Windows 11 update adds new emojis, game suggestions, 7-Zip, and more

From PC World: On June 25th, Microsoft released KB5039302 for Windows 11, a patch that brings a few small improvements for users, which are fully described in the official changelog.

This patch distinguishes between changes that Microsoft is gradually rolling out to users and improvements that the...

Patreon is going to let you gift subscriptions

From The Verge: Patreon is gearing up to allow gifting on its subscription platform, alongside a host of new features to help content creators build their communities. Artists, writers, podcasters, and other content creators will also soon be able to sell individual posts and even set a countdown...

Microsoft erases guide for switching to local Windows accounts

From PC World: Did you know that it’s entirely possible to use Windows 11 with a local-only account, the way it worked way back when computers still used floppy drives?

You’d be forgiven for not knowing, because it seems like Microsoft is going out of its way to hide this option from you, hoping to...

TikTok Parent Company ByteDance Making AI Chip With Broadcom, TSMC

From PC Mag: TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance is currently developing an advanced 5 nanometre AI chip with US firm Broadcom, Reuters reports, citing two sources familiar with the plans. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (TSMC), which makes chips for Apple, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and AMD...

iFixit says Surface 2024 devices are even more repairable

From PC World: Microsoft’s Arm-powered Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop are the next big thing in PC hardware, but what happens when they break? That’s when you head over to iFixit, search for a repair guide, and maybe even look for replacement parts.

As they’ve done for several years, iFixit...

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