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Video wallpapers are returning to Windows 11, according to preview builds
Setting your desktop background to an animated video is one of those things that seems really cool at first thought, but the practical implementations—including an official version from Microsoft back in the Vista days—always leave me cold. Still, PCs are a lot more powerful than they used to be, and...

Gus slams 'childish' Galvin narrative
Phil Gould responds to Paul Gallen about the impact Lachlan Galvin's signing has had on the club.

Daicos keeping expectations low for Brownlow
Nick Daicos speaks to 9news ahead of the Brownlow Medal.

Merrett speaks out on Hawthorn meeting
Zach Merrett addresses his potential move away from Essendon.

Racing NSW says ATC owes millions and can’t pay its loans
Racing NSW has delivered a detailed case for removing the board of the Australian Turf Club, citing a raft of financial and governance concerns.

Hynes' clip to critics revealed
Nine's Danny Weidler reveals Nicho Hynes wasn't afraid to remind certain critics about their predictions for the Sharks.

How Matt Rowell snatched a stunning win on a night of controversy
Gold Coast Suns star Rowell came from the clouds to win the Brownlow, but the night will also be remembered for a voting howler in the game of the year.

Mouse acceleration wrecks PC gaming. Here’s how to turn it off
Mouse acceleration, called “Enhance Pointer Acceleration” in Windows 11, dynamically adjusts the cursor movement based on the speed of the physical mouse. The faster you move the mouse, the further the pointer travels across the screen. The function is activated by default. This can be very useful for everyday office work:...

Samsung is next to hike prices on memory and storage devices
If you aren’t already bracing for price increases across the tech industry, you might want to start because it’ll soon be more expensive to buy storage and memory from one of the world’s premier brands. South Korean website New Daily reports that tech giant Samsung has announced price increases for DRAM...

Smith baffles with three-word reply
Bailey Smith responds to Tony Jones' question on the red carpet.

Why Cripps is backing Daicos
Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Pat Cripps speaks to Nine on the red carpet.

Neale avoiding 'regret' in race against time
Lachie Neale provides an update on his fitness ahead of the grand final.

Slater tells Broncos to RISK IT ALL: Billy Slater Podcast: Ep30
Billy reflects on Ivan Cleary’s standout coaching year, breaks down the Bulldogs’ season, and explains why the Sharks might be the most confident team in the comp right now. He also weighs in on why the Broncos must throw caution to the wind, and why he’s backing a Storm-Panthers showdown...

One thing that could stop Teddy in the future
Cameron Smith discusses how long James Tedesco could continue his career for after the fullback revealed his desire to go on for two to three years.

Rowell 'terrified' at Brownlow lead
Matt Rowell talks after he hit an early lead in the Brownlow count.

New Hilary Mantel prize to help emerging writers
The prize for emerging writers is being set up to honour the memory of the Devon-based author.