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Surface Laptop 5g for Business
The most premium work laptop I've tested so far lets me finally ditch Wi-Fi for good

While it's last year's model, Microsoft's Surface Laptop 5G combines a positively premium build with an always-on connection.

Microsoft Office emergency patch fixes flaw exploited by hackers – grab it ASAP
Microsoft's latest zero-day patch blocks a viral Office document hack - how to protect your PC ASAP
Microsoft Surface Laptop in Sapphire
Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe
iPad Pro with M5 (2025) tablet
The best tablets you can buy: iPads, Galaxy Tabs, and more compared
49aIs ChatGPT Plus still worth your $20? I compared it to the Free, Go, and Pro plans - here's my advice
Is ChatGPT Plus still worth your $20? I compared it to the Free, Go, and Pro plans - here's my advice
Surface Laptop 5g for Business

The most premium work laptop I've tested so far lets me finally ditch Wi-Fi for good

While it's last year's model, Microsoft's Surface Laptop 5G combines a positively premium build with an always-on connection.
23 hours ago by Kyle Kucharski in Laptops
Microsoft Office emergency patch fixes flaw exploited by hackers – grab it ASAP

Microsoft's latest zero-day patch blocks a viral Office document hack - how to protect your PC ASAP

This emergency zero-day patch prevents attackers from slipping past built-in protections and compromising your system.
5 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
Microsoft Surface Laptop in Sapphire

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe

Concerned about encryption and privacy? Here's how to protect your data despite Microsoft's recent policy.
5 days ago by Lance Whitney in Windows
iPad Pro with M5 (2025) tablet

The best tablets you can buy: iPads, Galaxy Tabs, and more compared

We tested the best tablets from brands like Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus. These are our top picks.
6 days ago by Allison Murray in Tablets
49aIs ChatGPT Plus still worth your $20? I compared it to the Free, Go, and Pro plans - here's my advice

Is ChatGPT Plus still worth your $20? I compared it to the Free, Go, and Pro plans - here's my advice

Let's look at all of ChatGPT's plans to see if a subscription is worth it - especially since the free tier has so much.
1 week ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Artificial Intelligence
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Why you need Microsoft's new emergency Windows patch - and the black-screen bug to watch for

While Microsoft has been fixing bugs caused by the Patch Tuesday update, another glitch has surfaced.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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The first big Windows update of 2026 is a glitchy mess - here's the full list of bugs and fixes

Some bugs are fixed, but plenty are still frustrating Windows users.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
PC Manager

I tried this free Microsoft cleanup tool to see if it'd speed up my Windows PC - here's the result

Microsoft's PC Manager is supposed to make your Windows PC run like new again. So I put it to the test.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Windows
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Microsoft issues emergency patch for latest Windows bugs - grab it ASAP

The out-of-band patch fixes a couple of annoying bugs added to Windows 11 and 10 by Microsoft's January update.
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Windows
Microsoft Surface Laptop

After setting up Windows 11, these 9 steps are non-negotiable for me

Microsoft's default settings for Windows 11 are filled with tiny annoyances, including unnecessary taskbar icons and unwanted apps. Here's how to declutter your PC and maximize its security.
2 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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How a simple link allowed hackers to bypass Copilot's security guardrails - and what Microsoft did about it

Reprompt let attackers control Copilot and pull your data, even after you closed the chat.
2 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in Security
Microsoft Lens is retiring, but here are other ways to scan your documents

Want a Microsoft Lens alternative? 5 scanning apps you can try today

With Microsoft Lens retiring, you can still scan and save documents on your phone using one of these alternative apps.
3 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Creativity Software
cloud computing

OneDrive Backup just got a massive change for the better - how it works now

Microsoft is still forcing you to back up your files to the cloud, but recent changes have made it easier to restore your local files. Too bad those changes aren't documented.
3 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Cloud
Microsoft 365

Want Microsoft 365? Just don't choose Premium - here's why

Deciding between Microsoft 365 Basic, Personal, Family, and Premium? Here's how to avoid overspending.
3 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Services & Software
Internet, Security System, Data, Keyhole, Lock, Keyhole

What's a passkey? The easy explanation - for anyone done with passwords

Yes, the technology underlying passkeys is confusing. Here's a simple guide that can help you ditch passwords today.
3 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Security
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