What’s new in Windows 11: «Notepad» writes text for you, GIF creation, and restart-free updates

News Software 05-27-2025 at 13:35 comment
The new features of Windows 11 seem really useful. However, not all of them are included in the price of the operating system.

Windows 11 will get the Apple macOS feature — continuation of programs from smartphone to PC with one click

News Software 05-22-2025 at 14:47 comment
In a fragment from a Microsoft presentation, the user instantly transfers Spotify session on a Windows 11 PC Similar function of macOS is called Handoff.

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 with Material 3 Expressive is already on Google Pixel — the most interesting interface updates

News Software 05-21-2025 at 19:33 comment
The Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 operating system is already available for Google Pixel smartphones. Many changes and features of «have been analyzed by specialized reviewers, and ITC.ua has collected them together.

Google shows off Wear OS 6: new design, better battery life, and features for developers

News Software 05-21-2025 at 08:19 comment
At this year’s Google I/O 2025 conference, the company opened Wear OS 6 preview for developers. It’s not just another update — it brings a new visual language, improved energy efficiency, and changes that make life easier for both users and developers.

Windows 11 taskbar will get a new icon — what does it do?

News Software 05-19-2025 at 19:32 comment
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 on the Canary channel. The build includes a new taskbar feature and improvements to the desktop.

Attempt #2: Google announces Material 3 Expressive, a new design for Android 16

News Software 05-14-2025 at 08:39 comment
Last week, Google accidentally released an early published information about the new design of Android 16 – Material 3 Expressive. Then the company quickly removed the published materials, and now the update has been officially announced. During The Android Show: I/O Edition, Google presented a new version of its proprietary design code —…

An alternative to Windows: Huawei introduces HarmonyOS for PCs

News Software 05-12-2025 at 09:36 comment
In a world where geopolitics is increasingly intersecting with technology, Huawei continues to move towards technological independence. The next step on this path was the presentation of its own full-fledged operating system for computers — HarmonyOS PC (or Hongmeng Computer for the Chinese market).

Google accidentally showed the Android 16 interface — what is Material 3 Expressive?

News Software 05-07-2025 at 16:17 comment
Google has accidentally revealed details of the new Android 16 — Material 3 Expressive interface, which is being prepared for an official presentation at the I/O conference. In a blog post that quickly disappeared from public access (but a copy remained in the Internet Archive), the company talked about the redesign of the system, based on…

Android without Google — Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and OnePlus plan to get rid of American services

News Software 05-05-2025 at 20:01 comment
After Donald Trump became president of the United States for the second time, a trade war between America and China has reignited. Trump imposed incredibly high duties on Chinese products and may impose other restrictions. Chinese smartphone manufacturers have already begun to prepare for possible problems.

In Windows 11 settings, you’ll find an Advanced — section with features for developers and more

News Software 05-05-2025 at 13:14 comment
Microsoft continues to gradually abandon the familiar Control Panel in Windows 11 and add new features to the OS. The next such update in the near future will be a new settings page called Advanced. It will offer advanced features that will be especially useful for developers, but ordinary users can also find something interesting there.

Microsoft introduces $1.50 fee for «hot updates» Windows

News Software 04-30-2025 at 14:23 comment
The last month has not been very successful for Microsoft in terms of ensuring the security of the most popular computer OS. One of the recent updates added an empty inetpub folder to the system disk. At first, there were many tips on how to remove it, but only later did Microsoft warn that deleting this folder can make the system vulnerable to…

Windows 11 without censorship: Microsoft has taught the OS to understand user swearing

News Software 04-28-2025 at 17:39 comment
It looks like Microsoft has finally found a feature that can harness the power of modern chips and their built-in neural units. The company has added a new option to voice text input: the ability to disable the obscenity filter. This feature appeared in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.550 on the Dev Channel.

