10 Software Tweaks To Make an Old Windows Laptop Fast Again
Older Windows laptops often slow down for reasons that have little to do with failing hardware.
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Windows 11 Insider Build 26220.7535 Adds Narrator Copilot Features and Removal Policy
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.
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Steam Adds 7 New Free Games You Can Play Right Now
Steam has added seven new free-to-play titles to its New & Featured section.
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Increase Linux Performance on Old PCs and keep it fast
Old PCs that struggle with modern versions of Windows often remains fully usable with Linux.
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YouTube Adds a Search Filter to Hide Shorts from Results
YouTube has introduced a new search filter that allows users to exclude Shorts from search results.
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Google Adds New AI Features to Gmail and Pushes It Toward a Personal Assistant
Google has announced a new set of AI features for Gmail that expand the service beyond traditional email.
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Microsoft and PayPal Launch Copilot Checkout for In-Chat Purchases
Microsoft and PayPal have announced Copilot Checkout, a new purchasing flow that allows users to buy products directly inside Microsoft's Copilot chatbot.
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PS Plus Essential Free Games for January 2026 Cover Three Distinct Playstyles
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for January 2026.
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A Free Script Disables Built-In AI Features Across Windows 11
Windows 11 now exposes AI features across the operating system.
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February 3 Could Be a Key Moment for GTA 6’s 2026 Release Plans
After more than a decade of development and multiple delays, Grand Theft Auto 6 is finally expected to launch in 2026.
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3 Practical Ways to Add More HDMI Ports to Your TV
Running out of HDMI ports on a TV is easy to do.
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ChatGPT Health Launches With Apple Health Integration
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Best of CES 2026 Winners Highlight Where Consumer Tech Is Actually Heading
CES has always been a mix of serious innovation, ambitious concepts, and products that exist mostly to grab attention.
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HP’s EliteBook X G2 Laptops Put Serious AI Power In Shockingly Light Designs
HP came to CES 2026 with a clear message: business laptops don't have to be heavy, boring, or locked into a single platform anymore.
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Listening To Podcasts On Spotify? Change These 8 Settings First
Spotify is still best known for music, but it has quietly turned into a capable podcast app as well.
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Google Drive Brings Back A Subtle Material 3 Visual Refresh On Android
Google is quietly restoring a visual change to Google Drive on Android that some users may recognize.
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These Were The Most-Played Games On Xbox And PlayStation In 2025
While 2026 is already underway, new engagement data offers a clear picture of what players actually spent their time on last year.
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Google Workspace Now Supports Direct Dropbox-To-Drive Migrations
Google has rolled out a long-requested feature for organizations looking to consolidate cloud storage.
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Steam Officially Revealed The Game Of 2025
Steam users have spoken, and the verdict for 2025 is clear.
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Chrome For Android Adds The Bookmark Bar From Desktop Browsing
Google is slowly closing one of the long-standing gaps between desktop and mobile browsing.
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HP Built a Full Windows PC Into a Keyboard Using Ryzen AI Hardware
HP has revealed one of the more unusual PC form factors at CES 2026: a complete Windows PC built directly into a keyboard.
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Samsung Unveils a 130-inch Micro RGB TV With Gallery-Style Design and New AI features
Samsung has revealed its largest and most ambitious Micro RGB television yet at CES 2026.
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Asus Appears To Be Stepping Away From Gaming Phones in 2026
Asus may be quietly winding down its smartphone ambitions.
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Boston Dynamics Is Training Atlas to Handle Real Factory Tasks With AI
Boston Dynamics is moving its humanoid robot Atlas out of controlled demos and into real industrial environments.
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Six Practical Ways to Use lspci When Troubleshooting Linux Hardware
When hardware behaves oddly on a Linux system, the fastest answers are often already available from the terminal.
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CES 2026 Is Where Every Tech Trend Shows Up At Once
CES 2026 has not officially opened yet, but the pattern is already clear.
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China’s Robot Sports Boom is Turning Humanoids Into Consumer Products
On a soccer pitch outside Beijing, the players are humanoid robots.
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China’s New Cybersecurity Law Demands Faster Incident Reporting From Companies
China has enacted a major revision of its Cybersecurity Law, effective January 1, 2026.
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Time Blocking in Google Calendar is The One Feature That Keeps Daily Schedules Under Control
Most calendars end up as passive records of meetings.
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Samsung Outlines It's CES 2026 Focus on Displays, Gaming Hardware, Foldables, and AI
Samsung is entering CES 2026 with a broader scope than in previous years.
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Google Play Store Update: 4 Features Changing How App Installs and Updates Work
The Google Play Store has picked up several small but practical changes that directly affect how apps install, update, and surface information.
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These 5 Windows Tweaks Fixed My Slow SSD Without New Hardware
When a Windows PC starts feeling sluggish, storage is usually the first suspect.
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This Simple Gmail Feature Finally Helped Me Control My Inbox
My Gmail inbox used to feel less like email and more like a never-ending to-do list.
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4 Microsoft Features Coming in 2026 That Matter (And One That Doesn’t)
Microsoft heads into 2026 with a mixed bag for Windows 11 users.
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Epic Games Store Gives Away Two Well-Reviewed Games Until January 8
Epic Games Store has kicked off 2026 by returning to its regular weekly free game format.
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iOS 27 Is Expected to Bring Health+, Foldable Optimizations, and More AI
Apple is still months away from unveiling iOS 27, but early reports are already outlining the direction of the next major iPhone update.
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Chrome for Android Revamps Reading Mode to Make It Easier to Use
Google is rolling out a noticeable update to Reading Mode in Google Chrome for Android, and the changes focus less on new features and more on usability.
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7 Things Worth Knowing Before Buying a Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched to strong demand and fewer supply issues than the original Switch, but that does not mean it is a clean upgrade in every respect.
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Florida Is Testing a Highway That Can Wirelessly Charge EVs While You Drive
Florida is moving ahead with a real-world test of something that has long sounded like science fiction: a road that charges electric vehicles as they drive over
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These Changes Stopped Windows Updates From Wrecking My PC Performance
Windows updates are supposed to improve stability and performance, but in practice they often do the opposite.