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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
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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What is a TPM and why isn't mine working?
Everything you need to know about the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) required for Windows 11: What it is, what to expect on your PC, and how to turn it on.
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Microsoft reveals how to bypass Windows 11's strict hardware requirements
Don't have a compatible CPU or TPM 2.0 support? Here's Microsoft's method to bypass its own security check.
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3 things we love in Windows 11 (and 3 things we hate)
Why choose Windows 11? Why stick with Windows 10? After reviewing both operating systems, we can give you three big reasons to upgrade to Windows 11… or remain on Windows 10.
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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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The Full Nerd ep. 193: Should you upgrade to Windows 11?
The Full Nerd crew discusses everything from Windows 11 start menu to performance and whether it's time to upgrade or not.
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Windows 11 multi-monitor tweaks are toying with my emotions
Windows 11 adds some smart new features that enhance multi-monitor productivity, but lost a useful one in the process.
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Here are the CPUs that officially can run Windows 11
The lists of AMD and Intel processors supported by Windows 11 come on the heels of the new operating system's much stricter hardware compatibility.
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6 new Windows 11 features you should try
Just installed Windows 11? Be sure to give these features a spin.
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