Kristina Terech

Computing Writer

Kristina is a UK-based Computing Writer, and is interested in all things computing, software, tech, mathematics and science. Previously, she has written articles about popular culture, economics, and miscellaneous other topics.


She has a personal interest in the history of mathematics, science, and technology; in particular, she closely follows AI and philosophically-motivated discussions.


As well as being interested in STEM, she enjoys a variety of other activities - everything from art to cooking to languages. If there is an ongoing exhibition of any nature, there’s a good chance she has already seen it or at least heard of it. She likes making things with her hands - origami animals, needlecraft, papercraft, new recipes, shadow puppets - whatever catches her fancy that week. 

She has dedicated a good chunk of her life to The Sims and enjoys Minecraft, and the fastest way to win her approval is a 10/10 picture of a raccoon (that she hasn’t seen before).

Articles by: Kristina Terech

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Can a smoother, faster, better Microsoft Store win over Windows 11 users? Microsoft has a bunch of improvements in the works

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft Store has received a nifty change for its interface, and will get a considerable performance boost in the future.

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Chromebook acting weird? Try Google’s new ChromeOS ‘Sanitize’ tool – a lighter, friendlier fix than the full-wipe ‘Powerwash‘ feature

By Kristina Terech Published

Sanitize offers a quick way to reset settings and disable extensions without losing all your files and apps.

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Latest Windows 11 update gives some PCs a real speed boost for gaming – if you don’t run into some reportedly nasty bugs

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 11’s latest update boosts gaming performance for some AMD users, but others are seemingly facing crashes and glitches.

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Microsoft is giving some default Windows 11 apps a major performance boost – and you could feel the payoff soon

By Kristina Terech Published

Fed up with the Photos app running sluggishly? That’ll hopefully soon be a thing of the past, and the same is true for other stock apps, too.

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How to install macOS 15 Sequoia on your Mac or MacBook

By Matt Hanson last updated

Updated After a year of suspense, Sonoma's successor is finally here. Here's how to download it right now.

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Windows 11's latest major update isn't even out yet for most users, but it's already causing problems

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 11's new update system promises smaller, faster installs, but the latest patch is causing installation issues for many users.

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Microsoft risks annoying Windows 10 users by testing yet more adverts in the Start menu

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft is testing a new account manager feature in Windows 10’s Start menu that’s causing some people to accuse it of pushing more Microsoft 365 ads.

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Windows and macOS apps in perfect harmony on your Mac device? Parallels Desktop version 20 says yes

By Kristina Terech Published

Parallels Desktop 20 lets Mac users run Windows apps effortlessly, with improved performance, full macOS Sequoia support, and AI integration.

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Curious about what’s in your photos, Windows 11 users? Soon you’ll be able to investigate with Bing reverse image search right from the Photos app

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft’s updated Photos app now includes Bing-powered visual search, smoother gallery navigation, and quicker access to image-editing tools.

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Time's up for Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2: Microsoft's final call before its next Patch Tuesday mandatory update to 23H2

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft will force Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 users to upgrade to 23H2 in October 2024 for continued security and support.

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macOS 15 Sequoia: launch date, latest news and everything we know

By Kristina Terech last updated

Updated Apple's macOS 15 is coming to Macs and MacBooks very soon. Here's all the latest news and rumors.

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Great news for Chromebook users: one of Windows 11’s best features just landed in ChromeOS

By Kristina Terech Published

ChromeOS 128 introduces Snap Groups for better window management, OCR integration in the Camera app, and automatic microphone volume control.

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It looks like typing in Windows 11 with an Xbox controller is about to get easier as Microsoft gives it a boost

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft is testing a new on-screen keyboard layout for Xbox controllers in Windows 11, hoping to improve typing and navigation functionality.

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Use WhatsApp on your Mac? You should download this major upgrade now before the old one stops working

By Kristina Terech Published

WhatsApp for Mac has been rebuilt with improved performance. To keep using it, Mac users will have to redownload the new version very soon - or risk being unable to use it.

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Microsoft’s Arm-based Copilot+ PCs are fast and very capable with AI – but fresh doubt has been cast on the gaming prowess of these laptops

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft’s Arm-based Copilot+ PCs are very capable with AI tasks, but gaming performance may be worse than we thought, according to a new report.

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Windows 11’s 24H2 update is almost here — let’s talk about some of the features we’re expecting to see

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 11’s 24H2 update introduces new features like a refined Start menu, enhanced taskbar options, and improvements for a smoother user experience.

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Windows 11 Search might soon no longer suck so much... and it could be thanks to AI

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft might be overhauling Windows Search with AI, aiming to improve accuracy and functionality, hopefully addressing user frustrations with the feature.

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Microsoft’s new Game Bar Compact Mode could make Windows 11 actually worth using on gaming handhelds

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft’s new Compact Mode for Game Bar simplifies navigation on small screens and controllers, streamlining access to games and widgets.

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Microsoft's Surface laptops are on sale and students can score big savings before going back to school - but these devices are selling fast

By Kristina Terech Published

Surface Laptops are on sale for back-to-school. Don't miss these limited-time discounts on top models for students.

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Windows 11’s latest update brings in some minor but nifty tweaks – and an important fix for a nasty bug

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows 11's latest update brings in some minor changes - and fixes a nasty bug as well.

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Good news – Microsoft is finally realizing a feature resembling AirDrop for Windows PC and Android device users

By Kristina Terech Published

Windows and Android users will soon enjoy seamless file sharing via Microsoft’s Phone Link and Link to Windows apps.

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Windows 11 art lovers, take note: Paint 3D’s days are numbered – so make sure you download it from the Microsoft Store while you still can

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft is canning Paint 3D when November 2024 rolls around, so download the app while it’s still available!

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Windows 11 users, good news – the Start menu could get a fresh new look to make your apps more manageable

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft appears to be mulling a new ‘Category’ layout for the apps section of the Start menu in Windows 11.

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Here are my must-try desktop apps to help you support your child’s learning experience in 2024

By Kristina Terech Published

Explore essential desktop apps that can transform your child’s learning experience, making education fun and engaging while supporting their academic journey.

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Microsoft is adding AI features to Clipchamp to help you make movie magic

By Kristina Terech Published

Microsoft’s Clipchamp now includes AI tools like noise suppression and background removal, making video editing accessible and intuitive for all users.

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