Cloud division saves Microsoft from weak Xbox and Windows performance
Microsoft is betting big on AI
While Microsoft pours billions into OpenAI, Meta's AI chief says ChatGPT is "not particularly innovative"
Hopefully this doesn't mean the return of Clippy in AI form
Use Core Temp to monitor CPU temperature and other vital information
Core Temp is a small utility that can show you the temperature of each individual core in your CPU, allowing you to monitor fluctuations in real time according to different workloads.
Why are Intel Arc graphics drivers 1.2GB?
Over twice the size of AMD's drivers and far larger than Nvidia's
WinRAR 6.20 offers faster RAR5 compression
WinRAR 6.20 is now available for Windows, macOS and Linux. This release improves RAR5 compression performance on modern CPUs, improves the "Repair" command efficiency and fixes a memory leak when reading contents of ".tar.bz2" archives.
Microsoft Office is down to just $29, no subscription required
Grab a lifetime license for over 90% off
DreamPlan allows you to design your floor plans for free
DreamPlan Home Design lets you design floor plans in 2D and visualize them in 2D or realistic 3D models. You can also import your existing plans and DreamPlan will render them into a 3D model.
A software glitch has left a high school's lights on for over a year
Attempts to fix the lighting software and hardware ran into various problems
Computer Tips & Tricks Everyone Should Know
Hardcore PC users might consider themselves above learning new tricks, but you can always sharpen your skills, and we bet that you'll find at least one useful thing here that you didn't know before.
How to stop Android 13 from revealing your passwords
Make sure sensitive information doesn't appear in Android 13's new clipboard
You should change your password manager's clipboard settings now
Leaving passwords in the clipboard indefinitely could be dangerous
Mozilla confirms it won't cripple Manifest V2 ad blockers in Firefox
Firefox 109 supports the latest extension tech without forgetting the past
Explainer: What is SSD Trimming?
SSD trimming is a process that helps to maintain the performance of a solid-state drive over time. Windows and other operating systems optimize SSDs by using trimming. But what exactly is it and how does it work? Read our explainer on everything trim related!
Microsoft Defender update kills Start Menu shortcuts and program files on Windows
"Defender really is the Gift that keeps on giving!"
Nvidia Broadcast app tries to simulate eye contact with the camera
New feature follows attempts from Apple and Microsoft
The Chromium Project will support the Rust programming language
Taking a cautious approach to avoid interoperability issues with C++
Some Intel software can be downloaded in Russia again because of "warranty obligations"
Windows 11 updates are reportedly allowed again, too
AMD patches botched firmware that disabled cores on Ryzen 5 7600X
AMD was quick to fix the odd mistake
Microsoft 365 Basic gets you 100GB of OneDrive, ad-free Outlook, but no desktop Office for $2 a month
An inexpensive offering from Microsoft
Tool claims to sniff out cheaters abusing ChatGPT AI for plagiarism
"Humans deserve to know the truth"
Paint.NET hits 5.0 milestone, adds GPU rendering
Paint.NET is a capable image editor and Photoshop alternative that has gathered a following over the years thanks to its freeware nature. This new version adds new features like pressure sensitivity for pen input and GPU rendering for effect plugins.
The final Windows 7 and 8 patch is here, adding secure boot to Windows 7 (kind of)
UEFI Class 3 systems will need a workaround due to video driver issues
Android Auto's big overhaul is finally here with major interface improvements
Split-screen interface refines navigation, messaging, and audio controls
Nvidia rumored to be developing AI-optimized drivers with serious performance enhancements
GeForce owners could be looking at a free performance upgrade from AI