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Switch to Windows 11 Pro for $10 and get serious security, speed, and focus tools
TL;DR: Until May 31, you can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (MSRP $199) and unlock faster performance, stronger security, and a more modern Windows experience with a one-time payment. There’s a point where your computer stops feeling like a tool and starts feeling like something you’re constantly working around...
Windows is finally killing off the Control Panel
Speaking to Windows users on X this week, Microsoft's Director of Design, March Rogers, said the company is working to address several UI issues across Windows 11. To that end, all settings options are being consolidated in a single location, ensuring users will no longer need to switch between the...Read Entire Article...
Windows 11 users are still fixing the Start menu with third-party tools
While Microsoft rethinks where they've failed with Windows 11, many users rely on tools like Open Shell, Start11, StartAllBack, and ExplorerPatcher to take back control of the UI. Open Shell remains a free favorite with a customizable Windows 7-style menu, while Start11 and StartAllBack offer more polished tweaks for modern systems...
The future of Windows could include fewer ads and distracting upsells
Microsoft is working to make the OS “calmer” with fewer upsells and distractions Microsoft Microsoft may finally be addressing one of the most frustrating parts of Windows 11: the constant ads and upsells. According to Scott Hanselman, one of the engineering minds leading the charge for the new Windows fixes, the company is now working
Windows & Steam Support Will Make Project Helix ‘The Most Open Xbox Ever’, Says Report
"We know it'll essentially be a gaming PC at its core" by Fraser Gilbert Thu 5th Mar 2026 With Xbox officially announcing today that its next Xbox console known as "Project Helix" will be integrating both console and PC games, there's been a lot of discussion about what kind of PC games the console will
You Can Get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro on Sale for Just $55 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: StackSocial There’s something to be said for a one-time payment that actually sticks. This bundle on StackSocial pairs Microsoft Office Professional 2021 with Windows 11 Pro for just $54.97 (down from nearly $419)
Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like Handoff feature between phone and PC
Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is working on a new “Cross Device Resume” feature for Windows 11 that works similarly to Apple’s Handoff feature in macOS. The feature was spotted in a Microsoft Build
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...