Microsoft finally fixes the Windows 11 Widgets and makes them far less distracting

Microsoft is shipping a "quiet by default" Widgets overhaul, and the sheer number of things being turned off says a lot.
eWeek

Inside Windows 11’s Hidden Productivity and AI Tools

Explore Windows 11 tools you may be missing, from Copilot Vision and Recall to Live Captions, Snipping Tool, Paint, passkeys, ...

I let Claude audit my messy Home Assistant setup, and it was a massive wake-up call

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have ...

How to keep your Mac awake, even when your MacBook lid is closed

On macOS, you can go to System Settings > Lock Screen to change when the display turns off, and on Mac laptops you can use ...
The Next Web

Firefox’s AI kill switch exists. Only 1% of users have flipped it.

Mozilla's CEO says just 1% of Firefox users turned off AI entirely. The browser now offers BYO AI models, a built-in VPN with 1.5M signups, and a fall redesign.
Hackaday

Building A Ceiling-Based Crane Robot To Keep A Room Clean

One of the joys you get to experience whether as a proud parent or pet owner is that a lot of things get left around ...