8 Places Windows XP Is Hiding in Windows 11

November 30, 2022

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Starfish have no blood and instead use sea water filtered by their bodies to move nutrients around.

Happy Wednesday! There’s some exciting news if you like small computers. Zotac has a new series of compact PCs with 12th-gen Intel Core CPUs, and for home server projects, FriendlyElec released a new ARM PC with two Ethernet ports.

In safety-related news, Eufy security cameras have a significant privacy problem, and Chrome on iPhone and iPad has a new way to activate Incognito Mode.

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Microsoft Windows has changed a lot in the past 20 years, but there are many areas where it hasn’t. There are still a few visible features in Windows 11 that date back to Windows XP from 2001, or even earlier. Read More »

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It’s easy to sort data in Excel alphabetically or numerically. But maybe you want to sort based on color, formatting, or a list like months of the year. We’ll show you different ways to sort data in Excel. Read More »

Have a nasty habit of losing everything? A Bluetooth tracker can help you locate your lost keys for the umpteenth time, and Tile’s one of the best trackers you can get. Whether you pick up a starter pack or grab a Tile Sticker to slap on the back of your remote, you’ll have an easy way to find whatever you’ve lost. That includes your phone, too, as the Tile trackers can ping your device and have it start ringing loudly—perfect if the thing you keep losing is your smartphone.

Wearable fitness technology is an ever-growing landscape with a plethora of options. Amazfit aims to remain a budget-friendly go-to by dropping its versatile GTS 4 Mini Smartwatch to $89.99 ($30 off) for a limited time. Read More »

Blending power and portability, the MacBook series is the most versatile of all Apple’s computers. Whether you save some money on a lightweight MacBook Air or shell out for a portable powerhouse in the form of a MacBook Pro, here are some of the standout features you should be using. Read More »

The Raspberry Pi is still the most popular mini PC board, with several models available and a massive development communities, but it’s not the only option. FriendlyElec has been selling small ARM PCs for years, and now it has a new model available. Read More »

Apple has supported fast charging iPhones for years, but it wasn’t until late 2021 that fast charging finally made an appearance on MacBooks. To fast charge your MacBook, you’ll need to make sure you have the right combination of model and power adapter. Read More »

The Anker-owned Eufy lineup of smart cameras is one of the few options available for people who would just rather have locally-stored data instead of putting everything on the cloud. Unfortunately, that cloud-free life might not be all that cloud-free. Read More »

Your Chrome browser‘s Incognito mode is about to get more powerful. The browser now gives you the option to open external links from other apps in incognito mode by default. Read More »

Apple’s 10th-generation iPad is as fragile as ever. A solid case will protect your iPad from shattering when you drop it or scratching up when you put it in a bag. Cases can double up as convenient stands, too. Read More »

Your iPad’s 10.2-inch display is great for watching movies and playing games, but you’ll want a case to protect that glass screen from scratches and cracks. These are the best cases for the 2021 iPad, also known as the 9th-generation iPad, as well as the 8th-gen iPad released in 2020. Read More »

With NVIDIA launching new graphics cards like the RTX 4090 and the RTX 4080, and many more on the horizon, the company is looking to make space in its assembly line. Sadly, two fan-favorites seem to be getting the axe as a result, as NVIDIA has reportedly stopped their production. Read More »

The end of the year means one thing for music lovers—Spotify Wrapped 2022 is here! This fun annual recap is one of the reasons why so many people use Spotify. We’ll show you how to find yours. Read More »

Twice a day my 5-year-old son wages a two-minute battle against the darkest of evils deceptively hidden between the plaque of his pearly whites. A single toothbrush changed the way we parent our son’s toothbrushing routine. Read More »

It might be tempting to hook a generator directly up to your home’s electrical system during a power outage, but there’s a right and wrong way to do it. And the wrong way can cause fires and even kill people, so it’s best to read up about the matter in advance. Read More »

There’s an abundance of apps for group chats. Facebook Messenger, iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, the list goes on. One app you may not have considered is Discord, and it just might be the perfect solution for your family or friends. Read More »

As the name suggests, Mozilla VPN is a VPN from Mozilla, the privacy-focused corporation behind the Firefox browser. Originally developed as a browser extension for Firefox, Mozilla VPN is now a fully-fledged standalone VPN; I took it through its paces to see how it fits in with the market. Read More »

Amazon has made itself a place in the game streaming ecosystem with Luna, especially with the shutdown of Google Stadia. Unfortunately, Amazon Luna will be dramatically trimming its library, removing almost 50 games in total. Read More »

NASA spacecrafts tend not to be the most comfortable places to live, and have sleeping arrangements that make an uncomfortable futon look like a deluxe bed. One company may make it easier one day for astronauts and eventually moon tourists to stretch out a little in a 3D printed home. Read More »

The PC world is no stranger to the concept of small PCs thanks to Intel’s NUC computers, but the Mac Mini is one of the most powerful small computers out there. Zotac’s new machines seek to rival it. Read More »

Even though the M1 and M2 chips in modern Macs are based on ARM processor designs, they aren’t like any other ARM designs. That has made porting Linux to new Macs a difficult challenge, but there has been some impressive progress recently. Read More »

Steam sales are a beloved part of PC gaming culture. These events see hundreds of price cuts on blockbuster games, indie darlings, and everything in between. They typically run for about a week, and they’re an excellent way to save money while filling up your library with a boatload of great games. Read More »

Most of us are drowning under a sea of subscription services, whether they be streaming platforms, cloud storage, phone plans, or anything else. However, there is one right now that is a shockingly good deal, and might even save you money: Microsoft 365. Read More »