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Ask Paul: October 27 (Premium)

Happy Friday! It’s been another long week, so let’s kick off the weekend with another…

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Windows 11 Dev Build 23575 Adds Recently Added Apps Folder in Start Menu

The Windows 11 Dev build 23575 introduces a new folder showing recently added apps in…

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Microsoft Word Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

Microsoft Word celebrated its 40th anniversary this week, and Microsoft said it's investing in AI…

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Here’s What to Expect From Apple’s Mac Keynote on October 30

Apple's keynote on October 30 should focus on the first M3-based Macs, with the 14"…

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Waiting for Windows 12 (Premium)

In early February 2023, I predicted that Microsoft would release an AI-focused Windows 12. I'm…

iFixit Now Sells Replacement Parts for Compatible Surface PCs

Microsoft announced today that iFixit now offers replacement parts for all repairable and supported Surface…

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Amazon Revenues Surged 13 Percent to $143.1 Billion in Q3

Online retailing giant Amazon reported that it earned a net income of $9.9 billion on…

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Intel Revenues Fell 8 Percent in Q3, But PC Sales Slide is Ending

Microprocessor giant Intel reported that it earned a net income of $300 million on revenues…

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Microsoft Ships a Second Pre-23H2 Preview Update for Windows 11 (Updated)

Microsoft isn't quite ready to deliver Windows 11 version 23H2, and so it has shipped…

Stardock Releases Start11 v2

Stardock today announced the release of Start11 v2, a major upgrade to its most popular…

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Xbox October Update Adds Keyboard Mapping for Elite Series 2 and Adaptive Controllers

The Xbox October Update brings keyboard mapping support for Xbox Elite Series 2 and Xbox…

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Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Insider Build 22635.2552 on the Beta Channel

The Windows 11 Insider build 22635.2552 for Beta Channel testers introduces a new System Components…

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Report: Apple to Launch 4th Gen AirPods and AirPods Max With USB-C in 2024

Following the launch of new USB-C AirPods Pro in September, Apple is reportedly planning to…

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Microsoft Reorgs its Xbox and Marketing Divisions Following Activision Blizzard Acquisition

After closing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft has just announced a reorganization of its…

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Chris Capossela is Leaving Microsoft

Microsoft chief marketing officer Chris Capossela announced today that he is leaving the software giant.

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Twitter/X Starts Rolling Out Audio and Video Calls

Twitter/X has started rolling out support for audio and video calls, something that Elon Musk…

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