Summary Microsoft integrates the PowerToys command palette into the new Windows 11 Run dialog box. The CmdPal runtime provider is the same as the new Run Dialog code: PowerToys functionality is now officially available in Windows. The new Run dialog is faster (94ms vs. 103ms) and is in the Windows Insider experimental channel. We love … Read more
Summary Microsoft is ditching the large Copilot push, removing buttons and relabeling Notepad tools. Windows now focuses on the core operating system: quieter updates, faster File Explorer, easier Insider signups. AI remains, but only where it is useful: fewer and more organized Copilot experiences are planned. Microsoft is facing a crisis of user confidence, and … Read more
When shopping for a mini PC, there are a lot of things to look for. The CPU is a big part of the equation, and it’s one of the things I look at first, but it’s not the most important. A powerful processor is great, but the latest and greatest from Intel and AMD don’t … Read more
I’m not one to ice Intel processors when they’ve been mired in controversy and mediocre generational improvements over the past couple of years. Many Raptor Lake processor owners suffered lasting damage to their chips due to a power surge bug, seriously damaging confidence in the company’s products. Then Arrow Lake processors disappointed everyone with poor … Read more
If you love reading, an e-reader is an absolute must. It’s much easier on the eyes than a phone or tablet, and the battery life can last for weeks at a time. While I used to use a Kindle, I recently upgraded to a Kobo Libra Color. Not only is it more comfortable to use … Read more
For over two decades now, Adobe has unilaterally dominated the image and video editing industry, and it bothers me as an amateur photographer. Photoshop, Lightroom CC, and Lightroom Classic are the industry standard for photo management and RAW file processing, and I wouldn’t mind paying per download, but no. Adobe treats its users with a … Read more
Building a smart home that responds in less than a second is no joke. Take a cue from someone who struggled with Amazon Echo and Apple HomePod to build a smart home that triggers commands and automations after a few seconds. And that too, if they worked. Instead of giving up on my smart home … Read more
Published May 1, 2026, 5:11 p.m. EDT Timi has been writing about technology for over a decade, focusing on smartphones, computers, and anything else he finds interesting in tech. He started writing for XDA, covering all things mobile, but moved on to covering deals, with a mission to highlight some of the best discounts on … Read more
Today’s GPUs are absurdly powerful, and there’s no denying that. Even mid-range cards can blast their way through games that would have melted high-end hardware just a few years ago. And yet, despite all this raw power, we’re still pushed to tweak settings just to get the “right” experience. Whether it’s lower latency, smoother frame … Read more
I’m sure most of us are currently obsessed with AMD’s X3D processors. This is an easy recommendation for gamers, and I completely understand why. Ever since I ditched my 5900X for a 5800X3D, I’ve been a big fan myself as it finally allowed my RTX 4090 to stretch its legs at 1440p. That’s why I … Read more