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Windows can finally auto-switch light and dark modes with this free app
This week, there’s a lot of attention being shined on Windows 10, Windows 11, and the differences between them. But one thing you should be using on both operating systems is PowerToys, Microsoft’s free goodie bag of expanded features for advanced users. The latest version of the app includes something...

Sharon Osbourne backs naming airport after Ozzy
Rebranding Birmingham Airport as Ozzy Osbourne International would be amazing, according to his widow.

Performers say Manchester Pride owes thousands in unpaid fees
Suppliers also say they have been met with silence when they contact organisers to ask for payment.

OVHcloud unveils AI-powered cooling to cut water & energy use
OVHcloud launches AI-driven cooling technology in its datacentres, cutting water use by 30% and cooling energy consumption by 50%, boosting sustainability.

The AI investing boom gets its posterboy: Meet Leopold Aschenbrenner

Turkcell, Turk Telekom, Vodafone win frequencies in Turkey's $2.95 billion 5G tender

Laos plans to pull plug on crypto miners by early 2026

Here’s how I keep my USB-C ports clean for the best performance
USB-C ports are a bit smaller than their USB-A counterparts. That doesn’t protect them from getting dirty. Over time USB-C ports will collect dust, grime, and debris that can even make it difficult to insert a cable. If you have USB-C ports building up dirt and grime this guide will...

Spanish city bans new tourist rentals, youth hostels and party boats. Here’s why

German brigade in Lithuania 'right on schedule,' says general

Need a high-performance mini PC for well under $300? Get this one!
Every home office needs a proper computer to get work done in a smooth and productive manner. But if you’re using a laptop as your base of operations, you could be missing out—especially if it isn’t a top-of-the-line laptop with all the fixins! A good mini PC can elevate any...

Microsoft supercharges Copilot with Google integration, smarter vision
Copilot Vision’s eyesight is improving, as the integrated Windows AI technology will soon be able to see entire documents, plus link to apps like Google Drive via a new connectors function. Separately, Microsoft is adding Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and making “Hey Copilot” a wake word for the Windows...

CNN is trying again with a new streaming service
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That’s what’s happening with CNN, which is taking another swing at a standalone streaming subscription service. CNN’s new “All Access” subscription plan comes three years after the colossal failure of CNN+, an attempt at a supplemental streaming service for CNN “superfans” that...

'We love you Liam' - home city remembers a year on
Flowers and cards have been left by the bandstand in West Park in the One Direction star's home city

Windows 10 extended updates program not showing up? Here’s what to do
Support for Windows 10 22H2 officially ended earlier this week on October 14th, and one day later, on October 15th, registration for Extended Security Updates (ESU) was finally activated. This means anyone who signed up for the ESU program will now receive important Windows 10 security patches for one more...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update puts AI at the center of your PC

The Roku home screen is getting worse. A fix is hiding in plain sight
If you’ve been using a Roku player or smart TV over the past year or so, you’ve probably noticed some big changes on the home screen. What used to be a straightforward grid for all your installed apps has now become a mishmash of menu options, shortcuts, and content recommendations. While...

French PM Lecornu keeps job after surviving two no-confidence votes

Who was Inbar Hayman, the last woman held hostage in Gaza?

Tech Life
Two big social media companies face a class action lawsuit in Italy.

Holiday Shortcuts Open the Door to Scams, Norton Warns
AI and social media will be fueling this year's holiday shopping rush, but Norton research shows the same shortcuts shoppers love are exactly what scammers are exploiting.

Every Windows 11 PC is becoming an AI PC. What does that mean for Copilot+?
Microsoft seems like it might be pulling back from a strategy limiting its latest AI functionality to just Copilot+ PCs armed with a dedicated NPU. If so, that could be a profound reversal of policy from the last two years. On Thursday, Microsoft announced a slew of new AI improvements that...