Space Sniffer v2 improves graphics, stability and performance
Space Sniffer is one of our favorite Windows disk space analyzers. It's recently received an overhaul for improved graphics, code stability, x64 support, and more improvements.
Adobe will auto-switch paid subscribers to pricier AI plans next month
Adobe is doubling down on AI across its ecosystem
FxSound delivers louder, cleaner audio with new features
FxSound is a free, open source audio booster with automatic corrections to increase volume without sacrificing quality. The latest beta introduces several improvements, including support for Windows on Arm.
New Windows feature would let you resume Android apps on your PC where you left them
Microsoft is trying to evoke Apple's Handoff feature
Unlock Mac-formatted drives on Windows with TransMac
If you're a tech-savvy Windows user who often works across macOS environments, TransMac is one of those rare utilities that earns its keep. It unlock access to Mac-formatted drives (HFS+, APFS) directly from Windows, letting you create macOS bootable USBs, DMG files, or recovering data from otherwise unreadable Apple drives.
Microsoft brings the MS-DOS text editor back from the dead, sort of
A simple, command line-based text editor written in Rust, with no AI slop in sight
Damn Small Linux is a practical choice for revitalizing aging hardware
DSL 2024 is a revived version of the lightweight Linux distribution, designed for older, low-spec x86 PCs. Returning after a 12-year hiatus, it's now based on antiX and Debian, featuring lightweight apps like Firefox-ESR, AbiWord, and Gnumeric.
Windows 11 File Explorer keeps getting worse, now with added AI
"AI actions" added to the Windows context menu
Star Citizen players lash out at cash-only "pay-to-win" item, lack of apology
After $800 million and no finished game, a cash-only item pushes fans too far
Microsoft is working on a new wireless file transfer option for Windows 11
The Easy File Transfer tool from Windows 7 might be making a comeback
Vivaldi 7.4 updates address bar, adds per-site shortcut controls
Vivaldi 7.4 introduces customizable keyboard shortcuts for individual websites, a revamped and more functional address bar, and a new profile switcher. This version also features visual refreshes to the Windows and History panels and stability improvements.
Microsoft Build 2025: From chatbots to digital coworkers, and the "agentic" web
AI agents take center stage in Microsoft's vision for the future
Printer manufacturer infected customer PCs for months
Buying a $6,000 printer shouldn't infect your PC with malware
Facepalm: Procolored builds high-end direct-to-film printers used for customizing t-shirts and other products. Recently, its official software delivered dangerous malware to customers' systems, exposing serious security flaws in what should be trusted professional-level equipment.
Decades-old Windows systems are still running trains, printers, and hospitals
You've probably used Windows XP without even knowing it
OpenAI launches Codex, a new AI coding agent for software development
Cisco, Temporal, Superhuman, and Kodiak are among the first companies to test Codex
Nvidia driver enables RTX 5000 GPU support on Intel Core 2 CPUs – with a catch
Modern games simply won't launch
Europe prepares trial for Open Web Index to reduce reliance on Google and Bing
The public index would facilitate the creation of new search engines outside of current crawlers
Which mobile app was the first to hit 1 billion active users?
Was it TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, or WeChat?
Microsoft and EU set to end Teams antitrust clash on friendly terms
Software giant looks to dodge hefty fines by unbundling Teams from Office
Stalker remasters set to arrive with 4K support and FSR - free for existing owners
Upgraded lighting, textures, quality-of-life features, and gamepad support
Bottom line: The first three Stalker titles: Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat, will receive substantial updates on May 20. The enhanced editions feature upgraded graphics and numerous quality-of-life improvements. Veteran players will receive the updated versions for free for each title they already own on Steam or GOG.
Write distraction-free with FocusWriter
FocusWriter is a minimalist word processor tailored towards writers who need zero distractions on their desktop. Specialized features include progress tracking, time scheduling, and project management.
Google issues urgent Chrome update to stop active exploitation
A new security update for Chrome addresses multiple vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited in the wild. The critical flaw could allow unauthorized code execution or data leaks through malicious HTML. Users are advised to update their browsers immediately.
NordVPN finally gives Linux users the GUI they deserve
After years of offering only a command-line interface, NordVPN has launched a full GUI for Linux users. Built on top of the CLI foundation, you can now manage connections, settings, and preferences through a clean, modern interface.
European Union public vulnerability database enters beta phase
Europe has a backup plan in case the CVE system tanks
John Carmack suggests the world could run on older hardware – if we optimized software better
A "fun thought experiment" with some truly enticing practical suggestions