Brave Search lets you tweak site rankings with a personalized voting system
Upvote and downvote your way to better results
Over 70 million PowerSchool records stolen in massive educational data breach
Some records date back to 1985
PSA: 7-Zip vulnerability bypasses Windows security - update now
A high-severity vulnerability in 7-Zip has been discovered, allowing attackers to bypass Windows' Mark-of-the-Web (MotW) security feature and execute malicious code during file extraction. 7-Zip lacks an auto-update function, requiring users to manually update the software.
Vivaldi 7.1 improves dashboard, adds seamless tab imports
Vivaldi now allows users to import open tabs from other browsers, offers more style options for the dashboard, introduces a new Add Speed Dial dialog, and rolls out its Send Tab to Device feature.
Beta or not, Apple Intelligence becomes a default iOS setting across devices
"Privacy. That's iPhone"
Cutting corners: Apple Intelligence is now an "opt-out" feature across the entire Apple ecosystem, despite still being marketed as a beta product. Most users aren't keen to have incomplete features forced upon them, but shoving AI down everybody's throat is a popular trend among corporations dabbling in the technology.
Xiaomi WinPlay brings Windows gaming support to HyperOS tablets
Xiaomi claims its virtualization layer has minimal performance impact
Steam update brings game recording fixes, improved game updates
Valve just released a new Steam client which fixes a laundry list of bugs including game recording issues in Linux and macOS. Improvements in dropdown menus, game updates, and library asset loading times, enhancing the overall user experience.
Wine 10.0 arrives with a performance and compatibility boost
Wine 10.0, the latest release of the compatibility layer for running Windows applications on Linux, brings improved 64-bit x86 emulation, full ARM64EC support, and revamped high-DPI scaling, as well as an initial revision of a Bluetooth driver.
Microsoft promises smarter, faster search with AI in Windows 11, but don't hold your breath
One of Windows least beloved features is getting the Copilot+ PC treatment
Something to look forward to: Microsoft introduced a proper search feature in its PC operating systems with Windows Vista. Despite undergoing several iterations over the years, Windows search functionality still lacks the basic ability to provide consistent, reliable results when searching for files, applications, or settings. Is this finally going to change?
Microsoft Edge's 'Game Assist' lets you browse the web without leaving your game
The Game Assist feature in the Edge browser enables you to watch videos or browse the web while playing your favorite game. Initially a beta feature, Game Assist is now available to all in the stable release of Microsoft Edge.
Havok shares first physics engine tech demo in 10 years
Havok hasn't forgotten about physics
What's the keyboard shortcut to directly open the Windows Task Manager?
If you don't know it, it's about time you learn it... plus a few more
JavaScript now mandatory for Google Search, Google confirms
Static pages are gone, and SEO checking tools don't seem to work anymore
EA announces Origin end of support, urges users to transition to the EA app
EA has announced that Origin will shut down on April 17, 2025, following Microsoft's decision to discontinue support for 32-bit software. Users must upgrade to the EA app to maintain access to their accounts and games, with no need to redownload titles.
Analyst says the games industry "hopes" GTA VI will cost up to $100, raising average prices
He says $70 GTA VI would be the "cheapest" GTA game ever released in real terms
Developer ports Doom into a Microsoft Word document
Doom has been ported to most computing platforms and some unconventional formats
Switch modder arrested in Japan as Nintendo admits emulation is technically legal
This is the first arrest for selling a modded Nintendo Switch, setting a new precedent
Blockbench is a versatile modeling tool for 3D artists and Minecraft mod creators
Blockbench is a voxel-based 3D modeling tool with texture painting, keyframe animation, plugin support, and Minecraft-compatible exports, widely used for creating Minecraft mods and add-ons.
Parallels introduces x86 emulation for Apple Silicon Macs
The tool previously only supported Arm-based Windows on M-series Macs
FBI triggers self-destruction of China-backed malware infecting US computers
Command-and-control servers can also be useful to law enforcement agencies
Nvidia says over 80% of GeForce RTX GPU owners use DLSS
Is the age of native rendering coming to an end?
Wino Mail offers Windows Mail fans a fresh, native email solution
Say goodbye to Outlook wrapper woes
New operating system could let US Army Black Hawk helicopters be piloted with basic training
Though that's obviously not the Army's intention
Goodyear's advances in tire simulations are reducing the need for real-world testing
Simulation eliminates the need for 60,000 miles of test track driving for each development cycle