Modern Windows is all about clean interfaces, but some of the most powerful tools look like they’re from another era. These seven utilities, from search to disk management, prove that raw functionality often trumps a pretty UI.
It’s a big week for developer tools and media libraries. Visual Studio Code’s November 2025 update brings a major terminal upgrade, while Amazon makes a surprise move for Kindle book owners. Meanwhile, Plex is testing a new framework for custom metadata providers set to roll out in January.
Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica in 2025 with 185 mph winds, a sign of the new normal. The key to survival isn’t stronger blocks, but perfecting the connections between them. One builder’s costly lesson shows the way forward.
Following the critical CVE-2025-55182 disclosure on December 3, a flood of proof-of-concept exploits has hit GitHub. While most are broken or malicious slop, security teams warn that a handful are effective and dangerous, including some deploying the Godzilla webshell.
Apple has rolled out macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, an update focused on important security fixes. The company has not yet detailed the specific vulnerabilities patched, but recommends all users install it immediately.
Google has added NotebookLM to its premium $250/month AI Ultra subscription. The move grants users dramatically higher usage limits and the ability to remove watermarks from generated slide decks and infographics. This could be the value proposition that justifies the ultra-premium price tag for hea
A new Microsoft report analyzing 37.5 million Copilot conversations shows a surprising trend. People are increasingly using the AI for emotional support and life advice, not just for facts or coding.
Samsung has kicked off the One UI 8.5 beta program, starting with the Galaxy S25 series. The update introduces a new “Now Brief” YouTube card, and the beta may soon expand to more devices.
A new approach called P4 programming is letting companies redefine network hardware on the fly. It’s catching transaction delays traditional monitoring misses and moving security directly into servers.
Epic Games is making the acclaimed action-platformer Dead Cells free to download for a limited time on its iOS storefront. The catch? This promotion and the store itself are currently only available to users within the European Union.
