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Neowin Deals — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Learn your favorite songs on piano with flowkey. Discover beautiful arrangements for all abilities, created by professional pianists. Read more...

Windows 11 will soon run on even more unsupported AMD, Intel CPUs despite Microsoft's block

Sayan Sen — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:24:01 +0000

Windows 11's hardware restrictions can be bypassed very soon on even more AMD and Intel CPUs, thanks to a third-party utility. Read more...

Firefox now has Picture-in-picture for webpages, here's how to use it

Ivan Jenic — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:00:02 +0000

Firefox now lets you keep webpages floating around with its new Mini Window feature. Here's how it works: Read more...

Exchange Online administrators warned to check PowerShell scripts before property removals

Paul Hill — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 14:56:01 +0000

Admins managing Exchange Online environments need to review existing scripts and integrations to prevent potential workflow disruptions from upcoming command changes. Read more...

GameSir T7 Pro Sugar Swirl Hands-on: Good gamepad with too much focus on visuals

Steven Parker — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 14:00:01 +0000

The T7 Pro Sugar Swirl is one of GameSir's recently launched gamepads, with a lot of attention to visuals. Here is our hands-on. Read more...

Major Euro nation gives Meta just 60 days to fix problematic Facebook photo access feature

Justin Luna — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 13:34:01 +0000

Italy's data protection and privacy authority the Garante has fined Meta over a Facebook feature that accessed users' photos and videos without proper consent or notice. Read more...

Microsoft's Windows 11 hidden performance boost trick can ironically slow your system down

Sayan Sen — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:32:02 +0000

Users discovered a hidden performance boost trick in Windows 11 that could actually be the cause of slow PCs. Here's why that is. Read more...

Rainbow Six Siege is getting a DOOM crossover just as Doc gets reworked

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 07:24:01 +0000

Ubisoft has unveiled Rainbow Six Siege Operation Vital Signal, which features a Doc remaster, split Ranked queues, a DOOM crossover, and more. Read more...

Mojang reveals boomerang-style Minecraft weapon and Bedrock off-hand fixes

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 05:06:02 +0000

Mojang has announced a boomerang-like Throwing Disc weapon for Minecraft alongside full Java-style off-hand support for Bedrock Edition. Read more...

User unexpectedly discovers how Windows 11 can fail to run even with a proper internet

Sayan Sen — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 23:06:01 +0000

Windows 11, in its current state, has an internet requirement or a limitation Microsoft has no warning about. Read more...

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5132060, KB5131097 updates for OS recovery

Sayan Sen — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 21:54:01 +0000

New dynamic updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 26H2, 25H2, and 24H2, were released by Microsoft this past week. Read more...

Angry customers taking step so Microsoft pays some for massive global outage losses

Sayan Sen — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 20:06:01 +0000

Some furious customers are fighting back, demanding Microsoft pay up for some of the affected services due its massive global outage. Read more...

Save 70% on a SwiftScan VIP Lifetime Subscription

Neowin Deals — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0000

SwiftScan is the easiest and fastest way to create high quality scans with your iPhone, iPad or Android device. Read more...

Google follows ChatGPT with Gemini finance insights that can analyze your bank accounts

Pradeep Viswanathan — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:04:01 +0000

Google is expanding Gemini's Personal Intelligence capabilities by integrating Google Wallet, allowing users to analyze their real-world spending habits. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: November Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft 365 outage, and more

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:48:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. Microsoft 365 outage, Patch Tuesday's fixes and issues, Insider builds, and more. Read more...

AGM X7 Pro review: A budget-trimmed rerun of last year's G3 Pro

Steven Parker — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:01 +0000

AGM sent us their latest rugged phone which is actually based off the same hardware as the year older G3 PRO but with half the storage and half the internal memory. Read more...

LibreOffice mocks Microsoft's cloud outage as daily donations peak

Usama Jawad — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:54:01 +0000

Microsoft's latest service disruption appears to have sparked renewed interest in alternatives to Office, but LibreOffice has another reason to celebrate. Read more...

Fantastic 31.5-inch Acer Nitro WQHD curved monitor (180Hz) drops to $180

Usama Jawad — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:40:01 +0000

Amazon's Early Black Friday sale brings an attractive deal on this Acer gaming monitor, but there's more to its immersive display than meets the eye. Read more...

Uber confirms data breach that stole thousands of drivers' information

Justin Luna — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:14:01 +0000

Ride-hailing company Uber has disclosed a data breach that affected the information of thousands of its drivers. Based on filings, the attack was made possible through a service provider. Read more...

