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Turns out Microsoft’s HoloLens 3 might not be dead after all

In a new tweet, HoloLens inventor Alex Kipman is suggested that HoloLens 3 might not be dead after all.
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This MacOS Trojan stealthily lifts your data, says Microsoft

Microsoft has exposed a Mac trojan known as UpdateAgent that can stealthily lift your data.
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How to use Handoff on a Mac

If you own an iPad, iPhone, and MacBook, then you can continue your work across different devices with Apple's Handoff feature. Here's how to use it.
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This brave developer got Windows running on a Surface Duo

A developer has installed Windows on a Surface Duo, bringing the operating system to a strange new place.
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Leaked specs reveal a monster Dell XPS 17 that could trounce the MacBook Pro

Official-looking specifications for Dell's upcoming new XPS 17 and refreshed XPS 15 laptops appeared online. The laptops look to compete with Apple's MacBook Pro.
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Windows 11 may get the 3D emojis we were promised

There's now an indication that Microsoft is still working on 3D emoji for Windows 11, as originally promised.
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3 easy ways to drastically improve your PC’s performance

If your PC is feeling slow, don't worry. There's more than one way to help speed it up. Here are three ways you can increase the performance in Windows.
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As end of support nears, Windows 7 users are finally moving to Windows 10

Statistics show that Windows 7 users could finally be moving away from the aging operating system in favor of Windows 10. In July 2019, Windows 7's market share of the personal computer market fell roughly 3.6% --- one of the largest drops in the history of the operating system. 
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New Windows 11 bug leaves some apps unable to update or repair

Microsoft has acknowledged a new Windows 11 bug where some apps are unable to be updated or repaired.
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Windows 11 had a big four months. Here’s what’s coming next

It's been four months since Windows 11 was released, and Microsoft is now talking about what's coming up next for the operating system.
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Elgato’s Stream Deck Pedal helps your feet be productive

Elgato has launched the Stream Deck Pedal, a new tactile foot controller with three zones for various functions.
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The drawing experience on Chromebooks to get a major boost

Google is working on improving palm rejection on certain Chromebook models. This can boost the experience of drawing and notetaking apps.
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How to enable TPM 2.0 on your PC

If you're planning on installing Windows 11, you'll need to have a PC with TPM 2.0 enabled. Here's how to turn it on.
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A Dell XPS Chromebook could once again be in the works

A listing from Google's Chromium Gerrit tool suggests that a Dell-branded XPS Chromebook might be in the works.
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This Samsung folding laptop idea is unlike any you’ve seen

Samsung has patented a flexible screen laptop that's unlike any other, where the laptop can fold into a compact block.
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4 Slack features that Microsoft Teams desperately needs

Slack and Microsoft Teams are two of the most popular communication apps, but Slack has some features that Teams desperately needs.
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Windows 11 makes some noise with oft-requested design change

Microsoft is beta testing a long-requested key design change for the volume sliders in Windows 11.
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This change to Alt + Tab in Windows 11 is making people very happy

In a boost for multitasking, Microsoft is testing improving the Alt+Tab experience in Windows 11 so that it's cleaner.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i hands-on review: Sight for sore eyes

Lenovo's new Yoga 9i is a laptop that has everything you might need for multimedia consumption.
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ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 hands-on reviews: A laptop unlike any other

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 is a laptop that does things no other laptop has done before, and it's really cool and weird.
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BenQ’s new 4K HDR projector is designed with gamers in mind

At CES 2022, BenQ announced a 4K HDR projector for gamers, one of the first of its kind on the marker today.
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ViewSonic’s new monitors are catered for next-generation gamers

ViewSonic has introduced a series of new monitors and projectors with next-generation technologies.
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Google now has its own way of making Android phones and Windows more compatible

Later this year, it will be possible to pair your Android phone to your Windows PC and do more cross-device tasks.
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MSI branches out with a new microphone, keyboard with custom switches

MSI has expanded its reach a bit by launching keyboard switches and a new podcasting microphone.
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The Surface Studio 3 might not be dead after all

Microsoft could finally release a Surface Studio 3 in the year 2022, as a follow-up to the Surface Studio from 2018.
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This conceptual mouse has a crazy idea for storing your games

XPG, a brand known for its gaming accessories, recently revealed the XPG Vault, a new USB-C mouse with an SSD built right inside.
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Beware: The latest BIOS updates might wreck your Dell, Alienware, or Inspiron PC

Dell Latitude 5320 and 5520 laptops, Inspiron 5680 desktop, and the Alienware Aurora R8 owners are reporting a BIOS update that wrecks their PC.
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How to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10

Microsoft once had a free upgrade process to Windows 10, but no longer. However, there are still ways that you can upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Windows 10.
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Hey, Bingo? Steve Ballmer nearly changed Cortana’s name in last act at Microsoft

In a newsletter written by a former Microsoft employee, the origin story of Cortana reveals how the assistant could have been called Bingo.
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How to type symbols and letters with accent marks

You may not know it, but there are a slew of symbols and characters that you can type with keyboard shortcuts. Here's how to type them in Windows 10 or MacOS.
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This futuristic haptic vest should make virtual reality feel more realistic

Skinetic is a new haptic vest that should make virtual reality experiences feel a lot more realistic. 
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One-to-one Microsoft Teams video calls can now be end-to-end encrypted

Microsoft is now rolling out end-to-end encryption on one-to-one video calls in Microsoft Teams as a step toward safer private meetings.
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A fix for slow NVMe SSD speeds in Windows 11 is out — here’s how to get it

Microsoft has issued a fix for slow SSD speeds in Windows 11. Here's how you can get it installed so your system runs right.
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Video encoding could soon get a lot more efficient in Windows 11

Microsoft has announced a new Direct X12 API for video encoding. It could speed up the video editing process in Windows 11.
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Microsoft faces antitrust investigations over its $19.7 billion Nuance purchase

Microsoft purchased Nuance for $19.7 billion in April, but the deal is coming under antitrust scrutiny from European Union regulators.
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3 reasons why Microsoft Edge is better than Google Chrome

Microsoft's Edge browser is based on the same engine as Google Chrome, but these three features make the browser the better option.
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Windows 11 is finally bringing a highly requested feature to the Start Menu

In the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build, Microsoft is beta testing more customization options for the Start Menu.
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Microsoft’s new stand-alone Teams Essentials takes on Slack for smaller groups

Microsoft is helping small businesses with the shift to remote and hybrid work with Teams Essentials, the first commercial stand-alone version of Teams.