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Windows 11 compatibility: Try WhyNotWin11 if the PC Health Check app doesn't work

Windows 11 compatibility: Try WhyNotWin11 if the PC Health Check app doesn't work

Will your PC work with Windows 11? Check out Microsoft's system requirements.

by Mary King

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.

by Ian Sherr

Windows 11: What to know about the beta download, new features, device compatibility, price and more

Windows 11 is coming soon. These are all of the new features and other details about Microsoft's big update you need to know.

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.

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 2021: 15 best laptops we recommend in 2021

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Best VR headsets to buy in 2021

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Best Chromebook 2021: 8 best Chromebooks starting under $300

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Best laptop for college 2021

Best college laptop for 2021: Apple, Lenovo, Microsoft and more

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Best 2-in-1 laptop for 2021

These are the best 2-in-1s laptops you can get in 2021

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Best 15-inch gaming and work laptop for 2021

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Best cheap gaming laptops under $1,000 for 2021

Best cheap gaming laptop under $1,000 to get in 2021

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The best kids' tablets for 2021

Best kids' tablets for 2021

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The best Oculus Quest 2 games and experiences

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Best Chromebook 2021: 8 best Chromebooks starting under $300

Experience the best of what Google's Chrome OS has to offer with one of these laptops or two-in-ones.

by Joshua Goldman

Best 15-inch gaming and work laptop for 2021

When 13 inches is too small and 17 is too big, a 14- or 15-inch laptop from a company such as Dell, Lenovo, Apple or Acer may be just right.

by Lori Grunin

Biden, FTC: You have the right to repair your tech. Why that's good news for people who break their phones

The government is getting involved in the fight for your right to repair that broken tech yourself. Here's what we know.

by Jason Cipriani

Facebook rolls out cloud games on Apple devices through a web app

The social network also criticizes Apple's cloud gaming policy again.

by Queenie Wong

Steam Deck order delay? The latest on reservations for the console that's taking on Nintendo Switch

Valve's portable PC gaming console is gaining a lot of hype.

by Oscar Gonzalez

Facebook's Oculus Quest 2 is experimenting with blending VR and the real world

Facebook's AR glasses are still not a reality yet, but the Oculus Quest 2 could be the stepping-stone

by Scott Stein

Best M1 Mac Mini deals: Baseline and step-up model $50 off at Amazon

You can save $50 by buying new at Amazon and find even bigger savings on refurbished models from Apple.

by Matt Elliott

Best Apple MacBook deals: M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro at lowest prices yet

You'll find the big discounts on Apple's latest MacBooks right now on Amazon -- and even bigger savings on the 16-inch MacBook Pro.

by Matt Elliott

Apple testing new external display with A13 chip and neural engine, report says

Apple's Pro Display XDR lacks an internal processor. The tech giant may be set to change that with its next display.

by Dale Smith

Apple Arcade: Almost 200 games you can play for $5 a month

The gaming subscription service has new games coming almost every week.

by Shelby Brown

10 games we can't wait to play on Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade has a huge catalog of games to play and more arrive almost every week. Here's what you can look forward to.

by Shelby Brown

Best Buy has Amazon Fire HD 10 and HD 8 at Prime Day prices right now

Prices start at just $45 for Amazon's latest 8-inch tablet.

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Apple may be updating the iPad line

Several reports say that Apple is aiming to introduce a new iPad Mini with an updated design and a larger screen. Apple could also be working on new line of iPads with screen sizes rivaling laptops.

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How to get iPhone notifications in VR with Oculus Quest

You can stay connected with a VR headset on -- if you're an iPhone owner. Android owners will have to wait a bit.

by Scott Stein

The best cheap laptops available now

These laptops and Chromebooks are under $500 and still available to ship within the next 10 days.

by Joshua Goldman

Split your screen on a Mac for better multitasking: Here's how

Boost your productivity in MacOS Monterey with this multitasking hack. Get there even faster by creating a keyboard shortcut.

by Adam Benjamin

Framework Laptop review: A functional and futureproof 13 inches

A poster child for the right-to-repair movement, Framework's modular laptop is one of the smartest designs I've seen in a long time.

by Lori Grunin

Worried about Nintendo Switch OLED burn-in? Read this first

Commentary: OLED screens can exhibit image retention or ghosting, but I doubt it will be a problem on the new Switch.

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Best gaming laptop deals: Save $357 on Asus ROG Zephyrus G15, $500 on Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED and more

Check out these deep discounts on the latest gaming laptops based on Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics.

by Matt Elliott

Best laptop deals: Save $300 on a Dell Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga C740 and more

For back-to-school or working from home, you can find big price cuts on laptops from Apple, Dell, Gateway, HP, Lenovo and MSI.

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