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File Explorer can preview downloaded files again, but HTMLs require an extra step

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:00:01 +0000

Microsoft brought back the automatic preview of downloaded files in File Explorer, but HTML files are treated differently. Read more...

Amazon Smart Thermostat drops to $56.99 with 29% discount

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:30:01 +0000

If you're looking to make your heating and cooling system a little bit smarter, check out Amazon's Smart Thermostat, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

Obsidian identity will remain intact following merge, says Bethesda head

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:06:01 +0000

A leaked Bethesda memo reveals Obsidian will keep its leadership and creative identity under Bethesda while working on its own Fallout game. Read more...

Microsoft unveils the Surface Mouse with a dedicated action button

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:30:05 +0000

Microsoft just announced its new mouse with a dedicated button for launching Copilot and other Windows 11 apps. Read more...

The Surface Laptop 13-inch gets Snapdragon X2 Plus and a brighter display

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:30:04 +0000

Microsoft just unveiled the new Surface Laptop 13-inch powered by Snapdragon X2 Plus. Check out all the details. Read more...

Microsoft launches a faster Surface Pro 12-inch with Snapdragon X2 Plus

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:30:01 +0000

Microsoft refreshed its Surface Pro lineup with the new 12-inch model powered by the Snapdragon X2 Plus. Here are the details: Read more...

Besides uBlock Origin support, Firefox hopes to win you with 2026 redesign launching soon

Sayan Sen — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:42:01 +0000

Other than uBlock Origin support, Mozilla is giving you more reasons with which it hopes you'll make the switch to Firefox. These include a brand-new design launching very soon. Read more...

ARC Raiders content updates return with a bang, new features detailed

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:26:01 +0000

Embark Studios has unveiled the contents of the Frozen Trail update for ARC Raiders, including a frozen map, customizable outposts, and fresh enemies. Read more...

UGREEN MagFlow 2-in-1 review: Pocket sized Qi2 25W wireless charging pad

Steven Parker — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:01 +0000

UGREEN showed off the tiny dual MagFlow at IFA in Berlin earlier this month, and now I have one to test out and share my results with you. Read more...

MSI PRO MP341CQ E12 ultrawide monitor drops to $178.86

Paul Hill — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:12:01 +0000

The 3440x1440 VA panel features a 1500R curvature, built-in speakers, and eye-care certifications, offering a solid productivity upgrade from its standard $229.99 tag. Read more...

Microsoft adds a new admin tool for Windows 11 app and policy configurations

Sayan Sen — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has added a couple of new Intune features recently, and these should make the life of IT admins and sysadmins a lot easier. Read more...

Get Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97

Neowin Deals — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Upgrade for cheap and enjoy a more enhanced UI, better multitasking, and improved security for a fraction of the normal cost. Read more...

Google Chrome 154 patches 108 security vulnerabilities

Paul Hill — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:36:01 +0000

Version 154.0.8037.57 brings vital memory safety fixes across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Force the install via the about menu. Read more...

Stardock announces Snipboard which aims to replace your Clipboard

Steven Parker — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:00:04 +0000

You can think of Snipboard as a more innovative clipboard dock that gives users a visual way to interact with everything they copy. Read more...

Visual Studio Code v1.139 brings remote Dev Containers

Paul Hill — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:40:01 +0000

The v1.139 release extends Dev Container sessions to SSH, Tunnel, and WSL hosts, letting agents build projects without local toolchain setup. Read more...

Ring Battery Doorbell 4K Pro gets massive $100 or 40% discount reaching lowest price ever

Sayan Sen — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:24:01 +0000

Now is the right time to upgrade your home's security with this offer from Ring as its Battery Doorbell 4K Pro is a whopping $100 or 40% off. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5124010 does not contain new WinRE feature after all

Usama Jawad — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Windows 11 admins expecting an easier way to connect to Wi-Fi in WinRE may have to wait longer, as Microsoft delays the anticipated feature, kind of. Read more...

Microsoft is testing a pay-as-you-go billing option for OneDrive storage

Usama Jawad — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:40:01 +0000

OneDrive is getting a new storage option that could help organizations avoid buying large storage packs that end up being partially used, but fully billed. Read more...

Report: Windows 11 KB5124010 crashing games like Battlefield 6 within minutes

Sayan Sen — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:20:01 +0000

Windows 11's latest KB5124010 update is seemingly turning Battlefield 6 and some other games into a crash fest within just minutes or even seconds of launching. Read more...

