Author: Afonso Neves

For tech enthusiasts, the Windows Insider Program is our crystal ball—a playground where we can test, tinker, and get a glimpse into the future of the OS. The latest dispatch from this playground, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26241 in the Canary Channel, might not be packed with flashy new flagship features, but for geeks who live in File Explorer, it delivers something far more valuable: a fix for one of Windows 11’s biggest annoyances. That’s right, Microsoft is finally addressing the much-maligned context menu. Alongside this welcome change, the new build also packs in some significant improvements for accessibility.…

For years, the All-in-One (AIO) PC market has been dominated by a single name: the Apple iMac. Its blend of minimalist design and powerful performance has made it the default choice for creative professionals and anyone seeking a clean, elegant desktop setup. But a new contender has arrived, and it’s making a serious case for the Windows ecosystem. Enter the Lenovo Yoga AIO 9i Gen 10 (2025). This isn’t just another AIO; it’s a statement piece. With a stunning 32-inch 4K display, a powerful new-generation Intel chip, and dedicated NVIDIA graphics, it’s engineered from the ground up to be the…

If you’re a Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO user, you know the excitement that comes with a major software update. With the shift from the classic MIUI to the new, ambitious HyperOS, that excitement is higher than ever. Now, the next big evolution is on the horizon: HyperOS 2.2. Based on the latest Android 15, this update promises to bring a host of new features, AI enhancements, and performance tweaks. And now, thanks to insider reports first spotted by the team at XiaomiTime, we have a list of devices that are likely first in line to receive the stable global update.…

If you’re rocking a Google Pixel, keep an eye out – your Phone app is about to get a significant facelift. In what’s being described as the biggest redesign in years, Google is rolling out a revamped interface that brings a cleaner, more intuitive, and decidedly Material You-infused look to the place where it all began: making calls. This isn’t just a minor tweak of colors and icons. It’s a thoughtful redesign that touches nearly every aspect of the Phone app, from the dialer to the call history and even the settings. It’s all about making those essential interactions feel…

For years, it has been the holy grail for Android power users: true, desktop-class extension support in Google Chrome. While other mobile browsers like Firefox and Kiwi have offered limited workarounds, the official Chrome app has remained a walled garden. The lack of support for our favorite ad-blockers, password managers, and productivity tools has been the single biggest gap between mobile and desktop Browse. Well, the walls are starting to crumble. Thanks to some deep investigative work by the folks at Android Authority, we now know that Google is actively developing a version of Chrome for Android that supports extensions.…

For over two decades, the ritual of using Google has been etched into our digital DNA: you type a query, you get a list of ten blue links, and you begin your hunt for information. That era is officially ending. In its most significant transformation yet, Google is rolling out a new, dedicated “AI Mode” that fundamentally reimagines the search experience, turning it from a list of links into a direct conversation with Gemini. This isn’t just another name for the “AI Overviews” that have been popping up at the top of your results. This is a deliberate, user-activated state…

For years, the smartphone spec race seemed to be slowing down. Incremental processor bumps and minor camera tweaks were the norms. But in 2025, a new baseline for true power users has firmly been established: 12GB of RAM paired with 512GB of storage. This isn’t just about bigger numbers for bragging rights. This combination has become the new sweet spot, the necessary foundation for handling the next generation of mobile computing. From demanding 3D games and on-the-fly 8K video editing to the growing demands of on-device AI, the “standard” 8GB/256GB configuration is starting to show its limits. So, which phones…

For years, our digital assistants have been patiently reactive. We ask, they answer. We command, they execute. But the true promise of AI has always been a more proactive partnership—an assistant that doesn’t just wait for instructions but anticipates our needs. With a powerful new feature called “Scheduled Actions,” Google’s Gemini is taking a significant step in that direction. This isn’t just a new kind of reminder. It’s the ability to give Gemini a task now that it will execute at a specific time in the future, or even on a recurring basis. It’s a subtle change that fundamentally transforms…

For the longest time, tablets were typecast. They were the devices you reached for on the couch to watch Netflix, casually browse the web, or play a simple game. The “real work,” we were told, was meant for laptops. But the lines have blurred, and today’s top-tier tablets are powerful, versatile machines that can genuinely challenge the traditional laptop for productivity. The evolution has been stunning. We’ve moved from basic split-screen views to sophisticated desktop environments, from sluggish processors to custom-built silicon that rivals high-end PCs. But this rapid advancement has made choosing the right device more complex than ever.…

Xiaomi has just pulled the curtain back on its latest tablet, the Xiaomi Pad 7s Pro, and it’s an absolute beast on paper. They’ve laid almost all their cards on the table, revealing a spec sheet that looks ready to take on the best in the market. But in a classic tech-launch move, they’ve left us hanging on one crucial detail. A Spec Sheet to Drool Over Let’s get right into the good stuff. The Pad 7s Pro is built around a stunning 12.5-inch, 144Hz display with a crisp 3K resolution. This isn’t just another media consumption device; with that…