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Google teases Thunderbolt 3 support for Chromebooks in new code commit

Chromebooks could soon support a feature that has long been present on competing Windows 10 laptops and MacBooks. According to a very specific new commit from the Chromium Repositories, Google might be working to add support for Thunderbolt 3 to ChromeOS, and perhaps newer Chromebook devices. 
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Razer’s new $50 Firefly V2 mouse mat lights up your desk in a rainbow of color

If you're looking to spice up the look of your desk with a spectrum of colorful RGB lights, then Razer has you covered with the new Firefly V2 gaming mouse mat. A significant improvement, it is priced cheaper at $50. It packs in several enhanced features, including all-round edge lighting, and a built-in cable catch.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Book Flex brings beautiful QLED displays to laptops

Samsung has done the impossible and, in a first, has packed a QLED panel into its new Galaxy Book Flex. Along with its impressive build quality, improved S-pen functionality, as well as an interesting wireless charging feature, the Galaxy Book Flex looks to be a truly a beautiful device.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Book Ion is an affordable laptop with an awesome display

With the new Galaxy Book Ion, Samsung is combining almost everything seen from the flagship Samsung Galaxy Book Flex, but in a cheaper package. Sporting a QLED display, wireless charging, the Galaxy Book Ion offers premium features, at what Samsung promises will be at a price that won't break the bank.
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Here are five things we just learned from the Windows 10X leaks

Some leaked documentation obtained by Microsoft leaker Walking Cat has provided the details of the operating system -- and hint that it could be coming to regular Windows 10 laptops as well. From the Taskbar, Launcher, Settings app, and more, here's five things we know about Windows 10X.
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Surface Neo vs. Surface Duo: Microsoft’s dual-screen devices, compared

Although not much is officially known about the two foldable Surface devices, in this side by side comparison, we'll give you a look at the design, performance, and portability of the two, and everything we know. Which of Microsoft's dual-screen devices has the best chances at success?
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Windows 10 will soon have a built-in feature to measure framerates in games

Microsoft recently announced the addition of a new framerate counter to Windows 10. The feature will come as part of the Xbox Game Bar and builds on the many gaming abilities already available from within the operating system. It will roll out automatically as part of the October 2019 Update for the Xbox Game Bar.
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The next version of Windows 10 could debut on November 12. Here’s what to expect

Microsoft is getting ready to release the next version of Windows 10, code-named the 19H2 update. It was already known that the update will officially be named the November 2019 Update, but now there is extra reason to believe it could be available for download on November 12. 
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16-inch MacBook Pro is all but confirmed, could be coming by the end of October

As the days go on, so do the rumors surrounding Apple's much anticipated and redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro. Images of the device were previously spotted in MacOS Catalina just last week but new reports claim the device is indeed real, and could possibly launch by the end of October. 
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Razer’s Viper Ultimate cuts the cord and makes for a killer gaming mouse

Not all mice are equal. A wireless gaming mouse doesn't necessarily have the same accuracy and performance of a wired mouse. Well, Razer gets that. It's new $150 Viper Ulitmate gaming mouse cuts the cords, and isn't an ordinary wireless gaming mouse, with lots of new technology under the hood to show for it.

An image of the redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro gets dropped in Catalina

MacOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta 2 contains a visual reference to the 16-inch MacBook Pro. It reveals a MacBook model with much slimmer bezels and more room around the speakers, as compared to the current 15-inch MacBook. The overall chassis of the MacBook otherwise appears to be the same.
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Microsoft finally fixes Windows 10 bug that has plagued the Surface Book 2

If you're the owner of a high-end Surface Book 2, Microsoft just fixed a problem that has plagued your device. An issue where the internal Nvidia GPU on the device might no longer function or appear in Device Manager when installing the latest version of Windows 10 on the Surface Book 2 is now officially resolved.
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Razer Blade Advanced 15 Optical hands-on review: Not mechanical, but close

What would happen if the same technology from Razer's Hunstman Elite mechanical keyboard was shrunk down and stuffed inside a gaming laptop? The answer is the Razer Blade Advanced 15 Optical.  Sporting an optical keyboard, this year's Blade Advanced 15 has an option for something you can't find in any other laptop.
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The next Windows 10 update launches in November. Here’s what to expect

Microsoft has announced the official name and release schedule for the next update of Windows 10 --- code-named 19H2. Now dubbed the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, it will be coming to PCs everywhere in November. Find out what makes this update different than previous ones.
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You can now answer and make phone calls in Windows 10

The Your Phone app has always been a great way to send and receive text messages on your PC, or even mirror your Android apps and screen, but it is now even more useful. Microsoft has announced the rollout of a new ability to send and receive phone calls from an Android phone directly from a Windows 10 PC.
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How to use Windows 10: Useful tips and tricks you need to know

While it might seem like a new and daunting operating system, Windows 10 actually features an intuitive user interface and some familiar features from older versions of Windows that will make you feel right at home.  We've put together a nifty little guide, helping you learn how to use --- and ease your way into Windows 10.
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Warning: If you use an older Adobe app, don’t install MacOS Catalina

Apple launched its MacOS Catalina operating system on October 7, complete with lots of new features, tweaks, and many improvements. However, if you're using an older version of any Adobe application, you might not want to install the operating system on your MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac at all.
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Samsung’s new Chromebook 4 sports a beautiful MacBook-inspired unibody design

