How to download OptiFine for 1.21.9 Minecraft Java Edition

Mojang's new Minecraft Java 1.21.9 update is out, and players can enhance their experience with OptiFine. This guide details how to safely download and install OptiFine, even if a stable 1.21.9 ...
Oregonian

How Oregon’s smallest city, population 0, keeps itself alive

This is the last in a series of stories visiting the five smallest cities in Oregon. On July 5, about a dozen people in folding chairs gathered in a field. They filled up on hot dogs and potato salad ...
Wall Street Journal

Brokerage Giant Compass Agrees to Acquire Rival Anywhere for $1.6 Billion

Leading real-estate brokerage Compass said it has agreed to acquire rival Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 billion, the clearest sign yet that a long stretch of lackluster home sales is sparking industry ...
Windows Central

Unlock Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on PC — how to enable Secure Boot before launch

Don't miss out on day-one action because your PC can't handle CoD's RICOCHET anti-cheat.
Windows Central

Windows 11 version 25H2 is now generally available — Microsoft confirms rollout has begun

As of today, Windows 11 version 25H2 is now rolling out, which means it will soon show up as an update available for you to download and install via Windows Update. Version 25H2 is a minor update, ...