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What is point-in-time restore in Windows 11 and how to use it

Ivan Jenic — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:16:01 +0000

Point-in-time restore goes much further than regular System Restore. Here's how it works, when you should use it, and what gets rolled back: Read more...

Samsung P9 Express microSDXC SD Cards for Nintendo Switch 2 are at three-month low prices

Sayan Sen — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:44:01 +0000

Level up your Nintendo Switch 2 gaming with the Samsung P9 Express microSDXC SD cards that have hit their lowest prices in a while. Read more...

Old AMD Windows chipset driver bug that quietly degrades SSDs now back on GPUs

Sayan Sen — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:00:01 +0000

A major AMD driver problem has returned which silently wears down SSDs, this time via GPU drivers, and poses unexpected risk to storage devices. There are a couple of working fixes. Read more...

7 Days: Xbox inside alligator, freezers aren't safe, and Edits on desktop

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:38:01 +0000

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about the Xbox insider an alligator, freezers getting hacked, and new editing app. Read more...

Get a lifetime of AdGuard Family at 91% off

Neowin Deals — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:54:01 +0000

Get rid of annoying ads and protect your device from malware with this AdGuard Family Plan lifetime deal, which is available for a limited time only. Read more...

GTA 6 achievements leak hints at how massive the game could truly be

Sayan Sen — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:34:01 +0000

A GTA VI achievements leak may have just revealed the jaw-dropping scale, depth, and ambition of Rockstar's biggest game yet. Read more...

Microsoft finally addresses over 30 years of user frustrations with a simple Windows 11 fix

Sayan Sen — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:50:01 +0000

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H2 to finally fix a long-standing user annoyance after over 30 years of the feature's existence. Read more...

Geoffrey Hinton gives chilling Chornobyl-like blackout warning on AI

Sayan Sen — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:04:02 +0000

Geoffrey Hinton sounds the alarm as he explains how AI could trigger a Chornobyl-scale catastrophe in the not-so-distant future. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Elder Scrolls VI Sentinel, Paint vulnerability, new Xbox app, and more

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:28:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. Elder Scrolls VI Sentinel officially announced by Bethesda, vulnerabilities in Paint, new Xbox app, and more. Read more...

Microsoft Outlook SPF validation error blocks email sending and receiving

Sayan Sen — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:58:01 +0000

Outlook's SPF validation fails have disrupted email communication, blocking messages and connectivity. Read more...

UGREEN NASync DXP8800 Ultra review: 8-bays backed by Intel Core 7 150U power

Steven Parker — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:01 +0000

We test the UGREEN NASync DXP8800 Ultra: A beastly 8-bay server that swallows multi-stream 4K HDR transcoding and active VMs without breaking a sweat! Read more...

Surprise Google Antigravity usage limit reset fails to make peace with many agitated users

Sayan Sen — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:22:01 +0000

Google Antigravity's surprise quota reset fails to calm down the frustration agitated users were already feeling. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Anno 117, Tunic, Control Resonant, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a city building freebie, bundled Resident Evil, retro EA games, and much more. Read more...

Windows 11 gains more Steam users as 16GB RAM widens its lead

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:28:02 +0000

Windows 11 keeps gaining ground, 16 GB of RAM extends its lead over 32GB, and more interesting stats in the new Steam Hardware & Software Survey. Read more...

Going on holiday soon? Be wary of fake rental sites

Justin Luna — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 02:46:02 +0000

Planning a holiday? Make sure to book on official platforms. Fake travel pages have recently surged online to convince unwitting users to divulge their financial and personal information. Read more...

Fox completes acquisition of Roku for $22 billion

David Uzondu — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:36:01 +0000

Several months after first expressing interest in acquiring Roku, Fox has completed its $22 billion deal to buy the company. Read more...

Windows 11 Future Platforms build 29704.1000 fixes upgrade and AMD audio issues

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:38:01 +0000

Microsoft just released build 29704.1000 for Windows 11 Insiders in the Future Platforms channel. See what's included: Read more...

Microsoft brings Windows 11 26H2 to Beta Channel Insiders

Sayan Sen — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:21:22 +0000

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds under the Beta channel. It brings some new features and improvements. Read more...

Windows 11 Insider builds bring Windows Hello upgrades and better Live captions

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:18:01 +0000

Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Experimental preview builds 26340.9882 and 28120.3454 (26H1). See what's included: Read more...

