The latest 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models have been available for two weeks now, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using the 15-inch version since it launched. Over on our YouTube channel, Dan shared a review now that he's been able to spend some quality time with the machine. The M3 MacBook Air is a perfect all-around laptop, and the Air models … [Read more...] about Review: Two Weeks With the M3 MacBook Air
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How to Install Thunderbird as DEB (Not Snap) in Ubuntu 24.04
For Thunderbird users who don’t like Snap package, here’s step by step guide shows how to replace the pre-installed snap version of the mail client with classic Deb package in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Like Firefox, the Thunderbird Email Client in Ubuntu 24.04 has been replaced as Snap package that runs in sandbox! If you don’t like the change, then here are 2 other choices: … [Read more...] about How to Install Thunderbird as DEB (Not Snap) in Ubuntu 24.04
Microsoft is integrating Copilot into Windows 11 File Explorer context menu
After adding Copilot to Notepad and AI features to apps like Paint and Photos, Microsoft is now bringing it to File Explorer. In Windows 11 Build 26080 or newer, a new entry in the context menu lets you send the selected file to the Copilot panel. Then, you can ask the AI questions about the uploaded document. Microsoft has been working on integrating Copilot into Windows … [Read more...] about Microsoft is integrating Copilot into Windows 11 File Explorer context menu
Add End Task to Windows 11’s Taskbar to one-up Close Window
Microsoft's Windows operating system comes with several options to close programs. Common options include using window controls and the Task Manager. Previous versions of Windows, including Windows 10, also included an End Task option when right-clicking on open programs in the Windows taskbar. Microsoft removed the taskbar option from its operating system when it launched … [Read more...] about Add End Task to Windows 11’s Taskbar to one-up Close Window
Windows 11 24H2 moves more Control Panel features to Settings
Microsoft’s migration of Control Panel features to the Settings app is far from complete, but the next Windows 11 24H2 update will move more Control Panel pages. In the preview builds, we have spotted several interesting changes, including more advanced options that now appear in the Power & Battery section. Starting with version 24H2, you can now change ‘Lid, power, and … [Read more...] about Windows 11 24H2 moves more Control Panel features to Settings
Microsoft Edge is getting new AI features and magnifying images on Windows
Microsoft Edge has a new “Magnify image” feature that improves how you zoom images in the browser. Traditionally, you can right-click on the image and then select the “Open image in new tab” option, which would load a high-resolution version. Then, you can zoom in on the image. After a recent update in the Edge stable version, you can use the Magnify feature to zoom into an … [Read more...] about Microsoft Edge is getting new AI features and magnifying images on Windows
How to Reduce Chrome High CPU Usage
Chrome has almost become an operating system on its own, with its own task manager and hardware monitoring. It’s grown so big and sophisticated that it can really eat the lion’s share of your CPU resources. Here’s how to reduce Chrome high CPU usage. Understanding CPU Usage The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is your computer’s brain. Everything that happens on your computer … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Chrome High CPU Usage
Microsoft Edge to completely ditch built-in PDF engine for Adobe in 2025
In early 2023, Microsoft announced a collaboration with Adobe to improve the PDF viewing experience in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft has now quietly updated its original announcement to confirm that it is extending the retirement of the PDF engine to early 2025. Moreover, the commercial rollout for adding the Adobe Acrobat PDF engine to Microsoft Edge has been shifted to … [Read more...] about Microsoft Edge to completely ditch built-in PDF engine for Adobe in 2025
Microsoft adds spellcheck and autocorrect to Notepad on Windows 11
Wait, this wasn't already a thing? Spellcheck and autocorrect is pretty standard for text editors these days. Credit: Microsoft Microsoft is adding spellcheck and autocorrect to its Notepad app on Windows 11, and it only took 40 years. On Thursday, the Microsoft blog announced this as a preview release for testers, also known as Windows Insiders. Notepad, … [Read more...] about Microsoft adds spellcheck and autocorrect to Notepad on Windows 11
AMD Software Warning: Graphics Driver Replaced?
There’s a common issue for folks using AMD graphics cards with Windows 11 or 10, where they might see a warning message from AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition. This message pops up saying that Windows Update has gone ahead and replaced the AMD Graphics driver on its own. Because of this, the AMD Software you’ve got isn’t happy with the current driver and won’t work. This message … [Read more...] about AMD Software Warning: Graphics Driver Replaced?