Microsoft will make Windows work well with just 8GB RAM. We desperately need it

Optimizing the memory footprint is the next big goal for Windows. Let’s hope Microsoft delivers on the promise.

Microsoft wants Windows 11’s right-click menu to work the way it should, by giving users more control

Microsoft is reportedly redesigning Windows 11’s context menu with faster performance and user customization, allowing users to choose which apps and actions appear.

After a long wait, Dia browser is finally coming to Windows

Dia, the AI-first browser is coming to Windows this fall, opening a public beta waitlist for users who are eager to try it early.

I’m worried that Windows 11 will slowly turn into a subscription-based OS, and AI agents will be to blame — here’s why
I’m worried that Windows 11 will slowly turn into a subscription-based OS, and AI agents will be to blame — here’s why

My biggest Windows 11 fear is AI agents — and that they could be a Trojan Horse for subscription fees in Microsoft’s OS.

Perplexity’s Personal Computer turns Windows PCs into AI agents
Perplexity’s Personal Computer turns Windows PCs into AI agents

Perplexity has expanded its agentic Personal Computer tool to Windows, allowing computers running the world’s most popular OS to be used as a locally run AI system. Like the Mac version that Perplexity launched in April, Personal Computer for Windows operates like a “general-purpose digital worker” that can access local files and apps to perform […]

Think twice before downloading your next Windows 11 app from Google

More than 70 websites are impersonating popular Windows utilities, with convincing clones ranking in search results and some already distributing trojanized installers to unsuspecting users.

This is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon the price already went up by $800
This is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon the price already went up by $800

Framework laptops always come with compromises in exchange for their unique DIY premise. Even though you pay extra for one compared to sleeker options from competitors, it’s easier to excuse minor flaws for modular ports, easy repairs, and an impressive range of upgradeable parts. So what happens when Framework goes “Pro”? We get a one-of-a-kind […]

Hate the Copilot key in Windows 11? It looks like Microsoft’s bringing in the option to remap it to do nothing — if you feel that’s more useful
Hate the Copilot key in Windows 11? It looks like Microsoft’s bringing in the option to remap it to do nothing — if you feel that’s more useful

Think nothing is better than Copilot? Microsoft is going to let you prefer the former over the latter in a very literal sense, with the ability to remap the Copilot key to do nothing.