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7 Days: Elon Musk's Github alternative, Linux follows Windows, teens vibecodes macOS driver

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:16:02 +0000

This week on 7 Days: A city made of ASCII characters, Linux following Windows, and ChatGPT can access your Apple messages. Read more...

PDF Expert Premium lifetime subscription for Mac is still 42% off

Neowin Deals — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:00:02 +0000

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Microsoft highlights useful Microsoft Account feature Windows 11 users could miss

Sayan Sen — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has reminded of a handy MSA feature hiding in plain sight that Windows 11 users could miss out on. Read more...

Razer USB 4 Dock is a connectivity beast, now discounted by a hefty 50%

Usama Jawad — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:38:01 +0000

Razer's versatile USB 4 dock has received a major price cut, making it an intriguing option for users seeking a cleaner setup. Read more...

OneDrive for macOS is about to get a whole lot faster

Usama Jawad — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:16:01 +0000

OneDrive for Mac is getting a major performance upgrade, and Microsoft has revealed that the change will happen automatically. Read more...

What is Robocopy in Windows, and why should you use it

Ivan Jenic — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:01 +0000

Windows has a built-in tool that can copy large amounts of data more reliably than File Explorer and create automatic backups. It's called Robocopy, and here's what you should know about it: Read more...

Microsoft Edge is ending support for MDAG and WIP in Windows 10

Usama Jawad — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:38:02 +0000

Microsoft Edge is preparing for a major security change that could leave some Windows 10 users without protection if admins fail to act. Read more...

120Hz Acer monitor down to unbelievable price of $79.99

Usama Jawad — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:22:01 +0000

Looking for an affordable monitor with smooth performance? This Acer display just got a tempting price cut that makes it worth a look. Read more...

Microsoft could soon move past a major self-imposed Windows 11 hurdle

Sayan Sen — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:52:01 +0000

Microsoft may finally be poised to break through a major Windows 11 barrier it created for itself. Here's how. Read more...

Microsoft is updating Windows Production CA, IT admins and devs should take action ASAP

Usama Jawad — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:28:02 +0000

Windows code-signing changes are coming soon, and some app developers and IT admins could be caught off guard when Microsoft's certificates change. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: New Windows 11 context menu, broken Defender scans, GTA 6 leaks, and more

Ivan Jenic — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. See what was broken by the last Patch Tuesday update, the new Windows 11 context menu, GTA VI leaks, and more. Read more...

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Weekend PC Game Deals: Flight Simulator, Stalker 2, Persona 5, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:16:02 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a deckbuilding giveaway, bundles for cooking fans, a whole lot of discounted Capcom hits, and more. Read more...

GitHub Copilot can now write and deploy code based on your Microsoft Teams chat

Usama Jawad — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:24:01 +0000

GitHub Copilot is moving deeper into Microsoft Teams, promising to change how developers turn conversations into working code. Read more...

Walmart finally says yes to Apple Pay and Google Pay

David Uzondu — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:04:01 +0000

Walmart is one of the major US retailers that has refused to support tap-to-pay, but that's pretty much ending soon, as you'll soon be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay at a Walmart near you. Read more...

JBL Live 780NC headphones drop to $189.95 with 24% discount

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:08:02 +0000

If you're looking for a solid pair of wireless, over-ear headphones, the JBL Live 780NC is currently on a discount. Read more...

KB5121003: Microsoft confirms RGB triggers Windows 11 to unexpectedly restart and crash

Sayan Sen — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:54:02 +0000

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 can cause PCs to crash games and unexpectedly reboot due to RGB software following the latest KB5121003 update. Read more...

New Windows 11 build brings automatic PDF previews to File Explorer for Insiders

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:36:09 +0000

Find out what's new in Windows 11 Insider Experimental builds 26340.9233 (26H2) and 28120.2760 (26H1): Read more...

Windows 11 brings simple one-click way to maximize apps with build 26220.9223

Sayan Sen — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build under the Beta channel. It brings just one, but very useful feature. Read more...

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is now $320 off, grab it before the deal ends

Usama Jawad — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:04 +0000

Bose's premium Smart Ultra Soundbar is now much cheaper, making this a tempting time to upgrade your home audio setup. Read more...

