Tag: Software
Apple opens up iOS in Japan in response to new regulations
You can add Japan to the list of regions where Apple has been forced to do something it would rather not: open up the App Store. On Thursday, the company announced changes to iOS in Japan to comply with the nation's Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA). The tighter regulations for…
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Meetup’s new mobile app is designed to make it easier to meet people IRL
If you're like me, it's probably been a hot minute since you’ve used or even thought of Meetup. Predating both Facebook and Twitter, the website, which was designed to help people organize in-person events, has changed hands a handful of times in recent years. In 2017, founder Scott Heiferman sold…
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The best Chromebook you can buy in 2026
Chromebooks have quietly become some of the most useful laptops for everyday tasks. They boot fast, stay secure with automatic updates and often cost far less than traditional Windows or Mac machines. Modern Chromebooks also look and feel better than ever, with brighter screens, stronger processors and designs that range…
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macOS Tahoe 26.2 has landed, with a helpful new upgrade for your video calls
macOS Tahoe 26.2 is rolling out to Macs and MacBooks now It features a new Edge Light feature for illuminating your video calls Other minor improvements and bug fixes are also included Alongside iOS 26.2, Apple has also released the equivalent software updates for its other devices, and those updates…
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New Windows 10 update is reportedly causing havoc for some, including breaking a popular customization tool
Windows 10 has a new update as part of Microsoft’s extended support It reportedly breaks StartIsBack, a popular customization app The December patch also apparently causes issues with multiple monitors and performance slowdown in some areas Windows 10 has a new update as part of Microsoft’s extended support scheme, but…
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Microsoft finally realizes the threat SteamOS poses — but its promises to fix Windows 11 for PC gaming are too little, too late
I’ve been a PC gamer for over 30 years, and during that time, Microsoft’s operating systems (first MS-DOS, then various shades of Windows) have essentially been the default choice when building or buying a PC for gaming. Because of Windows’ ‘popularity’ on PC, compared to alternatives like Linux, any game…
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