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Windows 11’s 2024 Update: All the best features. What the heck is an NPU, anyway? Google Chrome is declaring war against ad blockers. Tested: Intel’s Lunar Lake. Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts.

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Windows 11’s big 2024 Update: How and when you’ll get it • Beginning right now…but also rolling out over the coming weeks.

Microsoft reveals Windows 11’s AI roadmap: Smart search, upscaling, and more • Super Resolution in Photos and Paint’s Generative Fill look like early wins for Windows. Click to Do? Bah, humbug.

How Google Chrome is declaring war against ad blockers • Ghostery’s CEO and director of engineering break down the new Manifest V3 changes, and why they’re bad news for anyone who wants to block ads.

The World Wide Web Foundation is closing its doors • The WWWF tirelessly worked toward a safer, more open, and more trustworthy web.

Warning! Windows 11’s huge 2024 update removes these features and apps • Windows users need to be careful with the next major upgrade.

Meta’s new Quest 3S is the VR headset I wanted last year • The Quest 3’s $500 price wasn’t enough to dethrone the Quest 2. This more affordable variant should hit the spot.

Microsoft Office 2024 is finally here, no subscription needed • Pay a single flat fee and get the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook forever.

Hackers are using AI-generated code for malware attacks • Two separate attacks have been spotted using code that was probably written by artificial intelligence.

Tested: Intel’s Lunar Lake chip wants you to forget Qualcomm laptops exist • Great battery life, mediocre performance, surprisingly decent gaming: That is how Intel’s Lunar Lake chip stacks up.

Hands-on: Kensington’s first Thunderbolt 5 dock is built for the future • Thunderbolt 5 is here…but you’ll need more than just this well-built Kensington dock to take advantage of it.

Private Internet Access: A low-price, high-value VPN for everyone • This veteran VPN shows it can still hang with the best.

HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Ryzen AI 300 delivers again • AI aside, this “next-gen AI PC” is a solid laptop.

Logitech G705: The perfect mouse for small hands • Ergonomic, modern, and powerful.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8: This monitor is also a TV • Though useful, the Samsung OLED G8’s Smart TV functionality makes the monitor more confusing to use.

WINDOWS 11’S 2024 UPDATE: 5 BIG CHANGES I REALLY LIKE (AND MORE) • WINDOWS 11’S ANNUAL UPDATE IS ROLLING OUT OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.

WHAT THE HECK IS AN NPU, ANYWAY? HERE’S AN EXPLAINER ON AI CHIPS • ALL PCS WILL SOON HAVE NEURAL PROCESSING UNITS. HERE’S WHAT THAT MEANS FOR YOU IN SIMPLE TERMS.

20 insanely useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts I use every day • After so many years, I’m still discovering new keyboard shortcuts.

Hackers know your social security number. Here’s how to stay safe • Thanks to a multitude of data leaks, your most sensitive information is now easily accessible to the world.

WordPad is gone from Windows 11. Here’s how to bring it back • With the arrival of Windows 11 version 24H2, WordPad is officially gone. Want to keep using it? You’re in luck.

7 laptop habits that coax the most out of your battery • Don’t send your laptop into an early grave.

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