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The best laptop docking stations you can buy: Expert tested

Here are the best laptop docking stations we've gone hands-on with to tidy up your workspace.

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Microsoft's Windows Update to include third-party apps - now that's a game changer
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Microsoft finally open-sources (most of) Windows Subsystem for Linux
No, Microsoft has not changed support deadlines for Windows 10 or Microsoft 365
Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 support deadlines didn't change - why this story just won't die
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The best mini gaming PCs you can buy: Expert recommended
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The best laptop docking stations you can buy: Expert tested

Here are the best laptop docking stations we've gone hands-on with to tidy up your workspace.
11 hours ago by Cesar Cadenas in Home & Office
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Microsoft's Windows Update to include third-party apps - now that's a game changer

Microsoft is turning Windows Update into a one-stop shop. Here's what's new.
2 days ago by Lance Whitney in Windows
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Microsoft finally open-sources (most of) Windows Subsystem for Linux

The announcement closes a nearly nine-year-old request from the developer community, and signals a new era of collaboration between Microsoft and open-source contributors.
1 week ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Windows
No, Microsoft has not changed support deadlines for Windows 10 or Microsoft 365

Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 support deadlines didn't change - why this story just won't die

No, Microsoft has not changed Windows 10 or Microsoft 365 support deadlines. Here's what actually happened.
2 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Windows
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The best mini gaming PCs you can buy: Expert recommended

We tested and researched the best mini gaming PCs with processors from both AMD and Intel that pack a big punch into a small package.
2 weeks ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in PCs
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Opera is offering 3 free months of Spotify Premium with its cool mini player upgrade

Opera is one of my favorite browsers and its updated Spotify integration is a good example of why.
2 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Streaming & Services
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There's a secret way to restart your Windows 11 PC? Here's how to do it

Emergency Restart is a 'last resort' method that forcefully restarts your computer if it's stuck in a loop.
2 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in Windows
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How to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro - without overpaying

Want to upgrade your Windows 11 Home PC to Windows 11 Pro? Here's how to do it, whether you're setting up a newly purchased PC, doing a clean install, or resetting a device you already own.
2 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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How to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why it makes such a big difference)

Clearing cached and temporary data frees up system resources and improves performance, but there's more to it.
3 weeks ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
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How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - 2 free options

Microsoft really doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs, but there are workarounds for many models. Here's everything you need to know.
3 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
How to do a clean install of Windows 11: Which option is best for you?

Windows 11 24H2 may now automatically install itself, whether you want it or not

You can reschedule or postpone the latest update. But sooner or later, it will land on your PC.
3 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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5 most Windows-like Linux distros because old habits die hard

Windows 10's days are numbered. Keep your PC running smooth and feeling familiar with these Linux distros.
3 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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You can run Arch Linux in Windows now - here's how

This is not a drill. Thanks to WSL, you can now run a virtual instance of Arch Linux.
1 month ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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The best mini PCs you can buy

Having a powerful PC doesn't mean you need a full-size tower. We tested the best mini PCs from Apple, Intel, and more.
1 month ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in PCs
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Microsoft still has a massive Windows 10 problem - and there's no easy way out

Hundreds of millions of PCs will be running Windows 10 when the end-of-support date rolls around. Yikes.
1 month ago by Ed Bott in Windows 10
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