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PeaZip 11 released with several bug fixes and improvements

David Uzondu — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:52:02 +0000

PeaZip 11 was released two months after version 10.9 and includes fixes for UI and translation issues, along with other improvements. Read more...

KDE is bringing back the Oxygen and Air themes, here's what they look like

David Uzondu — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:20:02 +0000

KDE cited technical debt and maintenance burden as reasons for removing the Oxygen and Air themes from Plasma. Now it is bringing them back in time for its 30th anniversary. Read more...

Microsoft removes Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel option for new unmanaged M365 devices

Paul Hill — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:04:02 +0000

Microsoft is streamlining its M365 update channels. While existing devices are safe, new deployments face big changes. Learn which options are disappearing and how to prepare. Read more...

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS makes it even easier to enable 10 years of security updates

Paul Hill — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:10:01 +0000

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS users can soon opt into a decade of security patches during setup. Here is how the new Welcome tool streamlines the process for personal and pro users. Read more...

Linus Torvalds confirms Linux 7.0 is on track for final release next week

Paul Hill — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:02:01 +0000

Linux 7.0 is almost here after a bumpy development cycle. Discover why this milestone release is larger than usual and what it means for your hardware support. Read more...

Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch M5 laptop falls to all time low price

Sayan Sen — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:46:02 +0000

The latest 2026 MacBook Air laptop powered by the M5 is a steal deal for just $1350, its lowest ever price. The discount is on the 13-inch model. Read more...

Microsoft releases new Defender update for Windows 11, 10, Server ISO installations

Sayan Sen — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:00:01 +0000

Microsoft released a new Defender update for Windows 10 and 11 ISO images. According to the company, this update should be deployed across all new Windows 11 and 10 installs. Read more...

Rufus alternative Ventoy, a Windows 11, Linux USB install app, reaches major milestone

Sayan Sen — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:24:01 +0000

Ventoy, which is an alternative to the popular USB media creation utility app Rufus, has received a major milestone update today. Read more...

End of an era: Samsung is killing Samsung Messages in favor of Google Messages

David Uzondu — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:30:01 +0000

The Samsung Messages app was one of the most popular messaging apps for Galaxy devices. Now Samsung has announced a discontinuation date, asking people to switch to Google Messages before then. Read more...

[Deal Alert] 1-Year subscription to Hostinger Web Hosting for Managed WordPress now 91% off

Neowin Deals — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

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7 Days: Humans flying near the moon, Gmail address change, and Instagram's paid version

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about humans flying near the moon, Netflix refunding money, and some drama. Read more...

KDE is getting support for the xx-fractional-scale-v2 Wayland protocol

David Uzondu — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:54:01 +0000

A new "This Week in Plasma" update from the KDE team is here, highlighting changes coming to Plasma, including support for the xx-fractional-scale-v2 Wayland protocol. Read more...

Make your Windows 11 laptop faster with this truly bargain G.Skill DDR4 RAM deal

Sayan Sen — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:38:01 +0000

Corsair DDR5 desktop RAM and G.Skill DDR4 laptop RAM are both on sale at the moment for really cheap. Don't miss out on these deals if you need 'em. Read more...

SKG W9 Ultra 2.0 Lower Back Massager hands on

Steven Parker — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:52:01 +0000

Customized comfort with vibration and pulse massage. Featuring 3 vibration modes and 9 pulse intensities, providing personalized relief for lumbar discomfort and a deeply relaxing experience. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 25H2 is available for all, new Xbox Showcase, and more

Taras Buria — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:42:01 +0000

Microsoft is updating users to Windows 11 version 25H2, a new Xbox Games Showcase on the horizon, long-requested features for Windows Insiders, and more in this week's news recap. Read more...

Microsoft to stop sending cloud-deleted OneDrive files to local Recycle Bin

Paul Hill — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:16:01 +0000

A major change to OneDrive sync is coming next month. Find out why Microsoft is removing the local safety net for cloud deletions and where your files will go instead. Read more...

Incredible AI mod helps unsupported Intel CPU, chipset, motherboard bypass into Windows 11

Sayan Sen — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:20:01 +0000

AI is not just for "slop" as a PC enthusiast uses a cool new mod to bypass firmware blocks to run an unsupported chip on Windows 11 in an unfamiliar environment. Read more...

Save $100 on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handheld console

Taras Buria — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:00:01 +0000

Microsoft's handheld console, the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally, is currently available with a $17% discount, saving you $100. Read more...

[Deal Alert] ChatOn AI Assistant Premium Plan now 25% off

Neowin Deals — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Access GPT, Gemini, Claude & more in one AI app with image and video generation, real-time web search and 100+ smart prompts. Read more...

