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Googlebooks get their first big update, freeing up 3GB to 6GB of RAM
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
The Googlebook November update also fixes roughly 30 bugs across all five launch machines. The memory optimization applies to the Acer Googlebook 14, Asus Googlebook 14 and Lenovo Googlebook 15, the three launch models based on Intel's Core Ultra 5 Panther Lake chips.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Many PCs from '80s and '90s had keyhole locks, right next to the Turbo and Reset buttons. What was it for?
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
Your 486 had a key. Do you remember what it was for?Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AIMP is a powerful and free music player for your offline library
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
AIMP is a feature-rich music player for anyone who prefers local files over streaming. It supports nearly every popular audio format, with a customizable UI, advanced equalizer, and playlist management. Built-in tools for converting audio files and editing metadata make it an excellent choice for organizing and enjoying your local music collection.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft is making Windows keyboard accessibility features less annoying
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
Sticky Keys is a classic accessibility feature available across all major computer operating systems. System 6 reportedly introduced the feature on Mac systems in 1988. The option provides a way to "serialize" keystrokes, allowing them to press and release a modifier key – Shift, Ctrl, Alt, or Win – just...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
World of Warcraft: Forever launched on 70,480 CPU cores and 251,136 GB of RAM
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
Soon after launch, Blizzard revealed some of the most impressive details about the hardware powering the game. The new-old MMO is running on 3,924 virtual machines, 251,136 GB of memory, and 70,480 CPU cores. The "memory" figure is suspiciously precise, especially coming just a few days after Sam Altman shared...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Huawei says its new desktop PC is 100% Chinese-made, with a few asterisks
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
China has long been pushing to lessen its reliance on US tech. Huawei says with its Qinyun HM650 series desktop computers, the machines are 100% domestically made. They also use the company's own HarmonyOS operating system.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Used memory chips are creeping into budget phones, and it could get worse
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
According to a recent report from TrendForce, DRAM contract price hikes are forcing some smartphone brands to consider reballed memory components for their budget lines. In short, reballed memory refers to used memory salvaged from old hardware and fitted with new solder balls so they can be installed on other...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AMD's fastest gaming CPU drops to $419, just $20 more than the 9800X3D
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D builds on the excellent 9800X3D with higher clock speeds and slightly better gaming performance. In our tests, it delivered ~5% more FPS at the cost of higher power consumption. Originally $499, the 8-core chip is now available for $419 on Amazon, just $20 more than the 9800X3D, which is also on sale for $399.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
School buses are becoming AI-powered ticket machines, generating millions from drivers who fail to stop
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
An investigation by Bloomberg and Type Investigations earlier this year reported that BusPatrol equipped around 35,000 buses across 24 states. Its cameras flag suspected illegal passing, with police reviewing evidence before tickets are issued.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Australia's internet restrictions could go even further, Gmail warns of ban for under-18s
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026
According to Reuters, YouTube's Australia and New Zealand policy head Rachel Lord raised the concern at a Senate hearing on November 9. She said provisions requiring age checks where children risk encountering pornography could affect email, messaging, and private file storage.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »