Over the past few months we’ve seen developers port Windows 10 to run on smartphones and Raspberry Pi computers. So what’s next? The Nintendo Switch, apparently. Over the weekend, Ben Imbushuo posted a couple of pictures to Twitter showing the progress he’s made getting Microsoft’s desktop operating system to run on Nintendo’s hybrid handheld/living room […]
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This app lets you run Windows 10 on a Raspberry Pi
Microsoft makes a version of Windows 10 that runs on devices with ARM processors. But for the most part, the only way to use it is to buy a device like the Asus NovaGo or Lenovo Yoga C630. Some folks have managed to get Windows 10 on ARM up and running on some old Windows […]
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Now you can run Linux on (some) ARM laptops designed for Windows 10 on ARM
The first Windows 10 laptops and tablets with ARM processors shipped in 2018… to mixed reviews. The Asus NovaGo, HP Envy x2, and Lenovo Miix 630 are relatively thin and light devices with long battery life and support for 4G LTE. But they’re also relatively sluggish computers… especially when Windows has emulate x86 architecture to […]
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Microsoft releases tools for creating ARM64 apps for Windows
This year the first Windows 10 computers with ARM processors started shipping. They tend to be thin and light 2-in-1 tablets and convertible laptops with long battery life, fanless designs, and built-in support for 4G LTE. But they also have some limitations. They can run 32-bit or 64-bit apps compiled for ARM architecture, and they […]
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Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon 850 for Windows PCs
While the first Windows 10 PCs powered by Qualcomm processors have received lackluster reviews, Qualcomm says it’s in the PC business for the long haul. With that in mind, the company is unveiling a new chip designed specifically for PCs. It’s called the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 and the company says it should offer a 30 […]
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Report: Dell developing a dual-screen Windows on ARM device
Rumor has it that Microsoft is working on some sort of dual-display device with an ARM-based processor and Windows software that may or may not be the long-rumored Surface Phone. But it looks like Microsoft’s not the only company developing a device with those specs. WinFuture reports that Dell might also working on a dual-screen […]
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Windows 10 on ARM PCs could get up to 40 percent faster with Snapdragon 845 (or Snapdragon 850)
37 Comments on Windows 10 on ARM PCs could get up to 40 percent faster with Snapdragon 845 (or Snapdragon 850)The first two Windows 10 computers with ARM-based chips are already available, and the third should go on sale any day now. But early reviews suggest that the Asus NovaGo, HP Envy x2, and Lenovo Miix 630 are hampered by software limitations and relatively slow performance. At least part of the issue is that they […]
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Lenovo Miix 630 hits the FCC ahead of launch
Lenovo’s first Windows 10 computer with an ARM-based processor could hit the streets any day now. First unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, the Lenovo Miix 630 is a 12.3 inch tablet with a detachable keyboard that lets you use the computer in notebook or tablet modes. It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon […]
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You can run Windows 10 (or Linux) on a Lumia 950 XL smartphone
Microsoft’s long-rumored Surface Phone may still be nothing but a rumor… but if you happen to be one of the folks who bought the company’s last smartphone, it looks like you can now turn the Lumia 950 XL into a full-fledged PC. The phone originally shipped in 2015 with Windows 10 Mobile software and features a […]
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Now you can order an Asus NovaGo convertible with Windows on ARM (if that’s something you want to do)
2 Comments on Now you can order an Asus NovaGo convertible with Windows on ARM (if that’s something you want to do)The Asus NovaGo is a 13.3 inch convertible laptop with a touchscreen display, a fingerprint reader, 4G LTE support, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. It’s also the second Windows 10 computers you can buy that features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, which means you can expect extra-long battery life, always-connected capabilities, and… lackluster […]