Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite represents a major upgrade over its predecessor with up to 18 cores and 5GHz boost speeds. The chip arrives as more software becomes Arm-native, potentially challenging Intel and AMD’s dominance. With advanced connectivity and security features, it’s Qualcomm’s most am
A tech journalist explains why he’s holding onto his nearly decade-old desktop PC despite its aging components. The system serves as a home lab powerhouse and emergency parts backup, proving that older hardware still has plenty of value.
Windows 11 is getting a built-in Agenda view that shows your calendar events directly in the Notification Center. The feature connects to Microsoft 365 and lets you join meetings without opening separate apps. It’s part of a broader push to integrate AI deeper into the Windows experience.
Microsoft has created a new category of AI PC that runs entirely in the cloud rather than using local NPU hardware. The “Windows 365 AI-enabled Cloud PC” leverages Azure’s 8 vCPU instances and is currently available only to Windows Insiders in the Frontier Program. This marks a significant shift fro
Microsoft has pushed out Windows 11 build 28000.1199 to Canary Channel Insiders. This 26H1 update focuses entirely on general improvements rather than new features. The release is rumored to be processor-exclusive when it launches in 2026.
Microsoft just released KB5070303 for Windows 11 Insiders, adding a dedicated toggle for experimental AI agent features. The update also brings HD voice support for accessibility tools and a cleaner context menu design. These changes show Microsoft’s serious about making Windows more automated.
Lawrence Berkeley researchers performed the largest-ever quantum chip simulation using almost all of Perlmutter supercomputer’s GPUs. The 24-hour run modeled a tiny 10mm chip with 11 billion grid cells, capturing physical details never before simulated at this scale.
Microsoft is fixing OneNote’s frustrating search behavior where the dropdown covers page content. The update begins rolling out to Version 2511 users with full release planned for December 2025. Users can now search while keeping their notes visible.
While ChatGPT excels at conversation, Perplexity’s real-time web crawling and reliable sourcing make it the clear winner for research and studying. The free version offers features that ChatGPT reserves for paid tiers. Here’s why researchers are switching.
The era of compromise with small PCs is over. Today’s mini-ITX boards pack high-end features while modern CPUs and GPUs run cooler than ever. The result? Desktop power in a portable package that doesn’t dominate your space.
