Mozilla confirms it won't cripple Manifest V2 ad blockers in Firefox
Firefox 109 supports the latest extension tech without forgetting the past
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Microsoft Defender update kills Start Menu shortcuts and program files on Windows
"Defender really is the Gift that keeps on giving!"
Nvidia Broadcast app tries to simulate eye contact with the camera
New feature follows attempts from Apple and Microsoft
The Chromium Project will support the Rust programming language
Taking a cautious approach to avoid interoperability issues with C++
Some Intel software can be downloaded in Russia again because of "warranty obligations"
Windows 11 updates are reportedly allowed again, too
AMD patches botched firmware that disabled cores on Ryzen 5 7600X
AMD was quick to fix the odd mistake
Microsoft 365 Basic gets you 100GB of OneDrive, ad-free Outlook, but no desktop Office for $2 a month
An inexpensive offering from Microsoft
Tool claims to sniff out cheaters abusing ChatGPT AI for plagiarism
"Humans deserve to know the truth"
Paint.NET hits 5.0 milestone, adds GPU rendering
Paint.NET is a capable image editor and Photoshop alternative that has gathered a following over the years thanks to its freeware nature. This new version adds new features like pressure sensitivity for pen input and GPU rendering for effect plugins.
The final Windows 7 and 8 patch is here, adding secure boot to Windows 7 (kind of)
UEFI Class 3 systems will need a workaround due to video driver issues
Android Auto's big overhaul is finally here with major interface improvements
Split-screen interface refines navigation, messaging, and audio controls
Nvidia rumored to be developing AI-optimized drivers with serious performance enhancements
GeForce owners could be looking at a free performance upgrade from AI
MSI Afterburner developer hasn't been paid because of Russia's war against Ukraine
Popular overclocking tool another victim of Vladimir Putin's war?
OBS Studio 29 adds AV1 encoding and more
OBS Studio 29 is a major milestone bringing important improvements like AV1 encoding for the Radeon RX 7000 series and Intel Arc GPUs (Nvidia was already supported), Intel HEVC on Windows, and HEVC and ProRes encoders on macOS.
What was the first personal computer to be offered with a graphical user interface?
The GUI owes its existence to the contribution of many great minds in the history of technology...
MegaCortex ransomware victims can now unlock their files for free
Bitdefender releases free MegaCortex ransomware unlocker
Windows 11 is about to see wider adoption by companies
More Steam users are also embracing the latest Microsoft OS
Microsoft Office deal is down to $29 for a lifetime license
Over 90% off the regular price for Office, available for Windows and Mac
The Matrix protocol is trying to break down the walls between messaging apps
Non-profit foundation promotes interoperable message clients
December Steam Survey: the Nvidia RTX 3060 leads Ampere's rise
Intel and Windows 11 also did well
HandBrake debuts AV1 encoding integration
Handbrake 1.6.0 introduces support for several new video encoders including much anticipated AV1 encoding, as well as VP9 10-bit, H.264 levels 6, 6.1, 6.2, and more improvements.
AI-assisted code can be inherently insecure, study finds
Programmers must be educated about strong coding practices
Check out AtlasOS, a redesigned Windows 10 version for gamers and potato PCs
A stripped-down Windows 10 mod with questionable security choices