Summary For the past few months, we’ve seen glimpses of some of the features Microsoft will be shipping with Windows 11’s 25H2 update. Now, though, we finally have a more finalized version of 25H2, letting us see exactly what we’ll be getting by the end of this year. Microsoft is rolling out the next annual feature update for Windows 11, version 25H2, to Windows Insiders. This means that Insiders can now play around with what’s eventually going to be released as Windows 11 25H2 when the time comes....

Quick Links Gaming history is littered with titles that launched in less-than-stellar condtion. Games can fail, whether crushed by hype, launch-day bugs, or simply by being misunderstood. Time, perspective, and a few gigabytes of patches can work wonders. These games improved over time and deserve a second chance. 1No Man’s Sky No Man’s Skydeserves a second chance because itrecovered from a disastrous launch. This is an obvious entry, but it isn’t about delivering what was promised but about where the game is today....

Quick Links There are plenty of technologies in science fiction that make for great stories, but if these highly advanced gadgets and gizmos were actually real, they’d be something you’d want to stay far away from. The transporters inStar Trekwere invented as a plot device because they were less expensive than building a shuttlecraft and then filming sequences of the crew traveling down to planetary surfaces. It’s a core part ofTrek technology, and I would not want it any other way, but like so many actual Trek characters, I too would refuse to step into one....

Summary I can’t believe I’ve been involved in modern VR for almost ten years now, but in that time I’ve had my ups and downs with what remains a relatively niche and exciting technology. While I’ve mostly had nothing but fun with my VR headsets, there have been a few times I’ve felt the pain of the real world making itself known. 1Busted Knuckles Against the Wall Not long after I got my first Meta Quest headset, I bought theVader Immortaltrilogy of episodic games....

Quick Links Over the years, Apple has added numerous new features to iMessage to make conversations more complex and insightful. One way it has done this is by incorporating iMessage apps into the experience. While most people use these apps in one-on-one conversations, they are also helpful in group chats you already have going or are about to start. Here are six apps that can enhance your group chat experience....

Quick Links Ultra-widescreen monitors offer extra screen real estate to simplify multitasking and improve your gaming experience. However, you must consider factors like your needs, desk size, specs, and more before buying one. So, keep these factors in mind to avoid any regrets later. 1Your Use Case The first and most important factor to consider iswhether you genuinely need an ultrawide monitor, which depends on how you plan to use it....

Quick Links While you may’t run Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 gamesnativelyon your Mac, that doesn’t mean you can’t play at all. In reality, you have a lot of options available including official and third-party remote play, streaming, and emulation. 6Stream PlayStation Games with the Official App The simplest way to get started playing your PlayStation 5 (or PS4) games on a Mac is to use Remote Play and Sony’s official PS Remote Play app....

Quick Links If you need a free word processor, Google Docs is tempting because it works on any device and makes sharing and collaborating easy. Yet every Mac comes with a copy of Apple Pages, and it’s far better than Google’s tool in several important ways. 1Offline Use and Apple Integration As an app built specifically for macOS, it’s no surprise that Pages is much better for offline use. You canuse Google Docs offlinewith the help of an extension, but that’s only available in Chrome or a Chromium-based browser....

Summary Ads, suggestions, diagnostic data, and many other unnecessary settings are enabled by default in Windows. you’re able to turn these off if you wish. However, you should never disable some features to protect your security and privacy. Today, I’ll discuss some settings you should always keep enabled. Keep Windows Update Enabled Microsoft regularly releases updates to fix bugs in previous updates, resolve security vulnerabilities, improve existing features for better system performance, and add new features to the operating system....

Quick Links If you’re one of the millions of people with an Echo speaker, Ring doorbell, or both, there are plenty of smarthome tricks for you to take for a spin this Halloween. “Alexa, Start Halloween” There are two layers to this command. If you don’t have the Halloween routine installed, you can say “Alexa, start Halloween,” and it will enablea Halloween themefor the duration of October. (Alternatively, you can say “Alexa, enable the Halloween theme....

AMD’s partner brands will begin selling RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards on March 6th. Priced at a respective $550 and $600, these GPUs mark the beginning of the RX 9000 Series and undercut NVIDIA’s similarly-spec’d RTX 5070 Ti. The sales pitch from AMD is simple and appealing—4K gaming at a 1440p price. These graphics cards are designed forgamers, not investors or AI-obsessed tech corporations. And, with prices under $700, they are far more accessible than many of the items in NVIDIA’s portfolio....

Audi just pulled the wraps off the all-new A6, giving the world a first look at its refreshed take on the business-classsedan. It’s a sharp blend of comfort and performance that’s bound to fire up longtime fans. For Audi loyalists, there are some welcome changes—subtle nods that showthe brandis learning from past missteps. The design team clearly took feedback to heart. Not every Euro-spec feature will make it to the U....

Summary Sometimes, technology can still feel like magic. AR glasses are like that. So are open-ear headphones. This newer way of listening to audio has many benefits, but it’s taking them outside where you notice those perks the most. I love mine. ​They Don’t Fall Off I live on a couple acres of land and spend quite a bit of time outdoors, making regular use ofAndroid’s plant identifier apps. I love gardening....