Windows 11 Home Edition Requires a Microsoft Account to Complete Setup

From PC Mag: Microsoft has made it increasingly difficult to use Windows 10 without associating a Microsoft account, but for Windows 11, there may no longer be a choice.

As Windows Central reports, the system requirements Microsoft lists for Windows 11 includes specific reference to Windows 11 Home...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 appear in new leak

From CNET: Noted leaker Evan Blass tweeted an image Thursday purported to show the yet-to-be-released Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. A follow-up tweet with a second look at the presumed Z Fold 3 offers a peek at the refined rear-facing cameras and highlights support for a "Fold Edition"...

ASUS Announces ZenWiFi ET8 WiFi 6E Mesh Networking System

From ASUS Press Release: ASUS today announced ZenWiFi ET8, a groundbreaking WiFi 6E mesh networking system designed to deliver seamless, high-performance WiFi to the entire home.

ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 is the mesh networking solution to today's device-dense households, bandwidth-hungry content and over...

Windows 11 is a free upgrade

From The Verge: Microsoft officially unveiled Windows 11 today, and the software maker is committing to make it a free upgrade for Windows 10 users. Much like how Windows 10 was free for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users, this new Windows 11 version will be free for existing Windows 10 users.

All you...

Windows 11 to Get Android Apps, Thanks to Amazon and Intel

From PC Mag: Microsoft’s reveal event for Windows 11 dropped a big surprise: The OS will be able to run Android apps.

The support for Android apps will arrive, thanks to Intel’s “Bridge Technology,” which suggests the Android programs will run via emulation.

The Android apps can also be added to...

Google delays Chrome's cookie-blocking privacy plan by nearly 2 years

From CNET: Google has delayed a major privacy change to its Chrome browser, pushing back a plan to block third-party cookies until late 2023 as it determines how to protect users while providing web publishers a way to make money.

Last year, the search giant said it would prevent the world's most...

Thermaltake Announces Toughpower TF1 1550W Titanium

From Thermaltake Press Release: Thermaltake is excited to release a new power supply to the market - Toughpower TF1 1550W Titanium - TT Premium Edition. This is an extremely high-end power supply unit which comes in 1550W, and is specially designed for overclocking enthusiasts. The Toughpower TF1...

The AS-T10G2 – 10G, Improved

From ASUSTOR Press Release: The all-new AS-T10G2 is here, bringing increased efficiency and speeds to the much beloved AS-T10G. The AS-T10G2 uses the AQC-107 controller, which offers increased performance, and lower power requirements. Using the Lockerstor 16R Pro, transfer rates were found to be up...

Lenovo’s new ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 launches in August for $2,149

From The Verge: ThinkPad power users have a new option in Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4. The new 16-inch workstation will be available this upcoming August for a starting price of $2,149.

The X1 Extreme Gen 4 is powered by Intel’s latest 11th Gen processors, up to a Core i9 H-Series chip with...

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