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3 Things We Love in Windows 11 (and 3 Things We Hate)

Windows 11 has some great features, as well as reasons not to upgrade.

How to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10

Windows 11 gives Microsoft’s operating system a bold new look, but you can still make it feel (mostly) familiar.

How to upgrade to Windows 11: Every option explained

Microsoft has several tools to upgrade you from Windows 10 to Windows 11 in a matter of minutes.

How to watch TV on your PC

There are several ways to watch live TV on your PC, some much easier than others. We walk you through your options.

SOME OF THE BEST WINDOWS 11 FEATURES ARE HIDDEN

HERE’S WHERE TO FIND THEM.

Mesh Wi-Fi vs. traditional router: Which one's best for your home?

You can go with the easy answer—or the one that’s actually best for you.

AMD Radeon RX 6600: Finally, a true 1080p graphics card

It’s good, though pricey.

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE: A gaming laptop that's safe for work

The 16:10, 1440p, 165 Hz display is great for more than just gaming.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8: A superior Windows 11 tablet

Microsoft's latest Surface ushers in Windows 11 with an outstanding new Surface tablet.

PNY LX3030 SSD: Incredible durability for twice the price

This PCIe 3 drive sustains long writes with the top performers and is rated for a staggering 27,000TBW per TB of capacity.

DOES YOUR LAPTOP FEEL SLUGGISH? - TRY THESE 9 THINGS BEFORE YOU GIVE UP

DON’T DITCH THAT AGING LAPTOP UNTIL YOU TRY THESE SPEED-BOOSTING TRICKS FIRST.

Dell XPS 17: The ultimate content creation laptop

With a giant screen and thin profile, the Dell XPS 17 is perfectly built for content creators on the go.

Mullvad VPN: Our favorite ultra-private VPN gets even better

Mullvad adds a few useful extras, as well as a big expansion of its network of servers.

How Windows 11 will speed up your slow PC

If your PC feels faster, is it faster? That’s Windows 11’s aim with some smart under-the-hood tweaks.

How to secure your home Wi-Fi network and router

Make sure what happens on your network stays private on your network.

WHAT IS DDR5? THE PC'S NEXT–GEN MEMORY, EXPLAINED

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PC’S NEXT RAM STANDARD.

Unpatched Office attack reminds us: Don't click on risky docs

An attacker will have to convince you to click on the document as well as turn off Protected View.

Gateway 15.6-inch Ultra Slim Notebook: Big screen on a budget

Getting a 15.6-inch display at this price is nice, but there are trade-offs.

GameSir GK300: Wireless mechanical keyboard goodness, just not for gaming

A removable wrist rest, backlighting, and a full-size layout help this wireless mechanical keyboard stand out.

Windows 11 to launch on October 5

The start of an exciting fall for PC users.

HP Elite Folio: Extreme mobility for a price

A superbright screen and all-day battery life make this a laptop you can use even in broad daylight.

How to turn your iPad into a true laptop replacement

The iPad pulls off a surprisingly good laptop impersonation these days, if you’re willing to meet it in the middle.

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT: A killer 1080p graphics card with pandemic pricing

AMD tuned the Radeon RX 6600 XT for ultrafast 1080p gaming, and it shines in that regard—but a sky-high price holds it back from full praise.

Why this $240 5G phone is worth checking out

The OnePlus Nord N200 5G is surprisingly good for the price.

Why California isn't banning gaming PCs (yet)

The state isn’t banning them outright, but there are concerns.

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2: Tiny camera with good image quality

This dash cam’s diminutive stature is its outstanding feature, but good day and night captures and cloud storage are strengths as well.

Intel changes its manufacturing language as it moves to angstroms

Intel claims that by 2025 it will return to “manufacturing leadership.”

Windows 365: Five key differences between Windows Home and Pro

Lower prices for existing Windows 10 users? Microsoft’s new enterprise offering presents stark contrasts with the consumer Windows versions.

Seagate FireCuda 530: It's very, very fast

Seagate’s latest top-tier NVMe SSD broke all speed records on both PCIe 3 and PCIe 4.

Samsung just can't quit foldable phones: Meet the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3

Samsung keeps iterating on its foldable phone lineup with better raw specs, S Pen support, and increased durability.