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Five things I hate about Microsoft Teams

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Millions rely on Microsoft Teams daily, but that doesn't stop many of us from absolutely despising parts of the experience. Read more...

Luna Ring Gen 2 review: beautiful, no-subscription wellness accessory

Taras Buria — Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:03 +0000

Smart rings are a relatively new product category, and most of them require a separate subscription for all features. However, the Luna Ring Gen 2 is not like that. Here is our review. Read more...

[Price Drop] PDF Expert for Mac v3 now half off

Neowin Deals — Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Revolutionize the way you work and collaborate with documents. Fix distortions, remove shadows and improve contrast on difficult-to-read documents. Read more...

Solar power could finally be viable with this invention

Sayan Sen — Sat, 16 May 2026 16:40:01 +0000

This invention could make solar power far more practical, offering a real path toward everyday, widespread renewable energy use. Read more...

Edge users are begging Microsoft to return these two features

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Microsoft Edge users are furious that Microsoft is killing off beloved productivity features while keeping Copilot. Read more...

Far Far West early access review: Cowboys and magic combine for a superb co-op game

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

This cooperative first-person shooter is ticking so many of the right boxes that it's hard to put down. Here's our full review of Far Far West's early access launch. Read more...

Microsoft confirms more Windows 11 Start menu customization and improvements are on the way

Taras Buria — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:50:01 +0000

Windows 11 now has a movable taskbar, but Microsoft is not done with upgrades. The company confirmed that more Start menu improvements and features are on the way. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Stardew Valley, V Rising, Euro Truck, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include three bundles to check out, a double drop from a returning mystery freebie special, and much more Read more...

Excel users are raging over Microsoft's unremovable Copilot button inside their sheets

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:12:01 +0000

Excel users are blasting Microsoft over a new Copilot button they say clutters sheets, blocks content, and cannot truly be disabled. Read more...

Teams is getting a major improvement for Office files

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 07:42:01 +0000

Microsoft is bringing a long overdue upgrade to Teams on Android and iPhone that should make handling Office files far less painful. Read more...

U.S. delegation throws away all burner phones and gifts from China before takeoff

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 07:26:01 +0000

A bizarre scene unfolded after Trump's China visit, with officials tossing gifts, badges, and phones into bins. Read more...

You won't even have to spend $500 with this amazing Intel 270K Plus combo bundle deal

Sayan Sen — Sat, 16 May 2026 07:12:01 +0000

You are unlikely to find a better deal than this one anytime soon as you get an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus desktop CPU, a Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite and a free AIO cooler, all for under $450. Read more...

OpenAI wants you to give ChatGPT access to your bank account for financial guidance

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 05:34:01 +0000

ChatGPT can now connect to your bank account to offer personalized financial planning, spending advice, and savings guidance. Read more...

Microsoft is seemingly rebranding Xbox to XBOX

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 05:18:01 +0000

Microsoft's gaming chief just turned Xbox into XBOX after a viral poll, but the move may not be that jarring to many. Read more...

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS Wi-Fi motherboard is now on discount on Amazon (plus more deals)

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:01 +0000

If you're building on an AM5 base, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS is a solid choice, and it's currently available for a discount on Amazon. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5089549 fails install, shares workarounds

Sayan Sen — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:22:01 +0000

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5089549 installation failure reports are real; the tech giant has provided official workaround solutions. Read more...

Windows 11 finally gets movable and small taskbar, here is how to try them

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:52:01 +0000

If you have been waiting for Windows 11 to get a vertical taskbar, a top taskbar, or a small taskbar, good news: these features are finally here. Here is how to test them. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 sign-in issues again with latest builds

Sayan Sen — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:52:01 +0000

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 Experimental channel builds under 28020.2134 and 29591.1000. They bring new features and improvements. Read more...

Windows 11 finally gets vertical and small taskbar in new update

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:26:01 +0000

The latest Windows 11 preview build in the Experimental Channel finally introduces two long-anticipated taskbar features, plus some other changes. Read more...

Windows 11, Microsoft Edge, and Exchange hacked at Pwn2Own

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:38:01 +0000

Microsoft products and AI apps fell to multiple 0-days at Pwn2Own 2026 as researchers claimed huge cash prizes. Read more...

