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These could mark the most significant changes ever to the now-immortal OS, which Microsoft says will be the last version of its operating system as it switches to a stream of updates much like Apple has done over the years with macOS. This strategy will save users a great deal of money as they won’t have to shell out oodles of cash every few years for a new OS. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made several statements that confirmed many rumors and leaks floating around regarding what’s coming to Windows....

The Recycle bin icon got spruced up and folders like Pictures, OneDrive, Desktop, Documents and Downloads received facelifts, too. How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free in 2021Best laptops of 2021 Which Windows 10 icons are getting revamped? Microsoft is tweaking the icons you’ll find in File Explorer. Why is Windows 10 getting an iconography transformation? Well, Microsoft says it wants its icons to have more of a seamless, consistent and modern look....

Posted on the Microsoft Tech Community forum (opens in new tab) (via Windows Latest), a “Driver Shiproom Schedule,” reveals plans to begin rolling out the May 2020 Update between May 26 and May 28. The post shows a 2020 calendar color-coded by weekends, holidays and dates reserved for feature and minor updates. Windows 10 May 2020 update: What’s new and how to download itMicrosoft Surface Go 2 first impressions: A subtle, smart updateMacBook Pro vs Surface Book 3: Which flagship is best?...

According to new data from AdDuplex, an ad company that monitors Windows 10 versions by analyzing desktop PCs and the operating systems they’re running when they hit advertisements, just 6.6 percent of all Windows machines are now running the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. While that’s up from 2.8 percent of machines in November when AdDuplex released a similar study, it’s far below previous operating system builds. When Microsoft released the April 2018 Update, for instance, it was running on half of all Windows computers in May....

What do I mean by “floating”? Currently, when you right-click on a Windows 10 icon from your taskbar, the menu that pops up is attached. According to a new Windows 10 preview build, however, right-click menus will be detached from the taskbar — as if they’re hovering above the taskbar (via Windows Latest). Windows 10 update fixes major PC gaming bug — how to install itWindows 10 taskbar gets one of the biggest updates in years — What you need to knowBest laptops of 2021...

Fortunately, changes coming to the Windows 10 initial startup process could soon allow for a Cortana-free setup. Posted by well-regarded leaker Albacore, a video showing the new Windows 10X OOBE (out of box experience) gives us a glimpse at what could soon arrive on Windows 10. How do we know? Because the new setup process is already being tested in the latest build (version 20231) of Windows 10. How to Use Windows 10How to Upgrade to Windows 10 for free in 2020Windows 10 Settings You Should Change Right Away...

Fortunately, Microsoft has heard the complaints and released a temporary workaround for the problem. Not every software bug in Windows 10, or any other OS, is swiftly addressed, however, Microsoft didn’t waste any time after BleepingComputer reported these printer errors earlier this week. Best laptop deals in 2021Best college laptops in 2021 The software giant released a new support document (opens in new tab) describing the error in detail and providing a workaround for how to avoid the Blue Screen of Death....

Senior Program Manager Frank Chen introduced a new feature called Focus Sessions to viewers, but instead of providing a live demo, he used a video app to showcase the novel perk. Interestingly, hawk-eyed users spotted that the name of the video platform is “Media Player,” but it doesn’t look anything like the light-blue Windows Media Player app we’re familiar with (via Windows Latest). How to download Windows 11The best laptops under $500 in 2021...

Note: Black Friday 2022 has tons of epic holiday sales on laptops up for grabs. See our Black Friday laptop deals hub and our Black Friday Apple deals hub for the best savings this season. In our MacBook Air M2 review, we praised its elegant redesign, good performance, and bright, colorful screen. Its battery lasted a whopping 14 hours in our Laptop Mag Battery test, which is impressive. In our experience, a typical laptop lasts no longer than 9 or 10 hours....

Apple WWDC 2022: Everything announced Which Apple Watch is the best? Our Apple Watch buyer’s guide The biggest update to fitness tracking is the addition of heart rate zones, allowing you to target a specific intensity for your workout and let your watch notify you if you are “in the zone.” Additional fitness tracking updates include the ability to see splits, intervals and elevation changes. For those looking for more Apple Watch faces, you’re in luck....

Xbox Live has been around for a little over 18 years now, and what started as an online service for $49.99 a year has remained relatively consistent since then. In 2010, Microsoft hiked the price of the service by $10, but ever since, it’s remained $59.99 a year for the past decade. Some believed a price increase was inevitable, while others believed that Microsoft would get rid of Xbox Live Gold altogether....

With the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, that expandable storage comes in the form of Seagate Storage Expansion Cards, which have finally been made available for pre-order at $219 for 1TB (via BGR). Xbox Series X vs. Xbox Series S: Is 4K worth an extra $200?Halo Infinite for Xbox Series X: Where to pre-orderBest gaming deals of September 2020 That’s $80 shy of the price of the Xbox Series S itself, which is the most likely to experience space problems because it has only a 512GB SSD....

Microsoft has a lot to prove in this upcoming showcase, and we’re hoping the company finally gives us a taste of the changes made to Halo Infinite on Xbox Series X. However, that’s not all to look forward to, as we might see more footage of Everwild, Fable, Starfield, Perfect Dark, Psychonauts, Scorn and Twelve Minutes. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so farSee our reviews of the Xbox Series X and PS5...

Here are the games we know about right now that are included in Project xCloud: This is what we know about the Xbox Series X and PS5See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so far Games you can play on xCloud Project xCloud will be part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at no additional cost beginning on September 15 in 22 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia....

Anyone with Windows Insider access has had access to the call feature since October 2019, but it’s officially available for everyone today. However, the only phones that are compatible with the Your Phone app’s call ability are Android phones. Sorry, iPhone users. With this functionality, you don’t have to move your hands away from your keyboard and mouse to respond to a text message or to answer the phone when you’re gaming or working....

And if you’re looking for more storage, you can also get the 32GB Kindle Paperwhite for just $109.99, reduced from $159.99 (opens in new tab). 

While Zoom still has a couple of weeks left on its self-imposed 90-day feature freeze, it did have one major announcement to make as it will now enable end-to-end encryption for all accounts, rather than just paid plans as the company originally stated (via TechRadar). How to change your background on ZoomJust looking to chat with friends? Here are the best video chat apps and software.Zoom vs Teams: Which video conferencing app is right for you?...

Powered by the same chip found in Apple MacBooks, the M1 iPad Pro is a force to be reckoned with. This specific iPad Pro also sports an 11-inch Retina Display, and 1TB of storage. While reviewing the iPad Pro 2021 (12.9-inch), we were stunned by the bright and vivid XDR display and slim, durable chassis. The ridiculously fast M1 processor also took us by surprise. We gave the iPad Pro 12....

“You know we can’t just end this show without one last world premiere. Remember, if there’s something strange in your neighborhood … " Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, purposely trailing off before the Ghostbusters VR trailer kicked off. Meta Quest 2 reviewThe best VR-ready laptops of 2022 The trailer doesn’t showcase actual gameplay, but it follows a first-person perspective in which a player spots bizarre paranormal occurrences, including barrels strangely hovering in the air inside an abandoned warehouse....

A keystroke-recording tool, which some have called a keylogger, found on hundreds of HP notebooks is getting a lot of tech sites riled up, but it doesn’t appear to be the privacy nightmare that some may have you believe. Yes, there was a tool lurking inside of more than 460 models of HP laptops (some of which date back to 2012), but it’s easy to eradicate, is deactivated by default and likely hasn’t been used against you....