Thunderbird 140 brings smarter notifications and major fixes to the open source email client

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Thunderbird 140.0 rolls out with new notification actions, cleaner UI, and dozens of bug fixes across Linux, Windows, and macOS. It’s a quiet but powerful update for the beloved email client.

Vivaldi 7.5 browser adds colored tab stacks, improves privacy, and runs on Linux, Windows, and Mac

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Vivaldi 7.5 is now available with colorful tab stacks, DNS over HTTPS, and a smoother user experience. The update works across platforms including Linux and brings more control to your daily browsing.

Microsoft says goodbye to the BSOD as Windows 11 finally gets a sleek new crash screen

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The BSOD is dead. Or at least, it’s dying. For decades, Windows users have lived in fear of the infamous “Blue Screen of Death.” You’d be cruising through your day, and suddenly your screen would go blue with some cryptic error message. It was jarring, ugly, and totally unhelpful. Now, Microsoft says it’s finally overhauling … Read more

Dell Premium laptops launch with new name, new chips, and Windows 11 focus

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Dell just gave its flagship laptops a new name, and while I’m not a big fan of the rebrand, let’s be honest, folks, these machines still look amazing. Ultimately, who really cares what they’re called if the hardware holds up? The new Dell Premium series replaces the familiar XPS branding, but don’t worry. You’re still … Read more

Copilot Plus PCs explained, what they are, how AI fits in, and why Windows 11 users should care

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Microsoft is pushing a new term hard right now. It is calling a certain class of Windows 11 computers Copilot+ PCs. If you’re not sure what that means, you’re not the only one. I cover this stuff for a living and even I had to step back and ask if this is just a rebrand … Read more

Firefox 140 lands with vertical tabs and smarter memory tools

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Mozilla has released Firefox 140.0 to the stable channel, and while this update won’t knock your socks off, it brings some welcome quality-of-life improvements that make the browser a bit more pleasant to use. Perhaps the most noticeable change is the new vertical tabs enhancement. Users can now resize the pinned tabs section by dragging … Read more

How to keep Windows 10 secure after October 2025 without upgrading to Windows 11

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Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. After that date, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates and technical support. While your PC will continue to run, it will become more vulnerable to malware and other threats. If your computer cannot upgrade to Windows 11, or if you simply do not want to … Read more

OWC Express 4M2 brings USB4 speed and four-slot NVMe storage to Mac, Windows, and Linux users

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Other World Computing has launched its latest storage solution, and it looks awesome. The new OWC Express 4M2 is a compact aluminum enclosure that supports four M.2 NVMe SSDs and connects via USB4. It promises up to 3200MB per second of real-world performance while staying quiet under pressure. Each of the four drive bays supports … Read more