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Windows on ARM can finally emulate x64 apps in latest preview

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ARM-based Windows 10 PCs like the Surface Pro X have been limited to running non-native apps with 32-bit code — frustrating when many apps are either 64-bit only or are more capable using the newer technology. You won’t be quite so limited if you’re...

The latest Chrome OS update improves accessibility on Chromebooks

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Google has released Chrome OS 86, which will bring more accessibility options to Chromebooks. You can change the color of your cursor in the mouse and touchpad settings. The seven new hues are red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, magenta and pink. Google...

Windows XP source code leak sheds light on Microsoft’s OS history

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Microsoft is no stranger to Windows source code leaks, but a new incident might just provide insights into its history. Bleeping Computer and ZDNet report that a 4chan user has posted what’s believed to be source code for Windows XP Service Pack 1, W...

Android 11 review: An incremental update that needs some polish

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Android 11 is here, three months after the first public beta was released in June. Not much has changed since then -- mostly fixes for some bugs and third-party app troubles, as well as a long-awaited built-in screen recorder. But for the majority...

The macOS Big Sur public beta is now available

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If you’ve been eager to get your hands on the next big macOS update without having to run a developer build, now’s your chance. The public beta of macOS Big Sur is now live.Apple has redesigned many aspects of the OS this time around, and it has desc...

Microsoft makes it harder for businesses to avoid Windows 10 updates

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The business-focused versions of Windows 10 have normally let you avoid major updates for up to a year, which can be helpful if you either value stability at all costs or just don’t like change. You might not have quite so much breathing room going f...