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One of the best tools for updating your Windows wallpaper is about to get an update
Microsoft is testing out new flyouts that will help you learn more about images shared through Windows Spotlight.
Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-44)
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How Microsoft 365 excelled my American football team to back-to-back northern championships
My American football team has been to back-to-back national finals and won the UK's northern conference two years in a row. One of the keys to our success was Microsoft 365, including Excel, OneDrive, and Clipchamp.
American football using Microsoft technology
Move over Copilot, this updated app brings the latest GPT models to the Windows 11 desktop
The latest update to Stardock's DesktopGPT brings support for the most recent GPT models and lets you use your own API key.
Stardock's DesktopGPT
Microsoft's AirDrop alternative for Android is baked right into Windows 11 — here's how to get it
The latest optional update for Windows 11 adds the ability to send files from a Windows PC to an Android device through Windows Share.
Link to Windows on Samsung Galaxy Fold 6
Microsoft overhauls Clipchamp for iOS before shipping even a beta version of Clipchamp for Android
Microsoft just shipped a major update to Clipchamp on iOS that refreshes the app's design. Despite being acquired by Microsoft over two years, Clipchamp is still not available on Android.
Clipchamp in App Store on an iPhone
I never knew I needed this Windows 11 keyboard shortcut until Microsoft started testing it with Insiders
The latest Insider build of Windows 11 adds a new position for the entry point to Widgets if your taskbar is left-aligned. The update also tests a new feature that lets you jump to an app within the taskbar by pressing a key on your keyboard.
Windows 11 Start Logo
HP bursts into Gamescom 2024 with a powerful desktop PC and a slew of HyperX gaming accessories
HP just announced a new Omen 35L gaming desktop powered by up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and either an Intel Core 0i7-14700F or AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. The company also showcased a series of HyperX gaming accessories for Gamescom 2024.
HP Omen 35L and Quadcast microphone
Microsoft squashes Skype bugs and improves reliability, but how many people still use the app?
Microsoft shipped an update to Skype Insiders recently that improves reliability and removes bugs. The update also serves as a good chance to ask which communication apps you use in 2024.
Skype on Windows
Gamers rejoice! Windows 11 will soon let you keep HDR off for games, but have it enabled for streaming videos.
Microsoft is putting the final touches on a new option for Windows 11 that gives you more control of when HDR is used. The feature lets you keep HDR on for video streaming even if HDR is disabled for other types of content.
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The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is one of the first PCs with AMD's AI chip that beats Intel and Qualcomm — here's how to get your hands on the PC and its 50 TOPS of NPU power
The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is now available for order. It's one of the first PCs powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, which has 50 TOPS of NPU power.
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 and A16 for 2024
This discounted XPS 13 can run ALL your favorite apps, thanks to its Intel Core Ultra CPU
Dell's Back to School sale slashes $210 off the Intel version of the XPS 13. If you're a student, you can save an additional 10% on the highly reviewed thin-and-light laptop.
Dell XPS 13 Plus keyboard
This simple little app should be built into Windows 11
A relatively new Windows 11 app called CtrlHelp lets you summon a cheat sheet for shortcuts in 80 supported apps. The app also lets you practice shortcuts.
CtrlHelp app for Windows 11 shortcuts
This discounted Copilot+ PC pairs a Snapdragon X Elite with a 3K 120Hz OLED display
Right now, you can grab the ASUS VivoBook S 15 for just over $100 off. That discounts saves you 8% on one of the best Copilot+ PCs and a laptop powered by the new Snapdragon X Elite processor.
Snapdragon X Elite logo
Each year I tell people to buy this mouse and keyboard, and I won't stop until all wrists are saved from agony
The Logitech K860 keyboard and Logitech MX Vertical mouse are ergonomic accessories designed to reduce wrist and arm strain. They're both on sale right now, but only for a limited time.
Logitech MX Vertical and Logi Dock
This maxed-out Ultrabook with an RTX 4070 now costs less than its entry-level model's normal price — Dell's XPS 16 better look out
A $650 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra brings the model with the highest specs to a lower price than the entry-level Galaxy Book4 Ultra on a normal day.
Image of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra laptop.
HP's new OmniBook Ultra beats every single Copilot+ PC on the market in TOPS, and it runs on an AMD Ryzen AI 300 processor
HP just announced the OmniBook Ultra, OmniStudio X 27, and OmniStudio X 31.5 The OmniBook Ultra runs on an AMD Ryzen AI 300 processor and will receive a free update to be a Copilot+ PC in the future.
HP OmniBook Ultra AI PC
Will this new Microsoft Teams feature make you grin, sigh, or cry? Custom emojis are now in testing.
Custom emojis are on the way to Microsoft Teams. You can test them now if you're a Microsoft 365 Insider on a supported device.
Microsoft Teams on Windows
Microsoft will put a stop to this cashback feature in Start
The Microsoft Start and Bing apps will lose the ability to scan receipts to earn cash back later this month. Microsoft's Cashback Program will still exist, but you'll have to shop at certain online retailers to earn cash back.
Microsoft Start app
If I lived in America, this Microsoft 365 deal would be the first thing I'd buy today
Microsoft 365 provides access to the Office apps, OneDrive cloud storage, and several other apps and services. Right now, you can get a 12-month Microsoft 365 Personal subscription for $44.99.
Office 365 on Razer laptop
Windows 11 will soon bring better widgets to your PC's lock screen
A new Insider build of Windows 11 shows improved information widgets on the lock screen and adds a new option to pin apps to the taskbar.
Windows 11 Start Logo
