Microsoft’s AI Obsession is Breaking Windows
Microsoft is stuffing AI like Copilot into every corner of Windows 11, often without easy opt-outs. This push is creating major privacy concerns and breaking fundamental parts of the operating system.
Category: Computing
Chrome on Windows 10: How Long Will It Really Last?
Google is sending mixed signals about Chrome’s future on Windows 10, with no firm cutoff date announced. The browser likely has a longer runway than the OS itself, but planning your next move is crucial. Here’s what to do with your older hardware.
Microsoft finally lets you kill the File Explorer AI menu
Microsoft has quietly changed a frustrating Windows 11 behavior. If you disable every AI tool, the “AI Actions” entry in File Explorer’s right-click menu will now completely vanish instead of just graying out.
A $1 Trillion Market Halted by a Simple Plumbing Mistake
A massive, 10+ hour outage that took down CME Group’s markets was caused by a basic procedural failure. Onsite staff didn’t properly drain cooling towers ahead of freezing temps, overloading the system.
Linux Hits a High on Steam, Plus Mint, FreeBSD, and Kernel News
It’s a packed week for open-source news. Steam’s Linux share hits a record 3.2%, Linux Mint 22.3 is on the horizon, and FreeBSD 15 makes a major leap. Plus, a critical KDE Connect warning you need to hear.
Your Next PC is About to Get More Expensive
A major supply crunch for DRAM and NAND flash memory is about to hit consumers in the wallet. Major PC makers like Dell and Lenovo are preparing significant price increases across their lineups, some as soon as this month.
ACEMAGIC’s New Mini PC Packs AMD’s Monster 16-Core Chip
Chinese manufacturer ACEMAGIC has announced its new flagship mini PC, the M1A PRO+. It’s powered by AMD’s top-tier Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, which boasts a 16-core CPU and a powerful integrated GPU. Configurations can go up to a staggering 128GB of RAM and 12TB of storage.
Apple’s macOS Tahoe 26.2 RC Adds a Virtual Ring Light
Apple has released the final test version of macOS Tahoe 26.2 to developers. The update introduces Edge Light, a software-based ring light for video calls. It also includes updates for Reminders, News, and Podcasts.
Meta wants to use Intel’s idle Ohio power for its data centers
A substation built to power Intel’s delayed $28 billion Ohio chip plant is sitting unused. Now, Meta wants to tap into that power for its own nearby data center expansion. The temporary deal would give Meta up to 250MW of capacity starting next year.
Snowflake Earnings: Why MongoDB’s Blowout Matters
Snowflake is set to report earnings on Wednesday, with the Street expecting $1.184 billion in revenue. The report comes just after MongoDB surged 25% on a strong quarter, highlighting demand in the cloud data infrastructure space.