Windows 11 users just got a more convenient way to store passkeys - here's how it works

Passkeys are becoming increasingly common and, thankfully, easier to use. 1Password can now be set as your default passkey manager in Windows 11. Other password manager apps should follow suit.

What is ExtensionActivityEdge file? Taking a lot of space!

What is the ExtensionActivityEdge file? Why does it take so much space in Windows 11/10? Is it safe to delete this file? Read ...

I’ve already been using a “Steam Machine” for months, and I think it’s great

I am pretty sure this idea could work, and it’s because I’ve already been experimenting with what is essentially a “Steam ...

3 ways I fight Google Chrome's enshitification

On desktop PCs, Google Chrome is notoriously a RAM and CPU hog. Here are some simple measures you can take to optimize ...

You already use a software-only approach to passkey authentication - why that matters

ZDNET's key takeaways Passkeys are a type of credential designed to replace less secure passwords.Using a passkey depends on ...

A Microsoft VP brought Apple’s new macOS lighting trick to Windows 11 — improving video calls and beating them to the punch

A Microsoft VP built a free Windows app that recreates Apple’s new macOS Edge Light feature, adding a bright ring-light ...

Microsoft is about to kill my favorite Edge feature — and Copilot is to blame

That message only appears in Edge Canary, so Microsoft could change its approach. It appears Microsoft will remove features from the Edge Sidebar to better highlight Copilot within Edge. At the moment ...