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Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's new OS now without waiting

Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's new OS now without waiting

If you haven't got the upgrade yet, Windows 11 Installation Assistant is your shortcut to Microsoft's latest OS.

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Microsoft launched Windows 11. Now what? Essential info about the new OS

Microsoft launched Windows 11. Now what? Essential info about the new OS

What's in Windows 11? Who has access to the new OS today? Here's everything we know.

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MacOS Monterey compatible devices: Will your Mac work with Apple's new OS today?

MacOS Monterey compatible devices: Will your Mac work with Apple's new OS today?

MacOS Monterey arrives today. We have a list of laptops and desktops compatible with Apple's newest operating system.

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Everything Microsoft changed in the new OS

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Everything Microsoft changed in the new OS

Microsoft's new operating system has started to roll out. Before you download Windows 11, here's every major upgrade compared to Windows 10.

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 review: M1 Max meets retro ports

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 review: M1 Max meets retro ports

It's the best of the old and new in this long-awaited, professional-grade Apple silicon MacBook.

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Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's new OS now without waiting
Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's new OS now without waiting

Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's new OS now without waiting

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Microsoft launched Windows 11. Now what? Essential info about the new OS
Microsoft launched Windows 11. Now what? Essential info about the new OS

Microsoft launched Windows 11. Now what? Essential info about the new OS

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MacOS Monterey compatible devices: Will your Mac work with Apple's new OS today?
MacOS Monterey compatible devices: Will your Mac work with Apple's new OS today?

MacOS Monterey compatible devices: Will your Mac work with Apple's new OS today?

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Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Everything Microsoft changed in the new OS
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Everything Microsoft changed in the new OS

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Everything Microsoft changed in the new OS

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Apple MacBook Pro 2021 review: M1 Max meets retro ports
Apple MacBook Pro 2021 review: M1 Max meets retro ports

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 review: M1 Max meets retro ports

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Windows 11: 6 of the best features in Microsoft's new OS and how they work
Windows 11: 6 of the best features in Microsoft's new OS and how they work

Windows 11: 6 of the best features in Microsoft's new OS and how they work

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Windows 11: Wondering if you really need to upgrade? Here's what to consider
Windows 11: Wondering if you really need to upgrade? Here's what to consider

Windows 11: Wondering if you really need to upgrade? Here's what to consider

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Windows 11 has arrived, but here's why not everyone will get the upgrade yet
Windows 11 has arrived, but here's why not everyone will get the upgrade yet

Windows 11 has arrived, but here's why not everyone will get the upgrade yet

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Windows 11 compatibility: Check if your PC meets Microsoft's requirements
Windows 11 compatibility: Check if your PC meets Microsoft's requirements

Windows 11 compatibility: Check if your PC meets Microsoft's requirements

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MacOS Monterey is here: How to download Apple's newly released operating system
MacOS Monterey is here: How to download Apple's newly released operating system

MacOS Monterey is here: How to download Apple's newly released operating system

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This is the best time to buy an M1 Mac Mini -- unless a new one is announced on Monday
This is the best time to buy an M1 Mac Mini -- unless a new one is announced on Monday

This is the best time to buy an M1 Mac Mini -- unless a new one is announced on Monday

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Best laptop 2021: The 14 laptops we recommend
Best laptop 2021: The 14 laptops we recommend

Best laptop 2021: The 14 laptops we recommend

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Apple's M1 Pro and M1 Max chips mean new trouble for Intel
Apple's M1 Pro and M1 Max chips mean new trouble for Intel

Apple's M1 Pro and M1 Max chips mean new trouble for Intel

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Everything announced at the Apple event: AirPods 3, new MacBook Pro, HomePod Mini and more
Everything announced at the Apple event: AirPods 3, new MacBook Pro, HomePod Mini and more

Everything announced at the Apple event: AirPods 3, new MacBook Pro, HomePod Mini and more

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Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 14-inch review: A portable, professional powerhouse
Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 14-inch review: A portable, professional powerhouse

Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 14-inch review: A portable, professional powerhouse

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Apple MacBook Pro 2021 review: M1 Max meets retro ports

It's the best of the old and new in this long-awaited, professional-grade Apple silicon MacBook.
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M1 Pro vs. M1 Max vs. M1: Apple's MacBook Pro chips compared

Apple's latest M1 chips differ in some notable ways. Here's what's inside when you buy a new MacBook Pro.
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MacOS Monterey launches today

Apple's released its newest operating system for Macs and MacBooks on Monday, Oct. 25.
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Best gaming laptops for 2021

The best of the gaming laptops we've reviewed recently.
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MacOS Monterey compatible devices: Will your Mac work with Apple's new OS today?

MacOS Monterey arrives today. We have a list of laptops and desktops compatible with Apple's newest operating system.
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MacBook Pro 2021 vs. MacBook Air 2020: New M1 chips complicate your laptop choice

New MacBook Pro models with faster M1 chips mean a lot of new options for Mac laptops. But do you really need to go Pro?
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MacBook Pro ports: All the things you can now plug into your new laptop

Apple made big changes to its two new MacBook Pro laptops -- including some new ports.
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What is MagSafe? MacBook Pro gets Apple's magnetic charger (again)

MagSafe is back on Apple's new MacBook Pro M1 laptops. Here's what to know.
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MacOS Monterey is here: How to download Apple's newly released operating system

In three short steps, you can now download the new Mac operating system on your device.
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MacBook Pro notch: The controversial iPhone feature has migrated to Macs

Apple's new M1 MacBooks come with several retro features and some new ones, too.
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GoPro has a fix for the Hero 10 Black overheating when shooting long clips with no airflow

A cold-weather battery pack is on the way, too.
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See ya, MacBook Pro Touch Bar. You will not be missed

Commentary: Apple's Touch Bar was an expensive gimmick, and I hated as much as its disastrous butterfly keyboard.
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MacBook Pro with all the fanciest specs: We did the math, and the price is... wow

Apple's new MacBook Pro laptops come with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. If you want the biggest, fanciest version you can buy, it won't be cheap.
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How to buy the MacBook Pro today: Apple's newest M1 laptops have arrived

Apple just released two new MacBook Pro M1 laptops, 14- and 16-inch models. We'll tell you how to buy them right now.
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Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 14-inch review: A portable, professional powerhouse

Apple launches a new screen size by adding almost everything from our wish list to the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
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MacBook Pro with M1 Max and M1 Pro: Gives a lot more and takes away very little

This new generation of MacBook Pro gives you more ports and connectivity -- and ditches a couple of lesser used features, including the Touch Bar.
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Windows 10 default settings that aren't good and how to disable them

Windows 11 is here. But if you're still using Windows 10, a few minutes' work can stop annoying notifications, improve your computer's speed and boost your privacy online.
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Windows 11 download: How to get Microsoft's new OS now without waiting

If you haven't got the upgrade yet, Windows 11 Installation Assistant is your shortcut to Microsoft's latest OS.
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Windows 11: 6 of the best features in Microsoft's new OS and how they work

We'll tell you how to use Android apps, Snap Layouts, Widgets and other new Windows 11 features.
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Windows 11 has arrived, but here's why not everyone will get the upgrade yet

Microsoft is rolling out its new operating system in phases. We'll explain what that means for you and your computer.
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