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December 12, 2024

Why do you continue using Windows 11?

Users are exploring alternatives to the default File Explorer on Windows 11, with OneCommander being a popular choice. Other options include Total Commander and Directory Opus. The recent release of Windows 11 version 24H2 includes new features like sudo support. Microsoft’s OneDrive integration has received mixed reactions, particularly regarding automatic backups. Many users are upgrading their gaming PCs to at least 16GB of RAM, with 32GB being preferred for modern gaming. Consumer-grade CPUs now commonly feature 16 cores and 32 threads. The Google Pixel Watch 2 has gained attention for its design and fitness tracking. Firefox is often the first app installed on new systems, followed by gaming platforms like Steam. Users are encouraged to maintain regular hardware updates, including BIOS settings. Drive partitioning preferences vary, with some users favoring multiple partitions for data safety. Greenshot is a favored tool for capturing screenshots among content creators. Intel has announced the Core Ultra Series 2 platform, codenamed Lunar Lake, which aims to enhance performance and battery life.

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October 17, 2024

Windows 11 LTSC on Arm: Everything You Need to Know

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 24H2 has been released, featuring a modern user interface, enhanced security, productivity tools, comprehensive device management, long-term support with up to 10 years of security updates, and a restricted user experience mode. System requirements include a 1 GHz or faster processor with two or more cores, a minimum of 4 GB RAM (2 GB minimum), 64 GB or larger storage, UEFI firmware with Secure Boot, a preferred TPM version 2.0, a DirectX 12 compatible graphics card, and a minimum display size of 9 inches with 700p HD resolution. Enhancements over Windows 10 LTSC include improved performance, better compatibility, advanced security features, and a streamlined update process. The x86 platform offers extensive compatibility and high performance, while the Arm platform emphasizes power efficiency, making it suitable for portable and IoT devices. Microsoft follows a three-year release cycle for LTSC products, with Windows 11 addressing regulatory industry needs for enhanced security. Key differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11 LTSC include a modernized interface, advanced security features, optimized performance, and improved compatibility. Windows 11 LTSC 24H2 has a 10-year lifecycle with five years of mainstream support and five years of extended support. New features include an integrated IoT-specific EULA, wireless display capabilities, optional removable packages, multi-app kiosk mode, automatic MPEG2 installation, HEVC codec support, access to the Microsoft Store, optional TPM enabling, and exclusion of CoPilot. The operating system is applicable across various industries, including medical, governmental, hospitality, and retail, and is compatible with both x64 and Arm processors.

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September 27, 2024

This clever 3K OLED laptop with RTX 4060 graphics builds a unique dial right into the touchpad — but a divisive design choice leaves users like me at a disadvantage

The ASUS ProArt PX13 2-in-1 laptop is designed for professionals in video editing, digital drawing, graphic design, and photo editing. It features an AI-boosting AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and an NVIDIA RTX 40-Series GPU, with prices starting at ,699.99 and going up to ,999.99 for higher configurations. The laptop includes a flexible design for switching between laptop and tablet modes, weighs just over three pounds, and comes with the ASUS Pen 2.0. It has pre-installed software such as MyASUS and ProArt Creator Hub, and includes MuseTree for AI image generation. The display is a 3K OLED screen with HDR support and high color accuracy, achieving 100% of sRGB, 96% of AdobeRGB, and 100% of P3. Battery life averages around five hours under standard use but drops to just over an hour under heavy workloads. The keyboard has well-spaced keys, and the touchpad is spacious and responsive, featuring the ASUS Dial for quick access to functions. The laptop includes an FHD webcam and a quality microphone, though it lacks a physical webcam shutter. Alternatives include the ASUS ProArt P16 and PZ13 models, which offer different specifications and battery life options.

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September 7, 2024

Your Chromebook should now have one of Windows’ best features

Chromebooks are introducing Snap groups in ChromeOS M128, allowing users to organize app windows by snapping them to different sides of the screen and save these configurations. This feature provides a more organized workspace, similar to virtual workspaces in Microsoft Windows. Additionally, ChromeOS M128 includes optical character recognition (OCR) in the Camera app, enabling text extraction from images, supporting 77 languages, and detecting text in horizontal and vertical orientations. The OCR feature is disabled by default but can be activated in Settings. Other enhancements include simplified permission controls for microphones and cameras and a system to store performance metrics for one year.

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August 21, 2024

10 shocking reasons Windows 10 outshines Windows 11

- Windows 10 supports a broader range of older hardware compared to Windows 11's stringent system requirements. - Windows 10 offers more customization options than Windows 11. - Windows 10 has undergone extensive refinements since its launch in 2015, while Windows 11 is relatively new and faces challenges. - The Start Menu in Windows 10 is considered more usable than the simplified version in Windows 11. - Windows 10 provides greater control over update timing and installation compared to Windows 11's aggressive update policy. - Windows 10's tablet mode offers a smoother transition between desktop and tablet use than Windows 11's touch interface. - Windows 10 supports legacy applications better than Windows 11, making it preferable for users dependent on specific software. - Windows 10 maintains a familiar layout, providing stability and consistency for users. - Windows 10 allows the creation and use of local accounts, while Windows 11 encourages signing in with a Microsoft account. - Microsoft will support Windows 10 until October 2025, offering updates and security patches.

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August 16, 2024

These 12 features are disappearing from Windows — if they haven’t already

Since its launch in late 2021, Windows 11 has seen the removal and deprecation of several features: 1. The Mail and Calendar app will be replaced by the web-based Outlook app. 2. Tablet mode has been eliminated in Windows 11. 3. Windows Timeline did not transition to Windows 11 and is now only supported locally on Windows 10. 4. Windows Speech Recognition is being replaced by Voice Access. 5. Steps Recorder is set to be phased out in favor of video recording capabilities in the Snipping Tool. 6. Internet Explorer was officially retired in February 2023, and the original version of Microsoft Edge was replaced by a new Chromium-based version. 7. Windows Mixed Reality has been deprecated, with support until 2026. 8. Paint 3D has been officially deprecated, available for download until November 4th, 2024. 9. Chat with Microsoft Teams was removed in version 23H2, making Teams a standalone application. 10. WordPad is confirmed for removal in the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2. 11. Cortana is no longer operational as of October 2023. 12. The ability to run Android apps on Windows was discontinued in March 2024, with installed apps usable until March 2025.