When Microsoft launched Windows 10 in 2015, the company promised that users running Windows 7 or Windows 8 would be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free until July 29, 2016. And after that date came and went, many folks noticed that they could still upgrade without paying a penny. And when Windows 11 […]
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5 Comments on Windows 11 update is coming September 26 with AI-powered Copilot and updates for File Explorer, Paint, and other features
Windows 11 update is coming September 26 with AI-powered Copilot and updates for File Explorer, Paint, and other features
5 Comments on Windows 11 update is coming September 26 with AI-powered Copilot and updates for File Explorer, Paint, and other featuresThe next major update to Windows 11 is coming next week, and it will bring some of the biggest changes we’ve seen in a while. When the update to Windows 11 22H2 update arrives on September 26, 2023 it will bring a new design for File Explorer, all those new MS Paint features we’ve seen […]
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Lilbits: Eero Max 7 is a mesh WiFi 7 router with 10 GbE Ethernet (for a steep price)
Today was a busy day for Amazon product announcements. In addition to a new Fire HD 10 tablet and new Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max devices, the company announced an updated smart display, a new smart home hub, a bunch of new AI-enabled features coming to Alexa and Fire TV, and the most […]
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Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 Repair option that reinstalls the OS without removing apps, files, or settings
7 Comments on Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 Repair option that reinstalls the OS without removing apps, files, or settingsIf you run into problems that you cannot easily fix on a computer running Windows 11, there’s a not-quite-nuclear option built into the operating system that lets you “Reset this PC” by reinstalling Windows. But doing that will remove all of your personal apps and settings (and files if you choose the “remove everything” option). […]
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Lilbits: Another cartridge-based retro game console, Asus ROG Ally’s overheating microSD card problem
1 Comment on Lilbits: Another cartridge-based retro game console, Asus ROG Ally’s overheating microSD card problemThe makers of the Evercade retro game console are back with something a bit more pocket-sized. The new Super Pocket is a Game Boy-like handheld with a small 320 x 280 pixel IPS LCD display above a D-Pad and a set of buttons. There are also shoulder buttons on the back. Two models go up […]
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Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 is now open to all Android app developers (making it easier to install more Android apps on Windows)
2 Comments on Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 is now open to all Android app developers (making it easier to install more Android apps on Windows)Windows 11 includes an optional feature that lets you run Android apps on Windows PCs. The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) first debuted as a preview in the fall of 2021, and became generally available a year later, meaning that you didn’t need to run a beta or dev channel build of Windows to use […]
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Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel can now test Windows Copilot, a new Settings homepage, and updated Backup and Restore app
2 Comments on Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel can now test Windows Copilot, a new Settings homepage, and updated Backup and Restore appMicrosoft is rolling out a major Windows 11 update to members of the Windows Insider Preview program running Dev Channel builds of the operating system. Among other things, it brings a big update to the Backup and Restore tool introduced last month, a new Settings homepage, a new volume mixer experience in Quick Settings, accessibility […]
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Lilbits: Chromebook X, Passkeys for Windows 11, and Pixel Tablet accessories
When the first Chromebooks launched more than a decade ago, it was probably fair to say that they shipped with a browser-based operating system designed to run web apps. But in the years since then, Google has built a lot of additional functionality into the operating system and added optional support for Android and Linux […]
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Android apps on Windows 11 is getting access to Windows folders like Documents and Pictures
3 Comments on Android apps on Windows 11 is getting access to Windows folders like Documents and PicturesThe Windows Subsystem for Android is an optional Windows 11 feature that lets you run some Android apps on a Windows computer without installing third-party tools or virtual machines. The idea is that once installed, Android apps work just like Windows apps. In practice things have been a bit clunkier than that, partly because those […]
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Windows 11 is adding support for controlling RGB lighting on some peripherals without 3rd-party tools
5 Comments on Windows 11 is adding support for controlling RGB lighting on some peripherals without 3rd-party toolsThe latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Dev Channel build introduces some updates to the address bar and home page for File Explorer and the rollout of Unicode Emoji 15 (with new symbols for wireless networking, a flute, maracas, goose, jellyfish, and ginger, among other things). It also introduces a new Dynamic Lighting feature, allowing users […]