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Microsoft heard you like Windows updates, so it updated how updates update

Installation time, restart time, and CPU usage are now all reduced when installing monthly Windows updates.

Windows Central

I’m tracking the best laptop Cyber Monday deals and offers still live from Black Friday

I’m rounding up the best deals on everything from gaming laptops to Chromebooks this Cyber Monday

The Independent UK

Sharing files between your Android phone and Windows PC just got a whole lot easier

Quick Share offers a simple way to transfer files between an Android phone and Windows PC and it's been improved.

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"We automated 150 tasks with AI agents, just copy us": Microsoft's Windows Agent Arena brings AI assistants keyboard-deep to Windows PCs but there are critical security and performance concerns

Microsoft unveiled a new benchmark called Windows Agent Arena, designed to promote testing of AI agents in Windows operating system environments. However, it's not up to par with human performance and presents critical security concerns.

Windows Central

Ayaneo Pocket S Review: Defining premium Android gaming

The Ayaneo Pocket S is almost the perfect dedicated gaming handheld powered by Android. It falls short in a couple of ways, but there's still a lot to like.

Android Central

Windows 11's big 24H2 update is here: 5 features to try first

Microsoft has released its big Fall 2024 update for Windows 11, and these are some of the most useful new features for everyone, regardless of whether you have a Copilot+ PC or not.

Tom’s Guide

I ditched my Windows PC for a Mac for the first time in almost 20 years — here’s why

The new Mac mini is almost here but ahead of the M4 Mac launch, I spent a week reacquainting myself with macOS on the Mac mini M2 after a 20-year hiatus.

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Copilot Plus PCs are getting a big upgrade to catch up to Macs

This will have musicians and podcasters singing a new tune

Tom’s Guide

Believe the hype: Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite will change everything about smartphones

Qualcomm is building a Snapdragon car brain that is considerate of your passengers as well as a driverless future.

TechRadar

The most iconic, some would say best version of Windows was released 23 years ago today

Do you remember that blissful wallpaper?

PC Gamer

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9 review: this affordable Lenovo tablet changed my mind about Chromebooks

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9 is an incredibly portable Chrome tablet with solid battery life, high-quality cameras, slick stylus and gesture controls, and good performance for the price.

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As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's pay hits an astronomical new milestone, here's everything he said to shareholders today on AI, Xbox gaming, and Microsoft's future — complete with a near-total snub of Windows and Surface

In a sign of the times, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella snubbed Windows and Surface in his annual address to shareholders, dominated by commentary on AI and the security issues that plagued Microsoft at the start of 2024.

Windows Central

This cheap mini PC packs an Intel Core i3, four 10GbE and 2.5GbE Ethernet ports and can even run Windows — so could it be the perfect home web server?

iKOOLCORE R2 Max supports up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage

TechRadar

The Stanley Parable meets horror visual novels in this brilliant choose-your-own-adventure, freshly expanded for its Xbox release

The critically acclaimed Slay the Princess is now on consoles with a ton of new content and refinements, and it's a brilliant, but imperfect, adventure.

Windows Central

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Windows 11 Version 24H2 updates are faster and require less CPU usage — Microsoft claims up to 45.6% faster installation times and 25% lower CPU utilization

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 has many underlying optimizations that net users large performance gains when installing future Windows Updates.

Windows Central

Razer has added RGB to yet another product that probably didn't need it, but it does look cool

Razer has announced a refresh for the multi-platform Barracuda X, adding longer battery life, a better microphone, and RGB lighting.

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release date — Release windows, preload, and what time does it launch

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is almost here after the Black Ops series was absent for nearly four years. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, launch times, and more

PC Gamer

Ayaneo Flip DS review

A compact clamshell containing everything you need for gaming on the go.

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This third-party app bypasses Microsoft's stringent Windows 11 24H2 system requirements and installs the massive update on unsupported hardware

A new third-party tool dubbed Flyby11 allows users to bypass critical Windows 11 system requirements, including TPM, Secure Boot, and more, letting you install Windows 11, version 24H2 on unsupported hardware.

TechRadar

Finally: Microsoft catches up to Apple with its integration of OCR in the Windows Photos app - a major leap for accessibility

Window’s Photos app is finally incorporating OCR, a feature that has long been necessary, especially in terms of accessibility. Apple has been ahead in this area for quite some time, and Microsoft should probably take note.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft Defender review

Microsoft Defender comes pre-installed and pre-enabled on all Windows PCs but it’s also a very capable antivirus with good protection and a tamper resistant design.

Tom’s Guide

Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office review

Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office protects your PCs from malware, backs up your most important files and even includes identity protection without breaking the bank.

TechRadar

Logitech POP Icon Keys review: Bursting with color

The Logitech POP Icon Keys is a compact keyboard with bright, gorgeous designs. It’s not perfect, but at $50 it’ll be a great little keyboard for most people.

TechRadar

ARM and Qualcomm are playing dice with the future of Windows laptops

It's the legal battle of the century between Arm and Qualcomm, with Windows laptops trapped in the middle.

TechRadar

Good news! Soon Windows 11 updates won't take forever thanks to 24H2's speed boost

Microsoft has managed to cut Windows 11 24H2 update install times by nearly half, using smarter tech to deliver faster updates and smoother reboots.

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