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Kindle Paperwhite (2021) vs. Kindle Paperwhite (2018)
The 5th version of Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite sports a few big upgrades, but you pay more now, too.
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The story of the Windows XP 'Bliss' desktop theme—and what it looks like today
Like Windows XP itself, Microsoft's 'Bliss' image of rolling green hills has aged, and evolved. Here's its story— and what the real-world site looks like today.
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Google's big, bold Pixel 6 takes aim at Apple and Samsung
The Google Pixel 6 returns to flagship status after the Pixel 5's diversion.
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Best Windows tablet 2021: Surface Pro vs. Dell, HP, and Lenovo tablets
We've picked the best Windows tablet from a field that includes the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Pro 8, the Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable, the HP Elite Folio, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.
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Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 phone tries to fix the original's problems
Microsoft has launched its new Surface Duo 2 folding phone, which includes a more powerful camera, NFC, and 5G.
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Microsoft's redesigned Surface Pro 8 sets the new bar for Windows tablets
Microsoft empowers its new Surface Pro 8 tablet with Thunderbolt, a larger display, and more. The Surface Go 3 launches with new 10th-gen Core processors, and the Surface Pro X gets a Wi-Fi-only upgrade.
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Amazon's upgraded Kindle Paperwhite lineup makes the best e-reader even better
A larger screen, warmer backlight, and faster hardware are just some of the updates in Amazon's fifth-generation Paperwhite, all-new Kids edition, and first-gen Signature edition.
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Amazon's upgraded Kindle Paperwhite lineup makes the best e-reader even better
A larger screen, warmer backlight, and faster hardware are just some of the updates in Amazon's fifth-generation Paperwhite, all-new Kids edition, and first-gen Signature edition.
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PCWorld's September Digital Magazine: This DIY laptop begs to be taken apart
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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Windows 11 won't support Apple's M1 Macs, but you might be able to run it
Microsoft says that M1 Macs won't be supported by its Windows on Arm efforts, putting official Windows 11 Mac support in a gray area.
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Office's future of work swipes ideas from 2010's Xbox
Microsoft announces support for intelligent cameras that can recognize you in meetings, along with new features for Outlook, PowerPoint, and more that embrace hybrid work.
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Google, why do I have to hack my phone to keep it secure?
Think Microsoft’s lack of Windows 11 security updates for unsupported hardware is bad? It could be worse.
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This USB-C Lightning cable should terrify you
Yes, this normal-looking USB-C Lightning cable works—but it can also spy on your laptop, phone, or tablet.
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Hey iPhone users: Stop 'Liking' everything
iPhone users of the world: You're annoying everyone with your Likes.
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Fitbit's Charge 5 reveal hints at the future of Android Wear
The Charge 5 sports a new color screen, features lifted from its smartwatch siblings, and a sleeker profile. But that flashiness isn’t the most intriguing thing about it.
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Why Amazon's oldest Kindles will be cut off from the internet
Amazon's first- and second-generation Kindles will lose their Internet connection, because the cellular 2G and 3G connections they used are being phased out.
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PCWorld's August Digital Magazine: Everything you need to know about Windows 11
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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3 hacks for scoring the best deals on tech
Use these three strategies to save hundreds a year on laptops, TVs, smartphones, and desktop PCs.
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PCWorld's July Digital Magazine: Intel's new Tiger Lake H laptop chips take the fight to AMD
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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