Samsung's best ever Dolby Atmos 11.1.4 soundbar, the new 990H, is already an insane deal

Sayan Sen — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:26:01 +0000

If you are looking for the ultimate soundbar model from Samsung, the new 990H is the one to get, now especially as it is a massive 35% off MSRP. Read more...

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Pro PCIe review: 7.1 channels and S/PDIF on a budget

Steven Parker — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:40:01 +0000

I got to try out the in March released Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro which offers up to 7.1 channels over analog, but also a S/PDIF (Mini Toslink) option. Read more...

PlayStation website changes hint at Sony's move away from PC

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:16:01 +0000

While Sony hasn't made anything official about moving away from PC, some website changes seem to be hinting at the strategy shift. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Elite Dangerous, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include fresh bundles for co-op and strategy fans, two freebies on Epic and Steam, and plenty of specials to grab. Read more...

Artemis II confirmed to break Apollo 13 record for farthest human spaceflight

Paul Hill — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:34:01 +0000

The Artemis II mission has completed its trans-lunar injection, officially putting the crew on track to travel further from Earth than any human in history. Read more...

TECH_BARGAINS 04/03: Best deals to end the week

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:30:01 +0000

In today's TECH_BARGAINS, we cover some of the best tech deals of the day including ones from Motorola, MSI, Corsair, Anker, and more. Read more...

Microsoft is finally making it easier to enable hidden and experimental Windows 11 features

Taras Buria — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:20:01 +0000

At long last, Microsoft is making it easier for Windows 11 Insiders to enable or disable in-development, experimental features. Read more...

This 28TB Seagate IronWolf Pro CMR NAS 7200 RPM HDD deal is even better than the 20TB one

Sayan Sen — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:01 +0000

Seagate's popular IronWolf Pro CMR hard drives for NAS and servers are a nice purchase thanks to this deal. Read more...

Not April Fool's Joke. This Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 32GB AMD, Intel RAM is an epic deal

Sayan Sen — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:32:01 +0000

Corsair's Vengeance DDR5-6000 CL36 32 GB desktop memory is an epic deal right now as it's on sale for just $270. Read more...

Netflix ordered to return your subscription money after Italian court finds unfair hikes

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

If you're a Netflix subscriber in Italy, you might be entitled to a refund. Court orders Netflix to reimburse customers. Read more...

[Deal Alert] Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC now 60% off

Neowin Deals — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:00:02 +0000

One-time purchase of classic 2024 desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for PC. For Mac also at 20% off, limited time deal. Read more...

State of Decay 3 rises from the dead six years after reveal with playtests

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000

It was 2020 when Undead Labs announced State of Decay 3, and it looks like the studio is finally getting ready to show off the Xbox title to fans. Read more...

Hands-on with Aulumu C01 Hi-Per Titanium alloy Apple Watch band

Taras Buria — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:14:01 +0000

A premium band made of titanium alloy with fantastic fit and finish, two color options, and a serious price tag. Here is our hands-on with the Aulumu's C01 Apple Watch bracelet. Read more...

A Windows 11 setting is getting a slight visual overhaul, and USB fixes with latest builds

Sayan Sen — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:33:26 +0000

Microsoft has released a new Canary Builds, 29560.1000 and 28020.1803, for Windows 11 Insiders with improvements like bug fixes and new features. Read more...

Windows 11 gets haptic feedback for mice and trackpads, Xbox mode, and more in new builds

Taras Buria — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:32:01 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 preview builds with a new mouse/trackpad feature, Xbox mode, and more. Read more...

Deal: This 16GB VRAM variant of Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti GPU is great for 1080p & 1440p gaming

Sayan Sen — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:16:01 +0000

If you are 1080p and 1440p gamer and want to spend around $500 for a desktop gaming GPU, this Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB VRAM is a nice offer. Read more...

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Sponsored — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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Project Hail Mary, but Grace is stuck with two Outlooks and both don't work

Usama Jawad — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:02:01 +0000

From lunar flyby to IT support, Artemis II astronauts report Outlook failures, proving even deep space isn't safe from Microsoft's software bugs. Read more...

Perplexity Computer can now draft IRS returns and audit tax professionals

Paul Hill — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:46:01 +0000

Perplexity's agentic AI now handles US federal taxes. From drafting returns to spotting thousand-dollar errors in professional filings, here is what the Pro feature can do. Read more...

Microsoft is working on a bunch of useful upgrades for Teams

Usama Jawad — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:36:01 +0000

Teams is quietly redesigning how chats appear and behave, introducing subtle tweaks that could dramatically change how you navigate conversations daily. Read more...

A popular Linux distro now has higher system hardware requirements than Windows 11

Sayan Sen — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:10:01 +0000

If you thought running Windows 11 was hard on your PC and that you should switch to Linux, this popular Linux distro may not be an option anymore. Read more...