Your HDR monitor might be lying to you
…Sometimes it's just Windows' fault A major caveat to all of this HDR talk is that, even after years of work, updates, and readily available calibration tools, Windows 11 doesn't…
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What is ViVeTool?
ViVeTool lets you activate hidden features in Windows 11. These are features that Microsoft has already integrated into the operating system but hasn’t yet officially enabled for one reason or another. This small command-line program allows you to view and activate these experimental Windows 11 components. In this way, you can test out new system elements weeks or months before their official rollouts. You can also customize the user interface to your liking. Microsoft plans to make unlocking experimental features easier in the future. For now, you can use ViVeTool to do so. Learn more about u
Not seeing Xbox mode in Windows 11 yet? Unlock it using this free toolWhat is Xbox mode?
The new Xbox mode, which was formerly known as Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE), offers a console-like interface when gaming on a Windows 11 PC. This interface is optimized for full-screen display readability and navigation using a gaming controller. Xbox mode is also designed to allow players to seamlessly switch between productive work and gaming without limiting the flexibility of Windows itself. Microsoft emphasizes that the interface was specifically developed to bring a console feel to the PC. Further reading: Microsoft pledges to improve Windows 11’s stability
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Google Search knows where you live. Here’s how to claw back some privacy
…The tool can also proactively monitor Search results and notify you when new personal information appears online. You can access it directly on the Google Results about you page, through your Google…
I tested a 7-year-old laptop. Now I'm questioning PC upgrade cycles
…A new laptop makes the most sense if battery life is becoming a daily problem -- you regularly wait on heavy tasks like photo editing, video editing, AI tools, big spreadsheets, or file…
I tested a 7-year-old laptop. Now I'm questioning the upgrade cycle
…A new laptop makes the most sense if battery life is becoming a daily problem -- you regularly wait on heavy tasks like photo editing, video editing, AI tools, big spreadsheets, or file…
Intel and Phison want to solve local AI's biggest limitation
…In either case, tokens are being generated on the fly inside the video memory. (Intel traditionally split half of a laptop's system RAM between the integrated GPU and Windows, before allowing…
Claude Dispatch is the future. Brace for the quota shock
…recently described how I blew through a week’s usage allotment for Claude’s new Design tool in roughly 30 minutes. It’s not clear exactly what Claude did to eat through…
Take it from an IT expert: This is the best Windows backup software
…What backup utilities come with Windows? Sadly, while other operating systems make backup easy, Microsoft saddles users with a patchwork system of utilities and holdover imaging tools from Windows 7. Some of…
Inside Project Nova, Firefox's biggest redesign in years
…AI can be a tool, but one that a subset of users feel very strongly about. Last November, the team talked about "AI windows" or "smart windows," where Firefox attempted to thread…
The best PC webcam doesn't have to bust your wallet
…We have a separate article on the best Windows Hello webcams. Tripod bundle With so many webcams on the market, manufacturers are trying hard to differentiate their products. The new trend is…
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus review: 6 key things to know
…The only good news? The gap may not be as big in titles that support the Intel Binary Optimization Tool (IBOT), performance-enhancing tech available to Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs. (More on…