Microsoft «kills a feature that protected «older» versions of Windows 11 — and no one knows why

News Software 04-17-2025 at 19:15 comment
Microsoft is planning to remove a security feature in older versions of Windows 11 — all versions before 24H2. Support for VBS enclaves (virtualization-based security enclaves) will be discontinued in Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2. The same applies to server versions: Windows Server 2022, 2019, and 2016. This effectively means that older versions of…

Goodbye, old man: Microsoft advises scrapping PCs that can’t be upgraded to Windows 11

News Software 04-07-2025 at 15:59 comment
What should I do with old Windows 10 PCs that work fine but don’t support an upgrade to Windows 11? The logical thing to do is to continue using them with the current OS. But Microsoft has its own logic on this issue. The company advises to dispose of old devices, recycle them, and buy a new Windows 11 PC — preferably a Copilot+ PC, so as…

iOS 18.4 is out — Apple Intelligence gets new features and conquers the world

News Software 04-01-2025 at 17:12 comment
Apple has released iOS 18.4, which expands the availability of Apple Intelligence to new regions, including the European Union and India. How we and promisedThe update also adds support for new languages, including French (France, Canada), German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain, Latin America, USA), Japanese, Korean, Simplified…

Windows 11 will get «green screen of death» — Microsoft makes mistakes attractive

News Technologies 03-31-2025 at 23:21 comment
If you can’t beat the bugs, change the way you perceive them. This seems to be the logic behind Microsoft’s introduction of GSOD in Windows 11.

Microsoft tests Windows 11 remote recovery if PC won’t boot

News Software 03-31-2025 at 18:15 comment
Microsoft has begun testing Quick Machine Recovery, a feature that should prevent incidents like last year’s Crowdstrike disaster. The feature appeared in the latest Windows Insider Preview test build (6120.3653) and allows IT professionals to remotely restore Windows 11 devices even if they can’t boot.

Windows 11 has received an official roadmap — when new features will be released

News Software 03-28-2025 at 18:30 comment
Keeping track of new features in Windows 11 test builds was difficult, even for enthusiasts. Innovations appeared in different channels without a clear system, and their launch was gradual. Now, in the fourth year of Windows 11, Microsoft is finally launching an official roadmap site – Windows Roadmap.

Apple iOS 19: Jon Prosser is in trouble again, Mark Gurman refutes him «leak»

News Software 03-26-2025 at 16:24 comment
The images of iOS 19 concepts shared by insider John Prosser do not reflect the real design of the future OS. This was stated by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.

Apple announces WWDC 2025 — iOS 19 and other software updates are expected

News Software 03-26-2025 at 09:20 comment
Apple announced WWDC 2025 event, which will begin on Monday, June 9, and end on Friday, June 13. The event will be free for developers.

Android 16 will allow you to unlock Google Pixel with your fingerprint with the screen turned off – previously they could not do this

News Software 03-24-2025 at 19:13 comment
Starting with the Pixel 6, all Pixel smartphones (except for the foldable models) come with a fingerprint scanner below the display. However, unlike many other smartphones, the Pixel only works when the screen is on. Luckily, this limitation will be addressed in the Android 16 update for Pixel.

What to expect in Windows 11: «Start» and «Explorer» menu improvements in the latest insider builds

News Software 03-24-2025 at 17:06 comment
Windows 11 has several new features. For example, the context menu in the «Start» menu has been updated to make it easier to locate pinned programs. Microsoft is also moving some old mouse control options from «Control Panel» to «Settings» and adding a new image editing tool to «Share». These changes are currently available in test builds.

Microsoft releases mandatory Windows 10 update with installation failures and bugs

News Software 03-24-2025 at 11:06 comment
Windows 10 users have been experiencing issues since the March update KB5053606 for Windows 10.

What’s new in Android 16: custom icons, split notification and settings panel, animated weather effects

News Software 03-17-2025 at 19:19 comment
Google has released a new beta version of Android 16. Although at first glance, there are few changes, signs of important updates were found in the code. Among them are the return of the ability to change the shape of icons on the home screen, a completely updated notification panel, and other innovations.

