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Stardock's Start11 lets you fix the Start Menu in Windows 11
Stardock is releasing the release candidate for Start 11 today, offering a way to customize the Windows 11 Start Menu.
You know that thing you hate in Windows that you really wish you could change? Right, that thing. That's the thing that Stardock aims to fix with its wide array of customization products, and Start11 tries to fix the Windows 11 Start Menu. If you're one of the people that think that the Start Menu in the new OS is bad, you're in the right place. Having been in beta since August, the Start11 release candidate is now available.
Surface Pro 8 review: It's finally a modern PC
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 8 is the biggest change to the product since the Surface Pro 3, with a bigger screen, smaller bezels, and more.
The new Surface Pro 8 is the biggest change to the product since the Surface Pro 3. Indeed, the Pro 3 gave us Surface as we know it today. It was the first time we saw the modern Surface Connect port, the first time the pen used N-Trig, and the first time it came with a 3:2 display. Aside from a minor bump up to 12.3 inches with the Surface Pro 4, and the addition of USB Type-C with the Surface Pro 7, not much has changed since 2014.
Surface Laptop Studio review: The ultimate creator laptop from Microsoft
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio fixes the mistakes of the Surface Book for a more powerful, and still more practical product.
The Surface Laptop Studio is the newest entry to Microsoft's Surface lineup. Well, technically it takes the place of the Surface Book as Microsoft consolidates its laptop branding. But while this is called the Surface Book 4 in some other dimension, it's absolutely a new product, coming in an all-new form factor. It fixes the mistakes of Surface Book too.
These are the known issues in the initial Windows 11 release
Microsoft is starting its slow rollout of Windows 11 today, but as witot feature releases, there are some known issues to be aware of.
Today, Microsoft released Windows 11 after months of testing. The company is taking a 'follow the sun' approach to the release, so it's going to be out where you live, whenever it's October 5 there. And even after that, it's going to be a slow, staged rollout that will last until mid-2022. Basically, the newer your PC is, the sooner you're going to be offered the new OS. But as always, Windows 11 has some known issues to be aware of.
Windows 11 is now generally available - here's how to get it right now
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 today, and you can get it right now depending on where you live. It's free if you've got a supported PC.
Today, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 is generally available, so depending where you are, you can get it now. It might seem a bit early, but the company is taking a different approach to the rollout than usual. Instead of releasing at 10am Pacific Time, the new OS is going to roll out to you when it becomes October 5 in your time zone.
BlueStacks X is the first streaming service for mobile games
BlueStacks is announcing X, a game-streaming service that's focused exclusively on Android games. The service is completely free.
BlueStacks today is launching BlueStacks X, a game-streaming service that's focused exclusively on mobile games. If you're unfamiliar with BlueStacks, the company has a service that lets you run Android apps on Windows. With 40 million monthly active users and 200k to 300k new downloads daily, the vast majority of BlueStacks users are going after one type of Android apps on their PC: games.
Windows 11 build 22468 is out with VPN setting improvements
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview build 22468 to the Dev channel. As usual, it contains fixes and some minor features.
Today, Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview build 22468 to the Dev channel. Once again, there's really nothing of interest in this build. In fact, Microsoft has been pretty clear that we're going to have to wait a little while before new features show up in prerelease builds.
Flexispot Kana Pro Bamboo Standing Desk review: Standing desks are the new staple in my life
The Flexispot Kana Bamboo Standing Desk has a smart control panel, a minimal design, and more to make standing at work a breeze.
I've never used a standing desk before. When Flexispot reached out and offered to send the Kana Pro Bamboo Standing Desk, I was intrigued. Could I really work while standing up? If I end up sitting 99% of the time, why not just get a regular desk?
Microsoft's new Paint app for Windows 11 is now rolling out to Insiders
Previously teased by Panos Panay, Microsoft today is releasing its new Paint application for Windows 11 to Windows Insiders.
Last month, Microsoft showed off a new Paint app for Windows 11. It was one of many apps that were teased - including Snipping Tool, Photos, and more - but for a while, Paint was missing in action. Now, it's finally rolling out to Windows Insiders on the Dev channel.
Third-party web browsers and app stores are coming to the Microsoft Store
Microsoft is announcing that it's updating its policies to allow third-party app stores in its own store, along with other browsers.
