• Spotify Premium for Mac and Windows finally adds a miniplayer

    It’s happened, Spotify has finally launched a miniplayer for desktop that supports music and video (including podcasts). As shown above, you can use a few designs including a minimal bar, or resizable square or rectangle. more

  • Spotify launches Miniplayer for Mac and Windows

    Spotify is announcing the debut of a new feature on both macOS and Windows. It's called Miniplayer and is available now to Spotify Premium subscribers only. The Miniplayer, as the name implies, is designed to give you maximum control over your music and podcasts with minimal intrusion. If you want to quickly skip a track or adjust volume or change the Repeat mode, for example, you no longer need to switch to the Spotify window - just use the Miniplayer. The Miniplayer can transform its...

  • Chrome for Windows to offer enhanced font rendering

    Google Chrome users on Windows devices will soon experience an upgrade in font rendering, resulting in a more polished and customizable reading experience. A new feature (spotted by Neowin) will align Chrome with the Windows ClearType Text Tuner, allowing the browser to adopt the user’s preferred contrast and gamma settings. Historically, Chrome’s text rendering relied […]

  • 7 Mac and Windows tricks only the pros know

    Think of all your good habits. You brush your teeth twice a day (and maybe even floss, right). Maybe you make it a point to get in your steps every day or at least get some Vitamin D. What about a little bit of tech hygiene to keep your computer happy? When you’re done browsing a webpage, press Ctrl + W on Windows or Cmd + W on Mac to close the tab you're in.  I’ll do you one better. Right-click on a tab header for a few more options. Most of the time, you'll find an option to close every tab...

  • Microsoft adds spellcheck and autocorrect to Notepad on Windows 11

    Microsoft's Notepad app is finally getting spellcheck and autocorrect.

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    Microsoft adds even more widgets to Windows 10 lock screen

    The latest Windows 10 preview build contains a hidden feature ID that lets you add even more widgets to the lock screen. Now, besides the weather, it displays stocks, traffic, sports, and more.

  • Microsoft confirms standalone Office 2024 is coming to Windows and Mac later this year

    Microsoft plans to roll out a new one-time purchase edition of Office for Windows and macOS throughout 2024 – the productivity suite's first significant update since Office 2021 launched alongside Windows 11. Office LTSC will cost 10 percent more while the consumer edition maintains its current price.Read Entire Article

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    Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac Price Dropped to just $29.97

    Save big and pick up Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote! Get all these essential Microsoft apps for Windows or Mac for next to nothing, just classic apps that don't expire.

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    Limited Time Deal: Don't Sleep on These Microsoft Office for Windows and Mac Keys for Just $30

    When you need utilities like Microsoft Office, you always seem to end up paying way more than what it’s worth. Stop doing that, because you don’t have to anymore. Instead, shop StackSocial, where there are plenty of deals abound. Right now, you can save up to 86% off Microsoft Office Professional Plus for Windows or Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac for just $30. Both are deeply discounted, which means you’ll be spending much, much less than you anticipated. But act quickly, because...

  • Tech Moves: Microsoft’s new Surface and Windows chief; ex-Zillow CEO joins Match Group board; Oleria adds execs

    — Longtime Microsoft exec Pavan Davuluri is taking on a new role leading the company’s Surface and Windows divisions, according to a report from The Verge. Following last year’s departure of former chief product officer Panos Panay, Microsoft split up its Surface and Windows groups with separate leaders, including Davuluri, who headed up Surface silicon and devices work. But now the tech giant is bringing the two together again, with Davuluri overseeing the combined group, according to a memo...

  • Real Madrid 'set their sights on £51m wonderkid' as they look to add youth to their defence with Spanish giants 'keen to beat Chelsea and a number of Europe's top teams' to signing 18-year-old during the summer window

    Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on an 18-year-old central defender. The wonderkid has also drawn interest from Premier League giants Chelsea. Ian Ladyman: Why I'm glad England lost against Brazil - Listen to the

  • Best Windows laptop 2024: The top Windows machines you can buy

    Those who have used Windows for the vast majority of their life will likely find it difficult to convert to the ways of the MacBook. That doesn't mean you'll have to make sacrifices though, as the very best Windows laptops have plenty to offer. The biggest difficulty with Windows laptops is that there are so many that it can be difficult to find the absolute best options. That's where we come in. Our team of experts review loads of laptops every year, so we've decided to round up the cream of...