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Microsoft wants to work directly with customers to make Windows Server better with TAP

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:26:01 +0000

Microsoft wants select Windows Server customers to get involved in shaping its future, but joining this new preview initiative comes with a few requirements. Read more...

Microsoft explains how Windows settings backup and restore has become so much better

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has expanded Windows settings backup and restore over the past year with Enterprise State Roaming, default enablement, PowerShell controls, and Restore Summary. Read more...

This modular HyperX gaming mouse is now 51% off

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:08:01 +0000

HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro comes with magnetic parts, allowing you to change its shape to your preference. And it's currently discounted by over 50%. Read more...

Owlcat's detective RPG Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy launches in January

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:52:02 +0000

Owlcat Games has announced that its detective RPG Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will launch in early next year across PC and consoles. Read more...

Microsoft is fixing one of the most annoying parts of Windows Hello

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:28:01 +0000

Failed fingerprint or facial recognition attempts can make Windows Hello unnecessarily annoying. Microsoft is finally making it easier to get around them. Read more...

Save 80% on a Tykr Stock Screener: Premium 3-year Plan

Neowin Deals — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:00:02 +0000

Get 3 years of Tykr Premium: buy/sell stock ratings, watchlist alerts, portfolio tracking, and an AI investing helper on unlimited devices. Read more...

Microsoft clarifies rumor of redesigned & half-baked Windows 11 Registry Editor

Sayan Sen — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:42:01 +0000

Microsoft officially puts Windows 11 Registry Editor redesign rumors to rest, revealing the truth behind the controversial, unfinished-looking interface. Read more...

Snag an Asus Vivobook 18 laptop with 32GB RAM at a $300 discount before stock runs out

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:22:01 +0000

Looking for a powerful laptop with a roomy screen and powerful internals? This Asus deal could make your next upgrade more tempting than expected. Read more...

Google unveils two new TPUs designed for secure AI workloads and massive context windows

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:12:01 +0000

Google has repackaged its existing 8t and 8i TPUs to solve enterprise pain points in security and long-context processing in AI workloads. Read more...

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Sponsored — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:00:02 +0000

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Trump ignored China spy warnings on Nvidia's Jensen Huang, still feels he's "honorable"

Sayan Sen — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:52:02 +0000

Trump reportedly paid little heed to earlier China spy warnings over Nvidia's Jensen Huang, as he continues to feel the tech mogul remains an “honorable” and a "fine" person. Read more...

Instagram is taking another step to automatically protect teen accounts worldwide

Paul Hill — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:16:01 +0000

Instagram is expanding safeguards globally to identify users who lie about their age and move them into protected teen accounts. Read more...

This VZMORE AX9 Max early Black Friday deal slashes $229/£209 off the price

Steven Parker — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:00:01 +0000

This fully qualified Copilot+ PC comes with 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory and a spacious 1TB SSD and is powered by the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with Radeon 890M graphics. Read more...

This script sends daily emails to Sam Altman about underused RAM on your personal PC

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:44:02 +0000

One developer has found a cheeky way to keep OpenAI's CEO informed every day about what your computer does with its spare memory. Read more...

180Hz HyperX Omen monitor gets mouthwatering 40% discount in latest deal

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:16:02 +0000

Amazon has slashed the price of this gaming monitor by 40%, making it an appealing deal for gamers seeking smoother gameplay without spending too much. Read more...

IT admins should check out these recent features added to Entra

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:00:04 +0000

Microsoft has outlined a fresh batch of Entra upgrades for IT admins, but one upcoming change means organizations should start preparing now. Read more...

Firefox could soon get the same Windows 11 speed boost as Edge

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:34:01 +0000

Edge may not be the only browser benefiting from Windows 11's faster app launches for much longer. Mozilla is already testing the feature in Firefox, with promising early results. Read more...

AI teddy bear for kids makes sudden "killing" remark during test

Justin Luna — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:12:02 +0000

How harmless are AI-powered toys for kids? The BBC recently investigated these gadgets, and some of the findings piqued their interest and prompted concerns about children's safety Read more...

Facebook scammers are targeting fraud victims through fake FBI profiles

Justin Luna — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:56:02 +0000

If you or someone you love fell victim to financial fraud online, be wary of scams impersonating the FBI and government officials and claiming to know a way to recover your lost money. Read more...

Japanese retailer Iris Ohyama warns of data breach affecting 7.7 million users

Justin Luna — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:02:01 +0000

Japanese home items company Iris Ohyama recently suffered a security breach, exposing the personal info of about almost eight million customers. This includes names, addresses, and phone numbers. Read more...

Nvidia board launches independent inquiry following chief executive security concerns

Paul Hill — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:04:01 +0000

Nvidia has opened an independent investigation into potential national and economic security concerns after learning its chief executive was targeted in a foreign intelligence effort. Read more...

Garmin fēnix E drops to $399 with fantastic 50% discount

Usama Jawad — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:16:02 +0000

Looking for a rugged smartwatch without spending a fortune? Garmin's latest deal might be exactly what fitness enthusiasts have been waiting for. Read more...

Qlearsoul One-S review: A sleek retro all-in-one that lets your vinyl go wireless

Steven Parker — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:48:01 +0000

Have the best of both worlds by having an all-in-one solution to listen to your record collection through the onboard speakers, or pair it with Bluetooth speakers for more power. Read more...

Save 42% on this Ultimate PC Transfer bundle with lifetime subscriptions

Neowin Deals — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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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...