Dhruv Bhutani May 9, 2026, 3:31 PM EDT Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the personal technology landscape through features and opinion pieces…
…includes several long-requested features, like vertical taskbar orientation, less annoying Windows updates, improved file explorer speed, overall smoother performance, and more. Somewhat surprisingly, given the pushback from some users, the tech…
Patrick O'Rourke Apr 18, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…
…likely to occur, with feature additions also being easier to implement across the board. Another token of good news is that OGC's side mission is to push its work upstream whenever…
…Microsoft should seriously reconsider its push for AI in Windows 11 , or it risks losing users to alternative operating systems . Related 8 essential features Windows 11 is still missing Microsoft needs to…
…Most of what I needed was just more room to use the features I already relied on. More headroom equals better workflow Extended context and usage are everything The biggest thing I…
…for is disabling the "auto-overclocking" features like AMD's Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) or Intel's Multicore Enhancement (MCE) . These settings are designed to push one or more CPU cores by…
…Those AI features, all aggregated under the fancy new "Magic Pointer" seem to be the main selling point Google wants you to pay attention, but this is, in my opinion, a misguided…
…Recompile's new features include a vastly improved frame rate, pushing the original game's lackluster 20fps to whatever you prefer. In my case, I locked the frame rate to 60fps because…
…it constantly pushes recommendations that are actually sponsored marketing deals into your notifications tab. You'll constantly find your phone pinging because Google TV is letting you know a new series that…