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How to make your tablet a better tool for work

Owning a tablet is an awesome feat of technology, and if you play your cards right, you can end up using it for work. Here are a few tips on how.
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5 ways I get more out of my laptop for work

My laptop is the key to the way I get work done. Here are five ways I tweak it behind the scenes to ensure I get maximum performance,
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The iMac Fusion Drive is finally dead — good riddance

Now that Apple is replacing the 21.5 inch iMac with the new 24-inch M1 powered iMac, the fusion drive is gone forever in favor of solid-state drives.
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7 things you didn’t know your Chromebook could do

From checking your Chromebook performance to running Windows through Chrome Remote Desktop, here are seven things you didn't know you could do with Chromebooks.
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How to maximize your productivity in Windows 10

There are a lot of great tools built into Windows 10 that can help you maximize your productivity. Here's a look at some of the most useful ones.
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Microsoft Edge’s new Kids Mode is the must-have feature it’s been missing

The latest version of Microsoft Edge is bringing yet another exclusive feature, designed to help keep kids safe online when web browsing.
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7 things you didn’t know you could do in Windows 10

Some of the best Windows 10 features might be hidden right under your nose. Here's a look at 7 of those features that you might not know about.
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The Windows 10 File Explorer is about to look very different

Microsoft started testing new modern folder icons for photos, desktop, documents, music, and more. The icons replace the ones leftover from Windows 8.1 
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Windows 10 is at a standstill. Here’s what it needs to learn from Chromebooks

With Chrome OS recently surpassing MacOS as the second-most-used operating system in world, there are a lot of lessons to be learned by Microsoft.
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Windows 10X has reportedly been pushed back to later in 2021

After rumors indicated Windows 10X could arrive this spring, it's now looking as though Microsoft might not be ready to release the OS until later this year.
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Nvidia RTX 3080 seekers could face shortages through July

A new report indicates that shortages of Nvidia's latest GPUs might go on until at least the summer or July at the earliest, contrary to what Nvidia claims.
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Latest Windows Update is causing blue screen of death issues with some printers

Some users who have installed March's monthly Windows 10 cumulative update are reporting that they have subsequently not been able to print properly.
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Adobe Photoshop is now fully optimized for Apple M1 Macs

After months of beta testing, Adobe's Photoshop photo editing software is now officially optimized for Apple's latest M1 MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini.
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The best new Chromebook features that Google just announced

ChromeOS is getting a big set of features including Phone Hub to bring Android phones closer to Chrome OS, as well as a new built-in screen recorder. 
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Microsoft’s spring Surface event could feature Surface Laptop 4 and new webcam

Microsoft is rumored to be launching a new webcam, the Surface Laptop 4 and other peripherals, at its next hardware event.
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Microsoft’s Edge browser gets 41% faster thanks to new Startup Boost feature

Version 89 of Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser is taking aim at Google Chrome with Startup Boost, which can improve the browser's performance by 41%.
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Microsoft’s Panos Panay on Windows: It’s going to be a massive year

During a prerecorded session at Ignite 2021, Panos Panay made an interesting remark about what we can expect from Microsoft and Windows for the year 2021.
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Microsoft’s new Outlook board puts calendars, reminders, and lists in one place

Microsoft's popular Outlook emailing service on the web is getting updates with new features designed to help you take control of your day and meetings.
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Windows 10X, the revolutionary new version of Windows, could be coming in March

Windows 10X, which comes with many revolutionary features could be coming in March. That's according to a well-known and very reliable Microsoft leaker
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The Surface Laptop 4 could launch soon with six-core Ryzen processor

A Geekbench benchmarking listing is giving yet another supposed look at Microsoft's rumored Surface Laptop 4 ahead of its potential release this fall.
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Microsoft Edge has a new ‘Kids Mode’ with safe browsing features

The Microsoft Edge Web Browser is getting a new Kids Mode feature designed to keep kids safe, but also ensure they still have fun when browsing the web.
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Samsung will reportedly launch a Galaxy Book Pro laptop with an OLED display

Samsung could be working on a previously unknown Galaxy Book Pro laptop and Galaxy Book Pro 360 tablet that would feature an OLED screen and S Pen support.
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You’ll soon be able to ‘react’ to emails in Outlook using emojis

Microsoft is actively working on a new way to reply and react to emails in Outlook in a way that works just like what you're already doing on iMessage.
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Microsoft planning separate news events to better focus on Xbox, Windows

Microsoft is considering digital news events for Windows, Xbox, and the cloud, to better highlight the changes happening across its lineup.
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Can ARM chips drive innovation in the PC industry?

In an interview at CES 2021, ARM CEO Simon Segars noted that ARM-based Apple's M1 processors are driving new innovation in the PC market.
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TP-Link’s new blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6E routers coming later in 2021

TP-Link is introducing a refreshed lineup of routers and mesh systems with support for the Wi-Fi 6E standard at CES 2021
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New LG Gram laptops feature 16:10 screens and Intel’s 11th-gen processors

LG's new Gram laptops are set to take on Dell's XPS devices, featuring a super slim 16:10 aspect ratio display, as well as an ultraportable lightweight design. 
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The next version of Windows 10 is getting an exciting change to the Taskbar

As part of the Dev Channel, Microsoft is introducing a news and interests section in the Windows 10 taskbar, the biggest change since Windows 10 was born.
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Lenovo takes on the Surface Pro with the ThinkPad X12 Detachable

With its detachable keyboard and built-in kickstand, Lenovo's new ThinkPad X12 Detachable is expected to take on Microsoft's Surface Pro lineup. 
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Future MacBooks could have wireless charging built into their palm rests

Apple patents suggest the use of two-way charging coils in places like the trackpad, palm rest, as well as rear casing of MacBook laptops.
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For the first time in 14 years, AMD beats Intel in PassMark desktop market share

Intel briefly fell behind AMD in the desktop CPU market share, according to new data from the benchmarking firm, PassMark. The AMD lead was up to near 1.6%
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Lenovo’s new all-in-one PC features a swiveling hinge for work-from-home comfort

Lenovo has unveiled a new Yoga 7 all-in-one desktop PC, as well as two new sleek monitors, the Lenovo L24i-30 and Lenovo L27e-30.
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Windows 7 has been dead for a year, but 100 million PCs still use it

Despite the end of support for Windows 7, a large group of 100 million people could still be holding onto it heading into the start of 2021. 
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Alienware’s m17 R4 gaming laptop includes 360Hz display and HDMI 2.1

Alienware is refreshing two of its most popular gaming laptops for the new year and is introducing a special Ryzen Edition of its Aurora gaming desktop.
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Dell reveals world’s first 40-inch, ultrawide, curved 5K monitor for CES

Dell is announcing refreshed UltraSharp monitors, including what it is calling the world's first 40-inch, ultrawide, curved WUHD monitor.
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Adobe Premiere Pro is now optimized in beta for Apple M1 Macs

Beta testers can now enjoy Apple M1-optimized versions of Adobe Premiere Pro, Premiere Rush, and Audition
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Microsoft is designing its own ARM-based processor for Surface and cloud servers

Microsoft is working on an in-house processor with ARM-based designs. It could not only be used to power data centers, but also the Surface line of computers.
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Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel now run faster on Apple’s new M1 Macs

Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote are now all optimized and able to take full advantage of the new Apple custom silicon.