Summary Many people rely on Microsoft’s AI-powered writing assistant, Microsoft Editor, to identify typos, spelling errors, and grammatical issues. It’s free in Word for the web, Outlook online, and as a browser extension for Chrome and Edge. But just how much faith can you really put in this tool? This article assesses the reliability ofMicrosoft Editoras part of aMicrosoft 365 subscription, a more advanced version of the tool that—alongside checking your spelling and grammar—evaluates things like conciseness, clarity, and formality....

Summary CPU coolers usually come with some thermal paste applied at the factory or a small packet so that you can do it yourself. But is the stuff that comes with it any good? Is Pre-applied Thermal Paste Good? Thermal paste, also called thermal grease or compound, transfers heat from your CPU or GPU to a large heatsink with fans. The thermal paste’s thermal conductivity is a measurement of how well it transfers heat, and it determines how well the paste does its job....

Quick Links Video calls have become a fact of life for many of us, and when the time comes to hop on a call, I’m glad I have a foldable. It sure beats lugging my old laptop around. If you have not seen a video call placed from a foldable, allow me to break down what it’s like. Phones Beat PCs for Most Calls Firstly, I’ve come to preferplacing video calls from a phoneover using a laptop....

KDE Plasma is one of the most popular desktop environments for Linux PCs and phones, and the connected KDE framework powers many apps on Linux, Mac, and Windows. KDE 6 has been released, and it’s a massive update. The KDE team wrote in a blog post, “With Plasma 6, our technology stack has undergone two major upgrades: a transition to the latest version of our application framework, Qt, and a migration to the modern Linux graphics platform, Wayland....

Summary If you don’t yet use MagSafe accessories, you’re missing out on one of the iPhone’s most convenient features. MagSafe brings benefits such as power snapping, safe charging, automatic alignment, and support for additional accessories to the iPhone 12 and later. What Is MagSafe? Is MagSafe Worth the Money? MagSafe is Apple’s proprietary wireless charging protocol based on the Qi (pronounced “chee”) industry specification. A circular magnet array and a vertical magnet in an iPhone create a secure connection that aligns the charging coil with the charging pad....

you may now request early access toMeta AI, a large language model that inhabits Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The AI usesLlama 2technology to answer questions and can tap into theEmu modelto generate images. Additionally, Meta is offering a host of AI characters that fulfill specific roles. These characters are represented by a selection of 28 celebrities — Snoop Dogg plays an on-demand dungeon master, Roy Choi’s character offers culinary tips, and Naomi Osaka is the face of an anime-obsessed AI....

Summary Handheld gaming has seen massive growth since the success of the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. Now rumors are swirling that Microsoft is introducing a handheld of its own, possibly called the Xbox Series P, and we’re excited. A More Powerful Steam Deck The Steam Deck is a Linux-based handheld gaming PC that uses a compatibility layer called Proton to play games in your Steam library. Thanks to its aggressive price point, impressive-at-the-time hardware, and compatibility with a large number of titles, the Steam Deck was pretty much an overnight success for Valve....

A mini PC that doesn’t do anything. That’s the general idea behind Microsoft’s newest product, Windows 365 Link. It can’t run apps and doesn’t have a traditional operating system; it’s just a box that logs into the Windows 365 cloud desktop platform. Windows 365is a subscription-based cloud PC service that provides remote access to high-end Windows 11 virtual machines. Customers can log into their cloud-based Windows machine fromanydevice, be it a crappy laptop, a Chromebook, or an iPad....

Quick Links Even the best Android device will eventually get old. My present smartphone is an LG K41S. It was good when it was new, but now at the four-year mark since its release, the performance issues are non-stop. Upgrading is what makes the most sense. If your Android device is getting on, here are the issues to look out for. The Touchscreen Input Lags In the past year or two, the touchscreen on my Android phone has become increasingly sluggish....

The new Notepad update, version 11.2025-07-25, comes with two main features. The first one is a summarization tool, and the second is the Snipping Tool helping you make boxes and arrows more professionally. The summarization tool uses AI to create summaries of the text you select. You can highlight the text, right-click to find the summarization option or press Ctrl + M on your keyboard. You can also choose how short or long you want the summary to be....

Quick Links RGB lighting gets an upgrade as part of the Philips Hue line with the easy-to-installPhilips Hue Play Gradient LightStrip. Paired with theHue Bridge, you have complete control over gradient lighting to set a scene that matches your aesthetic if you don’t mind the price tag and yet another wire. When it comes toRGB lighting, gamers are not without a lack of options. Razer, Logitech, Corsair, and a ton of other lesser-known brands offer some semblance of RGB lighting strips, bulbs, stands, or peripherals....

Now that Microsoft has debuted a pair of Snapdragon X ARM PCs, Qualcomm is coming out of the woodwork with a new Windows on ARM desktop development PC. It’s effectively a Windows version of the Mac Mini, though it’s meant to encourage app development for the Windows on ARM operating system and isn’t marketed toward the general public. At $900, theSnapdragon Dev Kit for Windowscosts less than Microsoft’s new ARM-basedSurface Pro tabletandSurface Laptopdevices....

Summary The latestMario Kartentry on the Nintendo Switch 2 is pretty cool. But have you ever wished it felt a little bit more… Real? With a car and SuperTuxKart, it can be done. Kind of. Researchers have transformed a standard hatchback into a fully functional controller that works for a racing video game. The project was undertaken by UK-based security consultancy Pen Test Partners (PTP). The team utilized their in-house research vehicle, a 2016 Renault Clio, for the experiment, and the ultimate goal was to demonstrate how to intercept and manipulate Controller Area Network (CAN) data, a critical skill for anyone entering the field of automotive security....