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Windows 11 sucks slightly less now, thanks to a June update

Windows 11 sucks slightly less now, thanks to a June update The update brings a low-latency profile, speeds up search, and patches hundreds of flaws. The latest Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 is among the heaviest in recent memory, bringing a new low-latency mode for smoother system navigation in addition to new features and hundreds of bug and exploit patches. It's a much needed relief package for Windows 11 as Microsoft puts a renewed focus on its flagship operating system, which has...

Ahoy, DECmate II the little PDP-8 that could

Now, that's a lot of word processing. But under the hood it's still at least PDP-8 adjacent, even considering its oddities and incompatibilities, and you can make it do many of the things a full-size Eight can. We'll take this basic unit, convert the floppy drives to solid state, tap the video output, and put it through its paces.

Windows 11 update preview promises faster launches, puts Task Manager on NPU patrol

50% Off Blue Apron Promo Codes | June 2026

We’ve been testing (aka eating) Blue Apron for our guide to the best meal kit subscriptions for nearly half a decade. The Gear team likes this service so much, it has its own story.

AI helped researchers bypass Apple M5 defenses

Apple devices have earned a reputation for being tough to break into. That comes from Apple's tight control over the hardware, software and many of the protections standing between you and an attacker. However, a new claim from security startup Calif shows how quickly the cybersecurity world may be changing.

AI helped researchers bypass Apple M5 defenses

Apple devices have earned a reputation for being tough to break into. That comes from Apple's tight control over the hardware, software and many of the protections standing between you and an attacker. However, a new claim from security startup Calif shows how quickly the cybersecurity world may be changing.

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices - Bookmark U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to...

Forget limoncello! How Lillet became the fruity, floral drink of the summer

Lillet, a French aromatised wine, has experienced a significant surge in popularity, with global sales increasing from 70,000 cases in 2008 to 1.3 million in 2024. This resurgence is evident as the drink is now featured on spritz menus in UK pubs and is available in various French-style restaurants and bars worldwide.

Movwin: My (Unpublished) TUI Framework

blog - git - desktop - contact 2026-05-29 Making programs with some sort of GUI (or TUI) has been a bit unsatisfactory for me for a very long time now. Libraries come and go, trends come and go. You constantly have to chase upstream's new decisions and adjust your code.

Martha Stewart's $97 baked potato is so good one diner at her restaurant ordered it twice

A side dish at Martha Stewart's new restaurant costs $97, and one content creator said it was so good that he went back and ordered two. The Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, in March. Among its most talked-about menu items: "Martha's Smashed Baked Potato, smashed tableside, crème fraiche, chives, bacon."