On the Comlink is a feature in which StarWars.com writers hop on a call (virtual or old fashioned) and discuss a specific Star Wars topic. In this installment, Kristen Bates, Dan Brooks, Dustin Diehl, Kelly Knox, and Carlos Miranda talk about the families within Star Wars, from how they impact us to their thematic meaning. Dan Brooks: […]
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Windows 11 SE: Why it’s both more and less locked down than Windows 10 S

Managing computers for education is complicated, but Microsoft thinks it has a solution.
The US Puts a $10M Bounty on DarkSide Ransomware Hackers


Plus: a “Trojan Source” bug, Russian hackers exposed, and more of the week’s top security news.
Parents Built a School App. Then the City Called the Cops


Stockholm’s official app was a disaster. So annoyed parents built their own open source version—ignoring warnings that it might be illegal.
Give Me My Hot Pink iPhone Already

I’m tired of minimalism and bland beige tones. Bring on the bright, bold, and weird.
Artist Jack Hughes Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with the Women of the Star Wars Galaxy

Most of the Star Wars action figures that Jack Hughes pulled out of his older brothers’ toy box were as worn and weathered as the used-future space opera they were based on. All except for one: Princess Leia Organa. “She was almost immaculate,” Hughes tells StarWars.com, overlooked by his siblings and rarely conscripted for a […]
Start training for a cloud computing career as a Microsoft Azure specialist

You don’t have to go back to school or spend a fortune to acquire the skills you need to break into the tech industry. You can take self-paced courses, even if you’re working full-time.
The Best Assistive Technology for Dyslexics

Whether you’re grappling with homework or just trying to get things done, these tools will help your tech adapt to you—instead of the other way around.
How to search for apps, files and other items in Windows 11

Here’s how to use and customize the Search tool in Windows 11 to quickly get the results you need.
How to Actually Remember People’s Names

These tips can keep you from greeting someone with “Hey … you!” ever again.