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How to find Windows apps that don't appear in the Start menu

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:30:01 +0000

The Start menu doesn't show everything installed on your Windows PC. Here's how to uncover apps and packages that are easy to miss: Read more...

Samsung's fantastic Q-Series Soundbar gets $500 discount

Usama Jawad — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:16:01 +0000

A premium home theater upgrade is now cheaper, with immersive surround sound and smart features bundled into one impressive package. Read more...

Tiny11 Builder gets major redesign letting you make light Windows 11 26H2 installation ISOs

Sayan Sen — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:36:02 +0000

Tiny11 Builder has received a significant UI redesign, making it easier to create lightweight Windows 11 26H2 installation ISOs, and more. Read more...

Google is partnering with Flo to "elevate" women's health

Usama Jawad — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:20:01 +0000

Google is joining forces with one of the world's biggest women's health platforms, promising a more connected health experience with some intriguing additions on the way. Read more...

Insta360 Link 2 webcam (4K) is perfect for online meetings, now $50 off

Usama Jawad — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:18:32 +0000

Want sharper video calls and a more polished setup? This feature-packed webcam just got a tempting Amazon deal worth a closer look. Read more...

Epic Games staff reportedly stunned as company pivots to all-AI code and art

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:04 +0000

Epic Games is undergoing a massive pivot to "maximum AI acceleration," and has reportedly instructed developers to ditch hand-written code for full AI workflows. Read more...

How to find third-party services running on your Windows PC

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Your Windows PC may be running more third-party services than you realize. Here's how to find them and see which apps they belong to. Read more...

Here are all the new features Microsoft recently added to Entra for IT admins

Usama Jawad — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:42:01 +0000

Microsoft is making big changes to Entra, but its latest identity security updates hint at a much bigger challenge that IT admins cannot ignore. Read more...

This compact ASUS ATX case is just $89.99 right now

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:26:01 +0000

ASUS Prime AP303 comes in a small package, but still has room for some serious hardware, and it's currently discounted. Check it out. Read more...

Microsoft is turning Excel spreadsheets into beautiful interactive canvases with Copilot

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0000

A new interactive canvas tool lets Microsoft Excel users generate dynamically linked, customizable visual reports using Copilot. Read more...

No Man's Sky hits iPhone soon, and it's only 4GB in size

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Hello Games is bringing the massive universe of No Man's Sky to iOS on October 28, featuring a sub-4GB file size but ditching multiplayer support. Read more...

Price drop: 1minAI now 87% off — 20+ AI models with lifetime subscription

Neowin Deals — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Get help with all sorts of questions and tasks, making problem-solving and decision-making super easy. Earn free daily credits. Read more...

Google announces Fitbit Edge with seven-day battery life for $179

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:20:01 +0000

Google has officially introduced the Fitbit Edge, a mid-tier fitness tracker positioned between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5. Read more...

Microsoft unveils Maia 300 AI accelerator to take on NVIDIA at gigawatt scale

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has officially unveiled Azure Maia 300, its next-generation custom silicon designed to power internal and partner AI workloads at multi-gigawatt scale. Read more...

Nothing CEO Carl Pei believes $2,000 iPhone Duo is a "waste of money"

Usama Jawad — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:02:01 +0000

Apple's foldable phone has sparked debate over its sky-high price, but Nothing's CEO has some surprisingly mixed feelings about what makes it worth the hype. Read more...

ASUS 240Hz 1440p WOLED gaming monitor drops to $384, saving you $215

Paul Hill — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:01 +0000

Amazon cut 36% off the $599 list price on this QHD display. The deal includes DisplayHDR 400 True Black, 99% DCI-P3 color, and a built-in proximity sensor to prevent burn-in. Read more...

You can soon install "tiny" Windows 11 26H2 ISOs too on almost all unsupported PCs

Sayan Sen — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:48:01 +0000

Windows 11 26H2 is getting a "tiny" makeover pretty soon. As such, many unsupported PCs should be able to run it too. Read more...

LineageOS 24.0 brings Samsung Odin flashing straight to your browser

Paul Hill — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:50:01 +0000

The update also drops Material Design 3 Expressive refreshes across system apps like Updater, which now streams installations by default to speed up A/B device updates. Read more...

Linux 7.3-rc7 patch packs a slightly strange diffstat with half its code in selftests

Paul Hill — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:50:02 +0000

Linus Torvalds noted a travel mix-up caused a slight delay in the release candidate, while core networking, architecture updates, and VFS fixes round out the build. Read more...

Microsoft takes on Google's NotebookLM with major Copilot Notebooks upgrades

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:20:02 +0000

Microsoft is expanding Copilot Notebooks with significant productivity and automation improvements to move beyond research assistance. Read more...

