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How to upgrade Windows 10 (MBR) to Windows 11 (GPT) without data loss
When you’re ready to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the computer must use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware type and the GUID Partition Table (GPT) for the disk layout. These are essential requirements for enabling security features like Secure Boot and TPM 2.0. If these components are not properly set, specifically if your device is still…
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Apple’s Siri upgrade may arrive in fall
Apple may finally be ready to roll out its smarter, more personalized Siri features before the 2025 holiday season, according to The New York Times. The publication cited three sources with knowledge of Apple’s plan to release a virtual assistant “in the fall” that can edit and send photos to a friend on request — features that were supposed to…
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Microsoft urges Office users to upgrade to 365 — or face doom – Computerworld
Basic Microsoft 365 editions for home users or business users don’t include Teams. But users can get features that include Intune, Defender, Clipchamp and Loop at higher subscription prices. For those who only need Microsoft Office apps that include PowerPoint and Word, the standalone option could be attractive, especially if they already use something like Google or Zoho for mail,…
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Banks are persisting with the ‘patch and upgrade’ approach to legacy systems – and it’s swallowing up IT budgets
Banks are spending a staggering 70% of their budgets on maintaining outdated legacy systems, with many using an expensive ‘patch and upgrade’ approach. According to research from RS2, this strategy is soaking up resources, placing significant strain on IT workers, and holding back digital transformation goals across the sector. RS2 said the traditional strategy of patch and upgrade – simply…
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Samsung Galaxy Ring just tipped for a huge upgrade that could beat Oura Ring
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is already one of the best smart rings you can buy but there’s always improvements to be made on a first generation product. According to a new report from Money Today out of South Korea (via Phone Arena), there’s a pretty big upgrade in store for the Galaxy Ring 2. As with any smart ring, battery…
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How I Avoided an Expensive NAS Upgrade
Summary Instead of buying a new NAS, you could convert an old desktop into a budget-friendly NAS using spare parts. Use PCIe HBA cards to add more SATA ports for cheap storage expansion. TrueNAS Scale and OpenMediaVault are free alternatives to paid NAS operating systems like Unraid. Sometimes, you need to upgrade your NAS on a budget. I know I’ve…
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Gee whiz, Gboard! An invaluable new Android typing upgrade – Computerworld
The new Gboard Undo button makes it laughably easy to undo and redo any keyboard action. JR Raphael, Foundry Fresh ‘n’ zesty — just the way we like it. Now, if you aren’t seeing that Undo button anywhere within Gboard, don’t fret your freckly little ferret-face. Google’s in the midst of sending this upgrade out to everyone as we speak,…
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How to Upgrade to Windows 11 From Windows 10 (4 Methods)
Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10, forcing millions of users to upgrade to Windows 11. However, most users are stuck on Windows 10 due to the strict system requirements for installing Windows 11. So whether your PC meets the requirements or not, you can follow our in-depth tutorial to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10. We have…
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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Review: Not the Upgrade Gamers Wanted!
The Nvidia RTX 5070 was hyped massively before its release, even getting compared to the RTX 4090, which always felt like an impossible achievement. As expected, it fell short of the expectation considerably, lacking any distinct feature that could set it apart as an ideal upgrade for users of the 40 series. Although, RTX 5070 brings DLSS 4 multi-frame generation…
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Upgrade version 22H2 (or 21H2) to Windows 11 23H2, skipping version 24H2
On Windows 11, if your computer is still running version 22H2 (or even version 21H2), you can upgrade to version 23H2, skipping version 24H2. In this guide, I’ll explain the steps to complete this configuration. Although you can upgrade your computer to a newer version through Windows Update, you can only upgrade to the most recent version, which in this…
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