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6 signs your Windows PC needs a reset right now
I put it off for far too long. Don't be like me! If you experience any of these signs, consider resetting Windows sooner than later.
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Google Chrome finally adds vertical tabs
Google Chrome now offers vertical tabs, which its competitors have offered for years, plus an updated reading mode.
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I upgraded to OLED and now every other monitor feels broken
Upgrading to an OLED monitor is a truly transformative experience. It isn't perfect, but my only regret is waiting so long.
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80 Copilots later, Microsoft is finally confronting the mess
An AI researcher has set out to chart all the different instances of Copilot in Microsoft's services. There are far, far more than you think!
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Google Gemini now connects users in crisis directly to helplines
Gemini can now detect signs of crisis and connect users to helplines via call, text, or chat, plus it's better at correcting false beliefs.
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Your Nvidia GPU is your PC's newest security weakness
Security researchers found a way to manipulate GPU memory and elevate it into a system attack with root permissions.
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Microsoft says Copilot AI is intended for 'entertainment purposes'
Microsoft's terms of service call Copilot entertainment-only, but the company has been pushing it as much more than that.
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Security expert publishes Windows exploit after Microsoft went silent
A security researcher reported a vulnerability to Microsoft. But when the company didn't respond quickly enough, he went public with real exploit code.
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Steam is building a game performance estimator for your PC
The latest versions of Steam include code that mentions a "Framerate Estimator" tool, though there's nothing user-facing at the moment.
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Adobe's new Student Spaces is ready for class
Adobe Acrobat Student Spaces is Adobe's study aid for students, taking on Google, Quizlet, and Canva with tools to help students prepare for tests and even prepare a resume and a job interview.
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I'm a PC expert. These are the 8 Windows mistakes I still make
Despite all the well-known tips, tricks, and best practices, I don't always do things the "right" way. It's confession time.
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'Neural texture compression' might save gamers in a RAM-starved world
Intel and Nvidia show off how textures — which take up a large chunk of PC games — could be compressed to save you money and memory.
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Why the FCC's router crackdown could leave you stuck with older Wi-Fi
A recent Ookla study shows the most popular router brands, as well as how ancient their products are. If you own one, consider an upgrade immediately.
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Ubuntu's latest version now needs more RAM than Windows 11
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS requires a dual-core 2GHz CPU and 6GB RAM, which is more than Windows 11's 1GHz and 4GB minimums.
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Windows 11's 'Feature Flags' let Insiders skip the update lottery
Microsoft is adding Feature Flags to Windows 11, letting Insiders choose experimental features without needing ViVeTool.
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Microsoft says poisoned AI acts normal until a trigger word makes it 'blow up'
Interacting with AI can feel innocent. But not all models are harmless.
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Windows 11's latest beta adds haptic feedback for mice and touchpads
The latest Windows Insider build adds haptic feedback for compatible mice and touchpads, with vibration cues for snapping, resizing, and more.
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Inside Project Nova, Firefox's biggest redesign in years
We sit down with Ajit Varma, the head of Firefox at Mozilla, to learn more about the Project Nova redesign, how Firefox will integrate AI, and the challenges and opportunities as a smaller browser maker.
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Anthropic says pressure can push Claude into cheating and blackmail
AI models don’t “feel” like we do, but they may have “functional emotions” capable of triggering “misaligned” behaviors like cutting corners, deception, and even blackmail.
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Lenovo Legion Go prices have jumped by up to $650 in six months
Every Legion Go S and Legion Go 2 device I could find was more expensive than it was last year. Thanks, AI-driven RAM crunch.
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Single-stick RAM tested: Fine for some games, a disaster for others
Micro Center ran gaming tests with a single 16GB DDR5 DIMM to see what kind of performance hit you can expect on a Ryzen X3D setup.
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Raspberry Pi 5 is getting a $100 price hike thanks to RAM shortage
AI-driven memory shortages are hitting Raspberry Pi hard. However, a newly announced Pi 4 3GB model offers some relief.
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The shady way AI answers can be manipulated behind the scenes
Human nature gets reflected in all the digital tools we use, including AI.
