Stories by Mark Hachman

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra replaces the Galaxy Note (and it’s about time)

Goodbye, Galaxy Note. Samsung's flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra integrates the S Pen, includes a bigger battery, and promises innovative camera AI.

Microsoft’s new Defender Preview is a safety blanket for Windows and Android

Microsoft Defender Preview is now live for both Windows PCs and Android phones, offering a clean, organised way to protect your devices against malware and phishing attempts.

Bing launches Autos Marketplace to help you find a car

Demand for new and used cars is crazy right now, and Microsoft's Bing has launched Autos Marketplace to help you buy a new car online and sell your old car, too.

Nvidia won’t buy Arm: The biggest chip deal in history just got scrapped

Nvidia's proposed $40 billion purchase of Arm has been cancelled, the two companies said Monday night, a victim of "regulatory challenges."

Microsoft clamps down an Office power feature abused by malware

Microsoft said Monday that it will block users from downloading untrusted Office macros authored in Visual Basic (VBA) that can be used as a way to inject malware into your computer.

Tested: This wild gadget turns your laptop into a triple-monitor powerhouse

External displays for laptops have moved beyond single standalone devices. FOPO's "triple" dual-screen portable monitor looks like a road warrior's dream -- but make sure it fits and you bring your charger.

Meet the new ways Microsoft will add features to Windows 11

Microsoft is using Feature Experience Packs, Web Experience Packs, and Online Service Experience Packs to add new features to Windows via Windows Update. Here's what it means for you.

Satya Nadella: Metaverse is just games, really

Satya Nadella tries to distract investors wondering about the state of its HoloLens business by positioning the metaverse against Microsoft's proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard. It mostly works.

Report: Microsoft HoloLens 3 is dead as its mixed-reality vision implodes

A report by Business Insider says Microsoft has scrapped plans for its own HoloLens 3 and has instead partnered with Samsung—but that no one really knows what's going on.

AMD claims business can meet demand in 2022

AMD executives reported a record quarter and an even better outlook, along with confidence that the company can meet demand for its processors and GPUs.

PowerToys gets three new tools, with more on the way

Microsoft is updating PowerToys with a new cursor finder and updates to the preview pane, and has plans for a video GIF capture tool and a quick option to terminate crashed Windows apps.

Windows 11’s SSD slowdowns may finally be fixed in February

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday update for February 2022 is expected to clear out the last lingering SSD slowdown bugs in Windows 11, a report says,

Forget Outlook: Why Windows Mail is one of the best email apps

Windows Mail may be the best email client for you, rather than paying for Microsoft Outlook. Here's why.

Microsoft: Keep those PCs on if you want updates

Microsoft now knows how long your PC must be on and connected to receive the latest Windows updates.

Why every PC gamer should use GOG Galaxy 2.0

How do you manage your PC game collection? With a free app like GOG Galaxy 2.0, which collects all of your games from various online game stores like Steam, Epic, and Microsoft and collects them in a single location.