Windows 11’s annual ’25H2′ update arrives, and it’s a weird one

Windows 11’s annual “big” update is here! But while the “25H2 update” (dubbed so because it’s being released in the second half 2025) builds the foundation for a year of new Windows features, you might not even notice when it slips onto your computer. That’s because Windows 11 25H2 is a so-called “enablement package.” Here’s […]

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Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 review: the new go-to 2-in-1 Chromebook

I was cautiously optimistic about Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 when I tested a preproduction model last month, but the final unit is here now and it sticks the landing. Well, mostly. Acer’s latest convertible Chromebook has zippy performance and oodles of battery life, along with a good touchscreen with stylus support. But crappy speakers

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Manage projects and processes seamlessly with Microsoft Visio and Project, each less than $50

TL;DR: Get lifetime licenses for Microsoft Visio Pro 2024 and Microsoft Project Pro 2024 for Windows — both $49.97 until October 19 — to simplify workflows and manage projects with confidence. Professionals need tools that make complexity manageable, and Microsoft’s 2024 lineup delivers just that. With lifetime licenses for Visio Professional and Project Professional for $49.97 each until October 19,

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Best early October Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks & USB-C hubs

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sales offer one of the year’s best opportunities to score deals on USB-C hubs and docks and their more powerful cousins, Thunderbolt docking stations. All offer important, necessary ways to expand your laptop’s ports and connect legacy devices like printers and mice. What we call the October Prime Day event

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite review: $599 for premium, pricey perfection

I’ve been hooked on SteelSeries gaming headsets ever since the Arctis Pro launched more than five years ago. The Nova range upped the quality with feature, fit, and software improvements, and the company is now going one step further with a $599.99 Nova Elite headset — a price that I’ve been questioning every day during

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