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Windows 11 comes with numerous applications by default that offer little added value for many users — but still take up memory, clutter the Start menu, and start additional background processes. This so-called bloatware includes pre-installed tools, trial versions, games, or optional components that enter the system without being requested. The result: more entries in …

Sick of Windows 11’s bloat? These open-source tools fix it Read More »

Framework is a unique company, offering modular laptops designed for easy repairs and near-infinite upgrades. But it’s also a small company, much more susceptible to market changes brought on by things like capricious tariffs. Though it’s tried to insulate itself from skyrocketing RAM prices brought on by “AI” datacenter demand, something had to give. And …

Framework raises laptop RAM prices 50% as brutal memory crunch grinds on Read More »

I recently made the switch to Gemini on my Google smart speakers and displays, and for the most part, I’m liking it. Gemini is chatty without being a blabbermouth, and it capably controls my smart home while also delivering detailed weather reports and answers to my other queries. So far, I’m impressed.  But there’s one Google Assistant feature that I miss: Continued Conversation, which allowed the Assistant to briefly …

I switched to Gemini for Home. Here’s the Google Assistant feature I miss Read More »