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What is a TPM and why isn’t mine working?
Everything you need to know about the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) required for Windows 11: What it is, what to expect on your PC, and how to turn it on.
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Adata’s first SD Express card is faster than an SSD
Adata's NVMe-based SD Express 7.0 card doubles UHS-II performance, and runs faster than a SATA SSD.
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Here are the CPUs that officially can run Windows 11
The lists of AMD and Intel processors supported by Windows 11 come on the heels of the new operating system's much stricter hardware compatibility.
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Want Windows 11? Your PC better have these specs
Windows 11 comes with new, stricter hardware requirements: more memory, more storage, and a Trusted Platform Module, or TPM. What does all this mean? We explain.
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Subscription haters can get Office 2021 for $150 on October 5
Office 2021 will launch for subscription haters on October 5, with a $150 starting price if you don't need Outlook.
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Get Windows 10 Pro for 65% off and upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for free
The PCWorld Software Store is offering Windows 10 Pro for $69.99. That's 65 percent off the retail price, and provides a free upgrade path to Windows 11.
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Computer running slow? Use it more often
PC feeling slow? The fix may be simple—and far less expensive than replacing it.
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Welcome to the new PCWorld.com
It's been a long time coming, but we've finally updated the PCWorld.com look and feel. Even better, some back-end improvements should improve your user experience.
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Welcome to the new PCWorld.com
It's been a long time coming, but we've finally updated the PCWorld.com look and feel. Even better, some back-end improvements should improve your user experience.
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Stop belly-aching about USB-C
It's been a painful journey, but USB-C is amazing and we need to stop whining about it.
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What to expect from Microsoft’s Surface event
Microsoft is expected to debut the Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, and Surface Pro X tablets; the Surface Book 4 convertible notebook PC, plus the Surface Duo 2 phone.
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Microsoft’s Arc, our favorite portable mouse, has never been cheaper
Get a fantastic mouse at an even more fantastic price.
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Brace yourselves: Windows 11 may have more popups
Microsoft said that it's testing new ways to add more popups to Windows 11 in the form of tips on how to use its new operating system.
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Office 2021 will ship alongside Windows 11 on October 5
Microsoft has announced Office 2021 for the PC and Mac, at the same price as its predecessor, Office 2019.
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Why use virtual desktops? 5 practical reasons from real-world users
Windows 10's virtual desktops can supercharge your productivity, but figuring out why and how to use them can be tricky. Luckily, several Reddit users recently shared their use cases.
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Razer just made gamer thimbles
Razer's new gaming finger sleeves are like thimbles for gamers. Or maybe yoga pants for your thumbs?
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Microsoft adds a passwordless option for Microsoft accounts
Microsoft said Wednesday that it will offer a passwordless option on Microsoft accounts, allowing you to get rid of passwords entirely and use your face and phone instead.
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8 ways to make Microsoft’s Surface laptops better than ever
After reviewing almost all of Microsoft's Surface PC line, here are eight things that we'd change, add, or remove to make them better.
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PCWorld’s September Digital Magazine: This DIY laptop begs to be taken apart
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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7 new Windows 11 features we didn’t expect
Here are the new features of Windows 11 that Microsoft announced Thursday, many of which took us by surprise.
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Xbox cloud gaming finally arrives in Windows
Microsoft announced Tuesday that Xbox cloud gaming has now been added to the Xbox app within Windows 10 PCs, allowing both true gaming as well as remote play from an Xbox Series X or Series S.
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Windows 11 won’t support Apple’s M1 Macs, but you might be able to run it
Microsoft says that M1 Macs won't be supported by its Windows on Arm efforts, putting official Windows 11 Mac support in a gray area.
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Forget video, Zoom wants to fuse Slack and Teams
Zoom plans new collaboration features like a whiteboard, enhanced chat, and apps that place your video feed inside a presentation.
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Office’s future of work swipes ideas from 2010’s Xbox
Microsoft announces support for intelligent cameras that can recognize you in meetings, along with new features for Outlook, PowerPoint, and more that embrace hybrid work.
