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Windows 11 download: The upgrade will be free, and here's how to get it

Windows 11 download: The upgrade will be free, and here's how to get it

You'll be able to upgrade to Windows 11 for free if you're already a Windows 10 user, and you can test out an early version now. Use the PC Health Check app to see if your PC will be able to run Microsoft's new operating system.

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Windows 11 compatibility: Try WhyNotWin11 now that the PC Health Check app is down

Windows 11 compatibility: Try WhyNotWin11 now that the PC Health Check app is down

There are still a few ways to determine whether your PC will work with Windows 11. Check out Microsoft's system requirements.

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Windows 11: Beta download, new features, device compatibility, price and more explained

Windows 11: Beta download, new features, device compatibility, price and more explained

Windows 11 is on the way. Here are all of the new features and other details about Microsoft's big update you need to know.

Apple's always been the anti-Microsoft. Now Windows 11 is the anti-Apple

Apple's always been the anti-Microsoft. Now Windows 11 is the anti-Apple

Microsoft wants to make its Windows software stand out, doing that by targeting the iPhone.

Windows 11 Insider Preview vs. Windows 10: Early benchmarks compared

Windows 11 Insider Preview vs. Windows 10: Early benchmarks compared

I downloaded Windows 11 on a budget laptop and a gaming laptop. Here's how it went.

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Best laptop under $500 for 2021

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Nintendo Switch OLED model comes out in October

The new handheld console includes a 7-inch OLED screen and a wide adjustable stand.
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The best 3D printer for beginners and budget creators in 2021

Fire up the 3D printer and even print your own face masks and other pandemic accessories.
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The new OLED Nintendo Switch: Everything it can (and can't) do

The upgraded Switch arrives on Oct. 8: What it adds, what it lacks and whether it's worth $350.
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Sony to host 'State of Play' event on Thursday, will show off Bethesda's Deathloop

Don't, however, expect any updates on the next God of War, Horizon Forbidden West or an upcoming PSVR.
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A bunch of the most popular Nintendo Switch games just hit their lowest price ever

If you've been waiting for the good Nintendo Switch games to go on sale, this might as well be Christmas.
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Apple's always been the anti-Microsoft. Now Windows 11 is the anti-Apple

Microsoft wants to make its Windows software stand out, doing that by targeting the iPhone.
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Virtual reality is staging a comeback at your local mall as COVID restrictions lift

It isn't just movies like Fast and Furious 9 that are showing signs of life in the entertainment world.
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Windows 11 Insider Preview vs. Windows 10: Early benchmarks compared

I downloaded Windows 11 on a budget laptop and a gaming laptop. Here's how it went.
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July 4 Best Buy sales are still happening today, including $80 dash cams

Many of the holiday weekend Best Buy sales are still going strong.
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Best places to sell your used electronics for 2021

Do you have old gadgets collecting dust in a junk drawer? Turn them into extra cash without any hassles.
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You can already run Android apps on Windows 10, before Windows 11 arrives. Here's how

You can access multiple Android apps side by side on your Windows 10 device, depending on what kind of phone you have.
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Windows 11 is on the way, but it won't have every feature we were hoping for

We've gotten a first look at Microsoft's Windows 11, but some key features we wanted are still missing.
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Windows 11: Beta download, new features, device compatibility, price and more explained

Windows 11 is on the way. Here are all of the new features and other details about Microsoft's big update you need to know.
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iOS 15 beta on iPhone: 3 things you absolutely need to know before you install

Trying out the latest and greatest software Apple has to offer is tempting, but it's a good idea to wait a little longer.
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Windows 11 compatibility: Try WhyNotWin11 now that the PC Health Check app is down

There are still a few ways to determine whether your PC will work with Windows 11. Check out Microsoft's system requirements.
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Do this every time you search something embarrassing on Google

A simple two-step trick to delete the last 15 minutes of your Google search history.
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Windows 11 release date sounds like it'll be sooner than we first thought

Microsoft's Windows 11 public beta will be here any day now, with the full release happening at some point later this year.
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HTC Vive Pro 2 review: The best VR headset for non-gamers

It's the best VR headset on the market today, but it's not for gamers and the user experience needs work.
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The Windows 11 features we think you'll be obsessed with (and how they work)

Android apps, Snap Layouts, Widgets and more new features are coming to PCs soon with Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade.
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PS5 restock update: How to buy PlayStation 5 from Target, Best Buy and other major retailers

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