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Windows 11 upgrade: How you can download Microsoft's new OS right now without waiting

Windows 11 upgrade: How you can download Microsoft's new OS right now without waiting

We'll walk you through how to use Windows 11 Installation Assistant as a shortcut to get Microsoft's latest OS.

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Donald Trump is launching a new social network called Truth Social

Donald Trump is launching a new social network called Truth Social

Trump -- banned from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube following the deadly riot at the Capitol -- says the social network was created to "fight back against Big Tech."

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New Microsoft Office rollout: When you'll get it, pricing and major changes

New Microsoft Office rollout: When you'll get it, pricing and major changes

If you don't want to subscribe to Microsoft 365, consumers and small businesses will be able to buy Office 2021 as a one-time purchase this fall.

Windows 11 compatibility: Check if your PC meets Microsoft's requirements

Windows 11 compatibility: Check if your PC meets Microsoft's requirements

Using the PC Health Check app, WhyNotWin11 and other tools, you can find out if your computer can handle Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade.

Get Microsoft Office for free: How to get Word, Excel, PowerPoint at no cost

Get Microsoft Office for free: How to get Word, Excel, PowerPoint at no cost

Microsoft Word, Excel and more are available for free -- with a few caveats. Here's what to know.

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Donald Trump is launching a new social network called Truth Social

Trump -- banned from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube following the deadly riot at the Capitol -- says the social network was created to "fight back against Big Tech."
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Best VPN service of 2021

A virtual private network can help maximize your security and anonymity online.
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Google: New Rokus won't stream YouTube, YouTube TV after Dec. 9 if no deal

YouTube and Roku's standoff has dragged on for months. Now YouTube says both its apps will be cut off from new Roku devices if they don't reach a pact.
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Best live TV streaming service for cord-cutters

Are you ready to cut cable but want to keep live sports, news and originals? Services such as YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV and Sling TV could be for you.
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Gmail: 10 tips to simplify your email routine

Uncomplicate your inbox. Here's how to access multiple inboxes, add a signature, recall emails and more.
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Best VPS hosting for 2021

Virtual private server hosting can help you ramp up the performance of your website. Here's how to choose the right provider for you.
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A handy Windows 10 trick to make multitasking that much easier

You can use this feature to organize your virtual space while working on a bunch of different things at once.
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Windows 11 beta testers can try out Android apps

Microsoft releases the first preview of the anticipated feature.
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SolarWinds was a cybersecurity wakeup call, says Microsoft's president

The attack shined a light on both the sophistication of Russian attackers and the connected nature of the software supply chain.
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Android 12: How to download and install Google's new phone OS on Pixel

Android 12 is out and available for several phones. We'll tell you which, and how to get it.
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Netflix, YouTube, Spotify and more: This app helps you get control of your subscriptions

Truebill lets you track and manage all of your subscriptions -- and cancel them if it can't negotiate a lower rate.
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Netflix strikes softer tone ahead of worker walkout over Dave Chappelle's anti-trans comments

Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says he "screwed up" in his defense of the comedian's special, while Netflix says the company values "our trans colleagues and allies."
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Facebook fined nearly $70 million for breaching Giphy order

The company failed to provide updates about whether it was still competing with the gif platform after purchasing it, the UK's competition regulator says.
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Android 12 vs. Android 11: A few new things you can do with Google's latest OS

The biggest differences between Android 12 and Android 11, including security updates and new notifications.
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Netflix: 'Mind-boggling' 142 million accounts have tuned in to Squid Game

Two out of every three Netflix subscribers around the world have watched the show for at least two minutes, the company says.
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Lego Star Wars: Castaways online multiplayer launches on Apple Arcade Nov. 19

The new adventure game combines the best of Star Wars and Lego.
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Android 12 is here: All the details about downloading, compatibility, new features and more

Android 12 was released on Tuesday, but only to certain devices. Here's what to know.
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Cross-app drag and drop in iOS 15: What to know and how to use the feature

Before iOS 15, you could only drag and drop within one app. Now you can move items quickly between apps.
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Get 3 months of Surfshark VPN for free when you sign up for a 2-year subscription

Get 27 months for only $60.
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Windows 11 upgrade: How you can download Microsoft's new OS right now without waiting

We'll walk you through how to use Windows 11 Installation Assistant as a shortcut to get Microsoft's latest OS.
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