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New Windows 11 preview comes with new taskbar features, but not the one you want
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider Preview in the Dev channel, and it comes with mostly minor new features that are included.
Today, Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 build 22000.65 to the Dev channel, its second ever public beta build of the new OS. Being that it's the second preview of a major new operating system, you might be expecting big new features, but you'd be mistaken. The list of new features is pretty minor, but they do solve some pain points.
Intel is discontinuing the Lakefield chips that were supposed to go in the Surface Neo
Intel has started its process of discontinuing its Lakefield processors, which were once headed for Microsoft's Surface Neo.
Two years ago, Intel's Lakefield processors were something of a big deal. They were Intel's first attempt at replicating the big.LITTLE architecture that we see on ARM chips. Of course, Intel isn't one to admit that it makes little anything, so Intel's Hybrid Technology was called big-bigger. Now, Intel Lakefield is being discontinued, or at least beginning Intel's long process of being discontinued.
Microsoft Cloud PC reportedly being announced next week
According to a new report, Microsoft is going to announce its new Cloud PC virtualization service at its Inspire conference next week.
Microsoft's Cloud PC is something that's been rumored for a while. In fact, the rumors date back to the Windows 10X days, before any of us were talking about Windows 11. According to a new report from ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft is finally set to announce it next week.
The Windows 11 system requirements aren't the end of the world
Microsoft's Windows 11 system requirements have been controversial since they were announced, but it's not the end of the world.
It's been a week since Microsoft announced Windows 11, and the dust is finally starting to settle. There are a bunch of new features on the way. Windows is getting an all-new design, a new notification center, Quick Settings, Android app support, and improvements across the board. But the one Windows 11 change that's caught a lot of backlash is the new system requirements.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Review: Ryzen 5000 and RTX 30 performance, and a 16:10 screen
Lenovo's new Legion 5 Pro not only has AMD's Ryzen 5000 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics, but it has a 16:10 display.
One of the big stories around Lenovo's Legion 5 Pro is that it now comes with a 16-inch 16:10 QHD display. Considering the amount of power that's under the hood here, there's a lot going on with what's technically Lenovo's mainstream gaming laptop, or a Pro version of it. I can tell you that with AMD Ryzen 5000 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics, this thing is powerful. The new graphics card powers the 165Hz screen nicely, and it all makes for an impressive gaming experience.
Which Android apps do you want to see on Windows 11?
Microsoft is adding Android apps to Windows 11, but is it worth it? What apps are you looking forward to seeing on your Windows PC?
Windows 11 is official, and if you're a Windows Insider, you can test the first preview right now. Unfortunately, one of the big new features, Android app support, isn't yet available in the first Windows 11 Insider Preview.
Microsoft is changing the BSOD color to black in Windows 11
With the upcoming Windows 11 update, Microsoft seems to be changing the BSOD color to black. This should go live in Insider builds.
Microsoft is changing up the screen you see when your PC crashes. With Windows 11, you're going to see the black screen of death, whereas with Windows 10, you get a blue screen. It's the first big change since the company started giving Windows Insiders green screens (a GSOD, instead of a BSOD) to differentiate from crashes in production builds.
Windows 11 will try to guess how long it will take to install an update
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 operating system is going to try and tell you how long new updates are going to take to install.
For pretty much everyone, software updates are considered to be a pain point. There are few of us enthusiasts that are geeking out over the new features and fixes that might come out on the other end. Microsoft is aiming to make updates a little bit easier to digest with Windows 11.
Windows Server Insider Previews pulled as Windows 11 pushes forward
Microsoft has announced that as of now, Windows Server Insider Previews are on hold and it preps for the next development cycle.
Microsoft has announced the Windows Server Insider Preview builds are currently on hold. That means that there won't be anything new for a little while while the team "gears up for the next development cycle". Not only that, but the current Windows Server Insider Preview, build 20344, has been pulled from the download page.
The story of how Lenovo's ThinkPads are redefining what PCs can do, with the help of Intel
This is the story of how Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and X1 Nano did things that simply weren't possible a couple years ago.
Late last year, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad X1 Nano, its latest entry into the premium X1 family. It seemed like a thinner and lighter version of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. That felt odd too, since the Carbon was already supposed to be the thin and light member of the family.
