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A tribute to Windows 8: If it hadn't been so bad, Windows 10 wouldn't be so good

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A tribute to Windows 8: If it hadn't been so bad, Windows 10 wouldn't be so good

07.21.2015 2:59 AM

Windows 8's pioneering features finally get their chance to shine in Windows 10, and only because Microsoft had to try again.

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Windows 10 Build 10240 is what you'll find on Windows 10 PCs

07.22.2015 3:46 PM

Windows 10 is "Windows Forever" -- which means, somewhat existentially, that you will probably always have the last build.

 

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Microsoft makes it official: Windows 10 will receive security fixes for ten years

07.18.2015 12:35 PM

The company will offer "mainstream" support for its upcoming OS until 2020 at the earliest, and extended support until at least 2025.

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Here's what Windows 10 won't change: Windows 8's plans to tie you to Microsoft services

07.20.2015 3:00 AM

Live Tiles and full-screen apps are gone, but Windows 10 will still try to keep you inside its ecosystem.

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Watch the first Windows 10 ad use adorable babies to push Hello, Cortana, and Edge

07.19.2015 9:56 PM

The tiny tots represent the new generation that will grow up with the wonders of Windows 10. Well, and they're cute.

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Office for iOS update adds new document collaboration tools

07.23.2015 12:55 PM

Word, PowerPoint and Excel for Apple mobile devices also get better Outlook integration.

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100 petabytes: How Google's huge freebie promotes its Nearline cloud backup service

07.23.2015 9:55 AM

Google, with its sights fixed firmly on Amazon, is using this freebie--and the promise of faster service--to lure corporate customers.

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10 tools that fix common Windows frustrations

07.22.2015 3:00 AM

Windows is full of niggling little irritations. These tools fix them.

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5 tricks to take control of your Gmail inbox

07.22.2015 3:30 AM

Take advantage of these built-in features to make processing your email painless.

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Virtual reality for beginners: Everything you need to know to wrap your head around VR

07.17.2015 3:31 AM

Virtual reality has the potential to change the world, but you'll need to understand the radical new technology before you embrace it.

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OCZ Trion 100 review: An affordable SSD with a problem

07.23.2015 3:00 AM

Though it's a bit cheaper than its rivals, the Trion slows to hard drive speeds when writing even mildly large amounts of data.

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9 fantastic Facebook tips for Android and iOS users

07.23.2015 3:30 AM

The trusty Facebook app on your Android phone or iPhone has some niftyand powerfulfeatures up its sleeves. Not only can you pick and choose which friends appear in your news feed, you can also save links to interesting articles, close another of your "active" Facebook sessions, put stickies on your photos and even post updates without an Internet connection.

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Acer Aspire R 13 review: A convertible laptop done right

07.21.2015 3:30 AM

The Acer Aspire R 13 is a top-notch 13-inch ultrabook with a versatile, dual-hinge rotating display. Opinions will differ on the looks, but it's definitely unique.

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Windows 10 vs. Windows 8: Performance benchmarks show a close battle for fastest

07.18.2015 3:00 AM

Microsoft has been mum about what Windows 10 brings to the performance table, but our early tests show surprising similarities.

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