Gmail’s convenience comes with privacy trade-offs, as it collects data on when and how you open emails. You can fight back by enabling a key setting that blocks hidden tracking pixels. A few more adjustments can significantly reduce your data exposure.
Starting with a simple Home Assistant setup, the author expanded his homelab using Proxmox virtualization to run TrueNAS, Jellyfin, and a suite of self-hosted apps. The project, documented in August 2024, shows how a single, quiet computer can replace cloud services and run an entire home’s digital
Meta is rolling out a new “conversation focus” feature for its AI glasses. The software update amplifies a conversation partner’s voice in loud settings like restaurants or public transit.
Microsoft’s December 2025 updates are forcing a tricky trade-off. A service known for high CPU/RAM usage is now set to run automatically, potentially slowing lower-end PCs, while a new NVMe feature promises huge speed gains.
A new CNET article dives into the science behind walking as a serious form of exercise. It’s not just a casual stroll—brisk walking can lower cardiovascular risk, aid weight loss, and boost cognitive function. We break down the expert advice on how to get the most out of your daily walk.
Apple is making major changes to iOS in Japan, including allowing alternative app stores and payment processors. The move is a direct response to new Japanese regulations that took effect. The company is cautioning users about the security and support risks of leaving its walled garden.
According to XDA-Developers, combining Tailscale’s zero-config VPN with the open-source remote desktop tool RustDesk creates a powerful, secure setup for accessing devices. This duo allows for direct connections without port forwarding or public relay servers, working across Windows, Linux, macOS, i
The conversation around AI is shifting from pure productivity to strategic differentiation. Companies are embedding it to solve real customer frustrations and create unique, scalable experiences that competitors can’t easily match.
Anthony Enzor-DeMeo is the new CEO of Mozilla Corporation. He’s steering Firefox toward an AI future, but with a core promise of user agency and clear opt-out options, a direct contrast to competitors.
The hosts of Windows Weekly break down the most impactful updates from a busy 2025. They dive into the state of gaming on Windows 11 on Arm, Microsoft’s AI strategy, and significant developments for Epic Games and Xbox.
