 version 26H2 in order to improve its speed as well as resource usage. For example, the company recently…
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"It’s a deliberate design decision, not a missing capability" Microsoft confirms Windows 11 won't ever let you move the Taskbar by dragging it like on Windows 10
Windows 10's (and prior) ability to reposition the Taskbar by dragging it with your mouse is not coming to Windows 11, Microsoft confirms. Microsoft has explained why you cannot drag the new movable Taskbar on Windows 11, a feature that was present on Windows 10 but failed to…
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Rufus brings improved USB reporting, fixes NTFS bug affecting "millions" of PCs
Rufus 4.16 beta fixes a widespread UEFI NTFS bug, improves USB detection, and introduces several other enhancements. If you wish to clean install an OS using its ISO, be it Windows or some Linux distro, one of the ways of doing so is using utilities like Ventoy. In the case of…
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AMD's new 26.10.2 driver fixes FSR Frame Gen and overlay crashes
Several driver crashes and timeouts are targeted here, including ones that would happen while an overlay (like Xbox Game Bar) is being used. AMD has released a fresh driver for Radeon graphics users. This Adrenalin Edition 26.10.2 driver is an optional release. Unlike AMD's…
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Microsoft drops eight new official Surface wallpapers, download them here
If you like abstract hardware imagery, you'll probably like the new batch of Surface Laptop Ultra-inspired wallpapers from Microsoft. Image: Microsoft Microsoft has just shared a new batch of official wallpapers inspired by the new line of Surface devices. The new wallpapers…
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Here is what happens when you long-press the power button to force-shutdown your Windows PC
Microsoft explains what happens when you hold down your Windows PC's power button, including hardware shutdowns and kernel dump collection. At some point in our lives, we have probably all run into a situation where we have long-pressed the power button on our Windows PC to…
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New Windows 11 Future Platforms build adds privacy controls for individual apps
Windows 11 Insider Future Platforms build 29698.1000 catches up with builds from other channels by adding privacy controls for individual apps. Microsoft has just released the new Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) Preview build 29698.1000, alongside builds for…
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New Windows 11 Insider builds bring more Search options and refresh AutoPlay
Windows 11 Insider Experimental preview builds 26340.9843 and 28120.3393 (26H1) further improve the new Search experience, AutoPlay, and more. Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 Insider Experimental preview builds with another round of changes. Build 26340.9843 introduces…
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Microsoft rolls back a Windows 11 design change with latest build but says it's temporary
Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds under the Beta channel. It brings some new features and improvements. Microsoft today has rolled out new Windows 11 Insider Channel builds under the Beta channel. On version 25H2, we have build 26220.9836, which brings a couple of…
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Microsoft Edge getting a feature that will make launching the browser faster
The browser is the first to support an OS-level integration that speeds up launch times, especially during heavy multitasking. Microsoft has announced that its web browser, Microsoft Edge, is the first browser to support accelerated app launches on Windows. This provides end…
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Microsoft made Edge up to 33% faster on Windows 11, and it’s giving the tech to rival browsers
Edge is the first browser to support accelerated app launches, cutting launch times by up to 33 percent when multitasking. TL;DR Microsoft Edge is getting support for accelerated app launches on Windows 11, reducing launch times by up to 15% on average. Microsoft says Edge can…
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Windows 11's new Cloud Rebuild can resurrect PCs that won't boot
Cloud Rebuild downloads Windows and your drivers from Windows Update, even when your PC won't boot. TL;DR Microsoft's new Cloud Rebuild feature can reinstall Windows 11 and your device drivers from Windows Update, even when the operating system won't boot. The tool eliminates…
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Windows 11 KB5127936 gets a much needed Modern Standby hibernation improvement
Microsoft's Windows 11 update improves adaptive hibernation so that it can resume faster. Here's how. Earlier this week, we covered a new "Accelerated app launches" feature Microsoft revealed recently in its release preview insider channel and expected it to be available with…
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Microsoft Edge's Reading Mode became an unlikely ad blocker when my browser plugins couldn't squash every distraction
Designed to minimize interruptions, this accessibility-first feature makes consuming content on the mobile web so much easier. Browsing the web without an ad blocker is a brave adventure, especially on the mobile web. That's a big reason why I opted for Microsoft Edge and its…
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Windows 11 updates KB5127936, KB5127653 pack enhancements for Admin Protection, WinRE, CLAT
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview updates add Cloud Rebuild, Wi-Fi recovery, Administrator Protection, and other enterprise-focused improvements. Microsoft rolled out October's optional preview update KB5127936 (Windows 11, version 26H2 and 25H2) and KB5127653 (Windows 11,…