Torvalds confirms Linux Kernel 7.0 is almost ready for release, bringing many performance improvements with it — desktop use and gaming may see boost, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS hopes to use as default Kernel

Linux Torvalds confirms that the Linux kernel 7.0 is almost ready with multiple performance improvements. We could see it in April with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
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I test XR glasses for a living, and this $35 accessory is a must-buy if you hate how quickly your device’s battery drains

Got XR glasses? Save yourself from battery troubles and get a cheap USB-C adapter like this one from RayNeo.

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Scared your printer will stop working with Windows 11? Don’t be — here’s what you need to know about Microsoft’s support plans

Heard some printers are going to stop working with Windows 11? Here’s what you need to know, and what to do if you own an affected model.
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‘Slow, clunky, and just plain annoying in ways I’d completely forgotten’ – I switched from Windows 11 to Windows XP for a week, and it was a disaster

Sick of Microsoft’s AI push, I switched from Windows 11 to the ancient Windows XP. What could go wrong?

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Dutch authorities allegedly seize VPN server without a warrant — company claims that law enforcement will return it after analyzing the device fully

Canada-based VPN company Windscribe says that Dutch law enforcement took their server in Europe without a warrant, claiming that law enforcement will return it after they “fully analyze it.”
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Windows 11 is getting a new security feature that might cause confusion — here’s what it does and why

Microsoft tightens an aspect of Windows 11’s security in Settings — but there’s a trade-off in terms of convenience.
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Yet another Windows update is wreaking havoc on gaming rigs worldwide — Nvidia recommends uninstalling Windows 11 KB5074109 January update to prevent framerate drops and artifacting

Nvidia representative recommends GeForce graphics card owners to uninstall the Windows 11 KB5074109 update to solve framerate drops and gaming artifacts.
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‘Most of you steal your software’ — Bill Gates complained about software piracy 50 years ago, and was openly irked by community’s Altair BASIC ‘theft’

50 years ago ‘An Open Letter to Hobbyists,’ typed by William Henry Gates III, bellyached about software piracy among the hobbyist community.
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Windows 11’s February update is imminent — here’s what to expect, including the 4 features I’m most excited about

The next update for Windows 11 arrives on February 10 with a number of new features.

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Windows 11 bug breaks the entire desktop for some users — but luckily there’s a fix

Wondering why your Windows 11 desktop keeps vanishing? It’s because of this nasty bug.

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