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Microsoft just dropped the PowerToys 0.95 update, code-named "Eclipse." and it's absolutely packed with quality-of-life improvements and performance boosts. This release addresses a ton of long-standing community requests.

The thing about sticking with an old phone or old hardware for years on end is that, eventually, it's gonna get phased out. And when it happens, everything will slowly start breaking. If you have an Android 8.0 device, you'll have to move to a newer phone if you use Android Auto on your car.

Windows 10 has reached end of life, which means it won't receive any more major feature updates, and even security updates will only be available to users that make a special effort to opt in. However, just because we're leaving Windows 10 behind doesn't mean the things it gave us are getting left behind. Here are the five best things Windows 10 introduced to the Windows PC world.

Don't worry—your computer won't spontaneously combust, but you do have to act in order to make sure your computer remains secure going into the future. Here are the most important things to know about your security now, what you can do to stay secure in the future, and your other options.

On September 30, AOL switched off its internet dial-up service for good, and anyone still using its dialer software or the special Shield browser would find their internet no longer works.

Using a Mac is generally much less of a headache than using a Windows PC or a Linux system. No driver hunts, being sabotaged by updates, or any of the myriad little problems the more open operating systems have.

Earlier this week, Windows 10 officially reached the end of its free support life. But just because Microsoft is pulling back doesn't mean your favorite browser is. There’s good news for Firefox users still clinging to Windows 10.

NBCUniversal and Apple have announced that starting next week, the powerhouse media companies will offer the "Apple TV and Peacock Bundle." It combines both streaming services into one package, giving people who already want both services a single lower monthly bill.

Android OEMs copying the iPhone is nothing new. But typically, that's something we see in Asian countries, not really in phones we see stateside. The latest version of OxygenOS might have you thinking differently, though.

You can currently score the massive 85-inch Hisense QD7 Series QLED 4K UHD Google Smart TV for a major 35% discount. This huge price cut slashes the TV's original price of $998.00 down to just $648.00 at Walmart. That's a great deal for an enormous smart TV with a native 144Hz refresh rate.

When streaming apps were first introduced, they provided an escape from the rising prices of traditional cable TV. Now that streaming has largely replaced cable, we're once again faced with increasing prices, along with the added challenge of navigating which apps we need to view our favorite shows and movies.

OneNote on Windows will automatically bring up the touch keyboard when you tap the page canvas on touch-enabled devices. This is a huge win for anyone using a tablet or 2-in-1 device like the Microsoft Surface, as it makes typing instantly faster and more seamless.

At this point, you're probably pretty used to the idea that your smartphone tracks what you do and shares that information with various companies. It's a little depressing, but it's become a fact of life. However, what about your TV?

I decided to find out what it’s like to keep a VPN on all the time—whether streaming, gaming, or doing online tasks. What I learned went beyond just better privacy: there were definite perks, some frustrations, and a few surprises. Curious about living with a VPN always on? Here’s my experience.

The open source office application ONLYOFFICE had its first point release since June on Wednesday, and it comes with a bevy of new features for its "Desktop Editors" suite of apps. They include a document recovery function, faster spreadsheet functions, and PDF annotation tools.

Tor Browser 15.0a4, which is the latest alpha release, is available now, and one of the biggest changes is that it removes various AI features that Mozilla has been integrating into Firefox. This is a great change from the trend of AI chatbots and machine learning being baked into your browser.

If you’ve been scrolling past the 2025 Chevy Trax because flashier SUVs caught your eye, it’s time to stop and pay attention. This little crossover has more personality and perks than you might expect.

Home Assistant has officially discontinued the production of the Home Assistant Yellow, its general-purpose smart hub. If you've been thinking about picking one up, you'll need to act fast because once the current stock is gone, it won't be replenished.

GNOME’s file manager, known as Files (or Nautilus), is solid out of the box, but a few smart adjustments can make it feel like an entirely new tool. With just a handful of tweaks, you can turn Nautilus into a faster, cleaner, and more capable workspace for managing your files.

You probably don’t upgrade your iPhone every year or even every other year. But when you’re moving from a four-year-old device to the latest and greatest, it’s natural to expect some big improvements in certain departments.