Windows 11’s new Start menu is here and users aren’t happy

Windows 11’s new Start menu is rolling out and the community reaction is not great.
GovInfoSecurity

Breach Roundup: Patches and Hacks on Cisco Equipment

This week, Cisco patches and hacks. Trojanized app targeted Israelis. Bye-bye, Tycoon 2FA. Also bye-bye LeakBase. A ...
ESX Virtualization

VMware Releases ESXi 8.0 Update 3i – Build 25205845: Bug Fixes, Security Patches, and How to Upgrade Your Hosts

Broadcom has dropped the latest update for VMware ESXi 8.0, specifically Update 3i with build number 25205845. If you're running vSphere 8 environments, ...

Microsoft Updates Windows 11 ISO Tool, How To Install It Without A Microsoft Account Or Internet Connection

The top option will remove most of the security-oriented install requirements for Windows 11. Keep in mind that if you don't have 4GB of RAM, the machine will be very slow. Also, while you can install ...
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
Ars Technica

Most VMware users still “actively reducing their VMware footprint,” survey finds

More than two years after Broadcom took over VMware, the virtualization company’s customers are still grappling with higher prices, uncertainty, and the challenges of reducing vendor lock-in. Today, ...

Camera not working in Virtual Machine [Fix]

If your Camera is not working in a virtual machine in Hyper-V or VirtualBox, and you see a black screen or an error stating the device is not found, see this fix.
ET CIO

10 Best Infrastructure Monitoring Tools for Enterprises in 2026

Discover the 10 best infrastructure monitoring tools for enterprises in 2026, featuring AI-powered insights, real-time visibility, and scalable deployment to prevent downtime and optimize performance.
CNET

Stop Editing Manually: 5 AI Tools in Photoshop You Should Be Using

Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...

What happens when you fine‑tune Windows 11 with Sophia Script? A lot.

Windows 11 feeling bloated? Sophia Script lets you reshape the OS from the inside out. Here's how it works.
The New York Times

Cooking tools and utensils

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› by Michael Sullivan We’ve tested over 40 cutting boards since 2015 and recommend ...
The New York Times

Home tools and toolboxes

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› by Liam McCabe There are dozens of useful gardening and landscaping tools, but ...