Windows 11 Insider Preview first look: Hands on with the new features
The first Windows 11 Insider Preview build is here, so naturally, here's our first look with new features like the new Settings app and more.
Microsoft released the first Windows 11 Insider Preview build the other day. Other than an early leak, it's our first real look at Windows 11, and there's a lot more here than there was on that original leaked build.
HP's Pavilion Aero is an AMD Ryzen laptop that weighs under a kilogram
HP has announced the Pavilion Aero 13, an ultra-light laptop that uses AMD's Ryzen processors but also comes in at a low price point.
Today, HP is announcing the Pavilion Aero 13, and the company says that this is its lightest consumer laptop yet. It weighs in at under a kilogram, something that we've only seen on the business end of things from the firm with the Elite Dragonfly.
Windows 11 may not leave 7th-gen Intel and 1st-gen Ryzen CPUs in the dust
Microsoft has announced that it's reconsidering its Windows 11 requirements for Intel 7th-gen CPUs and AMD Zen 1 processors.
When Microsoft released the documentation for Windows 11, it was clear that this is going to be the first time in over a decade that the minimum requirements for Windows have been significantly raised. The minimum RAM and storage have been increased to 4GB and 64GB, respectively. And for CPUs, there's no more 32-bit support, nor is there support for single-core chips.
The first Windows 11 preview is live - Here are the new features
Microsoft has released the first Windows 11 Insider Preview to the Dev channel, and as promised, there are a ton of new features.
Last week, Microsoft introduced Windows 11, the first major new version of its in-house OS in six years. The Redmond firm said that the first Windows 11 Insider Preview would arrive this week with a ton of new features, and it's not wasting any time. The first Windows 11 beta is here in the form of build 22000.51, and it's available for Insiders in the Dev channel.
These are the known issues in Windows 11 build 22000.51
The first Windows 11 preview is now available for testing, but as you'd probably expect, there are some known issues to be aware of.
After announcing Windows 11 last week, Microsoft released the first preview today, and as usual, there are some known issues. It also comes with a ton of new features. Obviously, there's the new Start Menu and general new design language, which includes rounded corners. But there's a whole lot more.
Microsoft might have teased the Windows 11 launch date
During Microsoft's Windows 11 announcement, it may have teased a possible launch date for its brand-new operating system.
When Microsoft announced Windows 11 last week, it said that it would be coming this holiday season. As it turns out, the firm may have teased a specific Windows 11 launch date, which would be October 20, 2021. That was the date seen in the taskbar in the press images, as spotted by The Verge.
Lenovo unveils Smart Clock with wireless charging and Yoga tablet with HDMI input
Lenovo has introduced a new Smart Clock and a new line of Android tablets, such as the Yoga Tab 13, which has an HDMI in port.
Today, Lenovo is introducing the Smart Clock 2, along with a range of new Android tablets. Among them is a new Yoga Tab 13 with HDMI in, a Tab P11 Plus with an attachable keyboard, and more.
How to get your PC ready for the Windows 11 Insider Preview
Microsoft is set to release the first Windows 11 Insider Preview build soon, so here's how you can get your PC ready for the beta.
Last week, Microsoft announced Windows 11. When it did so, it promised that Windows Insiders would be able to start testing out the Windows 11 beta beginning the next week. If you want to install this thing on day one, there are some things that you can do to get your PC ready.
This tool tells you exactly why your PC can't run Windows 11
A new tool aims to do a better job than Microsoft's PC Health app at telling you why your PC is incompatible with Windows 11 requirements.
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 operating system is the first version of the OS in over a decade to significantly raise system requirements. It's not just one or two things either, such as needing more RAM or storage (although you do need more RAM and storage). Minimum requirements are up across the board.
Microsoft updates PC Health to tell you why you can't have Windows 11
Microsoft has released an update for its PC Health app to give users more information about why their PC isn't compatible with Windows 11.
After Microsoft announced Windows 11 yesterday, it published the minimum requirements for the OS. As it turns out, this is the first time that the minimum requirements have been raised in over a decade. To make it easy for you, the company released an app called PC Health that would tell you if your device can run Windows 11.