Continue Reading Hold up. Is the year of Linux actually happening?

Hold up. Is the year of Linux actually happening?

StatCounter data shows that the market share of the Linux operating system has tripled since May, climbing to over ten percent in the United States…

Continue Reading Your Data Is for Sale on the Dark Web. Do This Now to Protect Yourself

Your Data Is for Sale on the Dark Web. Do This Now to Protect Yourself

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but your data has likely been exposed in a breach and put up for sale. I spoke to security experts for tips to minimize the chances of it being used against you…

Continue Reading Microsoft Just “Fixed” File Explorer, But It’s Still Broken

Microsoft Just “Fixed” File Explorer, But It’s Still Broken

Windows 11 is finally getting customizable File Explorer context menus, but Microsoft’s biggest usability problem is still hiding in plain sight…

Continue Reading Windows 11’s most-requested feature just showed up in a preview build

Windows 11’s most-requested feature just showed up in a preview build

Microsoft’s new Windows 11 Insider build finally lets you move the taskbar to the top, left, or right edge—five years after Windows 11 launched…

Continue Reading Phishing attacks don’t look fake anymore: Watch for these 7 scams

Phishing attacks don’t look fake anymore: Watch for these 7 scams

Windows users are increasingly becoming the target of phishing attacks. Here are the seven most dangerous phishing scams at present and how you can protect yourself…

Continue Reading Starlink Mobile Won’t Just Be Satellites, But a Ground Network Too

Starlink Mobile Won’t Just Be Satellites, But a Ground Network Too

The company plans to use tech from Starlink dishes to develop low-cost cellular equipment, creating a hybrid terrestrial/satellite network with Starlink Mobile…

Continue Reading Microsoft says 8 GB of RAM should be enough for anyone running Windows 11

Microsoft says 8 GB of RAM should be enough for anyone running Windows 11

Redmond adds new items to its make-Windows-better list…

Continue Reading Can Reddit fend off a new wave of AI SEO spam?

Can Reddit fend off a new wave of AI SEO spam?

The era of AI-powered search has made Reddit mentions highly valuable. Subreddit moderators are catching brands trying to take advantage…

Continue Reading Microsoft: Suspected Russian Hackers Are Targeting Logins Via Hotel Wi-Fi

Microsoft: Suspected Russian Hackers Are Targeting Logins Via Hotel Wi-Fi

Microsoft offers more details about how a state-sponsored hacking group is tricking travelers into installing malware via ‘doppelganger domains mimicking Microsoft online services.’…

Continue Reading Why your Windows installation files keep getting bigger – AI is filling up smaller drives

Why your Windows installation files keep getting bigger – AI is filling up smaller drives

It’s not your imagination. Microsoft’s ISO downloads for Windows have been creeping up in size. It might even be fair to call them bloated…

Continue Reading Amazon limits access to customer reviews for some users because it thinks they’re AI

Amazon limits access to customer reviews for some users because it thinks they’re AI

Affected users must file an appeal via email and wait several days for a response..

Continue Reading I Snagged OpenAI’s Sold-Out Vibe-Coding Gadget: Here’s What the Codex Micro Can Do

I Snagged OpenAI’s Sold-Out Vibe-Coding Gadget: Here’s What the Codex Micro Can Do

A mini keyboard built for agents and would-be app makers, this boutique shortcut pad makes AI tangible. But do we need that?…