The smartphone maker ranks No. 3 in the US, but its software update strategy is one of the worst in the industry. And that’s not all.
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How to restore the full context menu to File Explorer in Windows 11

The full right-click context menu in File Explorer can be restored in Windows 11 with a specific code and an unusual and slightly tricky hack of the Windows Registry File.
Oura’s Gen3 Launch is Marred by an Unhealthy Business Model

A monthly subscription fee and delayed features contribute to a disappointing launch for this health tracker.
The Best Early Black Friday Deals on Laptops, TVs, and More

Beat the holiday rush with truly good discounts on our favorite gear.
Microsoft Outlook vs. Apple Calendar: Which is best for business?

Apple Calendar and Microsoft Outlook have long been leaders in calendaring and scheduling, with Calendar boasting a simplicity edge for Mac users. Has Outlook finally caught up?
20 Great Deals From Amazon’s Early Black Friday Sale

We’ve found TVs, smartphones, and wireless earbuds at steep discounts.
The Sneaky Way TikTok Is Connecting You to Real-Life Friends


The social network got huge by ignoring who you know. That’s increasingly no longer the case.
Analyze data better in Excel with this pre-Black Friday deal

In this three-part course, you’ll get hands-on training on using Excel to sift through large data sets and turn them into interactive tables and dashboards.
How Windows 11 makes updates so much smaller

To encourage everyone to update every month, Microsoft found a way to make update packages smaller to download—and simpler for organizations that manage updates themselves.
The New Pocket-Sized R2-D2 Tamagotchi is Big Fun

I heard it from across the room. A series of panicked astromech boops, and it could only mean one thing: R2-D2 was in trouble. I ran over. Sure enough, Boba Fett had shown up. Soon, I vanquished the bounty hunter and there were happy beeps all around. My droid friend was safe, and I felt […]