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One of the best VPNs now works with Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X chips
Private Internet Access now has an Arm-native version of its VPN.
This simple little app should be built into Windows 11
What an app! A relatively new Windows 11 app called CtrlHelp lets you summon a cheat sheet for shortcuts in 80 supported apps. The app also lets you practice shortcuts.
This discounted Copilot+ PC pairs a Snapdragon X Elite with a 3K 120Hz OLED display
What a deal! Right now, you can grab the ASUS VivoBook S 15 for just over $100 off. That discounts saves you 8% on one of the best Copilot+ PCs and a laptop powered by the new Snapdragon X Elite processor.
My go-to video editor, and one of Microsoft's best-kept secrets, is about to get a big AI boost through Copilot
AI FTW Microsoft Copilot will soon support following a prompt to create a video project in Clipchamp. The new feature should simplify content creation and help jumpstart new projects.
PowerToys' latest update is small but it's the latest chapter in an excellent year for the app
Update time Microsoft PowerToys has a new update that fixes several problems. The update rounds out a solid seven months for the oft-updated utility.
One of my favorite PC accessory brands has considered probably the worst design decision I've ever seen for its new mouse
Forever mouse? Logitech's CEO discussed the concept of a "forever mouse" that would require a subscription to receive software updates. The idea has received harsh criticism from many on the web.
Microsoft wants to make future CrowdStrike outages impossible, and it could mean big changes for security software
Zero trust In response to the recent CrowdStirke outage, Microsoft appears to be interested in moving away from allowing security apps to have kernel access on Windows 11.
Massive Windows 11 update ships to Insiders in its last stop before rolling out to everyone
Windows Insiders can test a ton of new features that are likely on the way to everyone this autumn.
Bing blocked by Reddit, breaking search results for everyone but Google
No access Reddit claims that it blocking Bing from crawling Reddit is not related to a deal with Google.
Apple Maps now works on your Windows PC... sort of
More options Apple Maps has been exclusive to Apple hardware since it launched, but you can now use it through a web browser on your PC.
CrowdStrike sends out $10 Uber Eats codes as an apology, and some of them show an error message
Humble Pie After causing one of the largest Internet outages in history, CrowdStrike sent out $10 Uber Eats gift cards as an apology. Unfortunately, some of the cards do not work.
Where to buy a Surface Pro Flex Keyboard and how to get one TODAY
In stock The best Surface Pro keyboard is now in stock and ready to order.
Microsoft and Lumen partner up to meet the ever-growing demands of AI
Partnering up Microsoft and Lumen announced a partnership that will expand the networking capacity of Microsoft's datacenters. Those datacenters have an ever-growing demand driven by AI.
Latest Windows 11 bug will have you scrambling to find your BitLocker recovery key
🪲🪲🪲 July's Windows security update has a bug that can cause your PC to show the BitLocker recovery screen when booting up.
Microsoft won't fix Android apps on Qualcomm Snapdragon PCs, so this developer stepped up
Stepping up Windows Subsystem for Android is supposed to continue to work until March 2025, but the feature is broken on Snapdragon X PCs. A third-party developer is working to fix it.
Intel puts the power of AI at your fingers with its Arc-powered AI Playground
Play around Intel just released the beta version of its AI Playground. The app lets you generate images, enhance images, and ask questions using a wide range of AI models.
Is this a handy new feature or another Windows 11 ad?
You decide Windows Insiders will now see suggested content within the search section of the Microsoft Store, but is that a helpful tool or another Windows 11 ad?
Don't destroy your Steam Deck like we did — use the new official repair and upgrade toolkit from iFixit
Easy upgrade You can now purchase a Steam Deck Toolkit from iFixit that includes everything you need to open up your handheld gaming console for repairs or upgrades.
Updated CrowdStrike recovery tool can save you from Blue Screen of Death, even without BitLocker recovery keys
2 > 1 You can now recover a PC affected by the CrowdStrike outage without BitLocker recovery keys, at least in certain situations.
Everyone asked how I edit my videos, and I actually use the best-kept secret Microsoft app (and it's free!)
Killer app Clipchamp's templates made it easy to make an engaging video featuring motion graphics.
NordVPN will soon work on Qualcomm Snapdragon X PCs, closing a big part of the Windows on Arm app gap
An Arm-native version of NordVPN is in its final stages of testing.
Traveling today? Here's how airport delays and 911 outages triggered by 'CrowdStrike' bug and Microsoft downtime can affect you
Travel disruption A global IT outage has caused flights to be grounded, affected 911 services across the United States, and caused issues for banks. The outage is related to a CrowdStrike is, which is being fixed.
'That thing is a beast and I love it.' This monstrous gaming laptop is massively discounted, even after Prime Day
So much power Pairing an Intel Core Ultra 7 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, the Alienware m16 R2 can handle demanding PC games easily. You can grab the gaming laptop for $550 off right now.
This Razer Kiyo X webcam deal is cheaper than it was on Prime Day
Say cheese! The Razer Kiyo X is an affordable webcam made even more budget-friendly on Prime Day. Right now, you can grab the webcam for $29.99.
This deal on a gargantuan 49" Samsung OLED gaming monitor could end at any moment, the price has already gone up $20
A new record Samsung's Odyssey OLED G9 is a massive curved gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate and other top-end specs. You can upgrade your gaming setup today with the Odyssey OLED G9 at a major discount.
