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Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Every differences you should know about

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Every differences you should know about

We'll explain how Microsoft's newest OS stacks up against Windows 10.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Best laptop for 2022: Here are 15 laptops we recommend

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.

by Joshua Goldman

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.

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.

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

Whether you just bought a new laptop or you want to update an older device, the Windows 11 Installation Assistant can help you skip the line for Microsoft's new operating system.

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Best iPad for 2022

How to pick the best Apple iPad tablet for your needs

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

by Alexandra Garrett

The most anticipated laptops of 2022, so far

by Dan Ackerman

FCC: Man used device to jam drivers' cell phone calls

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Storage sale: Save up to 54% on SanDisk flash drives and WD hard drives

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6 essential command keyboard shortcuts every Mac user should know

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

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How the global chip shortage is helping US manufacturing

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How to use your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac

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iPad Pro and iPad Air 2022: Every rumor we've heard so far

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Best USB-C hub in 2022

Get more ports with a single USB-C connection with one of these compact docks.

by Joshua Goldman

Best printer for 2022

Whether you're producing documents, photos or both, we've got the perfect printer for you.

by Stewart Wolpin

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 MacBook deals: Save $49 on a 14- or 16-inch MacBook Pro, $100 on a MacBook Air

Amazon is offering rare discounts on the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models right now, plus larger price breaks on the smaller 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.

by Matt Elliott

Apple VR, AR headset rumors: A higher-end Meta Quest?

Apple's virtual or augmented reality headset could be stepping into the metaverse this year. Here's what we've heard.

by Scott Stein

Best Chromebook for 2022: 7 Chromebooks, starting at under $300

These Chromebooks will let you experience the best of Google's Chrome OS, whether it's for work, school or play.

by Joshua Goldman

6 essential command keyboard shortcuts every Mac user should know

These lesser known MacOS keyboard shortcuts will change how you use your computer.

by Nelson Aguilar

Buying a refurbished iPad saves you money, but is it the right choice?

We'll explain where and how to buy a refurb to save both your money and your sanity.

by Joshua Goldman

Best laptop deals: Get an Asus VivoBook OLED laptop for only $720

With new Intel and AMD mobile chips coming soon, here are the best laptop sales right now on current models.

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All the questions (and answers) we have about Valve's Steam Deck

From its release date to its battery life, we'll explain what you should know about Valve's portable gaming device.

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Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Every differences you should know about

We'll explain how Microsoft's newest OS stacks up against Windows 10.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

iPad Pro and iPad Air 2022: Every rumor we've heard so far

New versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air could be on the way. We're collecting all the rumors, from release date to processor upgrades.

by Scott Stein

3D printing gets faster and more reliable with new Carbon models

The M3 and M3 Max 3D printers monitor their print jobs to improve quality and smoothness.

by Stephen Shankland

Best monitor under $200 you can get for 2022

A second monitor can make work or school much more productive, and you don't have to pay much to get a decent model from Dell, Samsung, LG or others.

by Lori Grunin

The most anticipated laptops of 2022, so far

These are the new laptops, from MacBooks to gaming systems, I'm most interested in seeing this year.

by Dan Ackerman

Most anticipated laptops of 2022

CNET's Dan Ackerman lists some of the trends and laptops he can't wait for this year.

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Nvidia may abandon its $40 billion Arm acquisition, report says

It's had difficulty getting regulatory approval.

by Sean Keane

Best laptop for 2022: Here are 15 laptops we recommend

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US government warns that chip supply crunch remains dire

According to the US Department of Commerce, the global computer chip shortage remains an ongoing economic weakness.

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Best 15-inch gaming and work laptop for 2022

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