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Keep in mind that Microsoft just revealed the Surface Book 3 with 10th Gen processors and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or Quadro graphics. Each of Microsoft’s laptops has its pros and cons. To help you choose, we’ve broken down the differences below and come up with some recommendations. A tablet with a kickstand that attaches to Microsoft’s keyboards to form something that resembles a laptop, the Surface Pro 7 is the jack-of-all-trades in this lineup....

We’ll go over the more important changes so you know what to expect and give you instructions on how to download the May 2020 update today. Windows 10 ReviewHow to Use Windows 10 Windows 10 May 2020 update features Rather than focusing on one sweeping change, Microsoft made the May 2020 update a collection of small improvements designed to enhance the quality of life for Windows 10 users. What Microsoft calls the “new Cortana experience” is the most significant change coming in the May 2020 update....

Enable System Protection / Create a Restore Point What happens if you install a bad piece of software or a defective driver and your computer starts acting strangely or you can’t even boot. You’ll want to revert Windows 10 to the previous system restore point, which will turn back the clock on your drivers, programs and settings to a time when the system worked perfectly. However, Windows 10 comes with system protection disabled....

The company is hiring a software engineer to join the Windows Core User Experience team, whose purpose is to build interfaces for Windows and Surface Hub customers. Windows 10 tips and tricksBest laptops for college studentsBest 2-in-1 laptops you can buy “You will have the opportunity to build delightful, polished, experiences for Windows as well as for our Surface Hub product line,” the job listing reads. “You will play a key role in open-ended explorations, prototyping and identifying business opportunities for Windows experiences....

Windows 10X: Everything you need to knowBest laptops in 2021Best college laptops in 2021 The video featured quick navigation between Microsoft-friendly apps featured on Windows 10X, adaptive gestures, such as slowly pulling up the Taskbar, and seemingly precise use of a stylus (with a pen click responsively opening up Microsoft Whiteboard). So far, Windows 10X will support Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps and Progressive Web Apps (PWA), with a number of apps supporting touch gestures....

The Chocolate Hub uses the QI wireless charging standard to power phones, features an SD 3.0 memory reader, a USB-C port dedicated to power and data transfer, a 4K-capable HDMI port and two USB 3.0 ports. Pricing is unknown at this time, but the hub launches Friday, Nov. 11 on IndieGogo, and there will be a 46-percent discount for the first 100 supporters. MORE: Best USB Type-C Accessories and Cables Of course, since Apple doesn’t offer native support for the QI wireless charging standard, users will need to buy a new case for their phones that does, so they can charge their handsets by laying them down on the hub’s top....

The Jabra Elite 4 Active wireless earbuds are designed for fitness buffs that want something sturdy and warm sounding to liven up their workouts. They come with several smart features, up to 7 hours of battery life (per charge), and a traditional in-ear design with proprietary EarGels that form a tight seal. A $30 markdown brings the Jabra Elite 4 down to $89 – an unbeatable deal for those in search of elite sports buds....

Laptop Mag had the opportunity to sit down with Game Director of World of Warcraft Ion Hazzikostas and pose questions about the MMO titan’s upcoming expansion. After the reveal of WoW 10.0 last week, officially titled Dragonflight, we’re incredibly excited to dive deep into what we can expect out of its massive updates. Hazzikostas and I discussed time-gated questlines, the Dracthyr Evoker’s abilities, the evolution of leveling through Chromie Time, the revival of talent trees (and whether Covenant abilities will find their place within them), and how old raids (particularly BfA) will be impacted by the player’s massive increase in power....

Snoop Dogg received an enviable birthday surprise from Xbox yesterday: the rap legend was gifted an Xbox Series X. As such, when the head of Xbox Phil Spencer appeared on a recent Dropped Frames podcast episode, the hosts wanted to know one thing — can celebrities ask for a free Xbox Series X upon request? Xbox Series X: price, release date, specs and how it compares to gaming laptopsXbox Series X games: All confirmed games so farSystems of the Stars: WWE Superstar Johnny Gargano and his PS5 pre-order mayhem...

