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Google has recently revealed details of a new update to its ChromeOS operating system that significantly expands privacy options for Chromebook users. The centerpiece of the update is new tools that give users control over which apps have access to their geolocation. Users will also be able to control access to the camera, microphone, and […]
The next major update to Windows 11 will be released later this year, but Microsoft is already starting to test it. New Windows Insider builds released in the Canary and Dev channels have changed their version numbers to “24H2”. Microsoft has already tested some new features of Windows 11 24H2 publicly. The most famous of […]
The latest version of Windows 11 makes it easier to use your home Wi-Fi when you have guests over. The preview build 25977 available on the Canary channel has a feature to allow someone to connect to your Wi-Fi network by simply scanning a QR code. It works like this: you go to Wi-Fi properties […]
Xiaomi has announced a new operating system called HyperOS. The company confirmed that it will be available worldwide and will debut on the upcoming Xiaomi 14 series. HyperOS will gradually replace the previous MIUI shell, which has been around for 13 years and was actually the first Xiaomi product. HyperOS is designed for a wide […]
For a long time, PC users have been able to legally activate Windows 11 and 10 with valid keys for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. This practice has been available since 2015, when Microsoft released Windows 10 with a one-year free update window. However, when the allotted year for free OS upgrades expired, the company […]
Neowin journalists have discovered an unusual bug in Windows. It allows you to speed up the OS by pressing a single button. First of all, the method of system acceleration described in the publication is relevant for Windows 11, but it can be used in other versions of the OS. Owners of weak PCs often […]
Perhaps the history of sanctions against Huawei prompted Xiaomi to think about its own operating system. According to recent reports, Xiaomi is developing its own operating system compatible with Android. The upcoming new operating system is expected to be used on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. So far, nothing is known […]
On July 14, after five months in the beta, the official release of ChromeOS Flex took place – this, let’s recall, is a special optimized version of the ChromeOS OS (by the way, its name is now written together without a space between Chrome and OS), developed primarily for companies and educational institutions and intended […]