Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system is rolling out today. The new operating system doesn’t have the most lenient requirements for people who want to upgrade compatible devices. To do so, you’ll need 64-bit processors selected, 4GB of memory, 64GB of storage, UEFI secure boot and TPM 2.0. Despite pushback from users, Microsoft said in an August …
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If Windows 11 has a flagship launch day companion device, it’s the Surface Pro 8. The Surface Pro has always been the lead ship in Microsoft’s PC hardware armada, which has grown in recent years to include budget laptops, ARM-powered hybrids and even a dual-screen phone. I’ve always liked the Surface line, partly because it’s a rare case of a …
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Time is running out to upgrade to Windows 10. Microsoft no longer offers support for Windows 7, and now the company has launched Windows 11. If you’re still running an older version of Windows, keep in mind that Windows 11 will only be available as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, not older versions. Anyone on older operating systems will …
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It’s one of the biggest technology buying hangups: Is my new purchase going to be immediately obsolete? Or at least outdated? That kind of FOMO can lead to long delays in buying a laptop, phone or tablet, always waiting for the next update or upgrade. With the announcement of Windows 11, laptop and desktop shoppers are in this familiar situation. …
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Microsoft is holding its annual Surface announcement event on Wednesday, Sept. 22, and you can follow along with our live coverage of the Microsoft event, which starts at Sept. 22 at 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET). We could see the new Surface Duo 2, Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3 and more. Read more: Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is all about the …
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Laptop designs have changed significantly since Microsoft debuted its Surface Book, a laptop with a tablet that detached from a keyboard base with discrete graphics for more power. It awkwardly straddled the two-in-one (with displays that rotate around 360 degrees, like the HP Spectre x360) and detachable (where the keyboard snaps onto the tablet, as with the Surface Pro 8) categories. …
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The Surface Pro 8, announced at the Microsoft Surface event on Wednesday, brings Microsoft’s top two-in-one up to par with its competition just in time for Windows 11. Also announced at the event was the Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Duo 2, Surface Slim Pen 2, Surface Go 3 and some new accessibility features. The Surface Pro 7 hit the market in Oct. …
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As more companies move to a hybrid workforce in the wake of the pandemic, Microsoft is adding new tools to its suite of software to make remote meetings feel more like in-person ones, according to a Thursday company blog post. A new feature called Cameo will integrate the Microsoft Teams camera feed into your PowerPoint presentation, allowing you to customize …
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Here’s a good reason to upgrade to Windows 11: Your laptop won’t be able to take advantage of the full range of speed and battery features in Intel’s new Alder Lake processor without Microsoft’s latest operating system. Windows 11 arrives on Oct. 5, the same time of year as the first PCs using Alder Lake, Intel’s successor to its 11th …
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Troubleshooting an old and slow PC isn’t a fun experience, but it’s also something you can do on your own at home. In addition to common issues to look for, there’s another task you should take on — create a bootable USB drive. I know, I know. The first time I heard the term “bootable USB,” I felt a tinge …
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