Category: Opinion
Are ultrawide monitors worth it?
An ultrawide monitor provides several benefits that enhance both work and play—but there are some drawbacks you should know about…
Microsoft is annoying users again. Here’s what it could do instead
The temptation to coldly stuff ads into every service is just too much for some people. There must be a better way – and Microsoft knows it…
I’m starting to like Xfinity. Why? Its AI bot just fixed my TV – and that’s not all
Can artificial intelligence rescue America’s most hated company? It all starts with telling customers the truth…
Feds say Microsoft security ‘requires an overhaul’ — but will it listen?
The Department of Homeland Security is slamming Microsoft for what it calls a ‘cascade’ of avoidable errors that allowed a high-profile hack of government officials. Here we go again…
5 Big Problems Holding Back AI PCs
In ‘the year of the AI PC,’ neither Microsoft nor computer makers can explain what that means…
Don’t feel bad about using Chrome’s password manager
Sometimes you have to do what works for you…
Smartwatches shouldn’t make you choose between Apple and Android
Smartwatches — and soon smart rings — have become ways to lock people into ecosystems. It sucks…
Endangered Firefox?
As Mozilla struggles amid leadership and market challenges, some industry watchers fear its Firefox browser will fall victim to the Chrome juggernaut…
Elon Musk’s suit against OpenAI — right idea, wrong messenger
The ongoing legal tit-for-tat between Elon Musk and OpenAI highlights a serious issue: whether AI technology will be used for good or ill…
The S in IoT stands for security. You’ll never secure all the Things
All too many ‘smart’ devices are security stupid…
It’s time to switch to Windows 11, everyone
I’ve moved past many of Windows 11’s annoyances, and with more AI-infused apps on Windows 11, I think it’s time to upgrade…
Google’s morale crisis is about to get worse
The layoffs keep rolling, Gemini is in trouble, and now Google employees are bracing for lower raises…