A virtual machine (VM for short) is essentially what the name describes. It's a virtual machine, allowing you to install and run an operating system such as Linux, macOS, or Windows without building a separate physical system. It's possible to do this on network-attached storage but the real question is whether you should. Running an installation of Windows through a Synology or home brew NAS may sound like a good idea, but there are some caveats to consider.

Apple used to offer iCloud Keychain under the Settings menu on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. However, following the latest iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia update, iCloud Keychain has finally grown into a native Passwords app on all platforms. After taking it for a spin, heres why Im sticking to my tried and tested 1Password on my Mac.

There are a few features on Windows 11 you might consider underrated or underappreciated, and for me, one of them has to be Windows Sandbox. This feature first appeared in Windows 10, and it's basically a virtual machine you can start up at any time with a fresh environment.

Recently, Microsoft revealed all the new features it had added to Excel and Teams during June 2024, with the latter hosting a particularly massive change log. Now, with the month on the verge of ending, the company has detailed all the enhancements that it made to Copilot for Microsoft 365, its latest AI-powered solution for enterprise customers.

Prior to iOS 16 and iPadOS 17, Apple iPhone and iPad owners couldn't really customize their Lock Screens. Users were limited to changing the wallpaper, and that was it. Now, iDevice owners can also add widgets, change Lock Screen font, and upload/customize photos. If you just set up a new iPhone or iPad and are looking for ways to personalize it, you can learn all about customizing the Lock Screen in this guide.

Willem Dafoe in Nosferatu. | Screenshot: YouTube I’m stuck in a weird spot when it comes to movies and TV, these days. On one hand, the constant churn of remakes, reboots, franchise movies, and sequels often feels like it comes at the expense of original storytelling. But on the other, I am unabashedly looking forward to Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, I’m really enjoying The Acolyte, and I’m sorry, but I’m the reason Nintendo just keeps remaking games, and I will continue to be. (Also, I feel I must apologize to my friends and family in advance for my absence when Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is released.)Thankfully, the trailers that showed up this week look as promising as any of the best of those. Deadpool & WolverineIt’s another Deadpool & Wolverine trailer; what am I going to do, not... Continue reading…

With Windows 10's end-of-support date approaching in October 2025, Microsoft has given its users an ultimatum: upgrade to Windows 11 or pay for three more years of Windows 10 support. However, a third-party developer has offered an alternative route that may be more attractive to those who want to keep using the aging operating system. 0patch has claimed it will support Windows 10 until October 2030 at the very least, with the potential of even more updates if interest persists.

An Uber and Lyft vehicle in New York. | Photo: Lindsey Nicholson / UCG / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts will soon get company-provided benefits, as well as a minimum pay of $32.50 per hour, starting on August 15th. That’s thanks to a new settlement between the state and rideshare companies Uber and Lyft, four years after Attorney General Andrea Campbell sued the companies, asserting their drivers ought to be considered employees under state law. The two companies also agreed to pay a combined $175 million, the bulk of which will be paid out to “current and former drivers who were underpaid by the companies,” Campbell’s office announced yesterday. The office says it will release details about who qualifies and how to apply “in coming weeks.” Despite the settlement and the original thrust of the suit,... Continue reading…

Microsoft began rolling out Copilot to Windows 10 Insiders back in November 2023, despite the operating system reaching its end of life fairly soon. The company then began to deploy Copilot on Windows 10 and 11 PCs via an optional update, but soon had to apply a compatibility hold on certain configurations after customers reported weird icon alignment issues. That said, it still continued rolling out Copilot to more devices in a staggered manner, and while it isn't tracking the aforementioned bug for Windows 11 devices anymore after issuing a fix, Microsoft was tracking it for Windows 10, until today.

Recently, we reported that the June 2024 preview update (KB5039302), which began rolling out on June 25, is causing bootloop issues on certain Windows 11 PCs, particularly those which utilize virtualization software. Although Microsoft hasn't been able to provide a robust solution for this problem, another one has now cropped up, with the same KB update being the culprit.

Sometimes, even the best routers can experience slowdowns. Bad internet speeds are common from time to time, but there might be a hidden culprit lurking in the background as the root cause your VPN. There are a lot of great VPN providers out there, but they sometimes have the consequence of impacting your internet speed. Here are a few ways you can detect and fix the problem.

With Copilot+ PCs now out in the wild, things have been a little quiet on the news front. Still, despite the slower pace, some gold nuggets caught our eye over the past week. So, regardless of whether you want to check out how quick Google Sheets is now, or you're a Raspberry Pi enthusiast, here's a handpicked selection of the best stories in the last week.