This HP laptop may be the closest thing to a MacBook Pro for Windows users – and I don’t mind it
ZDNET’s key takeaways HP’s 14-inch EliteBook X G1a features AMD’s latest Ryzen AI Pro chip, starting at $2,184. It’s a powerful enterprise laptop with lots of I/O, a sleek form…
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Best Windows laptops we’ve tested (April 2025)
The best Windows laptops run an impressive gamut, from Qualcomm-powered workhorses that refuse to die to dual-display stunners and subtle gaming stations. (Some of them, dare we say, will tempt…
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This ultraportable Windows laptops is my favorite for work and travel. Here’s why
ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip sells for as little as $1,199 with sales. It’s a lightweight, convertible work laptop with a solid battery life and a booming…
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How to Turn Off the Voice Assistant on Your Computer
Siri, Google Assistant, and Microsoft Copilot respond to voice commands, allowing you to perform tasks such as opening an app, scheduling a meeting, setting a reminder, playing or pausing music,…
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Your Windows 10 PC isn’t dead yet – this OS from Google can revive it
Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET On Oct. 14, 2025, Windows 10 will officially reach its end of life. Some of your older PCs will be unable to upgrade…
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This Windows mini PC gives the Mac Mini M4 serious competition – and it’s $200 off
ZDNET’s key takeaways Minisforum’s AI X1 Pro retails for $1,129. It’s a powerful mini armed with top-tier hardware for creators, programmers, and coders looking to interface with AI at lightning-fast…
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An affordable Windows laptop with great specs for work travel? I found the one to buy
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Vivobook S 15, Asus’ first Copilot+ PC, normally retails for over $1,000, but it’s currently on sale at Walmart for $668. It’s sleek and lightweight with…
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5 easy ways to transfer photos from your Android device to your Windows PC
Kerry Wan/ZDNET You may have snapped thousands of photos with your Android phone over the years, and maybe you are preparing to wipe your old phone to trade it in…
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Microsoft is pushing its controversial Recall feature to Windows Insiders
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Following a series of delays and pauses, Microsoft is giving its problematic Recall feature another shot. It was tested last fall in the Dev Channel as an early,…
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Windows CLFS Vulnerability Could Lead to ‘Widespread Deployment and Detonation of Ransomware’
Image: nicescene/Adobe Stock Microsoft has detected a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) being exploited in the wild to deploy ransomware. Target industries include IT, real…
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Your Windows 11 Start menu is getting a design makeover – here’s how to try it first
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Microsoft is testing a dramatic overhaul of the controversial Windows 11 Start menu. Potentially rolling out later this year, the changes aim to address some of the many…
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Microsoft is revamping the reviled Windows 11 Start menu – here’s a sneak peek
@phantomofearth/X Microsoft is testing a dramatic overhaul of the controversial Windows 11 Start menu. Potentially rolling out later this year, the changes aim to address some of the many criticisms…
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3 ways to connect your phone with Windows now that this popular sync tool is getting the axe
Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET I often use the free Intel Unison app to sync my iPhone with Windows 11. This handy tool allows me to send and receive text messages,…
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Microsoft just blocked this popular Windows 11 local account trick – but workarounds remain
ZDNET Microsoft has fired its latest salvo in the battle against Windows 11 customers who would rather sign in with a local account than a Microsoft account. Announcing a new…
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10 pesky Windows 11 24H2 bugs still haunting PCs despite several patches
ZDNET In October, after months of beta testing, Microsoft officially released its major 2024 update for Windows 11. Known as Windows 11 24H2, the latest version enhances the Copilot AI,…
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6 things I always do after setting up Windows 11 – and why you should too
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Setting up a new Windows 11 PC — or resetting a gently used Windows 11 PC, so it’s as good as new — is pretty easy. Deceptively easy,…
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I tested a Windows PC that outdoes the M4 Mac Mini in several ways – and it’s on sale
ZDNET’s key takeaways Minisforum’s AI X1 Pro is available now, on sale for $899. It’s a powerful mini armed with top-tier hardware for creators, programmers, and coders looking to interface…
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Tens of Thousands Were Unable to Access Outlook, Teams, Office 365 After “Problematic Code Change”
Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella at Microsoft Inspire 2023. A widespread Microsoft outage on March 1 left tens of thousands of users unable to access key services, including Outlook, Teams,…
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Why I recommend this Windows laptop to creatives and power users – especially for the price
ZDNET’s key takeaways Asus’ Zenbook S 16 starts at $1,399 and affirms the brand as an industry leader in laptop design. It’s constructed from a unique material that allows it…
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10 bugs still haunt Windows 11 24H2 despite multiple patches
ZDNET In October, after months of beta testing, Microsoft officially released its major 2024 update for Windows 11. Known as Windows 11 24H2, the latest version enhances the Copilot AI,…
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