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Windows 11’s latest optional update finally fixes search clutter
A few days ago, Microsoft rolled out KB5120998, an optional update for Windows 11 that introduces several new features and improvements (like the taskbar being repositionable again). Another noteworthy improvement is that the built-in Windows Search has been tidied up, meaning you’ll no longer see results from Bing, Copilot, and...

Windows 10 and 11 users are seeing a Defender warning that isn’t real
Over the past few days, some Windows 11 users have been getting incorrect warning messages about Microsoft Defender—the operating system’s built-in security solution—being disabled. According to Microsoft in this Windows Health post, the warnings are caused by a bug that was introduced in the latest Defender updates: After installing the latest updates...

‘You take it with a pinch of salt’: All Blacks wary as Rassie announces Boks 23 for third test
Erasmus on Monday (SA time) announced a 23 for RGR3 on Sunday (NZT) featuring four changes and one positional switch to the lineup he eventually went with for their 33-26 victory in Cape Town to level the series.

My robot vacuum can map a house. My car broke its brain
So let me set the scene here. It’s Friday afternoon, and I’m picking up a few friends for a Taylor Swift-themed hangout later on. But the backseat of my car is covered in dog hair, and I’m in no mood to wrestle one of those long-hosed vacuums at my local car...

From playing Serena Williams on screen to US Open
Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.

England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick
Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.

Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan for £34m
Manchester City complete the signing of winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.

'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences
Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea's former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found.

Building a new PC from old parts? Don’t reuse these components
When building a new desktop computer, it makes sense to reuse as many components as possible from your old machine. That very flexibility is one of the greatest advantages of a self-built system! Nevertheless, it is worth exercising caution here: some components age without you realizing it, or are no...

Kensington Triple 4K TB5 dock review: Killer speeds, but a few glitches
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Affordable for a Thunderbolt 5 dock Fastest performance in some tests Two HDMI ports saves on cable cost Ports are clearly labeled 140W laptop charging Lock options Cons Stable on a TB5 laptop; varied significantly on TB4 Ports spaced a bit close together Our Verdict Kensington’s Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station (SD5010T5) is an attractively...

This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 16GB RAM just hit a new low price: $423
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Driven & hungry Rashford a Man Utd asset - Maguire
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is backing Marcus Rashford to make a big impact at the club this season.

Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.