Microsoft just released PowerToys version 0.96.1, primarily focused on fixing stability problems from the previous release. The update brings back the beloved Image Resizer tool for Windows 10 users and prepares Advanced Paste for future AI model integration.
Noctua has confirmed that all its existing LGA 1700 and LGA 1851 compatible CPU coolers will work with Intel’s upcoming LGA 1954 socket. No additional mounting parts are needed, making upgrades to Nova Lake CPUs much simpler. This follows similar compatibility confirmations from other cooler manufac
Microsoft appears to be working on a unified app update system for Windows 11 that would let users update all their apps from a single Settings page. The feature was spotted in a January 2025 preview build but isn’t functional yet. This could finally address one of Linux’s key advantages over Window
Microsoft has unveiled Fara-7B, a compact computer-use AI model that operates directly on PCs using visual interpretation of screenshots. The 7-billion parameter model achieved 73.5% on the WebVoyager benchmark, beating GPT-4o’s 65.1%. It’s available under MIT license through Hugging Face and Micros
Aggressive Windows debloating using scripts and utilities often causes more harm than good. These tools can break the Microsoft Store, Windows Update, and even File Explorer. Manual cleanup is much safer and more effective.
Britain’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is launching a major cloud procurement worth up to £250 million. The deal aims to integrate commercial cloud capacity with the country’s flagship supercomputers to support AI research across academia and industry.
Apple’s next major iOS update will reportedly focus on fixing bugs and improving quality rather than adding flashy new features. This comes after many users experienced problems with the current iOS 26 release. The shift represents a significant change in Apple’s software development strategy.
Apple is reportedly planning a performance-focused iOS 27 update for next year, modeled after the beloved Mac OS X Snow Leopard. The update will prioritize bug fixes while still delivering new AI features including a health agent and web search alternative to ChatGPT.
Princeton researchers have developed a superconducting qubit that maintains coherence for over 1 millisecond, the longest ever recorded. The breakthrough uses tantalum and silicon to dramatically reduce energy loss and could make quantum computers billions of times more effective at scale.
Apple is reportedly changing its approach for iOS 27, focusing on performance improvements and AI upgrades rather than flashy new features. The strategy mirrors 2009’s Snow Leopard release that prioritized bug fixes and efficiency over new functionality.
