MUO on MSN

5 PowerShell commands that fix most of my Windows problems

A precise approach to everyday Windows breakdowns.
Wired

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
Hosted on MSN

The secret Python switch: How one flag makes your scripts run faster

When you're trying to get the best performance out of Python, most developers immediately jump to complex algorithmic fixes, using C extensions, or obsessively running profiling tools. However, one of ...
The Washington Post

Republican Sen. Steve Daines won’t run for reelection in Montana

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) said Wednesday night that he would not run for reelection this year, opening up his Senate seat eight months before the midterm elections. “I’m grateful to God for ...
CNN

Gavin Newsom discusses a potential 2028 matchup with Kamala Harris and why his son doesn’t want him to run

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, launching a book tour widely seen as a prelude to a presidential run, discussed with CNN the possibility of running against former Vice President Kamala Harris, another ...
New York Post

Fury as child sex offender launches bid for city council under lax CA laws: ‘Disqualify him!’

A registered child sex offender has sparked outrage after launching a Hail Mary bid to get on a California city council. Rene Campos announced this week he will run for the District 7 seat on Fresno ...
Runner's World

9 Ways Top Masters Marathoners Stay Fast After Age 50

Grace Wasielewski is humble about her running—she’s not fast, she tells Runner’s World. Of more than 100 marathons she’s run, her personal best is a 3:29 (which is fast in our book). But the Prospect ...
CNET

Why That Cheap Used Windows 10 Laptop Is Actually a Terrible Deal

Scoring a deal on a used laptop feels like a major victory until you realize the machine has a built-in expiration date. While platforms like Amazon and eBay are packed with dirt-cheap computers still ...
ZDNet

My top six Windows 12 predictions - including its most likely release date

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
CNET

You Can Still Get Windows 10 Security Updates for Free. Here's the Trick

The era of Windows 10 support ended on Oct. 14 of last year. After more than a decade, Microsoft is prioritizing updates for the latest OS, Windows 11, and has thus stopped providing security updates ...
ZDNet

After 30 years with Linux, I gave Windows 11 a chance - and found 9 clear problems

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick easily win their Republican primaries

Never miss a story with The Brief, our free newsletter. Keep tabs on Texas politics and policy with our morning newsletter. The Texas Tribune Independent news. Trusted by Texans. About The Texas ...