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Microsoft is testing tweaks to the Windows 11 taskbar that may return it—somewhat—to the glory days of Windows 10, according to reports by beta testers.

Microsoft is apparently testing two features: item labels, as well as the ability to ungroup items. A third, the ability to hide the date and time, is apparently being worked on as well.

We love a good ultrawide monitor around here, and in fact I’m using one for work right now — just don’t tell anyone it’s fast enough to double as a gaming display, too. But

I’m not sure about you, but when it comes to gaming peripherals and accessories, I like a big splash of color. From lilac purple to cerulean blue, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mice are drop-dead gorgeous and come in a wide range of vibrant hues. Best Buy’s currently

A report from ESET this week highlighted a surprising fact: Businesses selling old network equipment sometimes fail to wipe them of private data, leaving corporate IT secrets out and open in the wild. 

The

Acer sure pulled out all the stops with its new Swift X 16 laptop, announced today during an Acer event. Not only are we pretty darn impressed with the powerful hardware inside, but we also really dig the inclusion of a drop-dead gorgeous OLED display. If you’re a creative professional, you better hold tight to your seats, because this is a designer’s dre

The Predator X34 is a phenomenally popular line of monitors, combining the common 34-inch, 1440p ultrawide form factor with great features and a competitive price. The series has had a few iter

HP’s new Envy lineup of laptops includes the first IMAX Enhanced-certified PC, the company said, offering a breather to a line of PCs otherwise marketed at a growing cadre of on-the-go freelancers.

HP’s new Envys will ship in three different sizes, with 14-inch, 15.6-inch, and 17.3-inch displays complementing the updated 13th-gen Intel Core proc

The best modern monitors deliver stunning image quality, but pricing can quickly skyrocket above $500 and, in some cases, beyond $1,000. That’s a lot of money to spend on a 24-inch to 32-inch display.

Fortunately, shoppers on a more reasonable budget can find numerous options available for around $200 (or less). These affordable monitors can’t m

That copy of Windows on your PC was paid for by someone—generally the vendor who sold you the computer. In my case, I paid for it myself as a DIY builder.

So why does Microsoft nag me to use its product the way it thinks I ought?

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