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Microsoft has new tools to encourage the transition to ARM PCs

At Microsoft Build 2022, Microsoft detailed Project Project Volterra, a new device that shows developers the possibilities of ARM chips on Windows PCs.
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New Live Share feature for Teams is like screen sharing 2.0

Microsoft Teams is getting a new Live Share feature, which is designed to make you interact with Teams apps in fun new ways.
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Windows 11 widgets finally opening to third-party developers

The Widgets feature in Windows 11 is going to get a big boost, backed by developers who now can build third-party widgets for the OS.
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This simple Windows File Explorer trick blew my mind

If you need to rename multiple files in Windows 10 or Windows 11, don't do it one by one. Use this trick instead.
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Microsoft Build 2022: What to expect for Teams, Edge, and Windows

Microsoft's annual developer conference is here and the show is expected to have a ton of news around Windows, Office, Teams, and Microsoft's other products.
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Google’s new website wants to make your job interviews easy

Google has launched a new website that you can visit to practice your job interviews and get insights on your answers.
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HP Spectre x360 13.5 hands-on review: Refinements that matter

With a tweaked design, so it is slightly comfier, a new webcam, and a bumped CPU, the HP Spectre x360 13.5 got better.
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New HP Spectre x360 16 ditches Nvidia, embraces Intel Arc

HP has announced a new Spectre x360 16 model, powered by Intel ARC graphics and 12th-generation Intel processors.
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How to install Windows 11 in a virtual machine

If you can't run Windows 11 on your PC, then you might want to try it on a virtual machine. Here's how to install Windows 11 on a VM.
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Windows 11 could get a mysterious new ‘Designer’ app

A Microsoft leaker has revealed that Microsoft is working on a 'Designer' app, letting you create fancy graphics.
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This Microsoft app could help you spice up your desktop

Microsoft is working on an app that helps animate backgrounds with custom effects for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.
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I’m a die-hard Windows fan, but the M1 Mac Mini converted me

I love Windows and Surface, but after buying a M1 Mac Mini, I ended up falling in love with this new era of the Mac.
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Google teases a true video editor for its Chromebooks

In a Google I/O breakout session, Google teased the Luma Fusion video editing app running on Chrome OS.
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Microsoft Edge just got a new way to protect your privacy

Microsoft has officially announced a new way for you to protect your privacy in the Canary version of Microsoft Edge with a built-in VPN.
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All the new Chromebook features quietly announced at Google I/O

At Google IO, Google detailed several new features that unite Android phones and Chromebooks together.
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Google Docs will auto-generate TL;DR summaries for you

At I/O 2022, Google announced some updates for Google Docs powered by machine learning modules.
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New Microsoft modular accessories make PCs usable for anyone

Microsoft has announced the Microsoft adaptive accessories, which are designed to make PC accessories like mice and keyboards easy to use.
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MacBooks are crushing Windows laptops in these 3 key areas

Apple's M1 Macs are well-performing, but that's not all that makes them great. Windows PCs have a lot of catching up to do in these 3 ways.
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Lenovo Slim 7i Pro X hands-on review: A do-it-all laptop

Lenovo's Slim 7i Pro X has everything you need for you to do it all, from powerful Intel H-series processors to Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics and a 120Hz screen.
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Lenovo Slim 9i 14 hands-on review: All luxury

The Lenovo Yoga 9i is a laptop that's all about luxury, from 4K OLED displays to a 3D glass top and rounded polished corners
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If you use a Mac, you should know these 5 keyboard shortcuts

There are a lot of hidden shortcuts in MacOS that can change the way you use your MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini, or other Mac devices. Here are five of them.
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Even Microsoft is running an unsupported Windows 11 PC

In the latest Windows Insider Webcast, Microsoft was spotted running an unsupported Windows 11 PC with an Intel 7th-generation processor.
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5 helpful Windows shortcuts you didn’t know about

If you're looking to save time when working during your busy day, we have a look at five unexpected keyboard shortcuts that you can use.
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The best widgets on Windows 11

A cool feature of Windows 11 is widgets. Here are a couple of the best widgets on Windows 11 can use to boost your productivity in the operating system.
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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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How to ungroup Taskbar icons in Windows 11

One of the features of Windows 10 was the ability to ungroup Taskbar icons. This feature isn't in Windows 11, but you can add it with a third-party program.
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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.