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7 tools that make working with JSON a joy

jq takes JSON as input and transforms it according to the filters you supply. Since it’s a command-line tool, you can pipe ...
Futurism

Windows Users Furious at Microsoft’s Plan to Turn It Into an “Agentic OS”

Microsoft really wants you to update to Windows 11 already, and it seemingly thinks that bragging about all the incredible ways it’s stuffing AI into every nook and cranny of its latest operating ...
PC Gamer

Windows used to secretly use green screens to render videos, which is how you could trick MS Paint into becoming a video player

Video playback on old computers was a whole lot of smoke and mirrors. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a preferred ...
The Verge

As Windows turns 40, Microsoft faces an AI backlash

Microsoft wants to overhaul Windows into an agentic OS, but that’s easier said than done. Microsoft wants to overhaul Windows into an agentic OS, but that’s easier said than done. is a senior editor ...
Bleeping Computer

Turn your Windows 11 migration into a security opportunity

Not all versions of Windows were created equal, at least not according to Windows users. Windows XP was a legendary operating system that Microsoft found hard to replace. It didn’t help that XP’s ...
The Verge

Microsoft is turning Windows into an ‘agentic OS,’ starting with the taskbar

AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...
ZDNet

Microsoft is packing more AI into Windows, ready or not - here's what's new

Microsoft is adding more Copilot and AI agents to Windows. Certain new AI features require a Copilot+ PC. But do Windows users really want an agentic OS? With the buzz around generative AI, Microsoft ...
Digital Trends

Microsoft turns Windows 11 into an AI-driven OS with new Copilot features

What Happened: Microsoft is making Windows 11 a lot smarter with a massive wave of new AI features. New Windows 11 Update Targets High RAM Usage During File Searches Microsoft is working on some ...
Gizmodo

As Windows Turns 40, It’s ‘Evolving’ Into a Bloated AI Slop Machine

Microsoft’s bread-and-butter operating system, Windows, is turning the ripe age of 40 on Nov. 20. Like many folk who are busy having a midlife crisis, Windows is adopting a cringe-worthy ...
TechSpot

Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery

What to do: Users should have their BitLocker recovery keys ready before installing the October security update for Windows 10 and 11. If the update triggers the security feature and users cannot ...
New York Post

Manhattan continues converting offices into housing at a record clip — and 1 suburb isn’t far behind

Manhattan led the pack in office-to-apartment conversions nationwide last year — but a city in New York’s northern suburbs came in third. Adaptive reuse projects across the country are proceeding at a ...