Microsoft is testing background preloading to make File Explorer launch faster. The feature runs processes invisibly before you even click, and can be disabled in settings. These changes are part of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7271.
Intel is developing Linux support for a new power-saving feature in upcoming Xe3P_LPD graphics. The technology allows frame buffer compression to utilize reserved system cache, potentially reducing memory power consumption. This could mean significant battery life improvements for future laptops and
What started as a straightforward preview program for IT professionals has become a confusing maze of experimental features and unpredictable rollouts. Even Microsoft engineers can’t predict when features will appear on their own machines. The program’s original purpose has been completely undermine
Apple is reportedly shifting strategy for iOS 27, focusing on performance optimization and AI integration rather than flashy new features. The 2026 release will target software quality improvements across all Apple operating systems. This approach mirrors Apple’s 2009 Mac OS X Leopard strategy.
A historic programming language just got a significant upgrade. The Algol 68 GCC compiler now includes a modules system that was designed in the 1970s but never implemented. This brings modern separate compilation capabilities to the influential but largely forgotten language.
After years of users begging for the feature, Google Chrome appears to be finally testing vertical tabs. The new layout moves tabs to a vertical sidebar on the left, similar to what Firefox and Edge have offered for years.
Microsoft is experimenting with Edge browser emulation for various Windows device types including Xbox, HoloLens, and Surface Hub. The tests show how Edge adapts its interface for different hardware with limited input methods. This could help validate browser behavior across Microsoft’s ecosystem of
Microsoft announced during today’s Xbox Partner Preview that the Xbox Full Screen Experience will be available on all Windows handhelds starting November 21. The feature hides the Windows desktop for better gaming performance and provides unified access to games from Steam and other stores. Users ca
The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel is slated to include a major mm/cid subsystem rewrite that could deliver substantial performance gains. Combined with POLYVAL crypto improvements, these changes promise better scalability across various workloads.
Microsoft has hidden an emergency restart function in the Ctrl + Alt + Del screen that forces an immediate reboot. This “last resort” option can save you from having to hard reset your computer when nothing else works. Here’s how to access it and when you might actually need it.
