Remembering what Windows 10 did right—and how it made modern Windows more annoying

Windows 10 wasn’t perfect; these examples of what it did right are cherry-picked. But part of the operating system’s ...

Paralysed Chinese Man Builds Smart Farm Using Just One Finger And One Toe, Inspires Millions

A Chinese man who can move only one finger and one toe has shown how determination and learning can change lives. Despite ...
Tech Times

How to Fix a Slow PC or Laptop? 5 Tips to Overcome This Simple Problem

Struggling with a slow PC? Check our easy tips and expert tricks to boost speed, optimize performance, and make your computer ...
Rediff.com

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

But TCS coming to hire two bus loads of kids every year will not happen. The kind of expertise that will be taught in college ...
PC World

20 incredibly useful Windows keyboard shortcuts I use every day

As a long-time Windows geek, I’ve always loved and relied on keyboard shortcuts. They’re incredible! Like a collection of secret handshakes that can quickly perform useful tasks and dramatically speed ...
The Virginian-Pilot

VDOT’s AM radio advisory system, used in broadcasting local traffic updates, is going silent

The Virginia Department of Transportation is retiring a traffic advisory system that broadcast via AM radio for Hampton Roads drivers as the agency shifts to a focus on modern-day communication tools.
BGR

Does It Matter Which USB Port You Use On Your Computer?

When you're getting ready to plug an external hard drive or USB flash drive into your favorite device, you have a choice to make. That's because most computers have multiple USB ports, and despite ...
Microsoft

Fara-7B: An Efficient Agentic Model for Computer Use

In 2024, Microsoft introduced small language models (SLMs) to customers, starting with the release of Phi (opens in new tab) models on Microsoft Foundry (opens in new tab), as well as deploying Phi ...
Ars Technica

I’ve already been using a “Steam Machine” for months, and I think it’s great

Valve’s second big foray into first-party PC hardware isn’t a sequel to the much-imitated Steam Deck portable, but rather a desktop computer called the Steam Machine. And while it could go on your ...
techtimes

Master Your Dual Monitor Setup: Step-by-Step Guide to Connect Two Monitors and Extend Your Screen Using Computer Display Settings

Setting up a dual monitor system to extend your screen and optimize computer display settings for a more productive and efficient workspace. Pixabay, DaveMeier Setting up two monitors on a single ...
The New York Times

Texas A&M Tightens Rules on Talking About Race and Gender in Classes

The university system will ban advocacy of “race or gender ideology, or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity” without approval. By Alan Blinder Texas A&M University System regents ...
defector

Am I A Shitty Person For Using AI At Work?

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we're talking ...