I'm bothered by the way how Bazel handles Python. While looking for alternatives, I came up with this proof of concept for a portable python distribution: It uses a statically linked musl libc to be ...

It should come as no surprise that Windows is a massive operating system. Most people use it mainly to download and install apps or games like your web browser or other productivity apps. However, ...

Microsoft is gradually rolling out Windows 11 25H2. You can wait for the update to arrive, or manually install it. The 2025 version tightens security and tweaks ...

Don't miss this free software offer. More than 700 million Windows users face a critical decision as Microsoft’s impending deadline fast approaches. In the meantime, the company is offering free ...

Summer is here, and if you have been planning to spend more time outdoors, a portable solar panel can be a great investment. These can keep your power stations charged wherever the sun shines, but not ...

Soon to be the official tool for managing Python installations on Windows, the new Python Installation Manager picks up where the ‘py’ launcher left off. Python is a first-class citizen on Microsoft ...

With the growth of portable power stations as solar generators in the last decade, interest and competition has led to huge improvements in solar panel performance. When I began playing around with ...

What if you could carry the power of Windows 11 in your pocket? The Surface NUC1, a compact yet surprisingly capable device, is here to challenge the notion that portability means compromise. Imagine ...

Portable air compressors power a variety of air tools, including inflators for tires, finish nailers for carpentry projects, and impact wrenches for auto work. Unlike full-size air compressors, these ...

The Nitro Blaze 8 and 11 show that Acer is staying committed to the portable PC game space, and there's a new folding mobile game controller too. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I ...

Windows Update can be a pain. Rebooting for updates is one thing — but a forced reboot for updates that shut down your running applications when you’re trying to get work done? Now, that’s obnoxious.