Android’s AirDrop alternative now works on Windows
I’m a proud citizen of the nation of Android since the Nexus One, but I’m strong enough to admit that Apple’s ecosystem has some advantages. Airdrop, for example — the nearby file-sharing […]
Tag: Windows
Watch how ChatGPT is tricked into generating Windows 95 keys
ChatGPT and other AI chatbots seem a little bit like magic sometimes. But they’re not, especially when asked to do a fairly basic computational task that you’d think they could handle with […]
Don’t pay more for Windows Pro’s features. Use these free tools instead
Microsoft mainly supplies Windows in two different editions: Home and Professional. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed on many PCs, while the Pro edition is often installed on business devices. This is because […]
Microsoft’s new Outlook for Windows gets Gmail support at last
Modern times call for modern apps. For Outlook, Microsoft started taking slow steps last year toward a full overhaul with the preview release of new Outlook software. Available to Microsoft 365 Insider […]
Windows Defender finally squashes Firefox bug that ate CPUs for 5 years
Firefox has a reputation of being something of a resource hog, even among modern browsers. But it might not be entirely earned, because it looks like a CPU bug affecting Firefox users […]
Microsoft is changing how the Print Screen key works in Windows 11
Traditionally, the legacy “Print Screen” or PrtScn button on your keyboard has been what you’d use to take a quick, easy snapshot of whatever is on your screen. Now, that feature is […]
Windows Handheld Mode for Steam Deck rivals leaks, because duh
Someone inside of Microsoft is thinking about how to make a hyper-tailored version of Windows designed to run on Steam Deck-like handheld devices. Because, well, duh—of course that’s happening. First, some key […]
Windows 11 beta includes presence detection toggle
Presence detection is a broad term that means your gadget can tell when you’re using it, and in some cases, even whether or not you’re paying attention. It’s a useful tool — […]
Windows 11’s Start menu will pester you for using a local account
There are many good reasons to use an official Microsoft account, connected at least nominally to your online presence, in Windows 11. And there are at least as many good reasons not […]
Vivaldi 6.0’s custom browser icons let you party like it’s Windows 95
If you’re in the mood to fill your browser with dumb references to The Office, Star Wars, One Piece or the devil’s lettuce on 4/20 — and get something more useful out […]