If you're looking for a new Chromebook that's sleek, slim, and modern, Samsung now has you covered. Today the company is announcing two new additions to its Chromebook family --- the 11.6-inch Chromebook 4, and the 15.6-inch Chromebook 4+. Both are followups to the popular Chromebook 3 from 2012.
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Surface Neo: Everything to know about Microsoft’s dual-screen device

The Surface Neo is a dual-screen device that Microsoft just debuted at its October Surface Event. Here's everything we know about Neo, including size, release date, operating system, and more. Is this 13-inch Intel-powered, dual-screen computer the future of the Surface line?
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Images spoil Microsoft’s surprise, reveal Surface Pro 7, 15-inch Surface Laptop

Leaked images have just about spoiled the Microsoft Event surprise. In a series of tweets, tech leaker Evan Blass revealed almost all of the new devices in the late-2019 Microsoft Surface lineup, including the Surface Pro, 15-inch Surface Laptop, and another redesigned and new Surface product.
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Surface 7: Everything we know about Microsoft’s new 2-in-1

Thick side bezels, older USB-A ports, and MiniDisplay connectivity have been present on Surface devices for quite a whiles now. But, based on new rumors, that is all expected to change with the new Surface 7 --- a device that's meant to be separate and drastically different from the Surface Pro 7.
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A slim-bezel Surface 7 with 4G LTE could arrive at Microsoft’s October 2 event

Microsoft's October 2 media event in New York City is just two days away, but we're still learning more about what to expect. As the event draws closer, rumors suggest that Microsoft could unveil a new Surface 7 model, complete with USB-C, 4G LTE connectivity, and slimmer bezels.
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Microsoft could bring back fan-favorite ergonomic keyboard, other accessories

Microsoft's media event in New York is less than a week away, but it now appears that Surface products might not be the only things to be unveiled. According to the latest rumors, Microsoft could also be bringing back a new version of the longtime-favorite ergonomic keyboard, as well as several other PC peripherals.
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Microsoft has an A.I. coach that can critique your PowerPoint presentations

Delivering PowerPoint presentations can be hard. There's the need to pace yourself, and more. Microsoft gets that. Leaning on the power of artificial intelligence, the company is now launching a public preview of PowerPoint Presenter Coach, a tool which can help critique your PowerPoint presentation.
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The U.S. government issues warning to install this emergency Windows update

Google Chrome might be the most popular web browsers, but a small percentage of Windows users are still depending on the older Internet Explorer browser. If that covers you, then Microsoft is now urging you to install an emergency patch as soon as possible in order to avoid possible malicious attacks from hackers. 
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Surface Laptop 3 is rumored to launch with a powerful, eight-core AMD processor

It was previously hinted that Microsoft could introduce a 15 inch Surface Laptop 3 model at this year's Surface event, but now, there's more. This year's new Surface Laptop might also launch with AMD processors --- and an option for truly powerful eight-core processor under the hood.
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One of Windows 10’s best canceled features might be making a comeback

For a brief testing period, a Windows Sets feature had allowed users to group certain tasks and open new instances of them in new tabs in any given window. The feature never made it to the final version of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, but it might soon make a comeback.

Microsoft could be working on a new Surface product called “Project S”

It's well known that Microsoft is working on a dual-screen PC currently codenamed Centaurus, but could the company also be working on a new project under its Surface division? According to a tweet from the famed Microsoft leaker, WalkingCat, that might be a possibility.
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A cheaper Surface Pro 7 could be in the works based on a new leak

As Microsoft's media event in New York City approaches, rumors about what devices the company could be revealing keep surfacing. In the latest leak, the processor and storage configurations for the Surface Pro 7 have been revealed, suggesting that a cheaper version of the device could be in the works.
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Is the Surface Pro 7 incoming? Leak shows imminent launch with Ice Lake chips

Leaked Geekbench performance testing results seem to indicate what Microsoft could have planned for its October 2 event. Although it's best taken lightly, the results show that the next Surface devices might get a slight boost under the hood with Intel's Ice Lake processors.
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You’ll never have to worry about ink again with HP’s new Neverstop Laser printer

Consumers and IT departments alike have always had to deal with the problem of replacing ink cartridges or toner, but HP heard the complaints. The company now offers the world's first cartridge-free printer, perhaps resolving the age-old ink-supply problem. 
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How to set up Windows Hello

From FaceID or the fingerprint and face scanners found on Android devices, physical text passwords are a thing of the past. But did you know that you can log in to your Windows 10 device the same way? With just a few simple steps you can log in to your computer or laptop using just your face or your finger. Here's how.

Redesigned, colorful Microsoft To Do app will help you keep up with your tasks

Microsoft is announcing a redesigned version of its popular cloud-based, cross-platform task management application. Now branded as Microsoft To Do (without the hyphen) the refreshed version of the application features a colorful redesign, as well as other features that make it easier to manage your tasks. 
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These new Microsoft Edge features could signal a challenge to Google Chrome

One of the latest updates for the Dev Channel of Microsoft's new web browser is widely introducing features that further separate it out from regular version of Chrome  --- and may signal a challenge to Google's reign of the browser market. New additions include a Collections feature and more.