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Apple Music for Windows finally gets Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio support

The official app exits preview, bringing immersive spatial audio and high-fidelity playback to PC users.

Apple Music for Windows finally gets Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio support

Apple Music listeners on Windows PCs can now experience Dolby Atmos spatial audio and lossless quality tracks, as the official app has been updated with these long-awaited features. The update brings the Windows version closer to parity with its macOS counterpart, finally adding premium audio options that were previously missing.

Dolby Atmos provides an immersive, multi-dimensional sound experience, making it feel like music is coming from all around you. Lossless audio, on the other hand, preserves every detail of the original audio file, offering higher fidelity sound than standard compressed formats. To take advantage of Dolby Atmos, you'll need compatible

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Microsoft really, really wants you to ditch standalone Office for Microsoft 365

The company continues nudging consumers and businesses toward its subscription service, leaving perpetual licenses behind.

Microsoft really, really wants you to ditch standalone Office for Microsoft 365

Microsoft is making its preference increasingly clear: it's time to move on from buying standalone versions of Office and embrace the Microsoft 365 subscription. While you can still purchase Office Home & Business 2021 as a one-time buy, the company's focus, features, and future are firmly rooted in its subscription model.

The shift isn't subtle. Microsoft began rebranding its Office suite to Microsoft 365 a while back, integrating apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with cloud services like OneDrive storage and Teams collaboration tools. This subscription ensures users always have the latest features, security updates, and cross-device access, something

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Intel is killing its Unison app that bridged Windows PCs with Android and iOS

Support for the cross-platform connectivity app will end this summer, pushing users toward alternatives like Microsoft Phone Link.

Intel is killing its Unison app that bridged Windows PCs with Android and iOS

Intel is shutting down its Unison app, the software designed to link Windows PCs with Android phones and iPhones. According to an Intel support document, support for the app will officially end later this year, and it will be removed from app stores.

The Unison app allowed users to make calls, send texts, transfer files, and manage phone notifications directly from their Windows computer. It was positioned as a competitor to Microsoft's own Phone Link app (formerly Your Phone), offering a relatively seamless bridge between different mobile operating systems and Windows PCs, something particularly notable for its iPhone integration.

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Nintendo's Switch 2 C button launches its Discord-like GameChat feature

The new button offers quick access to voice calls, video chat, and screen sharing, even across different games.

Nintendo's Switch 2 C button launches its Discord-like GameChat feature

Nintendo finally pulled back the curtain on the Switch 2's mysterious "C" button during its Switch 2 Direct presentation, revealing its function ties directly into a new communication suite called GameChat. Located under the home button on the right Joy-Con, the C button serves as a dedicated shortcut to initiate voice calls, video chats, and screen sharing among friends.

The new GameChat system effectively brings Discord-like functionality natively to a Nintendo console for the first time. Pressing the C button opens the GameChat menu, allowing players to jump into voice chats using the Switch 2's built-in microphone, even in noisy

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You can stream Apple TV Plus for free this weekend

Mark your calendar and prepare to binge-watch your heart out.

You can stream Apple TV Plus for free this weekend

Apple is kicking off the new year with a special treat for TV enthusiasts: a free weekend of Apple TV Plus streaming. From January 3rd to January 5th, anyone around the globe can access the platform’s entire library of originals without needing a subscription. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-time viewer, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the acclaimed content Apple TV Plus has to offer.

Wondering what's on the menu? Apple TV Plus boasts an impressive lineup of award-winning series, thought-provoking documentaries, and blockbuster original films.

All of Apple TV's original offerings will be

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Windows 11 24H2 Wi-Fi DHCP bug still causing problems

A persistent DHCP issue in Windows 11 24H2 continues to disrupt Wi-Fi connectivity for many users, despite Microsoft's attempts to fix it.

Windows 11 24H2 Wi-Fi DHCP bug still causing problems

Windows 11 24H2 users are still grappling with a frustrating Wi-Fi issue that prevents devices from obtaining a valid IP address, rendering internet access impossible. This problem, initially reported in October 2024, persists for some users despite the release of a patch aimed at resolving the conflict. The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) bug is preventing some computers from connecting to the internet through Wi-Fi.

The root cause appears to be related to how Windows 11 24H2 handles DHCP, particularly when it fails to connect to the server. Instead of acquiring a proper IP address, affected systems may receive an

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