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Microsoft to publicly preview upcoming Windows 11 features next month
Microsoft said Wednesday that it will release a "public preview" of upcoming Windows 11 features like Android apps and an updated Taskbar, in an update that will be provided to the stable Windows 11 channel for mainstream users.
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Microsoft 'delighted' by Windows 11 usage, but what is it?
Microsoft reported strong revenue and profits for its fourth-quarter 2021 earnings, but was vague in describing how many users Windows 11 actually has.
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How to download Windows 11
You can get your hands on the files for Microsoft’s latest operating system in one of three easy ways.
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Windows 11 SE is Microsoft's latest Chromebook killer
Microsoft unexpectedly announced Windows 11 SE on Tuesday, a simplified version of Windows 11 for classrooms. Windows 11 SE will allow apps like Zoom and Chrome to accommodate teachers who want more than just a Chromebook.
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Simplify your home PC with this Acer Chromebox for just $149
Walmart is selling the 32GB Acer Chromebox CX13 for $80 off right now.
How-To
How to stop Microsoft Teams from automatically loading on your PC
If you're tired of Microsoft Teams automatically launching when you boot or restart your PC, there's an easy way to fix the problem without uninstalling the app. The Teams-based Chat app can be disabled, too.
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Learn how to manage, analyze, and visualize data for only $35
This web-based training package introduces students to data management with Microsoft Excel, analysis with Alteryx, and visualizations with Power BI.
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Tested: Start11 solves Windows 11's worst Start menu and taskbar sins
Stardock Software today debuts the 1.1 release of Start11, which allows you to tweak your Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu in ways the operating system does not.
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How to uninstall programs in Windows 11
Need to clear out some cruft? Here's how to uninstall programs in Windows 11.
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Microsoft Defender could protect your Android phone and Mac, too
A "Microsoft Defender Preview" app in the Microsoft Store says that Defender will eventually protect Macs and Android phones, and leaked images imply the same.
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Microsoft fixes the hated volume slider in Windows 11
Are you among those who hate what happens when you use your laptop's keys to turn the volume up or down? If so, a new Windows 11 test build will make you very happy.
How-To
7 ways Microsoft's PowerToys enhance your PC experience
Microsoft's PowerToys are a set of free Windows tools that accomplish common, useful tasks quickly. Here's how they help me, and how they can help you as well.
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Windows Photos editing changes for the better…and worse
Microsoft has begun rolling out an updated Photos app for Windows 11 and Windows 10, with significant changes to user interface and the removal of at least one key feature.
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New Year, New You Sale: Prep to become MS Azure certified with this $20 bundle
This package is ideal for IT professionals who need to augment their training with some of the newest and most employable skills.
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Microsoft's wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2021
This is Microsoft's year in review: the highs, lows, and head-scratching moments from Windows, Surface, Teams and more throughout 2021.
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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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How to set up your new computer
Set up your new computer the right way by performing these crucial tasks.
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Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: Luxurious updates raise the bar—and the price
Amazon’s popular e-reader gets a revamp that makes it bigger and better, but the improvements don’t come for free.
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Learn how to develop Android apps using Kotlin for just $13
This package features three courses that introduce students to Android development using the Kotlin coding language.
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