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Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S

At Ignite 2024, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets in mixed reality.
Computing News
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Microsoft calls Recall one of ‘the most secure experiences’ it’s ever built

After facing pushback and delays, Microsoft has provided an update on Recall regarding how it pertains to IT administrators.
Computing News
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5 laptops to buy instead of the M4 MacBook Pro

The M4 MacBook Pro is a fantastic laptop, but here are five laptops you should consider buying instead.
Computing Features
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More proof that AI images are becoming modern-day clip art

A new feature in Google Docs is bringing AI-generated images to your documents. Am I the only one having flashbacks to the late 1990s?
Computing News
The MacBook Pro 16-inch on a table.

MacBook Pro 16 vs. MacBook Pro 14: here’s which M4 you should buy

The new M4 16-inch MacBook Pro and the 14-inch MacBook Pro are Apple's latest notebooks. In this guide, we will compare them.
Computing Guides
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MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: how to easily decide which to buy

Now that both models have the M3 chip, it's never been harder to choose between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
Computing Guides
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With the M4 here, there are two Macs you now shouldn’t buy

The impressive M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro have arrived, and they make these two older Macs no longer worth buying.
Computing Features
Someone using a MacBook Pro M4.

The performance downgrade made to the M4 Pro that no one is talking about

Apple has made a change to its Low Power mode that drastically reduces performance.
Computing News
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MacBook Pro (M4 Pro/Max) review: the best gets even better

With a new chip and a handful of quality of life improvements, the M4 MacBook Pro has reached new heights.
Computing Reviews
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Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro) review: a silver box of magic

The Mac mini, now with the M4 or M4 Pro, has finally gotten the redesign it's always deserved.
Computing Reviews
Mac Mini with M4

The era of 8GB RAM is over

In a surprising move this week, Apple exorcised its Mac lineup of devices with 8GB of memory, including in the MacBook Air.
Computing Features
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The MacBook Air just got a surprise upgrade that everyone will love

In an unexpected move, Apple has bumped the starting configuration of the M2 and M3 MacBook Air up to 16GB of RAM.
Computing News
MacBook Pro with M4

The new M4 MacBook Pro comes with these 7 major changes

Apple has officially announced the M4 MacBook Pro, and while it's not a redesign, it includes these six big changes from the previous generation.
Computing News
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14 years later, the Mac mini has finally been reborn

The Mac mini has undergone a major overhaul, with a sleek new design and upgraded M4 chip bringing Apple’s smallest desktop computer up to date.
Computing News
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GPT-5: everything we know so far about OpenAI’s next frontier model

GPT-5 is expected to be the next major iteration of OpenAI's large language model. Here's everything we know about it so far.
Computing Guides
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100 million affected in worst U.S. health care data breach of all time

We knew the UnitedHealth Group cyberattack from earlier this year was bad. But now we know just how all-encompassing the incident really was.
Computing News
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The Vision Pro reportedly suspended because of ‘weak demand’

A new report says that the production for the Vision Pro may have halted as early as this summer.
Computing News
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The best AI chatbots to try: ChatGPT, Gemini, and more

The rise of AI chatbots has been staggering to watch, led by ChatGPT and a host of clones.
Computing Guides
Qualcomm's CEO presenting Snapdragon X Elite CPUs at Computex 2024.

Qualcomm counters Intel about its performance claims

Qualcomm isn't impressed by Intel's latest Lunar Lake chips, and has questioned some of its performance and battery life claims.
Computing News
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This new Google Docs feature is exactly what I’ve always wanted

Google Docs has a new feature called Document Tabs that is already changing my life for the better.
Computing Features
The Ryzen 9 9950X socketed in a motherboard.

A ‘revolutionary’ Turbo Mode promises up to 35% faster gaming on Ryzen chips

Gigabyte's new X3D Turbo Mode is said to deliver between 20% and 35% better gaming on the Ryzen 9000 chips.
Computing News
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An even better Surface Laptop may be coming soon

A leaked listing has revealed an Intel Lunar Lake version of the Surface Laptop 7th Edition, which is currently my favorite Windows laptop.
Computing News
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Mac sales are nosediving

Macs have reportedly experienced a 17.5% drop in annual growth in this past quarter.
Computing News
The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

Asus Zenbook S 14 review: Core Ultra Series 2 makes its debut

The Zenbook S 14 is the flagship laptop showing off the new Intel Core Series 2 processors. Is it worth your money?
Computing Reviews
The Surface Laptop 7th Edition on a white table.

9 best laptops of 2025: tested and reviewed by our team of experts

Looking for the best laptops to buy in 2025? We've tested and reviewed top laptops, Chromebooks, and MacBooks to help you choose.
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macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

There’s so much more to macOS Sequoia than just Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence is dominating the headlines, but there's over 50 smaller changes coming macOS Sequoia that you'll want to know about.
Computing News
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Google Chrome may start resurfacing tabs from your other devices

Google is improving the way its cross-platform tab syncing works to make the handoff between devices even more seamless.
Computing News
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Copilot Wave 2: Here are all the new AI features to try out

Microsoft has unveiled a significant update to Copilot, including new features built into Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and more.
Computing News
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Acer is ‘not optimistic’ about the future of handheld gaming

Acer has its own entry in the world of handheld PC gaming, but that doesn't mean it has high hopes for its future.
Computing Features
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The best tech of IFA 2024: laptops, phones, drones, and more

We attended IFA 2024 with one mission: find the best tech in the world. These are the products we came away impressed by.
Computing Features
The Asus ZenBook S14 late 2024 model in Scandinavian White showcased at IFA 2024.

The 6 laptops that blew me away at IFA 2024

These six laptops caught my eye when perusing the show floor in Berlin for IFA 2024.
Computing Features
Two AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards on a pink surface.

AMD confirms plans to not play ‘king of the hill’ with Nvidia

When asked, AMD shared information with reporters about its future plans for GPUs, and it may not involve an RTX 5090 competitor.
Computing News
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Lenovo’s new laptops have an Intel superpower

At IFA 2024, Lenovo has announced some new Intel-powered laptops with some special software features.
Computing News
The Lenovo Twisting Auto PC with the display halfway twisted.

This new Lenovo laptop opens and contorts itself with a voice command

Lenovo has unveiled an experimental laptop that can twist fully around and is activated by just your voice.
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