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    Epic Games Store will end Windows 7, 8, 8,1, and 32-bit Windows 10 support in June 2024

    The Epic Games Store has announced the upcoming end of support for systems powered by Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 32-bit Windows 10. However, customers will be able to continue using the store for a while.

  • 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 is quietly installing the Copilot app on Windows PCs

    As spotted by German tech site DeskModder, Microsoft has begun automatically installing a Copilot app on Windows 11. The new application doesn't seem to have any functionality, and further investigation revealed that it has 0 bytes of data, suggesting that it's actually a placeholder shell for the most part. Thankfully,Read Entire Article

  • China curbs use of US tech in government PCs

    China reportedly ratcheted up an ongoing trade spat with the US, with plans to ban the use of Intel and AMD chips as well as Microsoft's operating system from government computers and servers, as it pushes use of local hardware and software.

  • U.S. bans last type of asbestos still in use

    The Biden administration today finalized a ban on the only type of asbestos still used in the United States, the first time since 1989 the federal government has moved to significantly restrict the toxic industrial material.

  • Vampirella Quarter Scale Premier Series Statue unveiled by PCS

    PCS has unveiled an all-new quarter scale statue of Dynamite Entertainment’s iconic comic book character Vampirella which is available to pre-order now, priced at $1,305; check out the promotional images here…   Sideshow and Premium Collectibles Studio are proud to present the Vampirella Quarter Scale Premier Series Statue, a seductive new statue based on the […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here:...

  • Google Chrome optimized for arm-compatible Windows PCs now available

    Google today announced the rollout of a fully optimized version of its popular Chrome browser for Windows PCs powered by Arm-based Snapdragon processors. This new release promises significant speed and performance improvements for users of Arm-compatible Windows devices.

  • Best Student Laptop 2024: 7 portable PCs for uni and school

    A student without a laptop is like a fireman without a hose – you’re not going to pass any exams without some kind of PC to work on. However, finding the best student laptop can be difficult given the range of options and steep price points.  This is where we come in. We review a large number of laptops every year, so we’ve been able to determine which are the best picks for your studies. We also know that every university/college course is different, so we’ve made sure to select a variety,...

  • “Temporary” disk formatting UI from 1994 still lives on in Windows 11

    "It wasn't elegant, but it would do until the elegant UI arrived." It never did.

  • How a caterpillar outbreak 7 years ago still affects Hampden forest

    In 2017, western Massachusetts saw a massive outbreak of spongy moth caterpillars, formerly known as Gypsy moth caterpillars, and to this day local forests are still recovering from the damage of these insects.

  • Spotify’s Miniplayer Now Available for Desktop, PCs—Minimize the Window

    Spotify finally brings a Miniplayer for its desktop experience so you can minimize the window.

  • Google used AI to accurately predict floods up to 7 days in advance

    Google just announced that it has been using AI to successfully predict riverline floods, up to seven days in advance in some cases. This isn’t just tech company hyperbole, as the findings were actually published in the esteemed science journal Nature. Floods are the most common natural disaster throughout the world, so any early warning system is good news. Floods have been notoriously tricky to predict, as most rivers don’t have streamflow gauges. Google got around this problem by training...