Was Windows 3.1's infamously garish 'Hot Dog Stand' color scheme a joke? I asked the original designer

"The truly funny thing about this color scheme is that all the other Windows 3.1 color schemes are surprisingly rational, ...
The Verge

Microsoft is turning Windows into an ‘agentic OS,’ starting with the taskbar

AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...
Ars Technica

Two Windows vulnerabilities, one a 0-day, are under active exploitation

Two Windows vulnerabilities—one a zero-day that has been known to attackers since 2017 and the other a critical flaw that Microsoft initially tried and failed to patch recently—are under active ...
The Verge

Windows 11 is adding another Copilot button nobody asked for

Ever wish you could share a window with Copilot directly from the taskbar? No, neither have we. Ever wish you could share a window with Copilot directly from the taskbar? No, neither have we. is the ...
The Red & Black

UGA Drop/Add period open through Aug. 19

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The University of Georgia’s Drop/Add period runs from Aug. 13 to Aug. 19, with the ...
Today

I’m a cardiologist. Adding this 1 exercise to my routine made me fitter than ever at 70

We all know that exercise is important for overall health, but should our workout routine change as we get older? TODAY.com previously spoke with Dr. Eric Topol, a top cardiologist and longevity ...
CNN

Waffle House is placing a surcharge on every egg it sells

The soaring price of eggs has forced Waffle House to add a temporary surcharge on customers’ orders. The Georgia-based chain is adding a 50-cent charge per egg because of the “nationwide rise in cost ...
Ars Technica

Wine 10.0 brings Arm Windows apps to Linux, still is not an emulator

The open source Wine project—sometimes stylized WINE, for Wine Is Not an Emulator—has become an important tool for companies and individuals who want to make Windows apps and games run on operating ...
Fox News

House passes nearly $1 trillion defense spending bill, adding to US debt of $36 trillion

The House voted to pass its yearly defense bill Wednesday, adding about another $1 trillion to the $36 trillion national debt. The 1,800-page bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA ...
NPR

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team

LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. "As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands ...
Beebom

Windows 11 Will Let You Access Contacts, Calendar and Files Directly From the Taskbar

Microsoft 365 Companions will make it easier to find people, Files, and Calendar from the Windows 11 Taskbar. It's similar to the Phone Link companion in the Start menu. There's no word on its release ...