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Chrome 148 will 'lazy load' video and audio, closing a long-standing gap
Chrome's lazy loading is expanding beyond images and iframes to include video and audio elements in an upcoming update.
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Microsoft will force-update PCs to Windows 11 25H2. You can't opt out
The reason? For security purposes. The "intelligent rollout" of the mandatory update is being conducted via machine learning.
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Amazon says it's a tech 'deal.' Price trackers tell a different story
Price trackers like Keepa and CamelCamelCamel expose fake discounts. Here's how to use them before your next tech purchase.
Full Nerd
Trusting AI is dangerous. It's time for an open-source revival
What once seemed like idealism now feels like the only sane option in an AI-crazy world.
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I’m begging you: Stop calling mechanical keyboards 'creamy'
"Creamy" keyboards are all over social media and retailer listings. ARGH, MAKE IT STOP! I HATE IT!
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Outlook sucks, even in space
A NASA astronaut on the Artemis II mission asked for help from ground control when two copies of Microsoft Outlook got stuck on his device.
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Razer Pro Type Ergo is the brand's first split ergonomic keyboard
Razer enters the segment with the Pro Type Ergo: a premium wireless keyboard with wrist rest, macro keys, and Command Dial for $189.99.
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Linux users surge on Steam, doubling in a year
The Steam Deck is a huge part of that, obviously… but it's a smaller factor in the total Linux number than you might think.
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Windows updates aren't always why your PC breaks after patching
Windows updates get blamed for a lot, but a Microsoft veteran says the actual culprit can often be something else entirely.
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'AI' is coming for your online gaming servers next
A provider of online servers for games got bought out by an "AI" company, so Stormgate is shutting down its multiplayer options.
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Windows 11 dev accidentally leaks video of the new movable taskbar
In a video that has since been taken down, we see a movable Windows 11 taskbar in testing, with options to dock it top, bottom, left, or right.
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Even cybersecurity experts make simple mistakes. Here's the real lesson
To err is human. And sometimes it happens in a huge way.
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7 useful things in Windows 11’s new Start menu
Windows 11's new Start menu is finally here. Here’s how it works.
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How to make your PC feel new again, no upgrades required
RAM, SSD, and GPU prices are spiking. These tips will keep your current PC running strong until it's worth upgrading again.
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Microsoft says you're asking the wrong question about AI
You might already be wondering about the AI models you use. But you likely aren’t thinking about it the right way.
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Cracking Denuvo games in Windows just got easier—and insanely dangerous
New hypervisor methods for cracking the despised Denuvo DRM are risky, even by the lower standards of game piracy.
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World Backup Day isn't the deal fest it once was
Yes, there are discounts on PC storage for World Backup Day 2026. But they're focused on hard drives and SD cards, making SSD sales harder to find among rising prices.
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Claude Code is scanning your messages for curse words
Among the wildest revelations in Claude Code's recent leak is that the AI coding tool is scouring user inputs for signs of frustration.
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A Microsoft expert casually dropped this big tip for safe AI use
If you were around in the 90s, this advice will sound familiar.
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Teenager's Gemini mistake locks entire family out of Google accounts
A 14-year-old got his entire family locked out of decades of email and documents with one poor choice, throwing their lives into digital chaos.
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Microsoft is scrapping another Windows 11 troubleshooting tool
Microsoft has deprecated the Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) in Windows 11. Here's what to use instead.
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Anthropic leaked its own Claude Code source code by mistake
Over 500,000 lines of Claude Code source code leaked via a bad npm package—and now several unannounced features are now public.
Full Nerd
The Full Nerd Newsletter: The Podcast is…live
We heard you wanted a podcast for a newsletter based on a podcast.
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Microsoft's botched Windows 11 March update has an emergency fix
Microsoft released KB5086672 to fix installation error 0x80073712 caused by the optional March update KB5079391.
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'AI' is making Major League Baseball players shrink
Thanks to the new Automated Ball-Strike System, hundreds of professional baseball players suddenly got a lot shorter a few weeks ago (at least according to their official stats).
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ExpressVPN launches ExpressAI to make AI less nosy
Privacy-first ExpressAI enters the chat with encrypted conversations and a zero data-mining promise.
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