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A Small Change in Chrome Will Have a Big Impact for Windows PCs
You’d think that the web experience on your Windows 11 install is just confined to browsers, but you’d be surprised by how much stuff is web-based on your computer. Now, with a new change in Chromium, you’re about to notice some a small, but impactful, change to how Windows renders most fonts. Chromium-based browsers on Windows, including Google Chrome, are…
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What handheld PCs should do to fight the Nintendo Switch 2
I stopped buying most games for my Nintendo Switch the day I bought a Steam Deck. My Switch has been a Mario and Zelda machine ever since. It’s simple: the Steam Deck took the Switch’s best trick — pick-up-and-play portability — while offering more games that run better. I can easily resume the ones I started on my desktop PC,…
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Windows 11 24H2 will force upgrade PCs on versions 23H2, 22H2
Microsoft has commenced the force upgrade of Windows 11 24H2 on eligible devices running versions 23H2 and 22H2. Although the “2024 Update” was originally released on October 1, 2024, the update was an optional install for compatible devices. However, starting January 21, 2025, the company started the automatic rollout phase to version 24H2 through the “Windows Update” settings. The dashboard…
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Windows 11 Is Getting a Better File Search, but Not for All PCs
For the most part, Windows’ search feature has remained unchanged over the past two decades. That’s finally changing, though not everyone will get to try out the improved functionality. Microsoft is significantly upgrading the search experience on Windows 11 with the introduction of semantic indexing for Copilot+ PCs. This will allow you to find files, photos, and settings using natural…
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Microsoft plans to force-install its new Outlook app on Windows 10 PCs – Computerworld
Microsoft plans to force-install its new Outlook client on Windows 10 computers in conjunction with a new security update being released Feb. 11, according to Bleeping Computer. The change affects Microsoft 365 users and the new Outlook client will run alongside the classic Outlook app. It will not change a user’s default settings or any configurations. Microsoft says that while it’s…
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Microsoft to force install new Outlook on Windows 10 PCs in February
Microsoft will force install the new Outlook email client on Windows 10 systems starting with next month’s security update. The announcement was made in a new message added to the company’s Microsoft 365 Admin Center, tagged MC976059, and it applies to Microsoft 365 apps users. As Redmond explains, the new Outlook app will be installed on Windows 10 devices for…
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Intel still dreams of modular PCs — it brought a tablet laptop gaming handheld to CES
At CES 2025, Intel let journalists into its private “Innovation Showcase,” where we saw things like prototype next-gen laptops and giant stereo 3D handheld gaming PCs. While I was there, I also spotted a heavy metal handheld on a table that didn’t seem fully… attached to its screen. When I lifted the screen, it came away easily. It felt suspiciously…
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This Trusted App Helps Sluggish PCs Work Faster
TL;DR: CCleaner helps your sluggish PC run efficiently, and it’s only $15 for one year. Over time, unnecessary files, cookies, and outdated registry entries pile up in any computer, slowing your system. CCleaner is a PC optimization tool that simplifies the process of clearing out clutter from your machine so you don’t have to do it manually. The one-click cleaning…
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AI PCs — get the latest news and insights – Computerworld
How soon will AI PCs replace traditional PCs in the enterprise? Sept. 25, 2024: There’s much anticipation among enterprises and consumers alike for AI PCs, However, as with any new technology, it’s unclear when AI PCs will finally have their moment. Gartner forecasts that 43 million AI PCs will be shipped in 2024. IDC predicts even more — 57 million units — will…
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Microsoft’s mini AI PCs are on the way
Ever since Microsoft first introduced its Arm-based Copilot Plus laptops in June, I’ve been wondering when we might see Copilot Plus features appear on desktop PCs. Six months on, it’s clear we’re about to see mini PCs that deliver the AI performance required for features like Recall, Click To Do, and AI-powered image generation and editing in Windows 11. These…
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