FAA expanded its "SMART" AI air traffic control just before nationwide flight ground stop

Sayan Sen — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:32:01 +0000

Just before America's nationwide flight shutdown, the FAA had, coincidentally, doubled down on its new "SMART" AI air traffic control. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Mortal Shell, Cities Skylines, Diablo, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a bundle carrying hit remasters, a freebie for autobattler fans, and so much more. Read more...

Fake GTA VI download for PC steals Steam logins, crypto wallet data

Justin Luna — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:36:01 +0000

Excited for the launch of GTA VI next week? Be careful of online scams claiming to offer a PC version of the game, as these are just ploys to steal your sensitive information. Read more...

Nebula is a fun new Windows 11 photos app that shows what WinUI and local AI can do

Pradeep Viswanathan — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:16:01 +0000

Nebula is a new open-source Windows 11 app that reimagines local photo browsing as an interactive 3D environment rather than a traditional thumbnail grid. Read more...

Super-fast Sceptre monitor (165Hz) is dirt-cheap at $90 in limited-time deal

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:34:01 +0000

Looking for an affordable gaming monitor with impressive specs? This limited-time Amazon deal makes upgrading your display considerably cheaper. Read more...

Microsoft releases emergency OOB Windows update to fix licensing and activation issues

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:32:02 +0000

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday has caused another headache for enterprise customers automating Windows activation using SLMGR, prompting an emergency update just days after its release. Read more...

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar drops to $299.99 in this 40% off deal

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:04:01 +0000

If you're looking for a watch that can achieve unlimited battery life in certain conditions, check out the Garmin Instict 3 Solar, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

Windows 11 Future Platforms build 29708.1001 brings Windows Hello changes, and more

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:50:01 +0000

Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Preview build 29708.1001 for the Future Platforms channel. See what's included: Read more...

Microsoft improving Windows 11 BitLocker to make TPM management easier on latest build

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:33:34 +0000

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

KB5132057 and KB5132265: Windows 11 26H2, 25H2, and 26H1 get a long list of new features

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:24:01 +0000

Microsoft just pushed the new Release Preview updates for Windows 11 versions 26H2, 25H2, and 26H1. See what's included: Read more...

Windows 11 + Microsoft Office Classic = $32.97

Neowin Deals — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Save almost $400 and upgrade your Windows for a more enhanced UI, improved security, and better multitasking, with classic Office apps. Read more...

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Wallet, allowing AI agents to make purchases on your behalf

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:22:01 +0000

Built in partnership with American Express, Mastercard, and Visa, ChatGPT Wallet lets AI agents handle online checkouts without exposing sensitive card numbers. Read more...

Microsoft Office alternative Euro-Office gets Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop app

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:32:01 +0000

Looking for a free Microsoft Office alternative? Nextcloud's latest desktop app release brings several useful cross-platform features that could make it worth trying. Read more...

New Xbox update lets you move the Guide menu and shuffle Home backgrounds

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:24:02 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out a new Xbox Insider update with rotating dynamic backgrounds, a movable Guide menu, and disc-to-digital library controls. Read more...

Near 5-star rated Windows 11 customization app Wintoys now lets you save massive RAM

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:46:01 +0000

You can unlock a faster, lighter Windows 11 experience with Wintoys' latest update, as it now helps you reclaim massive amounts of RAM. There is plenty more in store too. Read more...

Microsoft casually confirms Wolfenstein 3 and a new game from id Software

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:46:01 +0000

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has officially confirmed that MachineGames is developing Wolfenstein 3 while id Software is working on its next project under Hugo Martin. Read more...

Microsoft has improved Windows Server's LDAP authentication, breaking NetApp SMB shares

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:20:01 +0000

A Windows Server security enhancement introduced an unexpected headache for IT admins, and Microsoft has now issued a warning about the problem. Read more...

Anthropic blames Microsoft for Claude outage & downtime as user authentication breaks

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:03:57 +0000

Anthropic has confirmed that Claude is suffering from a service disruption, again. The company is investigating and has released some preliminary details. Read more...

Microsoft is retiring some Compatibility Mode options in Word, and old documents may break

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:01 +0000

Older Word documents could soon look different as Microsoft prepares a change to Compatibility Mode, but the full impact remains unclear. Read more...

32-inch LG UltraFine 4K monitor is a productivity beast, now down to $199 in latest deal

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:24:01 +0000

Need a spacious 4K screen for less? LG's 32-inch UltraFine monitor is now discounted, making this a tempting time to upgrade your desk. Read more...

Microsoft AI Frontiers co-founder quits, criticizes company's AI strategy

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:56:02 +0000

Microsoft's AI strategy isn't sitting well with everyone. One of AI Frontiers' co-founders has quit, claiming the company's leadership wasn't interested in his team's research. Read more...