Lenovo launches Back to School Sale with big savings on ThinkPads, Chromebooks, and more
Lenovo’s Back to School Sale is now live with weekly discounts on ThinkPads, Yoga laptops, Chromebooks, and accessories. Runs through September 7.
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Lenovo launches Back to School Sale with big savings on ThinkPads, Chromebooks, and more
Lenovo’s Back to School Sale is now live with weekly discounts on ThinkPads, Yoga laptops, Chromebooks, and accessories. Runs through September 7.
Brave browser blocks Microsoft Recall to protect user privacy
Brave is the first major browser to block Microsoft Recall by default, shielding all browsing activity from being logged in Windows.
Surface Laptop 5G brings AI and always-on connectivity to business users
Surface Laptop 5G is a business-ready PC with built-in AI and seamless 5G connectivity, shipping August 26.
CrapFixer is the best way to make Windows 11 suck less
Sick of junkware, ads, and slowdowns in Windows 11? CrapFixer is a free, open-source tool that cuts through the nonsense.
Tariff panic hits US PC market while global sales surge
Global PC shipments rose 6.5 percent in Q2 2025, but the US market is stalling as import tariff fears push buyers to delay upgrades. While Apple and Lenovo saw gains, caution is spreading across the industry.
Microsoft says goodbye to the BSOD as Windows 11 finally gets a sleek new crash screen
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
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
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
Microsoft Mu brings blazing-fast on-device AI to Windows 11 Copilot Plus PCs
Microsoft has announced a new small language model called Mu. It is designed to run directly on Windows 11 Copilot Plus PCs, powering AI experiences without relying on the cloud. Mu is already live in the Settings app for users in the Windows Insider Dev Channel. If you’ve used natural language to change settings on … Read more
Windows 11 Snipping Tool finally gets GIF export support
Microsoft is giving its Snipping Tool a long-overdue feature that Windows users probably should have had years ago. If you’re a fan of quick screen recordings, the latest update to the Snipping Tool finally lets you export those clips as GIFs. Rolling out now to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, version 11.2505.21.0 … Read more