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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Clever Trick That PC Makers Used to Unlock Software

During the Windows 95 era, PC manufacturers found a sneaky way to offer full versions of trial software without paying for licenses. This trick was discovered by Microsoft while they were working on the Plug and Play (PnP) standard, which was supposed to make setting up hardware easier. Microsoft c

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Microsoft's New AI Helper, Mu, Aims to Simplify Windows 11

Microsoft has introduced a new AI tool named Mu to assist users in navigating Windows 11 settings. This small language model (SLM) is designed to work alongside Phi Silica, another AI model already integrated into Copilot+ PCs. Mu is built to run directly on your computer's neural processing unit (N

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Legends Break Bread: Gates and Torvalds Finally Meet

In a surprising turn of events, two tech giants, Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds, recently shared a meal together. This meeting is quite notable because, in the past, Microsoft had some strong words against Linux, calling it a "cancer. " Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, and Torvalds, the creator of

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chromecast with Google TV Gets Android 14 Update

Google has finally pushed out a new Android 14 update for the Chromecast with Google TV. This comes after some hiccups earlier in the year when the initial rollout was delayed and then pulled due to issues. The update is now available for both devices that already had the initial Android 14 patch an

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

macOS Tahoe Beta 2: Small Tweaks, Big Changes?

Apple's macOS Tahoe Beta 2 is out, and it's packed with small but noticeable updates. Let's dive in and see what's new. First up, the Finder app icon got a makeover. In the first beta, the colors were swapped, which didn't sit well with many users. Apple listened and fixed it in the second beta. Th

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why is Chrome Crashing on Windows? The Surprising Culprit

Google Chrome users have been facing unexpected crashes on Windows, and the issue might not be what you think. It turns out that Microsoft's Family Safety feature is the hidden cause behind this problem. This problem started last month, causing Chrome to crash right after opening. It affected users

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mac Users: Get Office 2021 for Life at a Steal

Mac lovers, listen up! There's a hot deal on Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac. For just $69. 97, you can snag a lifetime license. That's a massive 68% off the usual price of $219. 99. No more monthly fees like Microsoft 365. Pay once, use forever. This deal includes six powerful apps

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Jun 24 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giant Microsoft Plans Big Changes

Microsoft is making big moves. The company is planning to let go of thousands of employees, especially in sales. This is part of a bigger plan to focus more on artificial intelligence (AI). The news comes after Microsoft already cut about 6, 000 jobs earlier this year. Microsoft is not alone in thi

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Jun 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 Gets a New AI Helper: What You Need to Know

Windows 11 is getting a new AI tool to make life easier. This tool can adjust settings on your PC based on what you ask it to do. For example, if you want to change how your mouse pointer looks or needs help controlling your PC with your voice, this AI can guide you through the steps and even do the

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Jun 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Big Bet on AI: Thousands of Jobs Cut

Microsoft is planning to cut thousands of jobs in July. This move is part of a bigger trend in the tech world. Companies are investing heavily in AI. Meanwhile, they are reducing their workforce, especially in sales and customer service. This shift is not new, but it is becoming more noticeable. Mic

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