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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7859 (KB5077223) arrives in the Beta Channel with minor improvements and bug fixes. #windows11 #microsoft
Windows 11 Beta build 26220.7859 arrives with a new Microsoft 365 upgrade prompt in Settings
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7859 (KB5077223) arrives in the Beta Channel with minor improvements and bug fixes.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7859 (KB5077223) arrives in the Beta Channel with minor improvements and bug fixes. #windows11 #microsoft
Anthropic just released Claude Sonnet 4.6 with improved coding, computer use, and a 1-million-token context window. But not everyone gets the longer chats just yet. #claude #sonnet46
Claude Sonnet 4.6 is here with a 1 million token context window, but there's a catch
Anthropic just released Claude Sonnet 4.6 with improved coding, computer use, and a 1-million-token context window. But not everyone gets the longer chats just yet.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Microsoft Edge 145 is here, now available for everyone, with a massive changelog and some useful feature updates. #Edge145 #Microsoft
Edge 145 is out with improved password manager, smarter Read Aloud, and a lot more
Microsoft Edge 145 is here, now available for everyone, with a massive changelog and some useful feature updates.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Microsoft Edge 145 is here, now available for everyone, with a massive changelog and some useful feature updates. #Edge145 #Microsoft
Microsoft has released new Release Preview builds for Windows 11 insiders, previewing what is to come later this month as the latest non-security update. #Windows11 #Microsoft
Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 get new camera settings, File Explorer fixes and more in new builds
Microsoft has released new Release Preview builds for Windows 11 insiders, previewing what is to come later this month as the latest non-security update.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Microsoft has released new Release Preview builds for Windows 11 insiders, previewing what is to come later this month as the latest non-security update. #Windows11 #Microsoft
If you've got a favorite creator on Snapchat, you can soon pay them a monthly subscription for their exclusive content. #snapchat
Snapchat launches creator subscriptions to boost recurring revenue
If you've got a favorite creator on Snapchat, you can soon pay them a monthly subscription for their exclusive content.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:54 PM
If you've got a favorite creator on Snapchat, you can soon pay them a monthly subscription for their exclusive content. #snapchat
AMD has a new chipset driver for supported platforms with bugfixes, Windows 11 25H2 support, and more. #AMD #Windows11 #Microsoft
AMD releases new chipset drivers with Windows 11 25H2 support and more
AMD has a new chipset driver for supported platforms with bugfixes, Windows 11 25H2 support, and more.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:38 PM
AMD has a new chipset driver for supported platforms with bugfixes, Windows 11 25H2 support, and more. #AMD #Windows11 #Microsoft
Time to say goodbye: Firefox 115 ESR, the last mainstream browser to still update itself on Windows 7, is on its way out this month. #Firefox #Windows7 #Mozilla
Mozilla is ending Firefox support on Windows 7
Time to say goodbye: Firefox 115 ESR, the last mainstream browser to still update itself on Windows 7, is on its way out this month.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Microsoft is gearing up for big PowerShell and Windows OpenSSH changes in 2026, but security will come before flashy new features. #PowerShell #OpenSSH
Here is how Microsoft is improving PowerShell and Windows OpenSSH in 2026
Microsoft is gearing up for big PowerShell and Windows OpenSSH changes in 2026, but security will come before flashy new features.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Microsoft is gearing up for big PowerShell and Windows OpenSSH changes in 2026, but security will come before flashy new features. #PowerShell #OpenSSH
Microsoft just gave Defender a powerful new upgrade that could transform how security teams hunt and respond to threats. #MicrosoftDefender
Microsoft announces powerful tool for security teams using Defender
Microsoft just gave Defender a powerful new upgrade that could transform how security teams hunt and respond to threats.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Microsoft just gave Defender a powerful new upgrade that could transform how security teams hunt and respond to threats. #MicrosoftDefender
Ericsson returns with a silent 5G upgrade for Windows 11 that keeps enterprise users always connected without the hassle. #Windows11 #Ericsson
Windows 11 just got a major 5G boost thanks to Ericsson
Ericsson returns with a silent 5G upgrade for Windows 11 that keeps enterprise users always connected without the hassle.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Ericsson returns with a silent 5G upgrade for Windows 11 that keeps enterprise users always connected without the hassle. #Windows11 #Ericsson
The latest Xbox game to get a PlayStation 5 port is Avowed, the Obsidian-developed RPG from last year. #Obsidian #Xbox #PS5
Avowed anniversary update is here with New Game+, new races, and a PS5 version
The latest Xbox game to get a PlayStation 5 port is Avowed, the Obsidian-developed RPG from last year.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM
One-time purchase of classic 2024 desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. limited time deal. #Office2024 #Microsoft #deals
Save 60% on Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC
One-time purchase of classic 2024 desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. limited time deal.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
One-time purchase of classic 2024 desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. limited time deal. #Office2024 #Microsoft #deals
A top-to-bottom discussion of website bot attacks and how to defend against them. #eBook #Free #Wiley
The Reign of Botnets: Defending Against Abuses free eBook (worth $40) ends today
A top-to-bottom discussion of website bot attacks and how to defend against them.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Stardock's Reforged remaster of the classic 4X strategy series Elemental finally has a release date. #Elemental #Reforged #Remaster
