Anker’s new dock solves a classic work-from-home problem
Anker has a clever new docking station that tries to solve the portability vs. ports dilemma. Its key feature is a small, credit-card-sized hub that ejects from the front for on-the-go use.
Category: Computing
Intel’s Panther Lake and Snapdragon’s X2 Elite Are Headed for a CES 2026 Showdown
The next big laptop processor battle is officially on the calendar. Asus will unveil its Panther Lake AI PCs on January 6, 2026, right after Intel’s expected chip reveal at CES. But they’ll face fierce competition from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite.
Windows 11’s Forced Setup Is Pushing Users Too Far
A Windows Central writer accepted every default setting in a fresh Windows 11 25H2 install, including forced online accounts and extra telemetry. The experiment highlights how Microsoft is making it increasingly difficult to bypass its requirements, raising serious questions about user control and p
Akamai Buys Fermyon, Betting Big on WebAssembly at the Edge
Content delivery giant Akamai is acquiring Fermyon, a leader in server-side WebAssembly technology. The deal, announced December 1, follows over a year of partnership between the two companies. It marks a major vote of confidence in Wasm for distributed edge computing.
Windows 11 Update Finally Fixes Annoying File Explorer Bugs
Microsoft is rolling out the KB5070311 update for Windows 11, targeting builds 26200.7309 and 26100.7309. It introduces a new Virtual Workspaces toggle in Settings and fixes several long-standing File Explorer bugs.
Microsoft’s New Update Brings Console Mode to More Handhelds
Microsoft’s latest preview update, KB5070311, is rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders. It brings the console-like Full Screen Experience to more handheld PCs and introduces several quality-of-life improvements for creators and general users.
Defra’s Windows 11 Switch: A £312 Million Oops, Then a Fix
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has clarified a major error in its communications to Parliament. After a £312 million laptop refresh, it told MPs it upgraded to Windows 10, but has now confirmed the entire fleet was moved to Windows 11 by March 2025.
Stop Googling Everything. Here’s When to Use ChatGPT Instead.
Google is no longer the undisputed king for every search. According to a new analysis, ChatGPT is now the better tool for a growing list of specific query types, from complex shopping to vague research.
Why Your PC Slows Down After a Windows Update
According to XDA-Developers, post-update slowdowns are common and often caused by background processes like the Windows Module Installer, re-indexing, or reset settings. The effect is more pronounced on older hardware, but most issues can be fixed by waiting, updating drivers, or checking for proble
AMD and Intel Chip Away at Nvidia’s GPU Crown, But It’s Still 92%
A new market report reveals Nvidia’s discrete GPU share dipped to 92% last quarter, with AMD and Intel making small gains. The overall market saw $8.8 billion in revenue from 12 million units shipped. But the king is far from dethroned.