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thewincentral.com > gpt-6-sol-leak-better-usage-limits-astra

GPT-6 Sol Leak Claims Point to a Faster Model With Much Better Limits

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (742+ words) OpenAI may be preparing another model in its next-generation lineup, and this one could be aimed at users who want a balance between performance and generous usage limits. According to new leak claims, OpenAI is internally testing GPT-6 Sol, a…...


thewincentral.com > windows-11-age-verification-without-sharing-birthday

Microsoft’s New Windows 11 Feature Could Keep Your Birthday Away From Apps

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (380+ words) Microsoft is working on a new Windows 11 age-verification feature designed to help apps determine a user’s age range without requiring them to hand over their exact date of birth. Instead of asking every app or game to collect a birthday,…...


thewincentral.com > claude-computer-use-cowork-code-background

Claude Can Now Take Over Your PC and Work While You Do Something Else

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (844+ words) Claude is becoming less like a chatbot and more like an AI coworker that can actually get things done. Anthropic has expanded computer use in Claude Cowork and Claude Code, allowing Claude to interact directly with your computer. Instead of…...


thewincentral.com > windows-11-gaming-issue-inpoutx64-driver-fix

Windows 11 Fixes Gaming Crashes Linked to RGB Drivers

2+ week, 10+ hour ago   (717+ words) Microsoft has resolved a Windows 11 gaming issue that caused some popular games to become unresponsive, crash, or even restart affected PCs. The problem appeared after the August 11, 2026 Windows updates, including KB5121003, but Microsoft says the Windows updates themselves were not responsible…...


thewincentral.com > windows-11-kb5120998-update-bug-mouse-cursor-defender-alert

Windows 11 KB5120998 Alert: Mouse Cursors Breaking and Defender Glitching After New Update

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (434+ words) If you recently updated your PC and noticed your mouse pointer behaving erratically or Windows throwing scary security pop-ups, you are not alone. Microsoft has officially acknowledged two distinct regressions tied to recent Windows updates, with cumulative update KB5120998 (OS Build…...


thewincentral.com > windows-11-26h2-release-preview-features-install-guide

Microsoft Just Released Windows 11 26H2: Here Is How to Get It Early

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (575+ words) Microsoft has officially rolled out Windows 11, version 26H2 (Build 26300.9278) into the Release Preview Channel. That means this year’s major feature update is in its final phase of testing, and you can try it out on your PC today before the general…...


thewincentral.com > microsoft-app-bing-default-chrome-firefox-brave

Microsoft App Sparks Backlash by Making Bing the Default in Rival Browsers

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (616+ words) Microsoft is facing fresh criticism over an app that can change the default search engine in rival browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Brave. The optional Microsoft Recommended Search Settings tool, distributed as MicrosoftSettings.exe, is designed to promote…...


thewincentral.com > openai-gpt-image-2-transparent-backgrounds-api

OpenAI Just Made GPT-Image-2 More Useful With Transparent Backgrounds

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (266+ words) OpenAI is making its image-generation tools a little more useful for developers and designers. The company has enabled transparent background generation for GPT-Image-2 through its APIs, giving developers the ability to create images without the usual solid-color background. This may…...


thewincentral.com > microsoft-edge-pinned-tabs-close-warning

Microsoft Edge Tests Warning Before Closing Windows With Pinned Tabs

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (529+ words) Microsoft is testing a small but potentially useful change in Edge that could help users avoid accidentally closing important browser sessions. The company appears to be experimenting with a new toggle in Edge’s Accessibility settings that would make the browser…...


thewincentral.com > windows-11-winre-automatic-wifi-recovery-support

Windows 11 Recovery Is Getting a Big Wi-Fi Upgrade That Removes Manual Setup

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (698+ words) Microsoft is making an important improvement to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) that could make recovery and cloud-based repair workflows much easier for Windows 11 users. The new enhancement allows WinRE to reuse eligible Wi-Fi profiles already saved in the main…...