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The Best Laptops to Work and Play Wherever You Are
Photograph: Christopher Null Other Good Laptops to Consider Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (Copilot+ PC) for $1,300: The first Intel-based Copilot+ PC (7/10, WIRED Review) we tested is a winner on all fronts, boasting outstanding AI and graphics performance and some of the best battery life we’ve ever seen on Intel hardware. With its…
How (and why) I back up my Windows 11 PC
Summary To back up a Windows 11 PC using OneDrive, go to Settings > Accounts > Windows backup and choose the folders you want to sync. You’ll probably need to pay for a Microsoft 365 subscription to get enough cloud storage, though. Local backup tools and alternative online services are available, but come with their…
12 Horrifying Windows Self-Destruct Keys You Can Hit By Accident
Keyboard shortcuts are almost always incredibly helpful, allowing you to perform in one stroke a task that might otherwise require many clicks and menu selections. But there are times when hitting the wrong combination of shortcut keys by accident can break your user experience in ways you might not know how to fix. You might…
How to Upgrade to Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re a Windows 10 user, you’re probably wondering how to upgrade to Windows 11 and whether your PC meets the system requirements. Windows 11 brings a fresh, modern interface, performance improvements, and new features. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11,…
RomCom exploits Firefox and Windows zero days in the wild
ESET researchers discovered a previously unknown vulnerability in Mozilla products, exploited in the wild by Russia-aligned group RomCom. This is at least the second time that RomCom has been caught exploiting a significant zero-day vulnerability in the wild, after the abuse of CVE-2023-36884 via Microsoft Word in June 2023. This critical vulnerability, assigned CVE-2024-9680 with…
Microsoft delivers gut punch to PC charities with end of Windows 10
Unless Microsoft changes its mind at the last minute, Windows 10 will stop receiving free security updates this coming October. For those who can upgrade to Windows 11, the solution is obvious: Run the new OS even if you don’t like it. But there are hundreds of millions – by one estimate 240 million –…
Best Windows laptops for 2025: Our top pick lasts longer than the M4 MacBook Pro
The best Windows laptops run an impressive gamut, from Qualcomm-powered workhorses that refuse to die to dual-display stunners and subtle gaming stations. (Some of them, dare we say, will tempt even the most devoted Apple Macbook disciples.) Users who need a new laptop for everyday productivity, creativity, or entertainment have no shortage of options. And…
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2024 was a big year for Windows on Arm
I still can’t quite believe that I’m using an Arm-powered Windows laptop every day. After more than a decade of trying to make Windows on Arm a reality, Microsoft and Qualcomm finally nailed it this year with Copilot Plus PCs. These new laptops have excellent battery life and great performance — and the app compatibility…
These 5 apps are my secret to a better Windows 11 experience
Summary For as great as Windows 11 is, there are more than a few sore points to be found in Microsoft’s flagship OS. There are countless third-party apps that seek to enhance the Windows 11 experience. These are some of my favorites, addressing key omissions and adding in much-needed functionalities. Windows 11, first released back…