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Download Windows 11 now with this workaround: How to skip the wait for Microsoft's OS

Download Windows 11 now with this workaround: How to skip the wait for Microsoft's OS

If you're still waiting to update to Microsoft's latest operating system, the Windows 11 Installation Assistant is your shortcut.

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Windows 11: Are you unsure about upgrading from Windows 10? Everything you should know

Windows 11: Are you unsure about upgrading from Windows 10? Everything you should know

If you're debating the upgrading to Microsoft's new OS, here are some things to keep in mind.

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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

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

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.

MacOS Monterey: Is your computer compatible with Apple's new OS? Find out now

MacOS Monterey: Is your computer compatible with Apple's new OS? Find out now

MacOS Monterey is here, and we listed all the laptops and desktops that can run Apple's latest operating system.

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Download Windows 11 now with this workaround: How to skip the wait for Microsoft's OS
Download Windows 11 now with this workaround: How to skip the wait for Microsoft's OS

Download Windows 11 now with this workaround: How to skip the wait for Microsoft's OS

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Windows 11: Are you unsure about upgrading from Windows 10? Everything you should know
Windows 11: Are you unsure about upgrading from Windows 10? Everything you should know

Windows 11: Are you unsure about upgrading from Windows 10? Everything you should know

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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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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: Is your computer compatible with Apple's new OS? Find out now
MacOS Monterey: Is your computer compatible with Apple's new OS? Find out now

MacOS Monterey: Is your computer compatible with Apple's new OS? Find out now

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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 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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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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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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What is the iPad Pro, now that new MacBook Pros are here?
What is the iPad Pro, now that new MacBook Pros are here?

What is the iPad Pro, now that new MacBook Pros are here?

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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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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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M1 Pro vs. M1 Max vs. M1: Apple's MacBook Pro chips compared
M1 Pro vs. M1 Max vs. M1: Apple's MacBook Pro chips compared

M1 Pro vs. M1 Max vs. M1: Apple's MacBook Pro chips compared

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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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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says Moore's Law is back

The chipmaker's new leader promises a sunnier future for an industry that's seen a lot of cloudy weather.
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Save $100 on Apple's new 2021 MacBook Pro right now

This is the best deal we've seen so far on the brand-new MacBook Pro.
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Download Windows 11 now with this workaround: How to skip the wait for Microsoft's OS

If you're still waiting to update to Microsoft's latest operating system, the Windows 11 Installation Assistant is your shortcut.
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MacOS Monterey: Is your computer compatible with Apple's new OS? Find out now

MacOS Monterey is here, and we listed all the laptops and desktops that can run Apple's latest operating system.
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Windows 11: Are you unsure about upgrading from Windows 10? Everything you should know

If you're debating the upgrading to Microsoft's new OS, here are some things to keep in mind.
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DJI Action 2 uses magnets to rethink action-cam design

DJI overhauled its rugged little camera to make it more versatile and it totally works.
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Apple is about to tell us if the iPhone 13 can be an even bigger hit than the iPhone 12

Last year's iPhone led to Apple's largest revenue and profit ever. Apple watchers will be looking for any signs of a repeat.
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What is the iPad Pro, now that new MacBook Pros are here?

Commentary: Is it a laptop replacement? Is it really pro? It's got to be something for a starting price of $799.
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Oculus Quest 2 is a great game console. Can it be more?

Commentary: One year on, Facebook's VR headset is still a technological marvel, but the challenges will increase as Facebook tries to make it a doorway to much more.
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Windows 11 review: Microsoft's subtle changes make you ask, update or wait?

Windows 11 is fresh but familiar. Don't stress if you can't get the update yet.
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Microsoft's Windows 11 is missing some key features we were hoping to see

Windows 11 has a few helpful upgrades, but it's not the overhaul we wanted.
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Best Lenovo laptop deals: Early holiday savings are here for ThinkPads, Yogas and more

You'll find big discounts on the flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon, two-in-one Yoga convertibles and a Legion gaming laptop with RTX 3060 graphics.
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Lightroom masking arrives, bringing a major upgrade to photo editing

Adobe's AI technology selects regions of your photo so you can make detailed edits faster -- and without needing to open the image in Photoshop.
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Logitech's C920x webcam is $60 on Amazon right now

Still need a webcam upgrade? This Logitech 1080p model is back in stock.
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Best 3D printer for 2021

These are our favorite 3D printers, as well as some scanners and laser cutters, for makers and creators in 2021.
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The best laptops under $500

Here are some recommendations and buying advice to help you find the best budget-friendly laptop from Lenovo, Acer and others.
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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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