It seems that people aren't so pleased with Intel's recent events. After evidence began bubbling up that Intel was selling defective 13th and 14th-generation chips, the company noted that they were suffering irreversible damage due to no fault of the consumer. And while Intel did state it would fix the issue with a patch, it riled some feathers when it declared that it wouldn't be pulling products from shelves or offering a recall. Now it seems that the market has had enough, as Intel has been slapped with both a class-action lawsuit and a hefty 30% overnight drop in its stock.

Photos can hold very special memories, and setting up a slideshow is a great way to relive them and look back at great times in your life. There's no shortage of ways to set up a slideshow, and Windows 11 makes it easy to do it in a wide range of ways. Whether you want to actively display your photos or have them shown on the desktop, let's take a look at some of the tools for creating photo slideshows on Windows 11.

The Nintendo Switch has sold over 141 million units since its initial launch, making it one of the most popular gaming consoles ever. It's also one of the best platforms ever for gaming, so there's a good chance that if you don't already have one, you might be thinking about it. But even after seven years, the Nintendo Switch has never seen a permanent price cut, so it's a pretty big investment, and if you're spending that kind of money, you want to protect that investment with a case.

Say what you want about Bing, but Microsoft's search engine has come a long way since it first appeared. Sure, Google may still have it beat in terms of popularity, but Microsoft has been working hard at making Bing a unique experience instead of merely copying what its competitors are doing. And one area I think Bing really nails it is in the AI department.

If you're in the market for a great new CPU, AMD's Ryzen line is absolutely worth consideration, particularly the 9600X. If so, you'll also still need some top-notch memory. But finding the right RAM for you can quickly become a confusing process with all the options out there.

Many iOS users don't bother to change the default ringtone on their devices. After all, the default tone has been the same for a long time now, and it has become somewhat iconic and part of the iPhone's identity. Though, what if you've grown sick of it or feel like a change? Below are the detailed steps you'd need to follow to change the ringtone through your great iPhone or computer. The guide covers both built-in tones and custom ringtones that you can add on your own. Let's unpack!

The 100% disk usage error is a problem that occurs quite regularly on older PCs that still use hard drives (HDD) as their boot drive. This kind of error is more commonly seen on Windows 10 desktops, but has also been known to affect Windows 11 devices.

Image: Squid Shock Studios Humble Games “restructured” and reportedly laid off its 36-person team last week. The publisher, which is part of the IGN-owned Humble Bundle, started helping developers release games in 2017 and published notable games like Slay the Spire and Signalis. The resulting fallout from the layoffs has left developers working with the publisher uncertain about many plans for future games, leaving their console ports in jeopardy.Amir Fassihi, studio director of Dead Mage, the team behind the in-development Wizard of Legend 2, is worried that the restructuring could impact their project. “We do not want to make any changes,” Fassihi tells The Verge. “However, we’re unsure what changes will be forced on us because everyone in the publisher we... Continue reading…

Back in September 2020, Microsoft completely revamped Outlook for Mac with a fresh coat of paint. After some time, the software giant announced a One Outlook program on Windows to replace the existing Mail & Calendar and Outlook apps with a web-based Outlook solution on Windows. While the Outlook PWA (Progressive Web App) on Windows has gone through frequent updates, it doesnt hold a candle to the sleek and snappy Outlook experience on Mac.

Installing the operating system is always the last step in the PC-assembling process. The most common method involves flashing the ISO file of your favorite OS on a USB drive and using it to install the operating system on a storage drive.

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images Inside the MAGA-fueled fever dream of the 2024 Bitcoin Conference. Continue reading…

The Ford Explorer’s new Digital Experience software. | Image: Ford Ford’s new Android-powered infotainment system is finally coming to a Ford-branded vehicle. The automaker’s so-called Digital Experience, which debuted with the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus earlier this year, will power the new 2025 Ford Explorer SUV, the company announced today. The 2025 Ford Explorer includes many of the Digital Experience’s main features, including built-in Google Maps, Google Play Store, Google Assistant, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and digital HVAC controls. It doesn't have the extravagant 48-inch panoramic screen setup that the Lincoln Nautilus has, but from the looks of it, the main 13.2-inch touchscreen has the same interface. And the Explorer’s 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster can project maps for the first... Continue reading…