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The latest Windows 10 Insider build gets new PowerToys

October 30, 2019
The latest Microsoft Windows 10 preview build (19013) for Insiders in the Fast Ring includes new kaomoji shortcuts, the latest version of PowerToys and a Linux update that will send unused power back to your Windows machine. There’s also a key change for Samsung phones using the Your Phone app. Microsoft first added kaomoji shortcuts (Japanese emoticons with especially expressive faces) to…
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Windows 10X leak reveals a mix of desktop and mobile interfaces

October 26, 2019
Microsoft has already teased a few details for Windows 10X, but a leak has revealed a whole lot more. Well-known sleuther WalkingCat discovered a (since-pulled) document cache detailing Windows 10X’s interface, and it’s clear the changes extend far beyond the tablet-like Start menu. It’s really a blend of traditional desktop interfaces with concepts you normally only see on…
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Microsoft leak reveals Windows 10X will be coming to laptops

October 25, 2019
Microsoft has accidentally published an internal design document for its upcoming Windows 10X operating system. Spotted by WalkingCat, the document was briefly available online today and provides some more detail about Microsoft’s plans with Windows 10X. The software…
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Apple's latest MacBook Air is on sale for $900

October 25, 2019
Not everyone needs a MacBook Pro. The high-powered and high-priced portables are easily capable of tasks like editing HD video, creating graphics projects and resource-intensive development. For those who just need to answer emails, browse the web and get some work done in…
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Microsoft used magnets to make its Surface Laptop 3 more repairable

October 24, 2019
When Microsoft introduced the Surface Laptop 3 earlier this month, Chief Product Officer Panos Panay casually lifted its top assembly (the part that contains the keyboard) on stage to show that it was designed better than its predecessors. Now, iFixit’s teardown has proven that it truly is quite easy to open the device, which could mean not just a more repairable laptop, but an overall…
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Chrome for iOS updated with dark mode and card-based UI

October 23, 2019
Following the Mac desktop release today, Chrome 78 for iOS is now available. Google notably adds support for the iOS 13 dark mode and redesigns some parts of the browser with a card-based UI. iOS, the Chrome browser respects the system-wide Dark Mode setting with no ability…
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Chrome 78 arrives with new APIs, dark mode improvements on Android and iOS

October 22, 2019
Google today launched Chrome 78 for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. The release includes the CSS Properties and Values API, Native File System API, new Origin Trials, and dark mode improvements on Android and iOS. You can update to the latest version now using Chrome’s built-in updater or download it directly from google.com/chrome. With over 1 billion users, Chrome is both a browser and…
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