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Microsoft will push PC Health Check app to all Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft says in a support document that it's going to push its PC Health Check app to all Windows 10 PCs as a way to encourage users to upgrade to Windows 11… and provide a system dashboard for your PC.
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The story of the Windows XP 'Bliss' desktop theme—and what it looks like today
Like Windows XP itself, Microsoft's 'Bliss' image of rolling green hills has aged, and evolved. Here's its story— and what the real-world site looks like today.
How-To
How to charge your Surface laptop to 100%: Solving the smart charging mystery
Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop Studio include smart charging, a feature that protects the battery by keeping it from being fully charged. Here's how to turn that off so you can fully charge your laptop.
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Here’s where you can buy a TPM for Windows 11
But before you cough up any cash, make sure you actually need it. Few people do.
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Best wireless keyboards: Hand-tested reviews of Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
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Windows 10's big November update is a lot smaller than we're used to
With Windows 11 getting all the attention, new features are thin on the ground for Microsoft's former flagship OS
How-To
How to switch out of Windows 11 S Mode
Windows 11 Home in S Mode may ship by default on PCs like the Surface Go 3, preventing you from installing "unverified" apps that aren't in the Windows Store. Here's how to upgrade from Windows 11 S to Windows 11 Home.
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Auto HDR deep-dive: How and why to use Windows 11's eye-catching game feature
Windows 11's Auto HDR feature promises to make older titles look just as bright and vibrant as newer HDR-compatible releases without a major hit to performance. Does it work? Here's everything you need to know
Reviews
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: Better, but still buggy
Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 certainly feels like a productivity phone that no other smartphone manufacturer can really compete with. But it's still buggy, and still can't quite measure up to the basic requirements of a premium smartphone.
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Android apps arrive on Windows 11, sort of
Windows 11's Android apps have finally arrived. Microsoft is pushing a small number to PCs enrolled in the Windows 11 Beta Channel.
How-To
How to turn on Auto HDR in Windows 11
Windows 11's Auto HDR tech lets you experience eye-popping visuals even in games that don't natively support HDR. Here's how to turn it on.
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Google's big, bold Pixel 6 takes aim at Apple and Samsung
The Google Pixel 6 returns to flagship status after the Pixel 5's diversion.
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How to get Windows 11 for free
You likely won’t have to spend anything to get Windows 11. Here’s how to do it.
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Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable review: An excellent business tablet PC
The Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Windows tablet PC offers long battery life, a bright display, Thunderbolt connectivity, a terrific keyboard, and more.
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Best Windows tablet 2021: Surface Pro vs. Dell, HP, and Lenovo tablets
We've picked the best Windows tablet from a field that includes the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Pro 8, the Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable, the HP Elite Folio, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.
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Microsoft offers beta fix for Ryzen performance issues on Windows 11
Microsoft said it has fixed the cache latency issues that had lowered performance on Ryzen PCs running Windows 11, though the patch is in a preview state for Windows Insiders at the moment.
Opinion
PC diehards are wrong: Why I love Windows 11's controversial new look
PC enthusiasts bemoan Windows 11's redesigned Start Menu and Taskbar, but there's actually a lot to like—especially if you're comfortable with Macs and Chromebooks.
News
Windows 11 hurts AMD Ryzen performance even more than we thought
We knew Windows 11 hampered AMD's CPU performance, but third-party tests show much worse results.
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Some of the best Windows 11 features are hidden
Windows 11's best features are often hidden deep within Microsoft's operating system. Read on to find out where they are and what they do.
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