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About João Carrasqueira

I've been covering the tech world for over 5 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which I'm always happy to talk about.

What was your first computer?

It's been a long time, but I remember having an old Compaq desktop PC running Windows XP, which was the family computer in my house. It had a 20GB hard drive and, if my memory serves, 512MB of RAM, yet it allowed me to play some of the games I remember most fondly, such as Rollcage and Lego Racers.

How long have you been interested in technology?

I've been interested in tech for as long as I can remember, whether it's computers or phones. I'd always look for ways to enhance the performance of my computer or try new versions of Windows, and I joined the Windows Insider Program the day the first build was released.

What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?

I love all things tech, and Windows has always been my home, so both software and hardware are things that interest me deeply. I'm also a huge fan of console gaming, with a big focus on Nintendo, whose games have a level of charm that most other companies don't replicate, despite their lesser technical prowess.

Latest Articles

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Does the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 have a privacy display?

The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 is a great business laptop, and like many of HP's devices, it comes with an optional privacy display.

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Business users often have to deal with sensitive information, and many times, they have to work in a public setting. To help keep sensitive information private, some business laptops come with what's called a privacy display, which shields your screen from the people around you. With the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 releasing soon, you may be wondering whether it has a privacy display, too. Thankfully, yes, that is an option.

Can I upgrade the RAM and storage on the HP Elite Dragonfly G3?

Want to upgrade the RAM or storage on the HP Elite Dragonfly G3? You'll need to choose the right RAM at checkout, but storage is upgradeable.

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HP recently launched the Elite Dragonfly G3, and it looks like it might be one of the best business laptops of the year. It comes with some big changes from the previous models, including a new 3:2 display and the fact that it's not a convertible anymore. It also comes with new Intel processors, up to 32GB of the new LPDDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD. But what if you end up needing more than that? If you want to upgrade the RAM or storage in the HP Elite Dragonfly G3, you may be out of luck.

Windows 11 version 22H2 finally comes to the Beta channel, and there's a ton of new features

Windows Insiders in the Beta channel are getting their first taste of Windows 11 version 22H2 with build 22581 rolling out today.

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Today, Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 build 22581 to Windows Insiders in both the Dev and Beta channels. That's right - this is the first Windows 11 version 22H2 build to make its way to the Beta channel, and that means there are a ton of new features to try out.

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Microsoft confirms Lapsus$ attack, but security isn't compromised

Microsoft has confirmed that the attack carried out by hacker group Lapsus$ exposed some of its source code, but you don't need to worry.

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Earlier this week, a relatively new hacker group called Lapsus$ claimed to have obtained source code for a variety of Microsoft products, which it then shared with its followers. Today, Microsoft confirmed that the Lapsus$ attack was real, and that a small portion of source code was obtained by the attackers. However, Microsoft denied that there's any danger associated with this particular attack.

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Does the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 have a good webcam?

The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 is designed for the era of hybrid work, and that means you get a pretty good webcam with some extra features.

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The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 is looking to be one of the best business laptops of 2022, and there are a few reasons for that. In addition to being powered by Intel's 12th-generation processors, it comes with a new 3:2 display and a very lightweight design that makes it easy to carry around anywhere. But we live in the era of hybrid and remote work, and that means you can't always be there in person. Does the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 have a good enough webcam for online meetings and video calls? The short answer is yes.

Can the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 run Linux? Here's what you need to know

Wondering if you can run your Linux apps on the HP Elite Dragonfly G3? It is possible, but there are multiple ways you can go about it.

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HP's upcoming Elite Dragonfly G3 is a promising business laptop powered by Intel's 12th-generation processors. It also comes with a taller display than its predecessors, and a more subdued design that's more tailored to business users. But one thing you might be wondering is if you can run Linux on the HP Elite Dragonfly G3. And the good news is you can, though it's not officially supported.

Does the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 have 5G? What about 4G LTE?

The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 is a great business laptop, but what if you need 5G support? The option is there, if you can afford it.

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HP's Elite Dragonfly lineup has quickly become home to some of the best business laptops you can buy. And with the upcoming Elite Dragonfly G3, HP is bringing a lot new to the table, including a 3:2 display, faster Intel processors, and a new lightweight clamshell design. Many business laptops also offer the option for cellular connectivity, and with 5G becoming the new standard, you may be wondering if the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 supports it.

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MSI introduces CreatorPro series with professional NVIDIA RTX GPUs

MSI has annoucned the new CreatorPro family of laptops geared towards creative professionals and featuring up to an NVIDIA RTX A5500 GPU.

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MSI has announced the CreatorPro series of laptops, unsurprisingly aimed at creative professionals. The new lineup includes five laptops, all featuring the new professional NVIDIA RTX GPUs, which were announced earlier today at NVIDIA's GTC keynote.

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HP Elite Dragonfly G3 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus: What's the best 13-inch laptop?

The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are some of the best laptops of 2022, and we're here to help you choose one of them.

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We're still somewhat early in the year, but 2022 is already looking like a very promising year for laptops. So far, we've already seen some major new products introduced, and among them we have the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus. These are new iterations on two of the best laptops you can buy today, and they both bring a lot new to the table.

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NVIDIA launches new RTX GPUs for creators along with Omniverse Cloud

NViDIA has launched a slew of new RTX laptop GPUs for creators, plus a new model for desktop. It also announced Omniverse Cloud.