Microsoft confirms its upcoming Edge feature collects user data but not for spying

Sayan Sen — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:08:01 +0000

Microsoft has explained in detail why an upcoming AI feature in Edge will be collecting user data, as the company assures it's definitely not for spying. Read more...

Microsoft brings full Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience to the new Copilot app

Pradeep Viswanathan — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft spent years embedding Copilot into Office apps, now it's flipping the script completely, bringing full Office experience to Copilot app. Read more...

Save 86% on a Claude AI Professional Skills CPD Certification

Neowin Deals — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Master Claude AI with 4 lifetime courses and 9+ hours of content: Build websites, manage projects, report faster and master Excel formulas. Read more...

Want Chrome without AI and Google services? Try this privacy-focused alternative

Ivan Jenic — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0000

Like Chrome but not all the Google trackers? This open source browser gives you the Chromium experience with far fewer ties to Google. Read more...

Bose's 2nd-gen SoundLink Flex drops to $99 in an all-time low deal

Paul Hill — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:36:01 +0000

Bose's updated SoundLink Flex hits its lowest price ever at $23% off. The durable Bluetooth speaker includes multi-unit stereo pairing and automatic orientation adjustments. Read more...

UGREEN NASync DXP6800 Ultra review: The best 6-bay NAS just got better

Steven Parker — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0000

An Intel Core 5 120U refresh that pairs Ultrabook-class virtualization performance with high-speed 10GbE, though the evolving software layer is still playing catch-up. Read more...

7 Days: McDonald's dragged to court, MPC-HC new look, and new Surface devices

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:38:01 +0000

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about the new look for MPC-HC, AI gets a woman arrested, and new hardware. Read more...

Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones drop to $378 with a 7x faster QN3 chip

Paul Hill — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0000

You can save 18% off the $459.99 regular price during this limited-time Amazon deal. They are available in six colorways, including Blue, Black, and Sandstone. Read more...

Kodi 22 RC1 adds cheat engines and deep links, but Linux HDR washes out its menus

Paul Hill — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:42:01 +0000

Android apps can now launch Kodi straight to specific streams, and webOS gets PulseAudio integration. A full backup is advised before updating. Read more...

iRobot's Roomba 105 drops to $149 in a limited-time 50% Amazon deal

Paul Hill — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:54:01 +0000

Amazon cuts $150 off the Roomba 105, bringing its $299.99 list price down to $149. The model features 2.4GHz Wi-Fi mapping and targeted spot cleaning. Read more...

Microsoft is killing off Themes by Copilot in Outlook, and you can never go back

Paul Hill — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:44:01 +0000

While Microsoft requires no admin action to phase out the feature by late October, switching away from a Copilot-generated theme means saying goodbye to it permanently. Read more...

Windows 11 26H2 reportedly uses shockingly low RAM with a Rufus installation trick

Sayan Sen — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:12:01 +0000

Windows 11 26H2 can be surprisingly lightweight, as a user discovered after installing the OS with Rufus and using its new feature. Read more...

Star Citizen campaign Squadron 42 Steam page goes live with impressive trailer

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:56:01 +0000

Cloud Imperium Games has launched the Steam page for Squadron 42, revealing a brand-new star-studded trailer. Read more...

GTA 6 leaker threatens to drop fully playable build if crypto goal is achieved

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:40:01 +0000

The hacker group CyberLeek is threatening to leak a fully playable build of GTA 6 unless Take-Two gives into its demands. Read more...

Save 87% on a lifetime subscription to Glooin: Starter Plan

Neowin Deals — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Best screen recorder extension for Chrome to capture screen, webcam, and audio in one click. Free, fast, and easy to use. Read more...

Copilot's Audio Overview auto-slaps the most restrictive security label on saved podcasts

Paul Hill — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:16:02 +0000

Mixing public notes with a classified document forces your saved audio summary to adopt the strictest security tag. The feature rolls out through late November 2026. Read more...

How to find hidden startup apps and processes in Windows 11

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0000

The Startup section of Task Manager shows only part of the picture. Here's how to see every app, service, script, and other entry that starts with your Windows PC. Read more...

Apple's Beats Studio Pro drops to $149.95 in a 1-year low Amazon deal

Paul Hill — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:44:05 +0000

You save over $150 off the normal $299.99 list price. A 10-minute Fast Fuel charge provides four hours of listening time, and the headphones support both Apple and Android pairing. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: New Surface Laptop, Local AI, and Microsoft 365 Family storage cuts

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. New Surface hardware, Microsoft 365 storage controversy, and more. Read more...

GEEKOM A5 2027 review: A capable sub-$400 Windows 11 mini PC for the office

Steven Parker — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Does this sub-$400 Windows 11 mini PC set a new standard for budget office setups? We put the AMD Ryzen 7-powered GEEKOM A5 2027 to the test to find out. Read more...