[Price drop] Save 80% off a lifetime subscription to Mail Backup X Individual

Neowin Deals — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:01 +0000

A perfect solution for mail backup, archiving, email management, and mail conversion for Windows and macOS. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11's new app speed boost feature is not available to everyone

Sayan Sen — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:44:02 +0000

Windows 11's latest app speed boost is expected to reach all apps, but Microsoft has confirmed it won't be available to everyone. Read more...

PowerToys 0.102.3101 fixes Mouse Without Borders pairing failures

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:40:01 +0000

PowerToys 0.102.3101 is another small hotfix, but it fixes a particularly annoying Mouse Without Borders pairing issue, as well as a few additional bugs. Read more...

Meta blames midterm Democrats win for possible data center build slowdowns

Justin Luna — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:24:01 +0000

A Meta executive claimed that the Democratic wins in the 2026 US midterm elections could hamper the expansion of data centers. They are also reportedly working to change consumer perception on AI. Read more...

Garmin Vivoactive 5 smartwatch drops to its lowest price ever with 44% off

Fiza Ali — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:02:01 +0000

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 health and fitness GPS smartwatch is now selling at its lowest price yet with a 44% discount. Read more...

Airbnb to launch an AI agent for travelers next year

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:32:02 +0000

Airbnb confirmed that it's launching an AI agent in 2027 to help users plan trips and make reservations. Read more...

Microsoft shares transition guidance for Exchange Online Admin app permissions update

Sayan Sen — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has asked for admin attention as it has unveiled transition guidance for the ongoing Exchange Online API permission changes. Read more...

iPad shipments drop significantly in Q3 2026, market share declines too

Justin Luna — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:30:02 +0000

iPad sales and the tablet market significantly declined during the third quarter of 2026. Latest research found that this is because of various market-related factors, impacting consumer spending. Read more...

Get the latest Google Pixel Watch 5 45mm for $100 off

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:52:02 +0000

If you're in the market for a new smartwatch, Google's latest Pixel Watch 5 is currently on a $100 discount. Read more...

Microsoft engineer built a tool that shows what's really using your GPU

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:36:01 +0000

Ever wanted a tool that tells you which processes use your GPU and to which degree? Microsoft engineer Scott Hanselman has just built one. Read more...

Google launches Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash with 30% lower prices and longer AI videos

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:20:01 +0000

Google has rolled out the general availability of Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash across Google Cloud and developer API with 30% reduced pricing when compared to its Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash. Read more...

WhatsApp now lets you invite people who don't use WhatsApp to events

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:30:01 +0000

Meta is overhauling WhatsApp Events to let users plan and manage gatherings beyond existing contact lists and active group chats. Read more...

Apple will start checking your iCloud links for "harmful content"

Justin Luna — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:14:01 +0000

Be careful what you share through public iCloud links, as Apple will soon start checking publicly shared photos and files for harmful content on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS 27.3. Read more...

Microsoft is finally bringing two popular Sysinternals tools to Linux and macOS

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:14:02 +0000

Microsoft is giving Linux and macOS users one Sysinternals classic each, alongside updates for several existing utilities. Read more...

Windows 11 27H2 could be major upgrade with 64-bit performance boost, new default wallpapers

Sayan Sen — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:32:01 +0000

New report claims Windows 11 27H2 may deliver significant upgrades like improved 64-bit performance, fresh default wallpapers, among other things. Read more...

Microsoft retiring Office 365 A1, Student Use Benefit, confirms 100TB base storage removal

Sayan Sen — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:52:01 +0000

Microsoft is phasing out Office 365 A1, Student Use Benefit, and more. Signals the end of free 100TB base storage too. Read more...

Assassin's Creed Valhalla gets New Game+ and Mithril in fresh update

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:32:01 +0000

Ubisoft has released a surprise Assassin's Creed Valhalla update, finally adding the community's most-requested New Game+ mode alongside Mithril, a Stash, and PS5 Pro PSSR 2 support. Read more...

EA digs into its vault to restore classic 90s PC games, out now with discounts

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:40:02 +0000

Electronic Arts has digitized 2,500 hours of archival master tapes to restore 90s classics like Road Rash and Wing Commander on Steam and GOG. Read more...

Instagram's new desktop video editing app is here (and it's free)

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Instagram has finally launched the desktop version of its video editing app for macOS. It's available to all users for free. Read more...

007 First Light gets a free demo and a major sale across all platforms

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:48:01 +0000

IO Interactive has released a 007 First Light Starter Pack demo featuring the opening Iceland mission to try out for free. Read more...

Prime members get Jurassic World Evolution 2 and more games to keep in November

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:24:01 +0000

Amazon Luna's November 2026 update brings Madden NFL 27 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II to the cloud alongside seven free PC games for Prime members. Read more...