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Bill Gates goes Android, still won't use an iPhone

Commentary: The Microsoft co-founder admits in an interview on Fox that he's recently switched to an Android phone.

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7 things to know before upgrading to MacOS High Sierra

The latest version of MacOS changes some of the operating system's underlying plumbing, but it's more evolutionary than revolutionary by design.

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Satya Nadella talks up mixed reality for IT

At the Microsoft Ignite tech conference, CEO Satya Nadella shows off mixed reality's benefits for collaboration and security.

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Microsoft Ignite 2017: Everything that was just announced

The company's big IT conference in Orlando is brimming with news about enterprise-level products.

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<p>The lightning-bolt logos on the HP Spectre x360 laptop's two USB-C ports show they also serve as Intel Thunderbolt 3.0 ports that can transfer data at 40Gbps.</p>

Want innovation? Upgrade your PC, not your phone, says HP

Ron Coughlin, head of HP's personal computer group, believes his industry is sizzling, not stagnant. Also: Touchscreens beat Apple Touch Bars.

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Intel brings the cores with 8th gen Coffee Lake processors

The new generation includes a four-core i3, a six-core i5 and and i7 that Intel calls its best processor for gaming ever.

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A new look for Razer's slim Stealth laptop

The new gray design is all business, but loses the fun, multicolored lights.

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These Windows 10 PCs let you sign in with your face or finger

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Hope you weren't waiting for Intel's Project Alloy headset

Intel has canceled its ambitious standalone VR headgear.

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Unlock your computer with a smile

The concept of unlocking your computer via biometrics didn't originate with Apple's Face ID.

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Move over, PUBG, this PC-only retro RPG is burning up the Steam charts

Divinity: Original Sin 2 went from Kickstarter cult fave to mainstream hit.

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Razer's slim Blade Stealth laptop grows up

With a bigger screen and a new, subdued look, the Razer Blade Stealth is more mainstream, but slightly less fun.

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