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Clippy returns to Windows 11 as an emoji.

Windows 11 may get the 3D emojis we were promised

There's now an indication that Microsoft is still working on 3D emoji for Windows 11, as originally promised.
Computing News
Surface Pro 8 tablet view with Windows 11 screen.

Windows 11 still has this one major advantage over MacOS

When it comes to getting work done and multitasking, Windows 11 is still the better operating system over MacOS.
Computing Features
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Microsoft stopped the largest DDoS attack ever reported

Microsoft mitigated a DDoS attack on an Azure server in Asia with a throughput of 3.47 Tbps, making it one of the largest attacks in history.
News Computing
New multitasking features on Windows 11.

Windows 11’s best multitasking feature is getting even better

Windows 11's Snap Layouts feature is getting a big visual improvement, as spotted in the latest Dev Channel build.
Computing
A laptop sits on a desk with a Windows 11 wallpaper.

Windows 11 had a big four months. Here’s what’s coming next

It's been four months since Windows 11 was released, and Microsoft is now talking about what's coming up next for the operating system.
Computing
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Elgato’s Stream Deck Pedal helps your feet be productive

Elgato has launched the Stream Deck Pedal, a new tactile foot controller with three zones for various functions.
Computing Gaming
Closeup on the HP Chromebook x360 14c's keyboard, trackpad, and stylus.

The drawing experience on Chromebooks to get a major boost

Google is working on improving palm rejection on certain Chromebook models. This can boost the experience of drawing and notetaking apps.
Computing News
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How to enable TPM 2.0 on your PC

If you're planning on installing Windows 11, you'll need to have a PC with TPM 2.0 enabled. Here's how to turn it on.
Computing
Close up of keyboard and trackpad on a Dell XPS 13 Plus.

A Dell XPS Chromebook could once again be in the works

A listing from Google's Chromium Gerrit tool suggests that a Dell-branded XPS Chromebook might be in the works.
News
Samsung foldable laptop concept image.

This Samsung folding laptop idea is unlike any you’ve seen

Samsung has patented a flexible screen laptop that's unlike any other, where the laptop can fold into a compact block.
Computing News
Laptop sitting on a desk showing Windows 11's built-in Microsoft Teams experience.

Windows 11 makes some noise with oft-requested design change

Microsoft is beta testing a long-requested key design change for the volume sliders in Windows 11.
Computing News
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4 Slack features that Microsoft Teams desperately needs

Slack and Microsoft Teams are two of the most popular communication apps, but Slack has some features that Teams desperately needs.
Computing
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This change to Alt + Tab in Windows 11 is making people very happy

In a boost for multitasking, Microsoft is testing improving the Alt+Tab experience in Windows 11 so that it's cleaner.
Computing News
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ViewSonic’s new monitors are catered for next-generation gamers

ViewSonic has introduced a series of new monitors and projectors with next-generation technologies.
Computing News
The Your Phone app on an Android phone.

Google now has its own way of making Android phones and Windows more compatible

Later this year, it will be possible to pair your Android phone to your Windows PC and do more cross-device tasks.
Computing
The Lenovo Yoga 9I

Lenovo Yoga 9i hands-on review: Sight for sore eyes

Lenovo's new Yoga 9i is a laptop that has everything you might need for multimedia consumption.
Computing News
The Thinkbook Plus Gen 3 with Windows 11.

ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 hands-on reviews: A laptop unlike any other

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 is a laptop that does things no other laptop has done before, and it's really cool and weird.
Computing
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MSI branches out with a new microphone, keyboard with custom switches

MSI has expanded its reach a bit by launching keyboard switches and a new podcasting microphone.
Computing News
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BenQ’s new 4K HDR projector is designed with gamers in mind

At CES 2022, BenQ announced a 4K HDR projector for gamers, one of the first of its kind on the marker today.
Computing News
Microsoft Surface Studio 2

The Surface Studio 3 might not be dead after all

Microsoft could finally release a Surface Studio 3 in the year 2022, as a follow-up to the Surface Studio from 2018.
Computing News
Tom Brady smashing a Surface.

Tom Brady smashed a Microsoft Surface. The NFL warned him not to do it again

Tom Brady chucked a Microsoft Surface tablet on the sidelines of a NFL game and broke it, and now the league has warned him to not do it again.
Computing News
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 sitting on a table.

Common bloatware to uninstall on your new laptop

Purchased a new laptop recently? Here's how you can reclaim some storage by removing the unnecessary apps known as bloatware.
Computing Features
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Change these 5 settings on your new Windows laptop

Purchased a new laptop? We've got a look at some of the top settings you can change to help make the most out of your new device.
Computing Features
XPG Headshot 4D printed gaming mouse

This conceptual mouse has a crazy idea for storing your games

XPG, a brand known for its gaming accessories, recently revealed the XPG Vault, a new USB-C mouse with an SSD built right inside.
Computing Gaming
Alienware Aurora R8

Beware: The latest BIOS updates might wreck your Dell, Alienware, or Inspiron PC

Dell Latitude 5320 and 5520 laptops, Inspiron 5680 desktop, and the Alienware Aurora R8 owners are reporting a BIOS update that wrecks their PC.
Computing News
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How to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10

Microsoft once had a free upgrade process to Windows 10, but no longer. However, there are still ways that you can upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Windows 10.
Computing Guides
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Hey, Bingo? Steve Ballmer nearly changed Cortana’s name in last act at Microsoft

In a newsletter written by a former Microsoft employee, the origin story of Cortana reveals how the assistant could have been called Bingo.
Computing News
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How to type symbols and letters with accent marks

You may not know it, but there are a slew of symbols and characters that you can type with keyboard shortcuts. Here's how to type them in Windows 10 or MacOS.
Computing Guides
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This futuristic haptic vest should make virtual reality feel more realistic

Skinetic is a new haptic vest that should make virtual reality experiences feel a lot more realistic. 
Computing News
A close-up of someone using Microsoft Teams on a laptop for a videoconference.

One-to-one Microsoft Teams video calls can now be end-to-end encrypted

Microsoft is now rolling out end-to-end encryption on one-to-one video calls in Microsoft Teams as a step toward safer private meetings.
Computing News
Laptop running Windows 10.

How to dual boot Windows 10 and Windows 11

If you want to try Windows 11 while still running Windows 10, then you can try out what's known as a Dual Boot. Here's how to do that.
Computing Guides
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A fix for slow NVMe SSD speeds in Windows 11 is out — here’s how to get it

Microsoft has issued a fix for slow SSD speeds in Windows 11. Here's how you can get it installed so your system runs right.
Computing News
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

Video encoding could soon get a lot more efficient in Windows 11

Microsoft has announced a new Direct X12 API for video encoding. It could speed up the video editing process in Windows 11.
Computing News
Microsoft signage at the Meridian Building (formerly CompuWare) in Detroit, Michigan.

Microsoft faces antitrust investigations over its $19.7 billion Nuance purchase

Microsoft purchased Nuance for $19.7 billion in April, but the deal is coming under antitrust scrutiny from European Union regulators.
Computing News
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