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Today, NVIDIA kicked off its GPU Technology Conference, or GTC, and with it come a few big announcements for creative professionals. On the hardware side, the company is launching a new NVIDIA RTX A5500 GPU for the desktop, along with a full range of laptop GPUs to power new professional laptops for creators.

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Hacker group Lapsus$ leaks 37GB of Microsoft source code for Bing and Cortana

Microsoft has apparently been the target of an attack by hacker group Lapsus$, resulting in a leak of 37GB of source code for Bing and more.

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Microsoft has been the target of an attack by hacker group Lapsus$, with 37GB worth of internal files now showing up online. According to the hackers, the leak originates from an Azure DevOps server that the hackers managed to find their way into, and it contains source code for many Microsoft products, including Bing and Cortana.

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Dynabook updates Tecra A40 and A50 with 12th-gen Intel P-series processors

Dynabook has announced the latest refresh of its Tecra A40 and A50 laptops, now featuring Intel's 12th-generation P-series processors.

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Dynabook has announced upgraded versions of the Tecra A40 and A50 laptops for 2022, featuring Intel's 12th-generation P-series processors. The new laptops come with up to an Intel Core i7-1280P processor with vPro support, which includes 14 cores - six P cores and eight E cores. There are various configurations available with different Core i5 and Core i7 models. The two laptops also come with dual-channel slotted RAM, up to 64GB, as well as up to 1TB of SSD storage.

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How much does the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 weigh?

The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 is a powerful business laptop, but how much does it weigh? It's one of the lightest laptops around.

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The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 is likely one of the best business laptops of 2022, especially if you want something that feels premium. It's powered by 12th-generation Intel processors, plus it has a new 3:2 display, a better webcam, and a clamshell design instead of a convertible one. Previous HP Elite Dragonfly models were very lightweight, though, so how much does the Elite Dragonfly G3 weigh with all those changes?

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LG launches new gram laptops with Intel Alder Lake processors in Korea

LG has announced the 2022 refresh of its gram laptops, featuring 12th-generation P-series processors and optional discrete graphics.

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LG is refreshing its ultra-light gram laptops with 12th-generation Intel processors and optional discrete graphics, the company has announced. The 2022 LG gram lineup includes 14-, 15-, 16- and 17-inch sizes, but the focus is on the two larger models.

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User finds Windows 1.0 Easter egg featuring Valve's Gabe Newell

An Easter egg in Windows 1.0 featuring Gabe Newell went undiscovered for decades, but one Twitter user recently managed to uncover it.

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Finding secrets in software is always fun, and something some users try to do as soon as a new piece of software is released. But recently, a Twitter user named Lucas Brooks discovered an easter egg in a very old version of Windows - the very first version, in fact. Over 35 years later, it turns out Windows 1.0 was hiding an undiscovered easter egg, and it features Gabe Newell, who's mostly known for being the president of Valve.

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Microsoft Edge can now generate alt text for images on the web

Microsoft Edge is taking a page out of Google Chrome's playbook and can now generate alt text for unlabeled images on the web.

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Microsoft has announced that Edge can now automatically generate alternative text (alt text) for images on the web. This is a major enhancement for web accessibility, specifically for blind or low-vision users.

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Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro vs LG gram: What's the best ultralight laptop?

Samsung's Galaxy Book 2 Pro and LG's gram lineup are the cream of the crop when it comes to lightweight laptops. Which one should you get?

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Samsung's Galaxy Book 2 Pro series is looking to be one of the best lightweight laptops of 2022. Much like its predecessor, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro is all about being thin and light, but Samsung isn't the first to lean on this design trait. LG's gram lineup is also very focused on having a very lightweight chassis, and LG has been doing it for longer. Can the Galaxy Book 2 Pro steal the LG gram's thunder? Let's compare them and find out.

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro vs Dell XPS 13
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro vs Dell XPS 13: Which one is better?

The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro is a promising lightweight laptop, but should you choose it over the fantastic Dell XPS 13?

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Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy Book 2 Pro series, and with it come a few major improvements. Most notably, the new 12th-generation Intel processors and an improved webcam. What didn't change was the ultra thin and light design that made the first Galaxy Book Pro the talk of the town. So if Samsung is building on one of its best laptops, how does the new Galaxy Book 2 Pro compare to another top-tier laptop - the Dell XPS 13?

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AMD launches Radeon Super Resolution for games, FSR 2.0 coming soon

AMD has released the latest version of its driver software, adding support for Radeon Super Resolution upscaling in AMD RDNA graphics cards.

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AMD has just released AMD Softwaare Adrenaline Edition 2022, the latest version of its drivers and software for PCs with AMD GPUs. This new version of the driver comes with a major new feature, AMD Radeon Super Resolution, based on the FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) technology.

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Samsung's Galaxy Book 2 pre-orders come with a free gaming monitor

Samsung has opened pre-orders for the new Galaxy Book 2 series, and you can get a free gaming monitor if you buy one ahead of the launch.

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Samsung has officially opened pre-orders for the Galaxy Book 2 and Galaxy Book 2 Pro series. And to make an already great laptop even more enticing, you can get a free gaming monitor when you pre-order any of the new Galaxy Book models. The monitor you get depends on what laptop you buy, with the Galaxy Book 2 Pro models naturally getting you the better monitor.

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