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I tested Microsoft Flight Simulator with this entry-level throttle quadrant from Honeycomb — the Bravo Lite is ideal for newcomers with smart control choices

Honeycomb's more affordable Bravo Throttle Quadrant Lite cuts down on some of its controls, leaving novice players with the essentials at an entry-level price.

Windows Central · Feb 11

Beware, this fake site offers up a malicious 7-Zip installer laced with malware

Fake 7zip.com site sounds incredible, but don't be fooled.

TechRadar · Feb 11

As Amazon ‘Scrambles to Catch Up,’ 1 Analyst Is Jumping Ship on AMZN Stock

Amazon is ramping up a massive $200 billion AI spending push, but Wall Street is growing uneasy, and DA Davidson downgraded AMZN to Neutral.

Barchart · Feb 11

3 Top-Rated Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy After the Dow Breaks Through 50K

The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the historic 50,000 milestone for the first time on Friday. Nvidia rallied more than 7%, providing substantial firepower to the blue-chip index's advance. Wall Street analysts remain bullish on Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft despite elevated valuations.

Barchart · Feb 11

Microsoft is testing superconducting cables to make AI data centers far more efficient

Microsoft aims to explore high-temperature superconductors to reduce energy consumption and minimize the environmental impact of AI data centers worldwide.

Windows Central · Feb 11

Windows 10 users warned to upgrade now or risk a ‘degraded security state’ as Microsoft ends Secure Boot support

Support for Windows 10 officially ended in October 2025, and Microsoft says devices that don’t upgrade could enter a degraded security state — leaving them vulnerable to threats. Here’s what it means for your PC and how to protect it.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 11

Thanks to Microsoft adding all those extra features to Notepad, it now unfortunately sports one more: An exploitation vulnerability with a high security rating

At least it's easy enough to avoid, until Notepad gets patched to fix the problem.

PC Gamer · Feb 11

Microsoft turns to superconductors for distributing power to its AI data centers — zero-resistance cables could reduce power losses and produce zero heat

Microsoft wants to use superconducting cables to transport electricity with zero losses, allowing it to save space and build more data centers without putting more strain on the grid.

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 11

Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 version 26H1 will not be updated to version 26H2 this fall — won't get a new version until 2027

Microsoft's special offshoot version of Windows 11 that's exclusive to Snapdragon X2 devices won't be getting an upgrade to version 26H2 this fall. Here's why

Windows Central · Feb 11

I’ve tested dozens of Apple CarPlay apps, but I keep coming back to these 3 — and you should too

There are so many apps supported by Apple CarPlay, but there are only three apps you really need to be using. Here's what they are.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 11