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iPad Air (4th-gen) vs. Surface Pro 7, Surface Go 2, and Surface Pro X

Apple launches its impressive 4th-gen iPad Air. How does it compare to Microsoft's Surface lineup?
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Lenovo ThinkPad buying guide

Picking the right laptop is never easy, especially with all the great Thinkpad options. Here are our favorite options. One should be just right for you.
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Beware this fake Windows 11 installer that may harm your PC

Hackers are faking an official Microsoft website and getting unsuspecting Windows users to download fake Windows 11 installers that may harm their PCs.
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These small tweaks transformed my iPad into a proper laptop replacement

With a few simple tricks, I turned my iPad Pro into a true laptop replacement, and it is all thanks to iPad OS 15 and the Apple Magic Keyboard.
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Microsoft Defender has one key weakness its rivals don’t

According to a new report from an anti-malware assessment company, Microsoft Defender might have a big weakness that other software does not
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Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 looks solid for just $430

Designed with students in mind, the Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 is now available for purchase starting at $430.
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Windows 11 widgets could soon rival those on iOS, Android

Microsoft could be getting ready to add support for third-party widgets in Windows 11, bringing it close to the experience on iOS and Android.
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DuckDuckGo’s beta browser for MacOS puts privacy first

DuckDuckGo has launched a web browser in beta on MacOS that puts privacy first. The browser is based on the same engine as Safari.
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I converted my iPad into a Mac, and now I love it

I used Apple's Sidecar and Universal Control features to turn my iPad into a Mac, and now I love it.
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Google Pixel Slate vs. Apple iPad Pro

The iPad Pro, Google Pixel Slate, and Microsoft Surface Pro 6 are the top three tablets to buy this holiday season. All three look pretty similar on the surface, and with the fresh release of the Google Pixel Slate considered, we're diving a bit deeper to compare it to the Apple iPad Pro. 
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Tabs officially come to Windows 11 redesigned File Explorer

After many weeks of rumors, Microsoft has come out and confirmed that Windows 11 is getting a tab experience in File Explorer.
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Windows 11 to add A.I. auto framing, eye contact in video calls

Microsoft is announcing some updates to Windows 11 centered around making the OS more secure and making meetings better on the OS.
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The most influential Google Chrome features in its history

Google Chrome recently hit version 100, and it's been six years since it launched. Here are some big moments that got it to where it is today.
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Mozilla still has a beef with Windows 11 — here’s why

Microsoft made some changes to the way people can switch default browsers in Windows 11, but Mozilla still has a beef with Microsoft over it.
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How to sync Outlook contacts with iPhone

Syncing your Outlook contacts with an iPhone is quick and easy. Here's how you can do it in a few simple steps.
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Windows 11 may launch tabbed File Explorer, smarter Clipboard

Microsoft is holding a Windows event on April 5, and several new Windows 11 features could be announced.
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Google Duo video chat app makes the jump from mobile to the web

Google Duo, one of many video chatting services and a competitor to Apple's FaceTime, is expanding beyond mobile phones for the first time. Previously only available on iOS, Android, and Chromebooks, the service is now available for all to enjoy on the web from any PC or Mac.
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New Windows spyware campaign can get you in a click

The Vidar spyware is spreading to PCs as threat actors have managed to hide it inside Microsoft Compiled HTML help files, and you can be infected in a click.
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Microsoft responds to hack of Cortana and Bing source code

A hacking group has hit Microsoft's DevOps repositories and posted the source code for Cortana and other projects.
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Microsoft adds message on unsupported PCs running Windows 11

Microsoft is more widely rolling out a message in the Windows 11 settings app indicating that a PC is unsupported by the operating system.
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Galaxy Book 2 to come with free curved Odyssey gaming monitor

If you pre-order a Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, Gallaxy Book 2 Pro, or Galaxy Book 2 360, you'll get a free gaming monitor from Samsung.
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How Surface Hub 2 smart cam uses A.I. to reimagine meetings

Microsoft' Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera is designed to make the meeting experience better for people in the meeting room and those not in the room.
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Microsoft Teams now has 3D emoji and live interpretation

Microsoft Teams is getting 800 new 3D Emojis, so you can be more expressive at work. Also coming are other new features for Whiteboard, Outlook, PowerPoint.
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Surface Pro 8 problems and how to fix them

If you're having issues with your Surface Pro 8, don't be vexed. Here's a list of the most common Surface Pro 8 problems and how to fix them.
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Windows 11 multitasking to get better in an important way

Windows 11 could be getting Windows 10's canceled "Sets" feature, giving the operating system yet another multitasking boost.
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The next Surface devices could finally get Thunderbolt. Here’s why that’s vital

Rumors indicate that the next Surface device could come with a Thunderbolt port. Here's why that's a good thing.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X13s hands-on review: ARM-powered ThinkPad

With always-on, always-connected performance, a fantastic sustainable design the ThinkPad X13s might have what it takes to take down Apple's M1 MacBooks.
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Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 hands-on review: A sturdy sequel

Samsung is refreshing the Galaxy Book lineup with the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, and the return of OLED screens makes it one beautiful convertible.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i hands-on: One-upping the Surface Pro

Lenovo's IdeaPad Duet 5i is an interesting tablet, as it does one thing that the Surface Pro lineup can't do at all.
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Windows 11 SE vs. Chromebook: The differences and more

Microsoft is looking to go after the Chromebook crowd with Windows 11 SE. Here's a look at some of the differences.
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How to connect a Surface Pro 8 to a monitor

Connecting a Surface Pro 8 to a monitor can give you a bigger display for work or relaxing with your favorite films and shows. Here's how to do it.
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7 things you didn’t know you could do in Gmail

There's much more to Gmail than just sending and receiving email. If you rely on Gmail every day, these tips will make your life much easier.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5: Everything we know so far

Microsoft hasn't talked much about a Surface Laptop 5, but that won't stop us from putting together this guide with everything we know and want.
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Tom Brady smashed a Microsoft Surface. The NFL warned him not to do it again

Tom Brady chucked a Microsoft Surface tablet on the sidelines of a NFL game and broke it, and now the league has warned him to not do it again.