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6 new Windows 11 features you should try • You may find one that surprises you—positively.

Adata’s first SD Express card is faster than an SSD • Adata’s NVMe-based SD Express 7.0 card doubles UHS-II performance and runs faster than a SATA SSD.

3 things we love in Windows 11 (and 3 things we hate) • Windows 11 has some great features, as well as reasons not to upgrade.

Netgear reveals the world’s first quad-band Wi-Fi 6E router • It’s all about the backhaul.

Massive Twitch hack reveals source code, creator payouts, and a Steam rival • Change your passwords pronto!

New USB-C logos make picking USB cables, chargers less confusing • Look for these USB-C power rating logos to ease your shopping headaches.

Windows 11: An unnecessary replacement for Windows 10 • Windows 11 contains some good ideas. But it also feels like Microsoft made some fundamental changes to Windows for no good reason.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio: Windows 11’s flagship feels like the future • Microsoft pretty much nails both content creation and consumption with the Surface Laptop Studio, though it’s a little rough around the edges.

AMD Radeon RX 6600: Finally, a true 1080p graphics card • It’s good, though pricey.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8: A superior Windows 11 tablet • Microsoft's latest Surface ushers in Windows 11 with an outstanding new Surface tablet.

NordVPN: Fast and feature-packed VPN for power users • Incredible speeds and a solid set of features make this a great VPN for power users and newbies.

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE: A gaming laptop that’s safe for work • The 16:10, 1440p, 165 Hz display is great for more than just gaming.

PNY LX3030 SSD: Incredible durability for twice the price • This PCIe 3 drive sustains long writes with the top performers and is rated for a staggering 27,000TBW per TB of capacity.

SOME OF THE BEST WINDOWS 11 FEATURES ARE HIDDEN • HERE’S WHERE TO FIND THEM.

ULTRAWIDE VS. DUAL MONITORS: WHICH SHOULD YOU CHOOSE? • KNOW THE PROS AND CONS OF BOTH OPTIONS.

How to upgrade to Windows 11: Every option explained • Microsoft has several tools to upgrade you from Windows 10 to Windows 11 in a matter of minutes.

How to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10 • Windows 11 gives Microsoft’s operating system a bold new look, but you can still make it feel (mostly) familiar.

How to watch TV on your PC • There are several ways to watch live TV on your PC, some much easier than others. We walk you through your options.

How to speed up your laptop with Windows 11’s power mode • Microsoft’s Windows 10 power-performance slider moves to Windows 11, but it isn’t that easy to find.

Mesh Wi-Fi vs. traditional router: Which one’s best for your home? • You can go with the easy answer—or the one that’s actually best for you.

How to remove the Widgets button from Windows 11 • You can clear up Windows 11 and pretend Widgets never existed.

Tech Spotlight • A video showcase of the latest trends