VMware Fusion Pro 26H1 released with support for more guest OSes

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:04:02 +0000

VMware Fusion Pro 26H1 lands on macOS with ARM ESX support, new Linux guest compatibility, and a major security fix. Read more...

24-core Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor is now $77 off, down to the lowest price

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:48:01 +0000

One of Intel's high-end processors with 24 cores is now down to a new all-time low price, saving you nearly $80. Read more...

Microsoft is fixing the way Edge stores your passwords

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:32:01 +0000

Microsoft admitted that storing passwords as plain text in memory is not cool, and a priority fix for Microsoft Edge is already on its way. Read more...

Save 43% on EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard with lifetime upgrades

Neowin Deals — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Recover deleted, formatted, or lost files from devices such as PCs, laptops, hard drives, (non TRIM-enabled) SSDs, USB drives, and more. Read more...

This AMD RX 9070 XT, that's nearly as good as Nvidia 5070 Ti, is a great deal again

Sayan Sen — Fri, 15 May 2026 15:44:01 +0000

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers performance close to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and is currently available as a very nice deal. Read more...

Turso retires bug bounty program because most "CRITICAL" issues are just AI slop

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:42:01 +0000

Open-source database project Turso killed its bug bounty after AI agents flooded developers with useless, nonsensical bug reports. Read more...

This legacy app somehow still exists in Windows 11, despite zero use

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:01 +0000

Microsoft still ships an ancient utility with Windows 11, despite most users lacking the hardware to use it. Read more...

Cuktech 30 Ultra charger review: ports, adapters, 300W, and a big screen

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

This desktop charger delivers 300W of power, offers five ports, a dozen of adapters, and a big display. Here is our review. Read more...

You can now explore Wikipedia through a Windows XP-esque desktop on the web

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:01 +0000

This Windows XP-inspired web experience transforms Wikipedia into a fully explorable filesystem with retro flair. Read more...

Ubuntu 25.10 users need to make a critical move before July deadline

Paul Hill — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:14:01 +0000

If you are running Ubuntu 25.10, a major transition window just opened. Here is how to upgrade your system safely before support officially drops this summer. Read more...

Microsoft Teams becomes key witness in government database wipe crime

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:58:01 +0000

A bizarre Microsoft Teams mistake exposed conversations tied to a major government database deletion case. Read more...

Google may reduce your Gmail storage from 15GB to 5GB, unless you provide your phone number

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:58:01 +0000

A new Google experiment is raising questions after some Gmail signups reportedly received far less free storage than expected. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5089549 can now be downloaded for USB installs using official Microsoft tool

Sayan Sen — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has made an update related to the Media Creation Tool, its official utility for downloading and installing Windows via ISOs. Read more...

Microsoft patent reveals interesting details about canceled Surface Duo 3

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:03 +0000

A newly uncovered Microsoft patent reveals a clever Surface Duo idea that may have fixed one of the foldable phone's biggest annoyances. Read more...

Exchange Server has a "critical" security bug, but Microsoft does not have a proper fix yet

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:44:02 +0000

Microsoft warns of a critical Exchange Server flaw that could let attackers hijack browsers through emails, with full fixes locked behind paid support for some. Read more...

Microsoft promises to fix driver quality in Windows, here's how

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:28:01 +0000

Microsoft unveils a major Windows driver quality push aimed at boosting stability, performance, and reliability in Windows 11. Read more...

Apple's ChatGPT integration failed to fulfill promises, OpenAI is now suing

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:28:01 +0000

After two years of partnership with Apple, OpenAI is now reportedly suing the iPhone maker over the failed integration of ChatGPT into Siri. Read more...

Microsoft launches GitHub Copilot app to supercharge agentic development

Paul Hill — Fri, 15 May 2026 05:46:01 +0000

Microsoft is evolving the developer workflow with a dedicated environment for GitHub Copilot. See how you can join the technical preview today. Read more...

KB5089573: Microsoft shuts down critics, confirms Windows 11 "low latency" performance fix

Sayan Sen — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:52:01 +0000

Despite the criticism, Microsoft has been headstrong about its new "low latency profile" performance fix. With KB5089573, the feature will be rolling out. Read more...

OpenAI is bringing Codex to the ChatGPT mobile apps on iOS and Android

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:04:02 +0000

OpenAI has just unveiled a massive update that brings the power of Codex to your smartphone, along with a suite of enterprise-grade tools. Read more...