Author: Zach_Wilson
Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely
While Microsoft isn’t doing away with automatic updates entirely, Windows boss Pavan Davuluri is promising that in the future, you’ll be able to pause them “for as long as you need.” You’ll be able to reboot or shut down your computer “without being forced to install them.” To be fair…
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Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar
It’s taken almost five years, but Microsoft is finally bringing back the ability to move the Windows taskbar to the top or sides of your screen. The movable taskbar is part of some much bigger changes coming to Windows 11 this year in response to growing criticism of the operating…
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Businesses are being ‘locked in’ to all-in-one platforms – and its costing them growth and adaptability
Two in three say they’re being held back by being tied into a single provider Vendor and platform lock-in is proving costly Switching adds to the cost and complexity in the short term We’re all familiar with vendor lock-in at this point, but new research from Reach has highlighted another…
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This is Microsoft’s plan to fix Windows 11
Microsoft has faced a breakdown of trust in Windows 11 and a backlash over AI additions to its operating system in recent months. After promising to rebuild trust in Windows earlier this year, Microsoft’s Windows chief, Pavan Davuluri, is now revealing the company’s plan to fix Windows 11 — and…
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Trump takes another shot at dismantling state AI regulation
The Trump administration on Friday unveiled its new legislative blueprint for AI regulation, and the seven-point plan includes a clear message: The federal government should avoid many AI regulations beyond a set of child safety rules, and it should bar states from messing with the “national strategy to achieve global…
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These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip
E Ink displays have expanded beyond e-readers. They’re now used in digital photo frames, smartphones, and even the price tags found on grocery store shelves. VidaBay’s Classic Plus NFC E-Ink Fridge Magnet — which looks like a Polaroid photo — features the same low power color E Ink screens used…
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