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The company has updated changes in its policies after some users objected to new terms.
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For home users who don't need the advanced bells and whistles of the Pro version, Windows 11 Home is a mere $60 right now (originally $139). This is a non-transferable license for a single PC, and it brings you up to speed with all the latest Windows 11 features and improvements.
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Meanwhile, Windows 11 Professional is now available for $80 (originally $200), which gets you all the features in Windows 11 Home plus advanced extras, like full-blown BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop Server, Hyper-V virtualization,
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That's where we come in.
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We've cut through the clutter to bring you the top picks across every category-from sleek, no-fuss Chromebooks to powerhouse gaming machines.
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What makes this power bank so special? First of all, the built-in solar panel lets you charge it on the go no matter where you are. No outlets? No problem! A little bit of sunlight is all you need. It's also quite rugged—waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof—and built to survive everything you put it through. Oh, and it also has a built-in flashlight so you can always find your way in the dark.
And if that wasn't enough, this thing is pretty darn chunky with its 42,800mAh charging capacity, which is absolutely insane. (The average phone battery is about 5,000mAh, depending on make and model.) It has two USB-A and one USB-C port, so you can charge up to three devices at once, and it's compatible with phones, tablets, Switches, and more. And even though it's big, it remains portable.
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For home users who don't need the advanced bells and whistles of the Pro version, Windows 11 Home is a mere $60 right now (originally $140). This is a non-transferable license for a single PC, and it brings you up to speed with all the latest Windows 11 features and improvements.
Save 57% and get Windows 11 Home for just $60Buy now via PCWorld software store
Meanwhile, Windows 11 Professional is now available for $80 (originally $200), which gets you all the features in Windows 11 Home plus advanced extras, like full-blown BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop Server, Hyper-V virtualization, and the Local Group Policy Editor.
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For that price, you're getting a more-than-decent machine that's great for getting all your work done, going down Wikipedia rabbit holes, editing pics and vids with lightweight apps, streaming all the shows and movies your schedule allows, and more. Under its tiny hood, you'll find a Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, 24GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. That's a packed combo for just over $300! Fast system boots, instant app launches, responsive operating system, and quick file transfers. Boom.
You can also forget about needing any USB hubs, which you'd normally need with a modern laptop. This mini PC is loaded with connectivity, including four fast USB-A ports as well as HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB4 for triple 4K monitor support. (The USB4 port can even handle up to 8K@60Hz if you have a display like that.) The system also supports double 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity.
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Microsoft said Monday that it's beginning to allow Copilot Vision to "see" your desktop, as well as specific applications. Microsoft calls this "Desktop Share," and it's a part of a new Copilot app update, version 1.25071.125.
Microsoft introduced Copilot Vision in April with the ability to see a single app; when Copilot Vision formally debuted, it could see two. Now, it can see your entire desktop in one fell swoop.
I'm not sure what the difference is, to be honest. Presumably, Copilot Vision was limited to one or two apps before. Now, I suppose, you can have several applications open on your desktop, and Copilot Vision can now see and understand all of them at once. Or maybe it can give advice toward tidying up a Windows desktop with a couple dozen app icons scattered about?
In any event, Desktop Share for Copilot Vision is now complemented by a Microsoft test of turning on Vision from an existing Voice conversation. If you're already orally chatting with Copilot, you can now flip on Copilot Vision by clicking the "glasses" icon in the conversation.
I wasn't too impressed when I tried Copilot Vision earlier this year. when I tried out Copilot Vision earlier this year, but I'd expect the technology to improve. It needs to better understand what it sees, not just see more.
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But not all Android phones are equal. If you use a Pixel phone with a Windows PC, you're missing out on some of the cooler features.
Want the kind of integration iPhone users get with their Macs? Then you'll need a Samsung Galaxy phone, not a Pixel phone—and definitely not an iPhone. (A few other brands, like OnePlus and Asus ROG, also offer these extra features. But Google's Pixel phones don't.) Here's why.
All Androids get these Phone Link features
If you have an iPhone and a Windows PC, Phone Link can only do a few things and not much more. You can see phone notifications arrive on your desktop, take phone calls via your PC, and send/receive SMS texts.
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