The latest Windows 11 Insider build hides more AI upgrades than you think

The latest Windows 11 Insider build quietly adds fresh tools, UI tweaks, and more AI features that hint at where the OS is heading next.
GitHub

background commands

This feature allows you to execute long-running processes without blocking your workflow, enabling continuous development while monitoring servers, builds, or other processes. Background tasks run in ...
Thurrott

Windows 10 Consumer ESU Program Licenses Will Support 10 PCs

Microsoft is being a bit more generous than expected with the consumer version of its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10. In a support document spotted by Windows Central, the ...
PC Gamer

There's still no sign of Star Citizen 1.0, but it did just get a revamped referral program so the die-hards can tempt in even more saps

2025 began with Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) CEO Chris Roberts declaring that "we are closer than ever to realizing a dream many have said is impossible" with Star Citizen. As in releasing the thing.
The New York Times

Which Federal Programs Are Under Scrutiny? The Budget Office Named 2,600 of Them.

Update: On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the White House rescinded its previous order pausing grant and loan programs across the federal government. A Trump administration memo sent to U.S. federal agencies ...