Microsoft is announcing some changes to its Microsoft Store policies today. While they're significant, they're not unexpected or surprising. The two big changes that the firm is announcing is that it's opening up the Microsoft Store to third-party storefronts, and it's going to start allowing third-party browser engines in the Store.
The 4G LTE Surface Pro 8 isn't coming until next year
According to the listing for the Surface Pro 8 for Business, the 4G LTE model of the tablet isn't going to arrive until early 2022.
Last week, Microsoft announced its new Surface Pro 8 tablet. It comes with an all-new design, looking like something of a mix between a Surface Pro X and a Surface Pro 7, adding in Thunderbolt 4 and a 120Hz display. There's also a 4G LTE model of the Surface Pro 8, but as it turns out, it's not coming until next year.
Windows 11 is now available for Insiders in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft has finally offered Windows 11 to Insiders on the Release Preview channel, marking a major milestone in development.
Today, Microsoft announced that Windows Insiders on the Release Preview channel can finally start testing out Windows 11. Previously, it had been available for businesses that had PCs being tested in the channel, but as of today, it's available for everyone.
Hands on: Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 mostly fixes the problems of the original
Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 has hardware improvements across the board. We got to play around with one, and it's definitely a better product.
Microsoft announced the Surface Duo 2 the other day. It's the second-generation model of Microsoft's dual-screen smartphone. This time around, the firm fixed everything that was a pain point about the hardware in the original model.
Microsoft releases another Windows 11 preview with just fixes
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview build 22463, but once again, it doesn't have any notable new features included in it.
Today, Microsoft is releasing another Windows 11 Insider Preview build in the Dev channel, and it's once again pretty boring. Windows 11 build 22463 only contains some modest changes and a list of fixes.
CybertronPC CLX Ra Gaming PC review: This is what a $7,000 gaming tower looks like
CLX is a U.S.-based company that builds custom gaming PCs, and we reviewed one that costs $7,000 with a Core i9 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090.
Back when Intel announced its 11th-generation desktop processors, CLX Gaming reached out to me asking if I wanted to check out a review unit of one of its PCs. I'd never heard of the brand, which is owned by CybertronPC out of Kansas. CLX Gaming builds custom gaming PCs, and I ended up getting the Ra.
Hands on: HP's Envy 34 AiO is beautiful, powerful, and has a magnetic camera
HP's new Envy 34 AiO is a new all-in-one from the company that has an ultra-wide display, a magnetically attached webcam, and more.
HP is announcing a wide array of new Windows 11 computers today. The announcement includes a premium convertible laptop in the Spectre x360 16, entry-level devices like the HP 11-inch tablet and 14-inch laptop, and new all-in-ones like the Envy 34 AiO.
HP announces a new 16-inch Spectre x360, a 34-inch AiO, and a lot more
HP is announcing a wide array of new PCs today, including the HP Spectre x360 16, an ultra-wide all-in-one, an 11-inch tablet, and more.
HP is announcing a whole bunch of new Windows 11 PCs today, from tablets to laptops to desktops. At the top of the lineup is the new HP Spectre x360 16, its first 16-inch flagship convertible.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the Microsoft Surface Mini I always wanted
With the partnership between Microsoft and Samsung, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 seems to be the ultimate device for Microsoft 365 users.
For a couple of weeks now, I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. It's a phenomenal device, and frankly, it's pretty much everything I want in a phone. We've already got a review for the phone itself, but today I want to talk about a different angle -- the Microsoft experience.
Alleged Surface Pro 8 leaks with all of the features you wanted
A new leak has appeared for Microsoft's Surface Pro 8. It's the first redesigned Surface Pro since 2014, and it has some big features.
We're just a few days away from Microsoft's big Surface launch, where we're expecting to see the Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro X, Surface Go 3, Surface Book 4, and Surface Duo 2. Today, it seems that the Surface Pro 8 has leaked in all its glory. The leak comes from a screenshot of a store listing alleging to sell the Surface Pro 8; obviously, it's not confirmed.
The complete specs of the Surface Go 3 leak with no surprises
Microsoft is set to announce the Surface Go 3 next week, but ahead of the launch, all of the specs have leaked with no surprises.
Next week, Microsoft is going to be holding a big hardware event, where it's expected to announce the Surface Book 4, the Surface Pro 8, a new Surface Pro X, the Surface Duo 2, and the Surface Go 3. Probably the least exciting of the bunch is the Surface Go 3, but thanks to WinFuture, the entire spec sheet has leaked.