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Microsoft is going to clamp down on your OneDrive data cap
Microsoft said it will take a harder line on what files count against its OneDrive data cap, while also blocking the ability to add new Outlook.com email aliases beginning next year.
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Should you wait for Black Friday to upgrade your PC?
You can miss great deals on PC parts if you ignore Black Friday—or delay all purchases until November 25. But some components are still worth biding your time.
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New DirectStorage 1.1 will tap GPU to speed up games even more
Microsoft promises DirectStorage 1.1 will be in developers' hands by the end of 2022, using the GPU (rather than the CPU) to decompress assets and improve game loading times.
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5 easy tasks that supercharge your security
Protect your PC and your online accounts with these 5 simple tasks that supercharge your security.
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Blisteringly fast PCIe 5.0 SSDs debut in November
AMD has announced a shipping timeframe for the PCI Express 5.0 SSDs that will support its new Ryzen 7000 processors.
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Ebay electronics resellers cry foul on new 'refurbished' rules
A new policy hidden behind an NDA could create rigid tiers of 'refurbished' and 'used' sellers on Ebay.
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You need multiple backups. Amazon Drive's shutdown proves it
Amazon Drive's shuttering highlights the dangers of storing your files in just one spot.
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5 terrible reasons angry nerds say I should switch to Linux
It has the opposite effect of inspiring a switch to Linux.
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Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Amazon linked to stolen Brazilian rainforest gold
Illegally mined gold from the Amazon is allegedly finding its way into consumer electronics.
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The best free software for your PC
These are the best free programs that any PC needs: solid security tools, productivity software, and more.
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Windows 10 tips and tricks that help you get stuff done faster
Every second spent fiddling with menus is a second wasted. These time-saving Windows tips and tricks can help streamline your workflow and get your time back.
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Microsoft Edge taps AI to make grainy images look nice and crisp in your browser
Microsoft has added image upscaling to Bing Maps and is rolling it out to its Edge browser, using deep learning and AI to make images sharper and more detailed than the originals.
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How to get Windows cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to spend), you could pay nothing for it.
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These 8 core apps are changing in Windows 11
Windows includes a number of native apps: Mail, Calendar, Clock, Paint, and more. All of these are receiving a new look and/or features within Windows 11.
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Google promises new advertising and privacy controls
At Google I/O 2022, Google promised more privacy controls in the form of My Ad Center, as well as the ability to remove personal information that could be surfaced via Google Search.
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Twitter explodes as Elon Musk attempts $43 billion hostile takeover
The Tesla owner is attempting to buy the social network for more than $40 billion and make it a private company.
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Meet Microsoft's new ink-first app, Journal
Microsoft has launched Microsoft Journal, a note-taking , journaling app designed to use a Surface Pen or other stylus from the get-go.
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Windows Cloud PCs will be able to work offline soon
Microsoft has added three new features to its Windows 365 cloud PC offering, allowing hybrid workers flexibility between offline and online work.
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Adobe Acrobat Standard DC vs. Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Ready for more functionality than Adobe's free Acrobat Reader DC offers? Here's what you need to know before purchasing the paid PDF editor.
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