Microsoft is working to eliminate PC gaming’s “compiling shaders” wait times

Microsoft first rolled out Advanced Shader Delivery in its SDK last September and added support to the ROG Xbox Ally as a ...

Fake Claude Code Spreads Malware to Windows, macOS Users

Attackers are using fake Claude Code install pages and malicious search ads to spread infostealer malware targeting Windows and macOS systems.
InfoWorld

I ran Qwen3.5 locally instead of Claude Code. Here’s what happened.

You can now run LLMs for software development on consumer-grade PCs. But we’re still a ways off from having Claude at home.
Windows Central

Microsoft needs to bring back the annual Windows event and stop acting ashamed of the platform

Is Microsoft ashamed of Windows? I wouldn't blame you for thinking so, given every year Google and Apple are eager to get on stage and talk about what's next for their platforms. Microsoft hasn't done ...

This Argentine Billionaire’s Startup Vercel Is One Of Claude Code’s Go-To Web Hosting Tools

One of the most popular ways to view the Epstein Files, an interface called Jmail that mimics a Gmail inbox, is hosted on Guillermo Rauch’s $9 billion unicorn Vercel.
Windows Central

Microsoft confirms next Windows 11 feature drop with new Taskbar, Emoji, and Settings updates — here's what's coming to your PC very soon

Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently. When you purchase through links on ...
The Verge

Microsoft is bringing a built-in network speed test to Windows 11

A new speed test tool is coming to your taskbar. A new speed test tool is coming to your taskbar. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more.
TechRepublic

New Windows 11 Insider Build Fixes Taskbar, File Explorer Bugs

New Windows 11 Insider Build Fixes Taskbar, File Explorer Bugs Your email has been sent Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7859 (KB5077223 ...
How-To Geek on MSN

These 4 open-source apps fixed Windows' biggest problems

Early Windows had big gaps. These four open-source apps stepped in and solved problems Microsoft left unsolved.
Lifehacker

Microsoft Is Now Testing a 'Built-In' Network Speed Test Tool in Windows 11

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
9to5google

Google is sending out Pixel 10a discount codes, up to $150 off, ahead of pre-orders

There’s little we don’t know about Google’s Pixel 10a, other than its price. The company’s more affordable Pixel lineup has historically been priced several hundred dollars cheaper than the leading ...