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I used Copilot AI Vision to browse the web for me, and it has big potential

Who really needs an AI assistant to help find information on the internet? It depends on what you're trying to find.

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New Windows 11 24H2 bug list: 12 reasons to avoid this update for now
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Your Windows 11 PC is acting up? 4 essential settings I always check first
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You can access the latest DALL-E 3 model for free, just not through ChatGPT
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The 5 stages of digital twin development
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I used Copilot AI Vision to browse the web for me, and it has big potential

Who really needs an AI assistant to help find information on the internet? It depends on what you're trying to find.
4 days ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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New Windows 11 24H2 bug list: 12 reasons to avoid this update for now

Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been saddled with one bug after another. Here's why you might want to avoid updating and what you may find if you jump into the new version now.
4 days ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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Your Windows 11 PC is acting up? 4 essential settings I always check first

If you're having trouble with Windows 11, look to this short list of the four best things you can do to enhance your PC's performance.
4 days ago by Cesar Cadenas in Windows 11
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You can access the latest DALL-E 3 model for free, just not through ChatGPT

Access OpenAI's most advanced image-generating model on Bing Image Creator for free.
1 week ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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The 5 stages of digital twin development

Digital twins are like flight simulators for business, but they're not as quick and easy to implement as you might think.
1 week ago by Joe McKendrick in Innovation
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Fan of Microsoft's Windows PC accessories? They've been resurrected by another brand

Microsoft discontinued its line of mice and keyboards last year, but accessory maker Incase is bringing them back, starting with a few wireless mice.
1 week ago by Kyle Kucharski in PCs
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No, Microsoft has not 'reversed course' on Windows 11 hardware requirements

A flurry of inflammatory headlines this week insisted that Microsoft had 'raised the white flag' and would allow customers to upgrade old Windows 10 PCs to Windows 11. That's not true. Here's how the comedy of errors unfolded.
1 week ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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Microsoft is adding an AirDrop-like way to share files between iPhones and Windows PCs

You'll no longer need a third-party app to send files easily between your Microsoft computer and Apple device.
2 weeks ago by Artie Beaty in Windows
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The best tablets you can buy: Expert tested

We reviewed the top tablets from Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and more to help you choose the best one for your needs.
2 weeks ago by Allison Murray in Tablets
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Buy a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Mac or Windows for 85% off with this deal

This deal gets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac and access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for as low as $33.
2 weeks ago by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Services & Software
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Stop paying full price for PCs and Macs: 7 ways to save money on your next purchase

If you're patient and willing to do some research, you can save hundreds of dollars and get a more powerful configuration than you ever dreamed possible. Here's how.
2 weeks ago by Ed Bott in PCs
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The Xbox Series X is still discounted on Best Buy during post-Cyber Monday sales

The digital version of the Xbox Series X has seen a $50 price drop on Best Buy, opening the door for you to buy plenty of discounted games.
3 weeks ago by Cesar Cadenas in Gaming
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Microsoft ramps up pressure on users running Windows 11 on unsupported PCs

The company is threatening to add a watermark to the desktop of any unsupported PC running Windows 11.
3 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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Windows 11 24H2 beset by another bug, and this one affects gamers

Various Ubisoft games could crash if you attempt to run them in the Windows 11 2024 update. Here's what to do if you're affected.
4 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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You can finally test Microsoft's controversial Recall feature - here's how

What was supposed to be a signature feature of the AI-powered Copilot+ PCs for Windows 11 was delayed after a firestorm of privacy and security complaints. But it's ready for testing now, if you have the right hardware.
1 month ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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