Global redesign of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS: Apple is preparing the biggest changes in a decade

News Software 03-11-2025 at 17:51 comment
According to Bloomberg, Apple plans to significantly update the look of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems. The changes are expected later this year.

Less than half a year has passed: Samsung announces when it will release Android 15 for Galaxy

News Software 03-06-2025 at 10:13 comment
Google released Android 15 back in September 2024, and since then, the update has already reached many devices, including Pixel smartphones, OnePlus, and other brands. Over the past few years, Samsung has been actively accelerating the introduction of new versions of Android and usually updated its last year’s Galaxy models within 1-3 months.…

Windows 11 24H2 will still support Intel Core 8-10

News Software 02-18-2025 at 11:20 comment
Support for Intel Core processors of 8-10 generations in Windows 11 24H2 has not disappeared.

Windows 11 24H2 «drops» old processors — Microsoft removed official support for Intel Core 8-10 generations

News Devices 02-17-2025 at 14:33 comment
Microsoft published updated list of supported processors for new OEM systems running on Windows 11 24H2. It includes support for the latest Intel chips, such as Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200. However, the older 8th, 9th, and 10th generation Core processors suddenly disappeared from the list. This is probably due to the fact that Intel…

Android 16 Beta 2 gets professional settings for photographers

News Devices 02-14-2025 at 09:10 comment
Google has released the second public beta of Android 16, and it will delight photographers who want more control over their photo and video shooting. Updates include enhanced manual exposure settings, fine-tuning of white balance, and support for Ultra HDR images in HEIC format.

Coming soon to Windows 11: functional battery icon, «Explorer» improvements, and more

News Software 02-06-2025 at 22:53 comment
Recently, several new features have appeared in Windows 11 builds on the developer channels noticeable changes and improvements, which will soon be available in Windows 11 24H2.

Windows 11 has a new way to share files

News Software 01-26-2025 at 22:38 comment
The recent beta release of Windows 11 22635.4805, besides officially announced features, contains an interesting and possibly convenient interface option that expands file maneuvering capabilities.

To spite viruses: ChromeOS can now reset settings without deleting data

News Software 12-16-2024 at 11:42 comment
Google announced the release of the new ChromeOS M13, which includes the handy Safety reset feature. This allows Chromebook users to reset their laptops to standard settings without a full wipe. The update also introduced a new accessibility option Flash notifications to assist those who may have difficulty hearing or seeing notifications.

Google announces Android XR — an open OS for headsets and augmented reality glasses

News Software 12-13-2024 at 11:39 comment
Google follows in Apple’s footsteps and introduces a separate Android XR operating system for extended reality headsets. Under this term, the company includes a combination of VR, MR, and AR.

Windows 11 24H2 update is not friendly with infamous CrowdStrike antivirus – Microsoft Office applications are affected

News Software 11-06-2024 at 16:15 comment
Microsoft Office users have experienced program malfunctions on systems running Windows 11 24H2 and using CrowdStrike antivirus. Both of these solutions have caused global outages in the past. Therefore, it is currently unknown which one is responsible for the new problem.

iOS 18.1 coming next week with Apple Intelligence and AirPods Pro for hearing testing and improvement

News Software 10-22-2024 at 18:18 comment
The new version of Apple’s mobile operating system iOS 18.1 will be released next week. It will bring several new features, the main ones being Apple Intelligence and support for AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids.

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update on WD and Sandisk SSDs, manufacturer releases microcode fix

News Devices 10-18-2024 at 15:16 comment
Previously cases of BSOD were reported in Windows 11 24H2 with some SSDs. Now WD has added Sandisk models, Microsoft has rolled back the update for them, and WD has released a fix.

Android 15 is coming to Pixels: private space, smartphone theft protection, better app experience, and more

News Software 10-16-2024 at 12:05 comment
Google has started rolling out the new version of Android 15 to Pixel devices. This OS offers new privacy features, security tools, and enhancements for complex devices and tablets.