Microsoft Clipchamp gets AI-powered video upscaling to 4K on Windows 11 PCs

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:58:01 +0000

Microsoft's new AI-powered Video Super Resolution feature in Clipchamp video editor on Windows 11 allows users to upscale low-resolution footage up to 4K directly on their PCs. Read more...

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme with 5GHz and 2nm process

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:22:01 +0000

Qualcomm has officially unveiled its next-generation flagship smartphone silicon, introducing the 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 along with a more accessible Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. Read more...

Undead Labs thanks Xbox as it goes solo, State of Decay 3 currently in alpha

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:44:01 +0000

Undead Labs has successfully split from Xbox to go indie and has secured a new publisher for State of Decay 3 ahead of its launch on PC and consoles. Read more...

Blazing fast 25-inch Samsung Odyssey G4 monitor (300Hz) now available for just $189.99

Usama Jawad — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:10:02 +0000

Samsung's feature-packed gaming monitor just got cheaper, bringing fast performance, vivid visuals, and premium gaming features within easier reach. Read more...

Adobe Premiere finally lands on Android, but has steep RAM requirements

Usama Jawad — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:54:01 +0000

Android creators finally get a powerful new editing option, but Adobe's latest mobile app comes with a few notable catches. Read more...

Quick tip: How to make Windows 11 apps always open maximized

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:38:01 +0000

Windows 11 now allows you to always open every (supported) app maximized. Here's how to enable that option: Read more...

Here is how to turn off and restrict Apple Intelligence on macOS 27

Usama Jawad — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:58:01 +0000

Apple is giving Mac users more control over its AI features, but one frustrating part of macOS 27 may remain very difficult to remove natively, and easily. Read more...

Hisense E6SR 65-inch 4K Roku TV drops to $399.99

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:34:01 +0000

If you're looking for a solid 65-inch, 4K TV without paying a premium price, check out the the Hisense E6SR Roku TV, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

Apple is reportedly working on its own screenless fitness band to compete with Whoop

David Uzondu — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:18:01 +0000

Whoop might have some more competition on the way, as Apple is reportedly working on a screenless fitness tracker. Read more...

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna with improved intelligence at lower prices

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:34:01 +0000

OpenAI has introduced two new models to its frontier lineup: GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna, delivering noticeable improvements in coding performance. Read more...

Anthropic's new Claude Opus 5.5 model is almost like Fable 5.1, but much cheaper

David Uzondu — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:18:01 +0000

Anthropic has shipped Claude Opus 5.5, a model it claims performs at the level of Fable 5.1 for most tasks, at a fraction of the cost. Read more...

UGREEN MagFlow Pro review: a cool 3-in-1 Qi2 25W Wireless Charger

Steven Parker — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:00:01 +0000

UGREEN showed off the MagFlow Pro at IFA in Berlin earlier this month, and now I have one to test out and share my results with you. Read more...

Microsoft releases preview update KB5124006 for Windows 11 26H1

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:48:30 +0000

Microsoft has released Windows 11 preview update KB5124006 for version 26H1. See what's included in the update: Read more...

Microsoft releases KB5124010 update for Windows 11 with a long list of new features

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:44:01 +0000

Microsoft just released Windows 11 preview update KB5124010 for versions 25H2 and 24H2. See what's new: Read more...

Trump rebrands artificial intelligence as super intelligence

Paul Hill — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump declared that the word artificial makes the technology sound fake, rejecting international control schemes. Read more...

Save 72% on a lifetime plan to Mail Backup X Individual

Neowin Deals — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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

Nvidia DLSS 5 may be a killer feature, literally, as user thinks it killed their RTX 5080

Sayan Sen — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:16:01 +0000

Nvidia's new DLSS 5 could be a killer feature quite literally, as one user claims it killed their RTX 5080. Here's what went down. Read more...

Stardock announces roguelike deckbuilder Empire in Decay

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:02 +0000

Stardock has announced Empire in Decay, an upcoming deckbuilder set in a dark fantasy universe developed by Siesta Games. Read more...

Life360 Tile 4-pack drops to $58.99 on Amazon

Paul Hill — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:32:02 +0000

The 4-pack includes Black, Pink Punch, and Navy Blaze trackers. A $21 discount brings the bundle down from its usual $79.99 price tag. Read more...

Apple still working on "anti-snatching" feature that will lock your iPhone if it gets stolen

Usama Jawad — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:56:01 +0000

Apple may have a clever new way to protect iPhones from thieves, and hidden beta code suggests the feature is already being tested. Read more...

Microsoft reorganizes Xbox, hands Halo to Activision

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:38:02 +0000

Microsoft has announced a massive Xbox restructuring, shifting Halo to Activision, Obsidian to Bethesda, and more. Read more...