Stardock announces Elemental: Reforged launches out of early access next month
Stardock's Reforged remaster of the classic 4X strategy series Elemental finally has a release date.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Stardock's Reforged remaster of the classic 4X strategy series Elemental finally has a release date. #Elemental #Reforged #Remaster
Demand from AI hyperscalers like Meta and Google has been pushing RAM prices up lately, and now hard drives are set to follow. #AI #WD #Seagate
Thanks to AI, WD and Seagate SSDs are about to get much more expensive
Demand from AI hyperscalers like Meta and Google has been pushing RAM prices up lately, and now hard drives are set to follow.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are gaining some hugely popular role-playing games soon, including last year's hit Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. #KCD2 #GamePass #Witcher
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and The Witcher 3 announced for Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are gaining some hugely popular role-playing games soon, including last year's hit Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The new stable version, KDE Plasma 6.6, is now available for download, bringing features like OCR in Spectacle and more. #KDEPlasma
KDE Plasma 6.6 is finally here with lots of new goodies to try out
The new stable version, KDE Plasma 6.6, is now available for download, bringing features like OCR in Spectacle and more.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The new stable version, KDE Plasma 6.6, is now available for download, bringing features like OCR in Spectacle and more. #KDEPlasma
Pentagon may cut Anthropic over AI dispute, setting up a high-stakes clash that could reshape defense-tech partnerships. #Pentagon #Anthropic #Claude
Pentagon promises hell to pay for Anthropic in ongoing feud
Pentagon may cut Anthropic over AI dispute, setting up a high-stakes clash that could reshape defense-tech partnerships.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Pentagon may cut Anthropic over AI dispute, setting up a high-stakes clash that could reshape defense-tech partnerships. #Pentagon #Anthropic #Claude
Valve is having a tough time getting more Steam Decks in stock in the US and other regions as AI datacenters' demands keep ramping up. #Steamf="/hashtag/SteamDeck" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#SteamDeck #Steam
Valve confirms Steam Deck stock issues are due to memory shortages
Valve is having a tough time getting more Steam Decks in stock in the US and other regions as AI datacenters' demands keep ramping up.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Valve is having a tough time getting more Steam Decks in stock in the US and other regions as AI datacenters' demands keep ramping up. #Steamf="/hashtag/SteamDeck" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#SteamDeck #Steam
Amazon's latest Echo Show smart display devices are the lowest priced at the moment. They are pretty feature rich, plus really affordable at the moment, making them excellent buys. #Amazon #AmazonEcho #TechDeals
Latest Amazon Echo Show 8, 11 are lowest ever priced with this deal
Amazon's latest Echo Show smart display devices are the lowest priced at the moment. They are pretty feature rich, plus really affordable at the moment, making them excellent buys.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Amazon's latest Echo Show smart display devices are the lowest priced at the moment. They are pretty feature rich, plus really affordable at the moment, making them excellent buys. #Amazon #AmazonEcho #TechDeals
Microsoft 365 Copilot users can now automate project summaries and data monitoring with new "scheduled prompts" in the Teams Workflows app. #MicrosoftTeams #Microsoft365
Microsoft completes global rollout of autonomous AI Workflows for Teams
Microsoft 365 Copilot users can now automate project summaries and data monitoring with new "scheduled prompts" in the Teams Workflows app.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Microsoft 365 Copilot users can now automate project summaries and data monitoring with new "scheduled prompts" in the Teams Workflows app. #MicrosoftTeams #Microsoft365
If you set the notification bell to "All" for a subscribed creator, YouTube is experimenting with smarter delivery so you are not flooded with push alerts for videos you are unlikely to open or watch. #YouTube
YouTube wants to stop bombarding users with pointless push notifications
If you set the notification bell to "All" for a subscribed creator, YouTube is experimenting with smarter delivery so you are not flooded with push alerts for videos you are unlikely to open or watch.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:42 AM
If you set the notification bell to "All" for a subscribed creator, YouTube is experimenting with smarter delivery so you are not flooded with push alerts for videos you are unlikely to open or watch. #YouTube
Citing privacy and security concerns, the European Parliament has banned government employees from using AI features on their work devices. #EU #Privacy #AI
EU Parliament bans AI use on government work devices
Citing privacy and security concerns, the European Parliament has banned government employees from using AI features on their work devices.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Save 45% on the Roborock Q10 S5+. Get 10,000 Pa suction and anti-tangle pet tech for $299. Prime trial links included to get this Prime-only deal. #AmazonDeals #RobotVacuum
Grab a Roborock Q10 S5+ for $299 and get professional 10,000 Pa suction
Save 45% on the Roborock Q10 S5+. Get 10,000 Pa suction and anti-tangle pet tech for $299. Prime trial links included to get this Prime-only deal.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Save 45% on the Roborock Q10 S5+. Get 10,000 Pa suction and anti-tangle pet tech for $299. Prime trial links included to get this Prime-only deal. #AmazonDeals #RobotVacuum
If you're looking for a reliable wireless router that supports the 6 GHz band, the TP-Link Archer AXE75 is currently $87 off on Amazon. #TPLink #Amazon
TP-Link Archer AXE75 6E GHz wireless router is is now 44% off on Amazon
If you're looking for a reliable wireless router that supports the 6 GHz band, the TP-Link Archer AXE75 is currently $87 off on Amazon.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:42 AM