Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely

While Microsoft isn’t doing away with automatic updates entirely, Windows boss Pavan Davuluri is promising that in future, you’ll be able to pause them “for as long as you need.” You’ll be able to reboot or shut down your computer “without being forced to install them.” To be fair to Microsoft, I’ve seen an option … Read more

Staples Union & Scale Standing Desk Review: Is It Worth It?

​Updated⁣ Month DD, YYYY The Union & Scale standing desk from Staples features a height range of ⁣25.5 too 51.1 ⁢inches, powered by dual ‍motors ‌for⁤ smooth and quiet adjustments. While the desk ⁢includes ​collision detection, users should exercise⁢ caution when lowering it. During testing, the sensor failed to prevent contact⁣ with chair arms positioned … Read more

Windows 11 is closing a loophole that let you skip making a Microsoft account

Microsoft is no longer playing around when it comes to requiring every Windows 11 device be set up with an internet-connected account. In its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview, the company says it will take out a well-known bypass script that let end users skip the requirement of connecting to the internet and logging in … Read more

Nvidia delays the RTX 5070 till after AMD’s reveal

Nvidia will ship its $749 RTX 5070 Ti ahead of AMD’s event, though, on February 20th, a week from today. AMD has telegraphed that it won’t be competing with Nvidia’s latest and greatest cards, so price is the one big lever that AMD can potentially pull in order to compete. (The AMD Radeon 9070 cards … Read more