[Price Dropped] Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus now 78% off

Neowin Deals — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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Logitech G Pro X mechanical keyboard price drops by a staggering 39%

Usama Jawad — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Amazon's latest deal makes this compact Logitech gaming keyboard much more tempting for players seeking a powerful, space-saving setup. Read more...

Bitcoin crosses $79,000 following $2.7B short squeeze

Paul Hill — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:46:02 +0000

Surging past $79,000, Bitcoin wipes out billions in short positions while sparking fresh debate over whether a major market reversal has begun. Read more...

Microsoft is making New Outlook more palatable with classic theme

Usama Jawad — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:14:01 +0000

Some IT admins think that New Outlook is "hot garbage", so it seems like Microsoft is trying to change that sentiment by offering a classic theme that is more familiar to customers. Read more...

ASUS ROG monitor hits lowest ever price of $499

Paul Hill — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:16:01 +0000

Upgrading your esports setup becomes more affordable as top-tier motion clarity and G-Sync Pulsar features drop to a new all-time low price. Read more...

Microsoft is making a "major change" to Entra ID, action required from IT admins by Oct. 26

Usama Jawad — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:56:06 +0000

Microsoft is changing Entra ID branding in a move that could force admins to revisit how their custom sign-in pages look. Read more...

Microsoft faces 40,000 petition signatures over Leeds data center

Paul Hill — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:46:01 +0000

A community petition challenges Microsoft over environmental and resource impacts of its planned Skelton Grange AI facility. Read more...

ChatGPT can now read and send Apple Messages from your Mac

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:30:02 +0000

OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT Work and Codex can now read, search, draft, and send iMessage, SMS, and RCS messages directly on Apple Silicon Macs. Read more...

This black oak Fractal Design PC case is now 20% off

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:08:01 +0000

Wooden cases are elegant in any form, but if you're looking for even more style, check out this Fractal Design case with a blackened oak front panel. It's currently on a discount. Read more...

Microsoft releases PowerShell scripts for IT admins to manage Windows settings backup data

Usama Jawad — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has made it easier for IT admins to manage Windows backup data, but there are a few things to understand before you run the new PowerShell scripts. Read more...

Riot Games ends development of 2XKO, as the fighting game struggles to grow

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:48:01 +0000

Riot has bad news for 2XKO fans, as the studio is pulling the plug on new content for the League of Legends-based fighting game. Read more...

Teen dev vibe codes working macOS driver for Windows-only HP printer

Sayan Sen — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:32:02 +0000

A teen coder vibes their way into building a working macOS driver for an HP printer that is technically only supposed to be supported on Windows. Read more...

Meta launches new vibe-coding platform, Pocket, in the US

David Uzondu — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:16:17 +0000

Meta has released a new app called Pocket, which lets users create little vibe-coded games and share them with others. Read more...

Apple AirPods Max 2 with AppleCare+ gets massive price cut of $130

Usama Jawad — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:08:02 +0000

Apple's premium headphones just got a tempting price cut, but there's an extra perk that makes this limited-time deal even better. Read more...

Microsoft is revamping Viva Engage and removing some features

Usama Jawad — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:52:02 +0000

Viva Engage is getting a major redesign that could make navigating Microsoft's enterprise social platform much easier. Some features are also going away due to low usage. Read more...

Proton Mail now sorts emails into "Primary," "Social," and more, like Gmail

David Uzondu — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:06:01 +0000

Proton Mail has announced a feature Gmail has had for over a decade: auto-categorization, which could finally remove one of the biggest hurdles keeping people from ditching Gmail for good. Read more...

Google announces new personalization features for Discover, Search, and News

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:46:02 +0000

Google has announced some new features for Search, Discover, and News to better personalize the content you see. Read more...

UK cinemas are now restricting Meta smart glasses over film piracy concerns

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:32:01 +0000

Some movie theaters in the UK are imposing restrictions on wearing camera-equipped smart glasses. The ban could expand to more venues in the future. Read more...

Windows 365 turns five, as Microsoft pushes Cloud PCs deeper into AI

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:16:02 +0000

Windows 365 has just turned five. See what has changed over the years for Microsoft's cloud PC platform. Read more...

This lifetime AdGuard Family Plan is still only $11

Neowin Deals — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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