Microsoft can not quite decide: should the computer display blue or black screen when it crashes? [more]
We do not know if you have experienced this, because we have not, but Microsoft warns that the "Snipping Tool" and a few other tools will no longer work because a Windows 11 certificate expired on October 31st. [more]
The launch is part of Slack’s effort to make it easier for users to connect and to counter video meeting fatigue with asynchronous communications. Coming next year: ‘GovSlack’ for public sector users. [more]
Roku's software update will let you speak some passwords to enter them and troubleshoots bad AV syncs that can make everything look like off-timed dubs. [more]
Apple had to, just before the iPhone revelations tomorrow, urgently update iOS to 14.8, watchOS 7.6.2, iPadOS 14.8, and macOS Big Sur 11.6. [more]
Microsoft's complicated beta program creates headaches, there is an awful lot to deal with. [more]
Gets a new start menu, Android apps, and better gaming performance [more]
The Guardian has an interesting case about Windows 11 and ISO installation, ie installation on a formatted partition where you have to install the drivers yourself [more]
Unsupported PCs can still join the fun, even if Microsoft doesn't recommend it. [more]
As an editor, you may have received an email from Microsoft regarding the Windows 11 dev test channel. [more]
Finally, it's time for a new iOS 15 round, because the mobile version of the new OS is quite troublesome in beta form. [more]
Did you know that Apple's latest mobiles can be found via "Where is?" even if they are turned off from iOS 15? [more]
Windows 11 preview testers have discovered an early security bug, one that seems to have carried over from Windows 10. This new Windows 10 and Windows 11 vulnerability creates a path for any local user to gain admin privileges. [more]
Windows 10 and Windows 11 will now be streamed, and primarily companies will benefit from this. [more]
Uupdump serves official UUP files, extracted from Windows Update. [more]
Testing of the new graphical user interface has begun to roll out. [more]
Finally, apps there that people need. [more]
Upgrade to a newer version, the company says. [more]
VW has announced that ID.3 1st is the first model to be updated. [more]
About a month after the launch of the RTX 30 series Ampere GPUs, Nvidia announced that OEMs will provide Total Graphics Power (TGP) for their RTX 3000 laptops. Nvidia has given OEMs the freedom to set their own performance values instead of referring to reference specifications. [more]
Parallels confirms above iMore that they will do what they can to bring Microsoft's new OS to Mac. [more]
In this post, we first explain why you need TPM (Trusted Platform Module) for Windows 11 and then tell you how to bypass the TPM requirement and install Windows 11. [more]
Windows 11 comes with an updated user interface, performance, and productivity improvements. The system requirements for Windows 11 include Secure Boot and TPM 2.0, but there is a detour regarding the latter, see tweet at the bottom of the article. [more]
This issue can apply to any number of computers, but in my case, it was an issue on my Windows 10 laptop. [more]
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks about the new operating system, he has also announced app stores and invited iMessage to the Microsoft Store. [more]
Earlier this week leaked Windows 11 online and we have looked at the upcoming OS update. [more]
Windows 11 ISO was leaked this week. It has tempted dexterous people to take a look at the changes and appearance of the "building", and it turns out to have some peculiarities. An interesting and surprising aspect of Windows 11 Home is pointed out by Adam (warwagon). He also tells us... [more]
A newly discovered iPhone error causes WiFi to disconnect if you connect to a specific hotspot. It will also not be able to restore any WiFi connection even if it is restarted or the WiFi connection is renamed. [more]
Windows 11 is the next generation of Windows and is scheduled to be a free upgrade from Windows 10. [more]
Sony reveals that they will launch a major update to the Playstation 5 later this year, and now they need beta testers. [more]
Microsoft states in its updated fact sheet for Windows' life cycle that they will not support Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations and Pro Education after October 14, 2025. [more]
With the latest version of Firefox, Mozilla delivers a new look for the browser that it says is "designed to win you back." [more]
Microsoft has revealed that June 24 at 17:00 is the date we will see new Windows. [more]
Satya Nadella has just revealed that the company is developing a completely new version of Windows. [more]
Google's latest Android version is an ambitious new beginning — at least, for one small slice of the Android platform pie. [more]
Microsoft's KB5000842 update of Windows 10 has caused as many issues as it resolved. First, along with the KB5001330 update, it caused gaming performance issues. [more]
Sun Valley is expected to arrive this fall with a new visual design. A number of icons have lived carefree since Windows 95, but most of the old icons are not iconic enough not to be retired in Sun Valley. [more]
Windows 10 will support AAC, or Advanced Audio Coding, over Bluetooth in an upcoming update later this year. [more]
If you have experienced performance issues while playing after installing the updates that came in late March and early April then it may be that the fix Microsoft is now rolling out solves your issues. [more]
Earlier this year, a file path was spread which, in the worst case, could destroy disks. [more]
Avoid creases on your device by checking which version of Windows 10 you have. [more]
Google's quietly working on two shape-shifting Chrome OS features that could completely change the nature of Chromebooks — for the better. [more]
Concerns over the potential harassment of individuals prompted Slack to swiftly change how its new direct messages feature works. [more]
Apple has once again updated security iOS. [more]
Windows 10 Insider Preview version 21343 reveals the first signs that Microsoft is preparing for a major design overhaul of the OS. [more]
In the latest version of Chrome, you can choose to have your browser automatically translate audio and video during playback. The function is fast and precise and impressive in many ways. For now, Instant Text only works in English, but you can choose to turn the feature on even if you... [more]
Microsoft is so confident in its 21H1 update that they let companies test a near-finished version. [more]
The best thing is in most cases to use the OS's standard browser for the best battery life and performance, that means Edge in Windows, Safari in macOS and Chrome in… Chrome OS? [more]
The company also plans to offer a new "Extended Stable" release channel for enterprises wary of frequent deployments. That channel will be refreshed every eight weeks. [more]
Some MacBook models in combination with some USB C hubs may end up with hardware short. [more]
Microsoft has released an update to Windows 10 to fix a bug that could crash devices trying to connect to Wi-Fi networks protected by WPA3 encryption. [more]
Apple has finally launched macOS Big Sur 11.2 in the final version after they last week launched iOS 14.4 and updated all the other OSes, except macOS which was updated today. [more]
iOS 14 has added a new "BlastDoor" security system to iPhones and iPads to stop attacks via the Messages app. [more]