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Windows 10’s escape hatch widens, but with another catch • But it’s not as easy as it once was: To sign up, you’ll have to ditch your local account.

AMD says US-made Ryzen chips will cost 5% to 20% more • AMD CEO Lisa Su told AI industry leaders and government officials the increased price for TSMC’s Arizona-based fab is worth it to diversify manufacturing.

Deeply personal ChatGPT conversations leaked into Google searches • When a small but critical portion of shared ChatGPT queries were found to be searchable on the open web, OpenAI decided to batten down the hatches.

Windows XP returns! Re-experience the magic for free in your browser • This web-emulated version of Windows XP isn’t the real deal, but it’s enough for a heaping dose of nostalgia.

Intel’s ‘Panther Lake’ CPUs remain on track amid massive layoffs • Intel’s CEO calls out the lack of hyperthreading as a key mistake.

DirecTV quietly built the cheapest streamer for local channels • Forget the name—DirecTV’s MyNews package is now a great local channel option, at least in some major cities.

A new Windows feature could allow your PC to fix itself • We’ll have to see how this works in practice, but it’s far better than the obtuse codes that accompanied a BSOD.

I love how ChatGPT’s new Study Mode makes me use my brain • ChatGPT now boasts a Study Mode designed to teach rather than tell. I tried ChatGPT’s Study Mode to see what it’s capable of.

Framework Desktop: A powerful AI PC, made with love • Framework’s Desktop is trying to build a platform for your PC needs for years to come.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable: The sci-fi laptop you can actually buy • The world’s first rollable laptop feels like a mature product.

Roku Streaming Stick (2025): The return of an HD classic • Roku’s least expensive streaming player makes some big improvements compared to earlier generations.

Asus Chromebook CX15: Get the basics for under $200 • The Asus Chromebook CX15 offers just the basics—and nothing more—for under $200.

Tapo DL100: A Wi-Fi smart lock for a whole lot less • TP-Link made all the right moves deciding which features to omit from this high-quality, budget-priced smart deadbolt, part of its Tapo smart home family.

Alienware 16X Aurora: Out-of-this-world value • Alienware can be competitive on value for money.

DE-GOOGLE YOUR LIFE: THESE 17 PRIVACY-OBSESSED APPS WILL SET YOU FREE • WANT TO SAY GOODBYE TO GOOGLE SERVICES? HOW TO MAKE THE SWITCH: WE SHOW YOU THE BEST ALTERNATIVES TO GOOGLE SEARCH, GMAIL, ANDROID, AND COMPANY FOR MORE DATA PROTECTION AND DIGITAL INDEPENDENCE.

9 MUNDANE CHORES CHATGPT CAN HANDLE IN SECONDS, SAVING YOU HOURS • CHATGPT CAN DO MORE THAN JUST ANSWER QUESTIONS. HERE’S HOW THE AI CAN SAVE YOU BOATLOADS OF TIME, TOO.

Your mouse has hidden powers. Here’s how to unlock them • Use free software to put your mouse’s extra buttons to better use.

I update most of my Windows apps with a single command. Here’s how • And it’s already built into Windows 11!

5 incredibly common Windows PC mistakes (and how to avoid them) • Many Windows problems are homemade. If you’re aware of these five mistakes, you can save yourself a lot of trouble, stress, and sometimes even money.

I hate Windows 11 a little less because of this tiny free app • I recently bought a new Windows laptop and struggled to get the search bar in the Start menu working like it...