LoginWindows finally gets a built-in internet speed test tool – how to try it
27 October 2026 at 16:59
Available to Windows Insiders, the built-in tool measures your upload and download speeds over Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
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This tool can recover deleted AI chats from your phone – how it works
27 October 2026 at 16:55
This new tool proves it’s still best to limit the info you share with chatbots.
The new iPad Mini’s best upgrade has nothing to do with its flashy OLED screen
27 October 2026 at 16:09
Apple’s newest Mini is the first iPad ever with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.
Apple’s M6 iMac has arrived – here’s what’s changed since the M4
27 October 2026 at 15:42
Apple’s colorful all-in-one gets its first refresh in two years. Here’s what you get for the $1,499 starting price.
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- A fake TikTok shop is Surfshark’s most-blocked phishing scam – how to steer clear
A fake TikTok shop is Surfshark’s most-blocked phishing scam – how to steer clear
27 October 2026 at 15:30
Blocked phishing attempts rose 83% in six months, according to Surfshark, largely due to one TikTok shop. Here’s how to spot the red flags.
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- I tried Windows 11’s customizable right-click menu – and it’s a much-needed change
I tried Windows 11’s customizable right-click menu – and it’s a much-needed change
27 October 2026 at 12:17
The latest Windows Insider build lets you add, remove, and manage commands in the right-click menu so it’s less crowded and confusing.
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- Apple’s iOS 27.2 update offers major Siri AI upgrades, dual camera support for FaceTime
Apple’s iOS 27.2 update offers major Siri AI upgrades, dual camera support for FaceTime
26 October 2026 at 20:52
iOS 27.2 is the first major update for the current OS. Here’s what’s inside and what happened to iOS 27.1.
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Github competitor Entire is live now – how the agent-first platform works
26 October 2026 at 17:00
Now that agents are writing so much code, Entire is trying to reinvent the coding platform itself.
Apple’s new OLED iPad Mini is the upgrade I’ve been waiting for – here’s why
26 October 2026 at 16:25
Starting at $799, the 8th-generation iPad mini is up for preorder on October 27 and hits stores on November 6. It’s already on my shopping list.
iPhone Duo screen cracks: Serious issue or overblown? What we know
27 October 2026 at 20:33
Some displays are failing within hours of unboxing. Apple is offering replacements, but is the issue really that widespread?
Android lets you ‘bubble’ apps for easy access now – how it works
23 October 2026 at 16:28
Keep your most-used apps accessible with this new feature.
PHP2Shell: Haven’t patched yet? Take these steps now to mitigate
23 October 2026 at 15:09
The PHP Project provides instructions to stop further RCE exploits in limited settings.
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- Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and the 2 big changes include AI audiobooks
Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and the 2 big changes include AI audiobooks
22 October 2026 at 15:55
Unlike narrated audiobooks from Audible and other providers, the audiobooks created with Virtual Voice in Kindle+ will instead be narrated by AI.
The latest PowerToys gives your mouse 2 new tricks for free – how to use them
22 October 2026 at 15:17
PowerToys is one of my favorite free Windows utilities. With more than 30 tools, it offers something for everyone from beginners to power users. Here’s what’s new for mousing.
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GridCraft is the open-source Excel clone for Linux I’ve been waiting for
22 October 2026 at 02:00
If spreadsheets are your thing, but Microsoft Office isn’t, you might want to give the open-source clone, GridCraft, a try.
Not impressed with Google Maps? Make Waze your default on Pixel – here’s how
22 October 2026 at 01:00
If you’re tired of Google Maps failing to get you where you need to go, set Waze as the default on your Pixel. I’ve finally figured out how.
Hold onto your old HomePod – an upgrade is on the way
21 October 2026 at 18:37
An upcoming update will bring new features to existing HomePods. Here’s what to know.
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- OpenAI’s most powerful AI models turned off safety monitoring – then lied about it
OpenAI’s most powerful AI models turned off safety monitoring – then lied about it
21 October 2026 at 18:15
The models Astra and Sol misinterpreted instructions during internal use, which has serious implications for alignment monitoring.
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- Chrome warns you about suspicious websites now – how to turn on Google’s new scam protection
Chrome warns you about suspicious websites now – how to turn on Google’s new scam protection
21 October 2026 at 16:43
Google’s browser will flash two types of warnings based on whether the site is deemed dangerous or just suspicious.
Amazon unveiled 5 new Blink cameras, including a 4K model that caught my eye
21 October 2026 at 14:01
Five new Blink cameras are coming to the market, and the extended-range model has all my attention.
