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Windows 10 tips and tricks that help you get stuff done faster
Every second spent fiddling with menus is a second wasted. These time-saving Windows tips and tricks can help streamline your workflow and get your time back.
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Beautiful Windows Spotlight wallpapers bring some fun to Windows 11
Windows 11 has added Windows Spotlight, a desktop background that changes daily with nature photography culled from Microsoft's licensed photo archives.
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Microsoft's vision for the PC's future: AI-infused 'NPUs' and the cloud
At its Build conference, Microsoft lays out a vision of the future where its Azure cloud will supplement your PC's processor, while local AI NPUs from Arm and others power magical new apps.
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Windows 11 widgets might actually be useful soon
Microsoft is inviting app developers with existing software to create Windows 11 widgets that could appear in your Widgets feed.
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Big changes to the Microsoft Store could make Windows better, or a lot worse
Several changes are coming to the Microsoft Store in Windows: eliminating the waitlist for developers, adding ads, and pushing cloud content to File Explorer and more. Is it all for the better?
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How to tune Windows 10 for laser-focused productivity
Windows 10 is chock full of tools that can eliminate distractions, optimize your workflow, and make you all-around more productive—but they aren't always obvious.
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10 little-known Windows features that will blow your mind
These quick Windows tips will help you save time and get organized.
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Learn MBA skills from the comfort of your own living room for just $60
This bundle features three courses that introduce students to the same concepts they’d learn in an MBA program, plus an introduction to accounting, finance, and investing.
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Microsoft Edge taps AI to make grainy images look nice and crisp in your browser
Microsoft has added image upscaling to Bing Maps and is rolling it out to its Edge browser, using deep learning and AI to make images sharper and more detailed than the originals.
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How to get Windows cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to spend), you could pay nothing for it.
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Experimental Windows 11 build plops a search box on your desktop
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build adds something that we haven't seen since the days of Windows 7: a free-floating search bar that spans the top of your desktop.
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Microsoft unveils the future of Outlook, and you can try it right now
Microsoft has released its new Outlook client with updated features to members of the Office Insider channel.
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Is your Windows product key reusable? Here’s how to find out
Want to reuse your existing Windows license key with a new PC? We explain how to determine if that’s possible.
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Prepare for four different Microsoft Azure certifications for just $49
This web-based training package features four courses, each valued at $295, that prepare students to earn four coveted Microsoft Azure certifications.
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Get over 120 hours of Microsoft certification training for $59
This Microsoft certification training package is a good option for students who thrive on self-directed learning.
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If Microsoft is serious about accessibility, fix Windows 11
It's worth thinking about what you can and can't do with Windows 11 in terms of accessibility, as well as just making the operating system easier to use.
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These 8 core apps are changing in Windows 11
Windows includes a number of native apps: Mail, Calendar, Clock, Paint, and more. All of these are receiving a new look and/or features within Windows 11.
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Windows 11 gets smarter, tests AI-powered 'suggested actions'
A new Windows 11 Build 25115 for the Windows Insider Dev Channel tests out automatic recognition of phone numbers and dates.
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Best wireless keyboards: Hand-tested reviews of Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
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