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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.

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Download Windows 10 for free right now

Download Windows 10 for free right now

Upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free by following these simple steps, now that support for Windows 7 has ended.

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Every big difference

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Every big difference

Microsoft's Windows 11 marks the first software name change in six years. Here's what's changed from Windows 10.

iOS 14.6 is draining people's iPhone batteries. Here's an easy fix

iOS 14.6 is draining people's iPhone batteries. Here's an easy fix

Apple's iOS 14.6 brought some new features and bug fixes to your iPhone, but users are reporting a problem with battery life. Here's what to know.

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Pentagon cancels $10B JEDI contract that pitted Amazon against Microsoft

Microsoft was awarded the cloud computing contract in 2019.
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Twitter shows off privacy concepts to help you switch accounts, settings with ease

You'll be able to see more easily which account you're tweeting from and toggle between groups of privacy settings based on your mood, if these concepts come to fruition.
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8 of the best photo-editing apps for your iPhone and Android phone

These awesome free and paid photo-editing apps open up endless creative opportunities for your phone photography.
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iOS 14.6 is draining people's iPhone batteries. Here's an easy fix

Apple's iOS 14.6 brought some new features and bug fixes to your iPhone, but users are reporting a problem with battery life. Here's what to know.
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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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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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Your Apple TV Plus free trial might end before Ted Lasso season 2. Here's what to do

The second season of Ted Lasso premieres July 23, but many free trials to Apple TV Plus are set to expire before then. Check your own account now.
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iOS 14.7 release date: When will your iPhone get the next update, and what changes are coming?

Bug fixes and new features will soon arrive on iPhones with the iOS 14.7 upgrade. We've got release date rumors and everything else you should know.
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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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Best VPN service for Amazon Fire TV Stick 2021

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Judge gives go-ahead to Google Assistant privacy suit

The lawsuit accuses the tech giant of using people's conversations to target ads -- even when they don't know Google Assistant is listening.
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Apple Arcade: Over 190 games you can play for $5 a month

The gaming subscription service is getting closer to 200 games.
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Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Every big difference

Microsoft's Windows 11 marks the first software name change in six years. Here's what's changed from Windows 10.
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Apple's newest tool will be the unsung hero of your next favorite app

Exclusive: While the betas of iOS 15 and MacOS Monterey grab headlines, the new stuff for coders could make the biggest impact on the Apple ecosystem.
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This PC can't run Windows 11: How to fix the problem with TPM and Secure Boot

We've found four ways to get around the Windows 11 installation error.
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How to install MacOS Monterey public beta

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Apple's iOS 15 beta is here, but watch out for these bugs

You can download the iOS 15 beta now, but your iPhone may face problems with Finder, the App Store and your camera.
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