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Windows 11 Enhances File Preview Feature with Single-Key Activation Through PowerToys Update

Windows 11 users can now preview files with a single Spacebar press thanks to the latest PowerToys update. The enhancement brings Windows closer to macOS’s popular Quick Look feature that has long streamlined file management. This improvement represents Microsoft’s ongoing effort to refine the user experience through its utility collection.

Windows 11 Closes Productivity Gap with macOS File Preview Feature

Microsoft has reportedly enhanced file management capabilities in Windows 11 through its latest PowerToys update, according to recent reports. The new functionality allows users to preview files with a single Spacebar press, mirroring a feature long available in macOS through its Quick Look tool. Sources indicate this represents Microsoft’s continued effort to incorporate popular productivity features across operating systems.

by Darren HoltOctober 17, 2025

Cybersecurity Policy

International Cybersecurity Alliance Publishes Blueprint for Operational Technology Protection

In a significant multinational effort, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has partnered with the FBI, UK’s National Cyber…

by Darren HoltOctober 17, 2025

Business Energy

Lithium Americas’ Washington Endorsement Sparks Investor Frenzy, But Analysts Urge Caution

The lithium mining sector has received a significant political endorsement from the Trump administration, with Lithium Americas Corp. emerging as…

by Darren HoltOctober 17, 2025

Cybersecurity Policy

International Cybersecurity Alliance Publishes Blueprint for OT Infrastructure Protection

In a significant multinational cybersecurity initiative, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has partnered with the FBI, UK’s…

by Sarah CollinsOctober 17, 2025

Cybersecurity Software

Free Software Converts Standard USB Drives into Computer Security Keys

A free Windows utility called USB Raptor reportedly converts standard USB flash drives into physical security keys for computer authentication. The software creates encrypted key files that lock computers when removed, according to sources familiar with the technology. Analysts suggest this provides affordable physical security for shared workspaces and home computers.

USB Flash Drives Repurposed as Security Tokens

Computer users seeking enhanced authentication security now have a free alternative to expensive dedicated hardware keys, according to recent reports. Sources indicate that USB Raptor, an open-source Windows utility, can transform ordinary USB flash drives into physical security devices that lock computers when removed.

by Darren HoltOctober 17, 2025

Software

Apple Readies iOS 26.0.2 Update for iPhone Bug Fixes and Security Patches

Apple’s software engineers are reportedly testing iOS 26.0.2 internally, with sources indicating a release by the end of next week. The update is expected to address various bugs and security issues, following last month’s iOS 26.0.1 patch. According to reports, this continues Apple’s pattern of rapid incremental updates following major iOS releases.

iOS 26.0.2 Update Nearing Release

Apple is preparing to launch iOS 26.0.2 for compatible iPhone models, according to reports from internal testing logs. Sources indicate the update is currently undergoing final testing by Apple’s software engineers and will likely reach users by the end of next week. This follows the technology giant’s pattern of releasing incremental updates to address emerging issues following major operating system releases.

by Natalie BrooksOctober 17, 2025

Hardware Technology

Intel’s Next-Gen Panther Lake GPU Shows Major Performance Leap in Leaked Benchmark

Leaked benchmark results indicate Intel’s Panther Lake integrated graphics may deliver substantial performance gains over current generation processors. The Xe3 GPU reportedly achieves scores surpassing even some discrete mobile GPUs in synthetic testing, according to sources familiar with the results.

Significant Performance Uplift Reported

Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake processors with Xe3 integrated graphics are reportedly demonstrating substantial performance improvements in leaked benchmark results. According to reports from Chinese tech site Laptop Review Club, the integrated GPU achieved graphics scores exceeding 6,300 points in 3DMark Time Spy testing, representing a significant leap over previous generations of Intel Arc graphics technology.

by Sarah CollinsOctober 17, 2025