Get Windows 11 Pro on your computer for 87% off right now. StackSocial Keeping your operating system up-to-date can go a long way in terms of better time management, better team management, and better productivity at work and in school. So it’s worth paying attention to when you can both upgrade your system and save … Read more
You have to go back to the 1970s for the first generation of video game consoles, and many of them have been released since—consoles that have long since become outdated and obsolete. However, if you’re eager to relive the games and platforms of yesteryear (or try them out for the first time), there’s a way: … Read more
The Xbox app now plays nice with handheld consoles thanks to a new “Compact mode.” Windows-based handheld console users no longer need to navigate through tiny text and jumbled sidebars on relatively small screens. But Microsoft, you know what would be even better? A full version of Windows 11 made for handheld. “Even AI Rappers … Read more
Outfitting your device with the latest Windows OS will cost you a whopping $200 when you purchase the software from Microsoft directly. But if you’re building your own PC or are looking to upgrade your current one without breaking the bank, then you won’t want to miss out on this post-Cyber Monday deal at StackSocial. … Read more
Microsoft/ZDNET One of the biggest selling points of the Apple ecosystem is how seamlessly all devices work together, such as using your iPhone as a webcam for your Mac. Microsoft’s Phone Link is a serviceable equivalent for Android, however, letting users control their phone from their computer. And if some new hints are any indication, this Windows-Android … Read more
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Microsoft is adding an energy saver mode for Windows 11 Insiders (Build 26002) that “extends and enhances” the existing battery saver option. The new mode doesn’t apply to just laptops like battery saver does — you can also use energy saver on a desktop computer if you want to conserve electricity, too. Aside from availability … Read more
Spiderstock/Getty Images Prompted by European regulators and the Digital Markets Act, Microsoft is about to greatly expand your ability to declutter a Windows PC — specifically, by adding an uninstall option to some Microsoft apps that previously lacked that choice. That’s a pretty big deal! Also: The best Windows laptops: Expert tested and reviewed Windows … Read more
Tablets often don’t come with kickstands or enough ports, so it’s a good idea to snag a few accessories to enhance your experience. These are some of our favorite tablet accessories, many of which you can also find in our Best iPad Accessories guide. Satechi Aluminum Desktop Stand for $45: This is my favorite tablet … Read more
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Every time I see a big Windows 11 update I wonder why it wasn’t a Windows 11.1 or Windows 11.2 release. Instead, Microsoft has used a number of confusing ways to name Windows updates in recent years instead of a simple method like point releases. Let me illustrate my point to you: Windows 10 Anniversary … Read more
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Microsoft’s Windows Hello fingerprint authentication has been bypassed on laptops from Dell, Lenovo, and even Microsoft. Security researchers at Blackwing Intelligence have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the top three fingerprint sensors that are embedded into laptops and used widely by businesses to secure laptops with Windows Hello fingerprint authentication. Microsoft’s Offensive Research and Security Engineering … Read more