Essential Apps to Install on Windows and macOS
Just unboxed a new computer? Here's our curated list of essential Windows and macOS apps for productivity, security, entertainment, and everything you need to get up and running.
The first Googlebook shows us what Google's Android-ChromeOS merger actually looks like
Leaked Lenovo Googlebook 15 images reveal dedicated Gemini key, 14 function keys, dual USB-C ports
Texas hits pause on 1,800 data center projects to scrutinize power and water demands
Combined, the stalled applications would require 474 gigawatts – far above the Texas grid operator's peak demand
Microsoft Office is down to $29 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying for any monthly subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $29. All the essentials you need for work or personal projects at 80% off the regular price.
AI is flooding Apple with fake bug reports, and real $200K macOS exploit got lost in the noise
AI has increased the number of helpful and bogus bug reports
Winners & losers: Generative AI has become a double-edged sword for security teams. The same technology that helps uncover and fix vulnerabilities faster than ever also makes it trivially easy to flood inboxes with dubious bug reports. That tension recently pushed Apple to change its bug bounty program in a way that ended up delaying disclosure of a genuinely serious exploit.
Lego's latest Hubble set lets you look inside one of history's greatest space telescopes
The 1,252-piece model recreates Hubble's internal instruments, mirrors, and guidance systems
High Bandwidth Flash gets first technical specification for AI data centers
SanDisk and SK Hynix's new memory spec rethinks how AI chips access data
TikTok settles three addiction lawsuits as new case blames social media for teen suicides
Meta, Snapchat, and YouTube are also named as defendants in the new lawsuit
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC – no rebooting, no repartitioning.
Researchers claim a major quantum computing breakthrough by proving the answer was correct
The experiment combined quantum advantage with built-in verification
Microsoft warns Russian hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi to steal user accounts
Even multifactor authentication may not protect victims from the device-code attack
Xbox 360 games could soon be playable on PCs, handhelds, and next-gen Xbox consoles
Microsoft is also planning digital licenses that move with your Xbox disc
Lawsuit claims Micron's $100 billion New York chip fab could discharge "forever chemicals" into the Oneida River
PFAS exposure has been linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and weakened immune response
Microsoft wants Apple to bring seamless copy and paste between Windows PCs and iPhones
But the feature might only be available in Europe
Amazon is blocking some users from seeing reviews after mistaking them for AI bots
Affected users are limited to eight reviews per product and must appeal to restore full access
The latest Microsoft Office 2024 Pro suite is now $55 in this limited-time deal
Unlock your productivity with the latest versions of Word, Excel, and Outlook
Samsung is cracking down on TV apps that quietly rent out your bandwidth
Researchers found that Samsung's "Editor's Choice" Pac-Man app quietly turned your TV into a hidden proxy network
NASA puts Crew-13's launch-pad escape in the hands of the 11-times-recalled Cybertruck
The controversial electric pickup is replacing armored "bunkers on wheels" for the September mission
Michael Dell's son and a SpaceX alum want to put battery storage in every backyard
Base Power installs about 100 batteries a day, and plans to double that by the end of 2026
Valve publicly releases Lepton and FEX compatibility tools to power Steam Frame gaming
The Steam Frame is actually coming soon, and so is Android Steam support
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MOBILE
GrapheneOS says its data-wiping "duress" password is perfectly legal
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SOFTWARE
AI is finding so many Chrome security flaws that updates may start to come twice a week
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ZERO INSTALLATION
You can now play Morrowind directly in your browser
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SECURITY
These fake download sites look real, until they swap the links for malware
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HEALTHTECH
This smart ring can measure your blood sugar using sweat, no needles required
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RETRO
Dust off those Nintendo 64 cartridges: M64 brings classic games back to your TV
Tencent pulls the plug on GTA rival Last Sentinel after spending $300 million over six years
The LA studio working on the game lays off 80 employees
VirtualDJ combines powerful mixing tools and real-time stems without the cost
VirtualDJ is free for home use, giving aspiring DJs access to pro-grade mixing tools without requiring dedicated hardware. The software supports real-time stem separation, audio, video, and karaoke mixing, effects, loops, and recording.
Linux just cracked 10% desktop usage in North America, but no one's sure why
Bot activity and AI agents could explain the spike
Windows Task Manager's original creator is bringing a new version to Mac first
The macOS beta is free to download now, with a Windows version and possible paid tier coming later
What was the first consumer gadget to feature a foldable display?
The foldable phone race had a winner nobody saw coming.
Gigabyte's new 27-inch QD-OLED monitor drops to $299
Gigabyte's GO27Q24A is currently available for just $299 at Newegg, down from its $450 MSRP. The 27-inch 1440p monitor uses Samsung's third-gen QD-OLED panel, pairing it with a 240Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and Gigabyte's OLED Care features. While we haven't reviewed it yet, Samsung's proven panel makes it a compelling option at this price.
BMW is putting Spider-Man ads on your dashboard, after promising it never would
In another attempt to monetize cars after purchase, BMW is framing this as a "one-time movie partnership"
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is getting a rare full physical release on PC
Lara Croft is getting physical, will players accept the offer?
Dozens of police officers accused of using license plate cameras to track women
Allegations of personal surveillance and stalking have been made against at least 50 officers
OpenAI reaches one billion active users as it cuts GPT-5.6 prices by up to 80%
The billion-user milestone has yet to translate into profitability
Country music stars unite against data centers spreading across rural America
They say massive server farms threaten rural communities, water supplies, and local landscapes
Doom now "runs" in Microsoft Paint thanks to a wildly inventive clipboard trick
Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich created the unusual DoomPaint project
der8auer tests PC chimney effect, dropping CPU temps by 19°C with a 110cm 3D-printed tower
An old cooling myth actually works, but you'd need a meter-tall tower to notice it
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