We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies.
Customize Consent Preferences
We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.
The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ...
Always Active
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
No cookies to display.
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
No cookies to display.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
No cookies to display.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
No cookies to display.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
Windows 11 KB5063878 is a mandatory update that introduces features such as Quick Machine Recovery, improved stability, and enhanced system performance. The update will automatically download and install, identified as the 2025-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5063878), advancing systems to Windows 11 Build 26100.4946. It addresses stability issues reported after the May 2025 updates, particularly in gaming scenarios. Direct download links for offline installers (.msu) are available on the Microsoft Update Catalog.
The update includes a new Settings UI with an AI-powered search bar, enhancements for handheld gaming, a redesigned Black Screen of Death (BSOD), and Quick Machine Recovery for unbootable systems. Users in Europe with Copilot+ PCs gain new AI features like Recall, which can be disabled through Privacy & Security settings.
Fixes in this update include resolving Windows Firewall errors, issues with the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS), visibility problems in File Explorer, and bugs affecting the Settings app and laptop lid options. Microsoft is unaware of any current issues with the update and will continue testing.
As the academic year approaches, there is an increased demand for reliable and high-performance PCs that support students' academic needs and personal style. Windows 11, enhanced with Copilot, offers tools for productivity and organization. Microsoft is promoting back-to-school discounts on Surface devices, including savings on the Surface Pro 13-inch, Surface Laptop 13-inch, and Surface Pro 12-inch. Students can trade in their Windows 10 PCs for cash back and receive a complimentary trial of Microsoft 365 Personal. Various manufacturers, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung, are offering Windows 11 PCs designed for learning and creativity. Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, and Walmart are providing deals on laptops and tech accessories.
A wave of mobile malware is targeting Android users in India, posing as legitimate banking applications. This malware can fully compromise infected devices, stealing sensitive data, intercepting communications, and conducting unauthorized financial transactions. It typically spreads through deceptive "dropper" apps via phishing messages on platforms like WhatsApp, SMS, or email, often disguised as system updates or official banking apps. The malware requests extensive Android permissions, allowing it to read and send SMS messages and intercept two-factor authentication codes. It operates stealthily, bypassing Android’s battery optimization features, and can manipulate notification content. All captured data is transmitted to attackers, enabling potential financial fraud and identity theft. Users are advised to install apps only from trusted sources, be skeptical of unexpected installation prompts, and review permission requests carefully.
Google is enhancing the user experience on Android devices with a visual update for headphone and earbud battery status. The updated notification features color-coded rings around icons for each earbud and their charging case, allowing for quick assessment of battery status. Dynamic icons indicate whether the earbuds are charging and if the case is discharging power. This redesign replaces the previous method of displaying a battery icon with a percentage. The update will be available with the rollout of Android 15 QPR2 on Pixel devices.
DOOGEE has released the Android 16 upgrade for its U11 tablet, enhancing speed, intelligence, and usability with new features like Game Space Mode and App Cloner. The U11 is popular among students and young professionals, recognized for its performance and display, and is DOOGEE's best-selling tablet on Amazon Japan. The upgrade offers a refined user interface, faster transitions, and improved privacy controls. The App Cloner allows users to manage two accounts of the same app on one device. Game Space Mode enhances gaming with features like SDR to HDR enhancement and performance optimization for popular games. The U11 now includes Gemini AI, which assists with content creation, language learning, and research. The tablet features a robust design, an 11-inch HD display, a 90Hz refresh rate, an 8580mAh battery, and dual stereo speakers. The U11 is currently available at a 50% discount on Amazon.
Smartphones have become essential tools for home security, with Android users seeking high-quality apps that offer speed, intuitive interfaces, control, stability, and customizability. Key features of top home security apps include quick loading times, user-friendly designs, easy system control, and the ability to operate without crashes. SimpliSafe is highlighted as the best overall home security app for Android due to its speed, user-friendly layout, and compatibility with Google Assistant. ADT+ is noted as a solid runner-up with strong video capabilities but a steeper learning curve. Vivint offers a premium experience with a polished design but comes with high costs. Other notable apps include Abode, which is flexible and affordable, Wyze, known for its simplicity and affordability, and Ring, which integrates well with Android and Alexa but raises privacy concerns.
The AYANEO Pocket S2 has a sleek and slender design with stacked triggers, high-end TMR electromagnetic sticks, and a headphone jack. It features a Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset that outperforms other popular handhelds in terms of CPU and GPU performance. The device also excels in sustained performance and temperature control. It is highly recommended for gaming, including emulation of retro and modern games. The Pro model comes with a larger battery and a swappable D-pad. However, the premium price tag may make it difficult to recommend, especially with the release of other compelling alternatives by AYANEO.
Windows is the dominant operating system globally, developed by Microsoft, and serves over a billion users. The latest version is Windows 11, which debuted in October 2021, featuring significant visual and functional enhancements. Microsoft began rolling out the 24H2 update in mid-2024, introducing AI hardware support, enhanced security, and new features like Copilot and Recall. The upcoming 25H2 update is expected in late 2025, utilizing a lightweight enablement package for a swift upgrade process. Development on Windows 12, codenamed Hudson Valley, is ongoing, with a potential release in late 2026 or early 2027, focusing on AI-first computing and modular architecture. Users can check their current Windows version by pressing the Windows key + R and typing winver. Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is free for eligible systems, while Windows 11 Home costs 9 and Windows 11 Pro costs 9. The end-of-support date for Windows 10 is October 14, 2025, making an upgrade advisable for continued security and access to new features.
Windows 11 allows users to customize their interface to evoke elements of Windows 7 through various methods:
1. Taskbar Alignment: Users can move the Start menu to the left by navigating to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors and setting Taskbar alignment to Left.
2. Classic Wallpapers: Users can download Windows 7 wallpapers online and set them as their desktop background by right-clicking the image and selecting "Set as desktop background." A slideshow can be created in Settings > Personalization > Background.
3. Aero Lite Theme: The Aero Lite theme can be enabled using Winaero Tweaker, which allows users to recreate the glass effect of Windows 7 by selecting Enable Aero Lite.
4. Windows 7 Start Menu: The Open-Shell tool can be downloaded from GitHub to restore the Windows 7 Start menu style, with customization options available in the Open-Shell settings.
5. Taskbar Flyouts: ExplorerPatcher can be used to restore Windows 7 flyouts for battery, volume, and calendar/clock by adjusting settings to the Windows 10 style and modifying the File Explorer interface to resemble Windows 7.
