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The Vergetechnology20 hrs ago
macOS 27 public beta adds subdued Liquid Glass design and menu bar overflow
The macOS 27 Golden Gate public beta is now available for M-series Macs. It includes a less transparent Liquid Glass interface, new Siri voice controls, and Photos app updates.
notebookcheck.nettechnology4 days ago
Microsoft Defender update allows disk space fill
A patch released Wednesday for a zero-day flaw in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine can cause Windows machines to write files large enough to exhaust available disk space. The researcher who disclosed the flaw said the new code creates a leak in mpengine.dll and bypasses no…
Wiredtechnology55 days ago
Guide Outlines Key Factors for Choosing a Laptop in 2026
Wired published updated advice on selecting a laptop. The article covers operating systems, processors, and budget considerations for different user needs.
The Vergetechnology59 days ago
Microsoft Tests Repositionable Taskbar and Resizable Start Menu in Windows 11
Microsoft is rolling out a test update to Windows 11 Insiders in the Experimental channel that allows users to place the taskbar on any side of the screen and select smaller taskbar and Start menu sizes. The changes also include toggles to show or hide sections of the Start menu…
windowscentral.comtechnology63 days ago
16-Minute Video Shows Google’s Aluminium OS Running on Laptop Ahead of Android Show
A 16-minute hands-on video of an Android 17-based operating system for laptops surfaced on Telegram Tuesday, showing a desktop-style interface. The leak arrived hours before Google’s scheduled Android Show presentation on May 12, 2026. Images of a new “Googlebooks” laptop line al…
thenextweb.comtechnology63 days ago
Google Announces Googlebook Platform to Replace ChromeOS With Android Foundation
Google unveiled the Googlebook, a new laptop platform and operating system built on the Android stack to replace Chromebooks. The announcement provided few hardware details or target audience information beyond integration with Gemini AI and improved Android app support.
forbes.comtechnology64 days ago
Windows 11 Testing Feature to Improve App Launch Speeds
The company is testing a feature called Low Latency Profile that temporarily increases CPU frequency to make the Start menu, apps and menus more responsive. Windows 11 testers have reported faster launch times for File Explorer, Outlook, the Microsoft Store and Paint. The approac…