On the latest episode of the Iron Lords Podcast, Ronald claimed that “not every game releasing this year has been announced yet.” We aren’t sure how big these titles might be, but it’s good that Xbox is giving fans something to look forward to. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so farSee our reviews of the Xbox Series X and PS5...

Multiple Windows 10 users have reported that ZIP functions aren’t prompting them with a choice of whether files should be overwritten or not. Therefore, when attempting to unzip files to a specific folder, Windows 10 will automatically delete everything else in that folder with the same name in place of the current unzipped files. “I’ve reinstalled windows and it still does it, it’s only on the October update. Pretty nasty bug since you can accidentally overwrite a file and have no way of getting it back,” a Reddit user writes....

Still, companies do their darnedest to replace passwords with something less likely to be exposed in a data breach. Microsoft is the latest to try something new. As of yesterday (Nov. 20), anyone with a FIDO2 physical security key and the latest version of Windows 10 can sign into their Microsoft online accounts using only a fingerprint or a PIN. Alex Simons, corporate vice president of program management for the Microsoft Identity Division, wrote about the new development on the Microsoft Office (opens in new tab) blog....

Insider chief Dona Sarkar wrote on the official Windows blog yesterday (Dec. 7) that voice control was a top request. As a result, Cortana can turn off your computer, restart it or lock it with simple vocal commands. The voice assistant can also now control your computer’s volume. MORE: How to Use Windows 10 Cortana also gains the ability to control music playback on iHeartRadio and TuneIn radio, but more music apps may have the ability in the future....

The UK’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) caused quite a stir on Dec. 19 when it published new piracy guidelines that called out password sharing as unlawful. TorrentFreak, a news platform that specializes in copyright news, reached out to the IPO for clarification regarding the legality of password sharing. To put it succinctly, the IPO said that password sharing could put offenders in big legal trouble. However, a day after the IPO published its anti-password sharing provision, we noticed that it’s now gone....

“All I’ll say is we’ve got an immensely talented team (of engineers mainly) and have been prototyping since Sony first released their teardown video. We are in the final stage of prototyping before moving to production, but to ease your reader’s mind, I will say that before we ship any goods we will make sure to thoroughly test the plates to ensure that they a.) fit perfectly and b.) pass all safety tests,” Haydn told Laptop Mag....

Note: This is not financial advice. This is for educational purposes only. Please note that cryptocurrency is a highly volatile asset class; only invest what you can afford to lose. “Why is Shiba going down?” is the question on investors’ minds as the canine crypto’s price plummets to devastating lows. Some say that Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s founder and the world’s youngest crypto billionaire, is to blame for Shiba’s heart-stopping drop....

Being in the middle makes it Apple’s most coveted tablet because it can easily outperform the 9.7-inch iPad, but it’s more affordable and more manageable than the larger 12.9-inch model. For a limited time, its accessibility is even greater because Best Buy is taking from $50 to $100 off Apple’s 10.5-inch tablet. Buy on Best Buy (opens in new tab) Currently, you can get the base 64GB iPad Pro (opens in new tab) for $599....

The first laptop that was developed exclusively after Lenovo bought the brand, 2008’s ThinkPad X300 is one of the best laptops ever made by any brand. Though it came out around the same time as Apple’s first MacBook Air, the groundbreakingly-thin and light X300 has serious-productivity features such as a high-res (for the time) screen, a fingerprint reader and a speedy SSD. It even came with a built-in DVD-R drive, which you could replace with a second battery....

According to several rumors over the past few months, Apple is planning to launch a new MacBook Pro this year, featuring an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) touch bar above the keyboard that would provide additional information, notifications and action buttons for users to touch. It might also come with a better display, support for Apple’s Touch ID and more. The new MacBook Pro won’t be a cheap device, but if it comes with those features (and others), it will be an appealing one....

Apple bundles plenty of storage hacks that can help you reclaim some of your iPhone’s lost space. On iOS, you can choose to offload large apps while retaining key data. You can also merge duplicate photos in your library to make more room for new content. Here’s how to get started. Offload apps you no longer use Most of us avoid booting any apps from our phones thinking we may need them someday in the future....