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Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Every difference in Microsoft's new OS

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Every difference in Microsoft's new OS

Windows 11 is Microsoft's newest OS, but how is it different from Windows 10? We'll explain.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

What happened when my M1 Max MacBook Pro met a $60,000 camera

What happened when my M1 Max MacBook Pro met a $60,000 camera

I put Apple's top laptop to the test with the world's best commercial camera.

by Andrew Hoyle

Best laptop for 2022: Here are 15 laptops we recommend

With so many laptops to choose from, let CNET help you find the right one.

How to take a screenshot on your Mac: 4 ways to capture your screen

Depending on which Apple computer you have -- MacBook Pro, MacBook Air or iMac -- you may have up to four ways to take a screenshot.

Everything we wanted from Windows 11, but didn't get

Microsoft's latest OS has a lot to offer, but there are eight features still missing.

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Apple reportedly removes education discount verification

by Corinne Reichert

Apple is preparing its 'widest array' of new products for this fall, report says

by Alexandra Garrett

This flexible 3D printing material is a cosplayer's dream

by James Bricknell

Windows 11: Here's how to download Microsoft's latest OS on your device

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Surface Pro X deal: Get up to $300 off Microsoft's most advanced 2-in-1 laptop

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Intel's $100B Ohio 'megafab' could become world's largest chip plant

by Stephen Shankland

Best iPad deals: Save $60 on an iPad Air, $100 on an iPad Pro

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Best 3D printer for 2022

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Jump into the world of 3D printing with one of our favorites for $169 (save $100)

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What you need to do to make that old laptop last longer

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Best iPad deals: Save $60 on an iPad Air, $100 on an iPad Pro

You'll find discounts at Amazon and Walmart right now on most models of Apple's tablet.

by Matt Elliott

Don't let blackouts stop you with up to 35% off UPS systems today only at Amazon

Save over $100 on an "uninterruptible power supply" system that can power your PC, console and even your Wi-Fi through a power outage.

by Max McHone

When is the next Apple event? Everything to expect

Will we see the iPhone SE 3? What about the iPhone 14 or new iPads? Here's what rumors say.

by Alexandra Garrett

Meta has a giant new AI supercomputer to shape the metaverse

The company's RSC has comparable horsepower to the world's fifth fastest general-purpose supercomputer.

by Stephen Shankland

How the global chip shortage is helping US manufacturing

A pandemic problem led to a $52 billion proposal to help US chipmakers like Intel, which plans a new $100 billion Ohio "megafab." But Taiwan and Korea are also spending massively.

by Stephen Shankland

Acer brings taller, larger displays to its line of Chromebooks for education

The four new models are built to mil-spec standards and made using recycled materials.

by Joshua Goldman

Apple is preparing its 'widest array' of new products for this fall, report says

Later this year we'll reportedly see the iPhone 14, new iPads, updated MacBooks and more.

by Alexandra Garrett

Surface Pro X deal: Get up to $300 off Microsoft's most advanced 2-in-1 laptop

Right now you can pick up the Surface Pro X for as little as $800 at Best Buy.

by Max McHone

Everything we wanted from Windows 11, but didn't get

Microsoft's latest OS has a lot to offer, but there are eight features still missing.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Every difference in Microsoft's new OS

Windows 11 is Microsoft's newest OS, but how is it different from Windows 10? We'll explain.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Best cheap gaming laptop under $1,000 to get in 2022

Your portable gaming dollar has never stretched further.

by Joshua Goldman

You can actually unlock your Windows laptop with your face

Yep, you can log in to your Windows 10 or Windows 11 laptop just by looking at the webcam with Windows Hello.

by Joshua Goldman

This flexible 3D printing material is a cosplayer's dream

Use flexible filament in your 3D printer for props that bend and flex.

by James Bricknell

Apple reportedly removes education discount verification

Just days after implementing tighter controls on its discounted education pricing, Apple has removed the third-party controls, says a report.

by Corinne Reichert

Best microSD card deals: $50 off 512GB SanDisk Extreme, $116 off 1TB Lexar

These memory cards pack a lot of storage into a tiny package. Here are the best places to find them at a good price.

by Max McHone

Best tablet deals: Save $60 on an iPad Air or a Fire HD 8 Kids Edition

We're keeping tabs on tablets on sale, from iPads to Android and Windows tablets.

by John Falcone

Intel's $100B Ohio 'megafab' could become world's largest chip plant

With eight fabs planned, the site near Columbus is a centerpiece of an effort to restore US chipmaking prowess. President Biden is pushing for legislation that would speed Intel's work.

by Stephen Shankland