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Inside Meteor Lake. 22 awesome open-source programs that do everything you need. Microsoft unveils the AI-powered future. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 review. The 5 most dangerous Wi-Fi attacks.

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Microsoft unveils the AI-powered future of Windows • Microsoft is preparing to launch the next feature update for Windows 11, code-named Windows 11 23H2.

Intel’s Core Ultra CPUs kickstart the AI PC era. Software will determine its future • Intel has a monumental job to do convincing consumers they need AI on their PC.

Google just gave Microsoft Surface a budget laptop beat-down • The ridiculous price increase for the Surface Laptop Go 3, combined with the Chromebook Plus announcement, makes Microsoft look foolish.

Firefox starts sniffing out fake Amazon product reviews • With the new Review Checker feature, Firefox users will soon be able to check product reviews for authenticity.

Hands-on: Windows 11’s new AI tools aren’t ready for prime time • Copilot and other systems integrating into Windows and Office are neat but niche, and their inconsistent results don’t inspire confidence.

The just-announced Raspberry Pi 5 is a mini PC monster • Forget the holiday pie—this is what I want on my table for Thanksgiving.

Risk level 10: Critical security hole affects widespread software • Numerous applications are probably affected, many of which have not yet received a security update.

Hands-on: HP’s Envy Move is an all-in-one PC you can take anywhere • Is this the world’s first truly portable desktop PC?

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2: Still ahead of its time • Microsoft’s latest Surface Laptop Studio 2 feels like it’s a year too early.

Meta Quest 3: Mixed-reality game changer • The best standalone VR headset for most people.

Samsung T9 portable SSD: Rugged outside, fast inside • With its highly grippable sleeve, the T9 is a luxe-feeling portable SSD drive that will never slip out of your hand.

Asus Chromebook Plus CX34: The future of Chromebooks? • The Asus Chromebook Plus CX32 makes quite the impression with its minimalist design, strong performance, and 1080p webcam.

Soda PDF Online review: A PDF editor for any device • The web-based editor allows you to work with PDF documents on PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones.

Ugreen 9-in-1 USB-C dock: Terrific value, but BYO power supply • You’ll be impressed by this affordably priced DisplayLink dock.

INSIDE METEOR LAKE: INTEL’S RADICAL NEW CORE CHIP IS OPTIMIZED FOR THE FUTURE • INTEL’S NEW 14TH-GEN COREMOBILE CHIP INCLUDES A BIG CHANGE: IT PUSHES LOW POWER AND AI OVER HIGH PERFORMANCE.

22 AWESOME OPEN-SOURCE PROGRAMS THAT DO EVERYTHING YOU NEED • OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE ON THE INTERNET. FOR ALMOST EVERY FIELD OF APPLICATION, THERE ARE SOLUTIONS WITH WHICH YOU CAN WORK COMFORTABLY.

The 5 most dangerous Wi-Fi attacks, and how to fight them • Your router is a popular target for hackers. But if you know how such an attack works, you can take protective measures.

Customize Windows Update and seize true control of your PC • Windows Update is the tool that keeps your computer up to date, and in Windows 11 there are many opportunities to customize the service to your needs.

6 printer tricks that solve problems and save energy • There are two areas that often cause printer trouble: Windows and high consumption costs. You can achieve a great effect with targeted tricks.

How to import data from paper into Microsoft Excel • This is a superhelpful, little-known feature.

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