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Here’s a list of all the changes coming to your Chromebook with ChromeOS 127 now rolling out

ChromeOS 127 is rolling out with a few changes to look forward to.

TechRadar · Aug 16, 2024

AMD’s Ryzen CPUs might be slower in PC games due to a weird Windows 11 bug – and while there’s a ‘fix’ you absolutely shouldn’t use it

The apparent cure for the Ryzen gaming blues – a hidden admin account – shouldn’t be enabled in any circumstances.

TechRadar · Aug 16, 2024

Microsoft’s new Game Bar Compact Mode could make Windows 11 actually worth using on gaming handhelds

Microsoft’s new Compact Mode for Game Bar simplifies navigation on small screens and controllers, streamlining access to games and widgets.

TechRadar · Aug 16, 2024

This new PowerToys feature could save you from hours of monotony

Microsoft will soon add a feature to PowerToys called "Workspaces" that lets you create shortcuts for collections of apps. The feature supports multiple monitors and can be customized to launch apps in specific states.

Windows Central · Aug 16, 2024

Microsoft's Surface laptops are on sale and students can score big savings before going back to school - but these devices are selling fast

Surface Laptops are on sale for back-to-school. Don't miss these limited-time discounts on top models for students.

TechRadar · Aug 16, 2024

Windows 10 users have pushed back against intrusive pop-ups to get them to upgrade to Windows 11 – and Microsoft has finally backed down

Windows 10 users have bullied Microsoft into halting its aggressive Windows 11 campaign on their devices – to a point.

TechRadar · Aug 16, 2024

Is Palantir Stock a Buy on Its Microsoft Partnership?

Palantir Technologies stock surged 6% after announcing a crucial partnership with Microsoft to boost AI and analytics services for U.S. government agencies, sparking a fresh wave of investor interest and optimism about the company's growth potential.

Barchart · Aug 16, 2024

macOS Sequoia just brought back one of the worst features from the worst Windows release of all time

macOS Sequoia requires users to click on a monthly pop-up to allow screen-recording apps, reminding users of Windows Vista’s annoying prompts.

iMore · Aug 16, 2024

GitHub rolls out new tool to fix code errors even before you see them

Copilot Autofix will address vulnerabilities by fixing code, and it’s set to roll out free to open source GitHub developers.

TechRadar · Aug 16, 2024

Windows 11’s latest update brings in some minor but nifty tweaks – and an important fix for a nasty bug

The Windows 11 update for August fixes a critical bug and makes some useful adjustments to the interface.

TechRadar · Aug 16, 2024