Earnings and Jobs: A Huge Week for Markets
The financial calendar is packed. Two Magnificent Seven giants report earnings, while Friday’s jobs data could shift the Fed’s rate-cut timeline. It’s a pivotal moment for market direction.
Category: Computing
Windows 11 Tiling Managers That Are Way Better Than Snap Layouts
If you find Windows 11’s built-in Snap Layouts limiting, you’re not alone. A new wave of third-party tiling window managers offers far more control and speed, especially for keyboard-centric users. From the configurable Komorebi to the extensible Whim, these tools can fundamentally change how you mu
I Switched to Claude and Canceled Everything Else. You Should Too.
After using all the major AI chatbots, one writer canceled subscriptions to ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini to go all-in on Anthropic’s Claude. The switch highlighted Claude’s superior coding, responsiveness to feedback, and unique features like Artifacts.
The Mini PC Market Is a Confusing Mess. Intel’s NUC Is to Blame.
According to XDA-Developers, Intel’s exit from the NUC business has left a market flooded with confusing options. Brands like GMKtec offer up to 39 nearly identical models, creating a nightmare for consumers trying to choose.
OnePlus 10 Pro gets a bonus Android 16 update, breaking its own promise
In a surprising move, OnePlus has begun rolling out the stable Oxygen OS 16 update to the OnePlus 10 Pro. The 2022 flagship was only promised three OS updates, making Android 15 its supposed final stop. This unexpected upgrade brings Android 16 and a host of new features.
Apple’s Stunning Quarter Can’t Hide Its AI Problem
Apple just reported a massive holiday quarter, with revenue soaring to $143.8 billion. But the celebration was muted as executives had shockingly little to say about the company’s AI strategy, leaving investors cold.
AMD’s 9950X3D2 Chip Leaks, Packing a Massive 192MB Cache
AMD’s unreleased flagship gaming CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, was briefly spotted in a review by an ASUS manager. The chip doubles down on 3D V-Cache, promising a big leap in cache size. Its launch now seems imminent.
Windows’ “Smart” AI Feature Is Breaking Xbox Ally Handhelds
Windows Smart App Control, an AI-powered security feature, is preventing the Armory Crate software from opening on ASUS’s handheld gaming devices. This leaves users unable to adjust performance profiles or install critical updates. The only current fix is to disable the security feature entirely.
Microsoft Scrambles to Fix Windows 11 After “Death by a Thousand Cuts”
Windows 11 has pushed user patience to a breaking point with persistent bugs, intrusive ads, and broken AI promises. Now, Microsoft is launching an internal “swarming” effort to fix the core OS, but trust is at an all-time low.
Wayland Didn’t Break Linux, It Just Showed the Cracks
The transition to the Wayland display server protocol across Linux distributions didn’t cause the collapse some feared. Instead, it revealed how many common tools and workflows were built on accidental behaviors and unspoken agreements from the old X11 system. This forced a major, but ultimately hea