Windows 11 24H2 causes a blue screen with some SSDs — how to fix it in the registry

News Software 10-14-2024 at 11:07 comment
Windows update 11 24H2 contains some undocumented errors. Users have reported conflicts with certain Western Digital NVMe SSDs.

Windows 11 24H2 irreversibly «eats» up to 8.63 GB — due to mechanism to… reduce the size of updates

News Software 10-10-2024 at 12:53 comment
Upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 takes up quite a bit of space during installation and doesn’t give everything back More than 8 GB may remain.

Come for baklava: Android 16 has been codenamed

News Software 10-06-2024 at 23:09 comment
A source says that Android 16 Baklava will make its debut at the Google I/O 2025 conference. This time, Google does not follow the alphabetical order of versions.

Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 is now publicly available — many changes, new features of Copilot+ PC

News Software 10-02-2024 at 13:01 comment
The Microsoft Windows 11 2024 update, also known as version 24H2, is now publicly available. It can be downloaded and installed by anyone.

Apple is preparing a smart display and a new homeOS for its debut in 2025 – Mark Gurman

News Devices 09-30-2024 at 08:37 comment
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared another insight into the company’s future plans. He claims that next year, the Cupertino-based company will introduce a new homeOS operating system designed for use in smart displays. The first such device will also appear in 2025.

Something went wrong: iPadOS 18 update crashes iPad Pro M4 – Apple has suspended distribution

News Devices 09-18-2024 at 14:06 comment
In addition to strange battery life after updating to iOS 18The new version of iPadOS 18 is also causing problems with Apple’s mobile devices. This has led the Cupertino-based company to temporarily suspend the rollout of the iPadOS 18 update for iPad Pro tablets with the M4 chip.

Android will synchronize notifications between different user devices

News Software 09-17-2024 at 17:19 comment
It looks like Google is working on finally synchronizing notifications across all devices in its ecosystem. This comes from Mishal Rahman of Android Authority. He found a link to code for a new feature «sync across devices» in the Android 15 beta.

Google has released Android 15 – we still have to wait until it comes to Pixel

News Software 09-04-2024 at 11:17 comment
This year, Google released its Pixel 9 line of smartphones without a simultaneous Android update. It was almost the first time that new Pixel smartphones debuted with a previous version of the OS. Only now has the Android 15 code officially entered the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) database.

Linux market share reaches a new record of 4.4%

News Software 08-27-2024 at 18:51 comment
Analytical company StatCounter claims that Linux’s share of the desktop operating system market has reached a historic high of 4.44%. This is a significant jump compared to July last year (3.12%) and July 2022 (2.76%). While this may seem like a small figure, it’s a huge leap in terms of real numbers, especially since most Linux…

Windows 11 update will accelerate AMD Ryzen Zen 5 processors in games by up to +13%

News Devices 08-22-2024 at 18:53 comment
AMD has issued an official statement regarding the discrepancies between internal testing data and independent benchmarking results for the Ryzen 9000 series processors. Last week, reviewers found that using AMD processors under normal conditions in Windows negatively affects their performance in games. To maximize the performance of the new chips,…

Microsoft «broke» Windows and Linux dual-booting with the release of a security update

News Software 08-22-2024 at 11:07 comment
Microsoft’s latest monthly security update is causing problems on computers that dual-boot Windows and Linux.

Windows 11 becomes more energy efficient: new power and optimization modes

News Software 08-19-2024 at 13:59 comment
Microsoft is working to make Windows 11 more battery-friendly and allow users to get more done on a single battery charge. The new preview build of the OS has additional settings that affect power consumption.

Windows 11 beta brings back tiles in the Start menu, which will sort programs

News Software 08-12-2024 at 23:47 comment
Users of the Windows 11 beta have the opportunity to see the new category mode in the «Start» menu. It is very similar to the live tiles in Windows 8.

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