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The M3 MacBook Air in front of a window.

The MacBook Air M4 could launch sooner than we thought

According to tips from trusted analysts, the M4 refresh of the MacBook Air could launch as early as spring 2025.
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The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft just released its ‘unified gateway to Windows’ for Mac

Microsoft has officially launched its new Windows app, allowing users of various Cloud PC services to access Windows all from one app.
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Microsoft Store Ads on a Dell XPS Laptop.

Launching Windows 11 apps could get up to 50% faster thanks to this new tech

Launching Windows 11 apps can be pretty slow, but Microsoft is making changes that could bring big improvements over time.
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The iPhone Mirroring feature from macOS Sequoia being demonstrated at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

The macOS Sequoia update just launched. Here’s why you should install it

It's time to update your Mac because Sequoia is finally here. The update brings iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, and much more — just not Apple Intelligence.
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Google logo at the company's campus in California.

Google Search has a new way of preserving internet history

Google has started adding Internet Archive links to search results so people can view older versions of websites.
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Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

A forced Windows update is coming next month

Support for Windows 11 22H2 is ending soon and Microsoft will be automatically initiating an update on eligible machines next month.
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Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 propped up on a table with its 360-degree hinge.

Samsung’s new laptop has literally double the AI

Samsung has announced the first of its Galaxy Book5 lineup and it can use both Copilot+ experiences and Galaxy AI.
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The keyboard and trackpad on the new Surface Laptop.

Microsoft is already reinventing Copilot

Microsoft is getting ready to reveal the next phase of its Copilot offerings in a LinkedIn event on September 16.
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

There’s more good news about the upcoming M4 MacBook Pros

Apple has reportedly begun mass production of new-generation MacBook Pros, giving us yet more reason to expect a launch before the end of the year.
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

MacBook Pro may make an exciting change to its RAM

After more than a decade of using 8GB of RAM in its base models, Apple may be switching to 16GB with the upcoming M4 series.
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The Meta Quest 3 and Quest Pro appear side-by-side.

Meta may have canceled its high-end Apple Vision Pro competitor

Rumors have been circling for a while about Meta's answer to the Vision Pro, but according to two employees, the project was officially scrapped this week.
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windows 10 control panel

It’s time to say goodbye to the Windows Control Panel

Microsoft has kept its mouth shut for years as the Control Panel has slowly been replaced by the Settings app -- but now its deprecation is official.
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Recall promotional image.

Recall is alive, but its rollout will be slow

Microsoft has posted an update about its delayed Copilot+ feature Recall, saying it will be ready for Windows Insiders testing in October.
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A photo of the Sensel Click Composer Software running on Windows 11

Microsoft cracks down on Windows 11 upgrade requirements

The latest Insider Build of Windows 11 has patched the "/product server" workaround that let old CPUs easily bypass the system requirements check.
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macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

You can finally try out Apple Intelligence on your Mac. Here’s how

The second macOS developer beta is out and it lets anyone try some of the new Apple Intelligence features.
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diy gaming laptop uses only dektop parts

This DIY gaming laptop does something completely unheard of

YouTuber Socket Science has managed to squeeze an entire desktop PC into a gaming laptop case -- and it actually works.
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Promotional image for Windows Phone Link showing a phone mirroring on a laptop screen.

Windows is getting its own version of AirDrop

A new feature is coming to Phone Link on Windows PCs: the ability to seamlessly share files with mobile devices running Android.
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Someone using Paint 3D on a tablet with a stylus.

Microsoft is axing this seven-year-old Windows app

According to a banner that's appeared in-app, Paint 3D won't be available in the Microsoft Store starting on November 4 of this year.
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Android 15 logo on a Google Pixel 8.

This potential Android 15 feature could turn your tablets into PCs

Information has been circulating about a heavily improved Android desktop mode that allows you to use your tablet like a mini desktop PC.
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The Apple TV 4K standing vertically with the Apple logo showing from the front

The new Mac mini may be almost as small as the Apple TV

The latest Mac mini model is due before the end of the year and rumors suggest it's going to be a lot smaller than its predecessor.
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Microsoft HoloLens 2

Microsoft might be building its own Vision Pro rival

A new contract between Samsung Display and Microsoft for micro-OLED displays has people wondering if the company is planning a rival to the Vision Pro.
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

Did Apple just hint that the M4 MacBook Pro isn’t coming in 2024?

Rumors of an M4 MacBook Pro launch before the end of 2024 have been around for a while, but Apple's earnings call may have just squashed them for good.
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Snapdragon X PCs may get even more enticing next year

Qualcomm has announced that its Snapdragon X chips will be coming to more affordable PCs next year, with prices as low as $700.
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Apple Vision Pro display model.

The Vision Pro 2 could gain this huge upgrade to visuals

The ultra-bright tandem OLED tech used in the latest iPad Pro has been shrunk down by LG and Samsung, and could be used in future Vision Pro models.
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The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

Your M3 MacBook Pro can finally connect to two displays

After a five-month wait, the M3 MacBook Pro can finally connect to two external displays like the M3 MacBook Air.
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The keyboard of a ThinkPad laptop.

Lenovo says its new laptop can last an astounding 29 hours

Many of the new Snapdragon-powered PCs have claimed impressive battery life, but this one takes the cake.
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New Bing search engine.

Microsoft has a better take on AI search than Google

Bing has previewed its version of an AI-powered search engine -- and it looks pretty promising.
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special edition Keychron K2 HE keyboards.

Keychron continues to move away from mechanical switches

Mechanical keyboard brand Keychron is updating its most popular model with magnetic switches, making it perfect for high-precision gaming.
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NotchNook app for MacBooks.

This new app just fixed the MacBook notch, and I love it

If you like the Dynamic Island on the iPhone, you'll love this new app.
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A woman using a HP Chromebook laptop while sitting at a bright green table with a cup of coffee, all in front of a colorful background.

It’s time to add one more service to the Google graveyard

Google continues its not-so-new trend of killing services left, right, and center -- and this time it's the Google URL Shortener's turn.
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The Honor removable webcam being pulled out from the chassis.

This clever device fixes my biggest frustration with laptops

The new MagicBook Art 14 from Honor is just 1 cenitmeter thick and weighs only 1 kilogram -- oh, and it also has a removable webcam.
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Huawei Matebook X Pro

A new Windows alternative could launch on PCs later this year

Huawei has developed a new operating system to be used in its desktops and laptops, and it could launch later this year.
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Apple's Craig Federighi introducing the new window tiling feature in macOS Sequoia at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

The macOS Sequoia public beta just launched. Here’s how to download it

The public beta for macOS Sequoia is out now, and anyone can test it out.
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HP OmniBook Ultra.

Intel and AMD are back in the game

AMD and Intel are ready to join the Copilot+ lineup with the chips powering the new HP OmniBook Ultra and the new Asus ExpertBook P5.
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