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How Windows 11 will speed up your slow PC
A Microsoft video explains how Windows 11 makes your PC faster, using under-the-hood improvements.
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Unpatched Office attack reminds us: Don’t click on risky docs
Microsoft has confirmed an Office vulnerability that can be triggered if you click on an untrusted Office document.
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Windows 11’s dark mode has its own dark sounds
Windows 11 and its dark mode contains new sounds that differ from what you'll hear in its normal light mode.
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When will Windows 11 ship? Here’s what we know
When will Microsoft ship Windows 11? A recent tease suggests that Windows 11 PCs may ship October 20, but we know Windows 11 upgrades won't occur until 2022.
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Microsoft adds another Start to Windows
The personalized news feed in Windows is now called Microsoft Start, providing you with a curated collection of news from top publishers.
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Save $40 on Apple’s sublime 2nd-gen AirPods
Amazon is selling the second-generation AirPods with a wired charging case for $119.
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Cut the cord with Anker’s Qi-certified wireless charger for $7.50
Amazon is selling the 10W PowerWave Pad wireless charger for $7.50 with checkout code.
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The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 never goes on sale, but it is now
Amazon is selling the Xbox Wireless Controller Series 2 for $158.
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Buying a mechanical keyboard? Consider these 6 points of caution
Mechanical keyboards make for better gaming and more satisfying typing, but don't go in blind. Here are six points to consider before you buy.
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6-core vs. 8-core CPUs: What’s better for gaming?
More cores equals better gaming, right? Not necessarily. Here’s how it shakes out.
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This USB-C Lightning cable should terrify you
Yes, this normal-looking USB-C Lightning cable works—but it can also spy on your laptop, phone, or tablet.
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Microsoft boots older PCs out of Windows 11 preview testing
Microsoft always said unsupported Insider PCs will be kicked out of Windows 11 previews eventually, but the timing sure is interesting.
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Beware this new phishing attack that’s after your passwords!
Microsoft has sounded the alert on email links that look legitimate, but actually lead to phishing sites that can trick you into sharing your password.
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Windows 11 won’t support Android apps at launch
Android app support is a key feature for Windows 11, but it won't be ready in time for the operating system's October 5 launch.
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Windows 11 will launch on October 5
Windows 11 will bring exciting new features—and confusing hardware requirements—to the world on October 5.
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The Windows 11 hardware fiasco keeps getting worse
If Microsoft's intent was to confuse and anger its customers, it's achieving that.
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Don’t be lazy: Always use a fresh Windows installation for a new PC
Running off your old PC’s storage drive in your new system is a bad idea. Here’s why.
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Microsoft backs down: Older PCs will be able to run Windows 11, unofficially
Older PCs will be able to install Windows 11 in some way, but conflicting reports have only muddied the water further.
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The gotcha: Installing Windows 11 on an unsupported PC may disable updates
Users who try and upgrade their "unsupported" PC to Windows 11 without meeting the necessary hardware requirements won't receive Windows updates.
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This dead-simple keyboard shortcut will change the way you use Slack
How did it take me so long to discover Slack's instant-editing keyboard shortcut?
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Save a staggering $95 on Apple’s Smart Keyboard Folio for the iPad Pro
Turn your tablet into a laptop replacement for $105 at Amazon today.
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Get Norton 360 Premium, our favorite antivirus, for a jaw-dropping $28
The PCWorld Software Store is selling 15 months of Norton 360 Premium covering up to 10 devices for just $28.
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Razer’s mouse hack highlights a problem: Hardware that pushes apps to your PC
A researcher has shown how merely connecting a Razer mouse to your PC downloads the Razer installer utility, which can then be used to take over a PC.
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Protect your PCs for two years with this killer $10 AVG security deal
Newegg is selling AVG Internet Security 2021 for just $10 with checkout code.
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Why Amazon’s oldest Kindles will be cut off from the internet
Amazon's first- and second-generation Kindles will lose their Internet connection, because the cellular 2G and 3G connections they used are being phased out.
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