Microsoft explains why it killed Windows phone activation

In December, Microsoft unexpectedly removed the last remaining method for activating Windows without an internet connection.
PCMag

I Put 4 Windows Debloating Tools to the Test. The Results Were Embarrassing

Debloat tools claim to make Windows 11 more efficient by removing unnecessary processes and freeing up RAM. In practice, that ...

Windows 11 is finally removing the 32GB FAT32 capacity limit

Windows 11 Insider builds now let you format drives up to 2TB in FAT32 via Command Prompt, ending a decades-old arbitrary ...
CNET

You Don't Want a Dirty Phone. How to Give Your iPhone or Android a Spring Clean

So, in the spirit of spring cleaning, Earth Day and everyday hygiene, you should get in the habit of cleaning your phone. ...

How to quickly convert EPUB files to Kindle format - and why it matters

Think you're stuck using only Amazon's Kindle format? Think again. Here's how to convert e-book formats, giving you more ...
Newsweek

US Tourists Warned They Must Give Over Phone, Computer Passwords

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. U.S. citizens traveling to Hong Kong have been warned that refusing to hand over passwords or provide access to personal ...
9to5google

Claude can now remotely control your computer, and it looks absolutely wild [Video]

Anthropic’s Claude is launching a wild new tool that lets you ask AI on your phone to remotely control your computer to execute tasks. A new feature in Claude Cowork and Claude Code will allow the AI ...
CNBC

Anthropic says Claude can now use your computer to finish tasks for you in AI agent push

Anthropic is trialling a feature that lets users send prompts to Claude from a smartphone. Claude will complete the task on its own on a person's computer. Anthropic's product underscores its push ...
New Atlas

All-in-one mini PC aims to replace your dock, screen, and phone charger

The ViewDock Gen2 is a mini PC that combines Ryzen-powered performance with a built-in display, wireless charging, and a full I/O in a compact vertical design. Mini PCs have come a long way in recent ...
Lifehacker

How to Use Almost Any Computer Without Leaving a Trace

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...
Windows Central

This open-source app turns Microsoft's GitHub into an app store for your Android phone — and your Windows PC, too

GitHub has a ton of amazing projects within, and this app helps you find interesting ones you might want to use on your smartphone and PC. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
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I cooled my PC using the outside air

A creative experiment using outside air to cool a PC instead of traditional cooling methods. 'India is set to take one of the biggest decisions of 21st century': PM Modi on women's reservation bill To ...