Microsoft has officially detailed the differences between its one-time-purchase Office 2024 suite and the subscription-based Microsoft 365. The key takeaway? The standalone version is frozen in time, missing AI Copilot features and future updates. This move solidifies the company’s push toward recur
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
