Windows 11 Start menu’s performance is “comically bad” says ex-Microsoft Senior Software Engineer despite using a sophisticated $1,600 PC that meets stringent minimum requirements

What you need to know A former Microsoft software engineer recently shared his frustrations with Windows 11 while using the Start menu, which he says is “comically bad” and riddled with performance issues. Multiple users have reiterated the software engineer’s sentiments and indicated that it’s hard to find apps using the platform, citing that it […]

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The 9 Destiny 2 Legend Onslaught builds I’m using to crush Into the Light’s horde mode

The huge free-to-play Destiny 2: Into the Light update is here, and the highlight of the patch is its new PvE wave-based defense mode Onslaught. In it, you and two other Guardians are tasked with defending a special objective called the ADU from hordes of enemies. You can build turrets, traps, and distraction decoys with […]

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Microsoft reveals subscription pricing for using Windows 10 beyond 2025, and it’s not cheap

What you need to know Microsoft has announced the pricing for extended security updates on Windows 10. Users running Windows 10 beyond October 2025 will not be secure unless they pay for further updates. Pricing starts at $61 for the first year, $122 for the second year, and $244 for the third year, per device. […]

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Criminals in Montreal Using AirTags to Steal Vehicles

Thieves in Montreal, Canada have been using Apple’s AirTags to facilitate vehicle theft, according to a report from Vermont news sites WCAX and NBC5 (via 9to5Mac). Police officers in Burlington, Vermont have issued a warning about AirTags for drivers who recently visited Canada. Two Burlington residents found Apple AirTags in their vehicles after returning from […]

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This site has game codes so cheap it seems too good to be true, but I’ve been using it for a decade—this weekend there’s an extra 10% off everything so get filling your backlog

I love playing Xbox and my Steam Deck, and I buy many games for both platforms — but I rarely purchase the games directly through either of these. I hate paying full price for a game, so I’ll always check CDKeys first to see if it has a discount, and it often does, even on […]

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Microsoft says ChatGPT isn’t better than Copilot AI; you’re just not using it as intended

What you need to know Users often compare ChatGPT to Microsoft Copilot, indicating that the former is a better model. A source with close affiliations with Microsoft recently revealed that the users aren’t leveraging the tool’s capabilities as they are supposed to, hence causing the vast disparity in performance. The source indicated that most users […]

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Microsoft says ChatGPT isn’t better than Copilot AI; you’re just not using it as intended

What you need to know Users often compare ChatGPT to Microsoft Copilot, indicating that the former is a better model. A source with close affiliations with Microsoft recently revealed that the users aren’t leveraging the tool’s capabilities as they are supposed to, hence causing the vast disparity in performance. The source indicated that most users […]

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite will run Windows games ‘just fine’ using x64 emulation

What you need to know Qualcomm’s upcoming PCs will leverage emulation to run x86/64 Windows games at optimum performance. Benchmark data showcases a similar performance to the Radeon 780M when played on a Snapdragon X Elite device. The company is expected to release these much-anticipated devices later this year during the summer.  At the 2024 […]

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Don’t worry, you can keep using the Galaxy A53 for a few more years

Your Galaxy A53 is starting to show its age. That’s undeniable, given that even the new Galaxy A35 — a phone from an inferior line — beats the Galaxy A53 in at least five key areas. We often talk about reasons to upgrade, as we are constantly dealing with newer mobile technologies. But we’re also […]

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Using Google Docs, Slides, Sheets on Samsung tablets gets better

Google has announced that Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets applications for Android now offer a sidebar containing formatting options on devices with large screens, such as tablets, which makes it easier for you to access formatting options. The Docs, Slides, and Sheets apps for Android offer formatting options in a horizontal bar at […]

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A simple trick to remember for using your Galaxy phone one-handed

It’s Friday, and we would like to close the week with a short and sweet piece of advice. We’re aiming it at Galaxy phone users who became fans of One UI because of Samsung’s philosophy to make everything easier to reach with one hand. The solution Samsung came up with a few years ago to […]

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Samsung denies using its rival’s tech for advanced memory chips

It was reported yesterday that Samsung will start making advanced high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, used for various applications including AI, with technology that’s favored by its local rival SK Hynix. The company was reportedly making this switch to increase its yields of HBM chips. SK Hynix has managed to establish a solid footing for […]

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Microsoft will now let you edit a screenshot or image taken on Android devices using the Snipping Tool on Windows 11

What you need to know Microsoft just shipped March 2024 Patch Tuesday updates to Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices. The update ships with several bug fixes, including two critical vulnerabilities in the Windows Hyper-V virtualization technology. Microsoft is expected to ship its latest Windows 11 feature drop to general availability via April’s Patch Tuesday update. Microsoft […]

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Samsung may start using more Sony cameras in its phones

A camera sensor is among the most important components in a smartphone, and Sony is the world’s number one camera sensor maker. Samsung’s System LSI division also makes camera sensors under the ISOCELL branding, and it is the second-biggest camera maker globally. While Samsung largely uses its own camera sensors in its Galaxy phones, that […]

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Belkin Releases MagSafe Mount for Using iPhone Camera With Apple TV

Apple today began selling Belkin’s new iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Apple TV 4K on its online store in the U.S. and other countries. This accessory allows you to mount your iPhone to the top of your TV, or it can be placed on the stand below. Then, you can conveniently use your iPhone’s rear […]

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Look at epic photos of earth captured from space using Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung is trying many things to market the camera capabilities of its latest flagship smartphone. Recently, the company sent the Galaxy S24 Ultra in space to capture some epic photos of the earth. The South Korean firm made special arrangements to send the phone to space. You can have a look at those epic photos […]

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Gboard keyboard now lets you grab text using camera

Google is rolling out a new feature in Gboard for Android called Scan Text with the latest beta version of the app (version 13.9). It allows you to capture an image right from the keyboard and copy text from it. The feature uses an optical character recognition (OCR) tool to offer this functionality, which is […]

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What is PC Manager and how to get started using it on Windows 11

On Windows 11 (or 10), PC Manager is an app from the Microsoft Store designed to enhance the overall performance, security, and management of the operating system.  It serves as a comprehensive tool that helps you maintain your computer’s health by providing a variety of functionalities to resolve high memory usage, free up space quickly, […]

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Google Keep can create lists using Gemini AI

Google has started rolling out a new feature/option called ‘Help me create a list’ to the Google Keep app for Android (via Android Central). It is powered by Google’s generative AI, Gemini, and according to the company, it can “help you jump start shopping lists, to-do lists, packing lists, and more.” The ‘Help me create […]

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