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Windows 11 breaks the billion-user mark, faster than Windows 10 • In an earnings call, Microsoft said Windows 11 finally reached this notable milestone.

Intel now faces a chip shortage at the worst possible time • Shortages of memory, storage, and now Intel chips—just in time for Panther Lake.

Leak shows Google’s new Aluminium operating system in action for the first time • In screenshots and videos, we get a first peek at Google’s new operating system that combines Android and ChromeOS.

ChatGPT ads debut, but turning them off comes at a price • The ads will keep supporting broader access to AI, OpenAI says.

Are hard drives back? WD promises 800% speed increase • WD points to a raft of technologies that will push HDD’s into new, exciting territory within the next decade.

Google Chrome wants to surf the web for you • Autobrowsing and other additions to Google Chrome debut, with more on the way.

Microsoft Copilot claims it can set reminders. My phone never buzzed • Is it any wonder Copilot is just being ignored?

Hate your Gmail address? Google is finally letting you change it • Google is rolling out a new feature that lets Gmail users change their email addresses.

Panther Lake isn’t just a laptop chip. It’s Intel’s Hail Mary • After floundering over the past few years, Intel is back in the fight with Panther Lake.

I tested Panther Lake. You’re going to want this • Our review of Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H shows whether this chip can deliver near-discrete GPU performance without draining your battery.

I tried Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 Ultra. Intel’s Panther Lake makes a big difference • Panther Lake and a thoughtful redesign from Samsung both impress.

Asus Zenbook Duo: An (almost) perfect productivity laptop • Intel’s Panther Lake doesn’t seem to have many flaws, with stellar graphics, battery life, and improved CPU capabilities.

Don’t be fooled: Intel’s Panther Lake graphics come with a catch • I benchmarked Panther Lake’s integrated graphics performance, and there’s more to it than meets the eye. Here’s what I saw.

Asus ExpertBook Ultra: Panther Lake makes it fly • The Asus ExpertBook Ultra is a solid premium business laptop and a significant escalation of Asus’ profile in the space.

MICROSOFT COPILOT IS THE NEW INTERNET EXPLORER • PC USERS ARE SKIPPING COPILOT AND DOWNLOADING ALTERNATIVES INSTEAD. SOUND FAMILIAR?

16 SMART HOME GADGETS THAT COST LESS THAN $100 • YOU DON’T NEED TO SPEND A LOT TO ENJOY THE SECURITY AND CONVENIENCE A SMART HOME CAN DELIVER, ESPECIALLY IF YOU RELY ON WI-FI INSTEAD OF A SMART HOME HUB.

Don’t like Google’s AI answers? Here’s how to get rid of them • Are you tired of AI summaries in Google Search? Want the search results to look like they used to? Here are some tricks you can use.

Give your Windows folders a personality with any picture • Say goodbye to boring folders.

The sneaky way to get a Peacock Premium free trial • Try Instacart+ for free, get free Peacock with it.

The hidden cost of cashback: How shopping extensions track you—and how to limit it • Big bucks, major overshare.

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