Email apps in particular have become smarter, so that references to a web page or an embedded phone number can be transformed into links. Now Windows 11 is getting into the game, but as part of a new experimental feature called “Suggested Actions.”
Windows 11 Build 25115 for the Windows Insider Dev Channel, released this week, doesn’t offer much in the way of new features or fixes, although Windows’ speech platform has been tweaked to allow better voice activity dete
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsFirst-class text editing capabilitiesEasy to add and edit imagesReadily available on most PCs and MacsConsMay have trouble correctly displaying documents with heavy formatting or lots of graphicsNo PDF annotation toolsNo easy way to reorganize document pagesOur VerdictMicrosoft Word can ably edit PDFs with lots of text, but it can’t replace a dedicated PDF editor for complex documents.
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If you’re looking for a laptop with a ton of storage, there’s a nice deal going on at Best Buy right now. The big box retailer is selling a 17.3-inch Asus VivoBook with a Core i5 for $500. That’s $200 off of the MSRP and a good price considering the specs.
This laptop would be a good choice for productivity applications as well as standard uses like email, web browsing, and video streaming. The main attraction, however, is the 17.3-inch display with 1600-by-900 resolution.
Linux users are a self-sufficient bunch, but when it comes to hardware, they’re often at the mercy of enormous manufacturers to get working drivers. While Nvidia has offered proprietary drivers similar to its Windows offerings for years, the company is changing tack and will now publish open-source GPU drivers. The initial offerings are now live on Github as well as Nvidia’s self-hosted download pages.
Nvidia is following in the footsteps of its rival AMD, which has offered ope
Google has become synonymous with powerful search, incredible hardware, and quirky, fun technology. Unfortunately, that includes stretching the limits of privacy and a reputation for giving up on its product lines too soon. But these negatives notwithstanding, Google is at it again at its Google I/O event near its company headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., enticing developers and consumers alike with a number of new hardware products, software and services.
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Looking to improve your typing experience? Fortunately, today is your lucky day. Amazon’s selling the Asus ROG Strix Flare mechanical keyboard for $90. That’s $40 off the usual price.
This keyboard has a ton of features such as Cherry MX Red keys. If you’re unfamiliar, Cherry MX Red keys are linear switches with minimal sound compared to something like the more tactile MX Blues. Cherry describes these keys as “smooth and direct” with 4mm of total travel and 2mm
Some people are digital minimalists, while others play free with multiples of files and folders. If you’re a Google Drive user who falls into the latter camp, heads-up—Google’s planning to replace your duplicates with shortcuts instead.
The process begins this year, with notifications rolling out to affected users several weeks before the automatic conversion happens. You, unfortunately, can’t opt out of this switch. (Folks who are still using Google’s Backup a
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsIncluded monoblock makes for an unique build for the right water cooling enthusiastBoth variants include a robust feature set, such as four M.2 slots, PCIe Gen 4, and good networkingAttractive design and RGB, especially on the EKWB monoblockUpdated X570S with no chipset fan, and mature BIOSConsCarbon EK X is more expensive than typical X570 motherboardsRequires a custom loop to work Could have additional 1Gbe LAN includedNo major performance advantage
Odds are good that if you have a desktop computer, you spend a lot of time sitting at your desk, either for business or pleasure. So why shouldn’t your desk be as comfy and efficient as possible? While upgrading your computer can often take serious dough (especially these days), you can spend a lot less to improve your workstation itself in some surprising ways.
Here are ten ways to improve your workstation for under $100, presented in no particular order. Most of these cos
Summer is just around the corner, so you’re probably itching to get out and explore. But, before you do, consider grabbing a one-year subscription to Launching Travel, discounted today by 33 percent to just $29.99.
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