Windows 11's new internet speed test is just a link to Bing.com in a move that smacks of laziness and overzealous promotion

Windows 11's latest update has introduced an internet speed test This functionality lives in a submenu in the taskbar However, it's not a native tool, but simply a link to a web speed test – one that opens in Bing.

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Digital Trends ·2 hr. ago

Your Mac might have a screen sharing problem, and hackers already know about it

If you’ve been putting off that macOS update sitting in your notifications, this is the week to stop and install it. Apple quietly patched a serious screen sharing flaw in macOS earlier this month.

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TechRadar ·2 hr. ago

The Samsung T9 is our favorite portable SSD ever — and it's down to $240 at Amazon

We ran the Samsung T9 through our full storage benchmark suite, including AJA System Test and CrystalDiskMark, and it came close to the theoretical limits of the USB 3. 2 Gen 2x2 interface.

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TechRadar ·2 hr. ago

Spotify part too perhaps like:Apple Fitness+ could soon get Peloton-style live workouts — and they might just tempt iOS fans from Spotify Fitness

Apple Fitness+ could be getting Peloton-style live workoutsThe fitness platform has been 'under review' since earlier this yearSpotify recently expanded into fitness, so Apple might one-up its rival with live workouts…

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TechRadar ·2 hr. ago

Ransomware gang crashes own attack — with no-one to blame but themselves

Akira ransomware tried Safe Mode boot to disable defenses but broke its own encryptorDefender later flagged and quarantined payload, leaving attackers with only stolen dataHuntress advises VPN brute‑force alerts, MFA,…

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TechRadar ·5 hr. ago

4TB Seagate IronWolf NAS hard drive gets a 33% price cut at Newegg

Hard drives remain one of the most affordable ways to add terabytes of storage to a PC, server, or NAS, particularly where speed isn't a priority.

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Tom's Hardware ·5 hr. ago

Asus ROG Edition 20 gaming PC build – A pretty powerhouse PC that next to no one can afford

In these days of expensive SSDs, high RAM prices, and gaming GPU stagnation, it’s not often that even we find a good reason to build a PC.

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Tom's Hardware ·5 hr. ago

Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowest ever tracked prices — 128GB of DDR5 now $3,399

We're officially in dire straits. There's almost no way, if you're reading this site, that you aren't aware that memory prices have become entirely divorced from reality.

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TechRadar ·5 hr. ago

College students — buying 'pre-loved' Apple tech could save you hundreds on your next MacBook or iPad

If you've got your shopping list ready for college, no doubt some high-end Apple tech is a feature. The brand makes dependable devices that are always a favorite here at TechRadar.