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Tons of Windows 11 news poured out from Microsoft Build this week—and among the new features coming down the pipeline is a new way to force quit an app. Currently, the way to kill an unresponsive program is by opening the Task Manager, finding the app within the Processes tab…Source
Whether you’re looking for a productivity desktop, a gaming PC powerhouse, or a stylish all-in-one Windows machine, we’ve got you covered. The team at PCWorld sort through all of the daily computer sales and put together a curated list of the best deals available. But not all deals are really deals…Source
If you’ve ever felt a little guilty for blinging out your PC with a Christmas tree’s worth of RGB lighting, don’t. Microsoft believes in RGB enough that it’s bringing the technology to Windows with an upcoming Dynamic Lighting feature. (Perhaps, they even heard our complaints!) Microsoft unveiled a grab bag of new…Source
HP’s problematic firmware has become downright deadly for some of its printers. An update released in early May has been bricking select HP OfficeJet printers—and the fix still isn’t available yet, leaving owners to stare at a blue error-code screen. As reported by Bleeping Computer and Engadget…Source
Word processors like Microsoft Word and Google Docs are fine for short-form, quick writing assignments, but when you’re working on something big like a novel, whitepaper, or long-form article, you need a better tool. For that, there’s only one answer: Scrivener. Scrivener is the award-winning writing tool used daily by best-selling novelists…Source
A great workspace starts with quality lighting, but whatever overhead light situation you have going on in your spare bedroom may not quite cut it. If you’re looking for a more custom lighting solution, look no further than the Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp…Source
KeePass password manager users may want to be extra vigilant for the next several weeks or so. A newly discovered vulnerability allows retrieval of of the master password in plaintext, even when the database is locked or the program is closed. And while a fix is in the works…Source
Today, Epic’s kicking off its annual 2023 Mega Sale as well as the launch of a new Epic Rewards program. The sale includes up to 75 percent off on PC games, an additional 25 percent off coupon at checkout (so long as the purchases total $14.99 or more…Source
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Future space food could be made from astronaut breath The future of space food could be as simple—and weird—as a protein shake made with astronaut breath or a burger made from fungus…Source
ExpressVPN retains CNET’s Editors’ Choice best overall VPN thanks to its increased transparency efforts and solid commitment to privacy…Source
Do away with endlessly scrolling up, and learn this iPhone trick pronto…Source
As it turns out, letting anyone add files to your Drive account is bad…Source
