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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.
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

How to download and install Windows 11 on your PC: All methods, explained

Windows 11 has been out for a while now, but if you still don't have it, here's how you can download the operating system on your PC today.
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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.
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The most influential Google Chrome features in its history

Google Chrome recently hit version 100, and it's been six years since it launched. Here are some big moments that got it to where it is today.
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Mozilla still has a beef with Windows 11 — here’s why

Microsoft made some changes to the way people can switch default browsers in Windows 11, but Mozilla still has a beef with Microsoft over it.
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How to sync Outlook contacts with iPhone

Syncing your Outlook contacts with an iPhone is quick and easy. Here's how you can do it in a few simple steps.
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Windows 11 may launch tabbed File Explorer, smarter Clipboard

Microsoft is holding a Windows event on April 5, and several new Windows 11 features could be announced.
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Microsoft has a warning about working in the metaverse

In a blog post, Microsoft talks about the risk of working in the metaverse and the steps that can be taken to secure it
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New Windows spyware campaign can get you in a click

The Vidar spyware is spreading to PCs as threat actors have managed to hide it inside Microsoft Compiled HTML help files, and you can be infected in a click.
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Microsoft responds to hack of Cortana and Bing source code

A hacking group has hit Microsoft's DevOps repositories and posted the source code for Cortana and other projects.
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How do I recover my Gmail account?

Forgot your Gmail password? Can't sign in to your Google account? Deleted your account by accident? Here's how you can recover your Google account!
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How to delete Google Chrome

If you no longer want to use Google Chrome, here's a look at how to delete it from your system in a few simple steps.