Windows 11 is Windows 11. The new updates are including more AI and CoPilot features, and those are getting very intrusive.

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The new-for-2025 Alienware 16X Aurora gaming laptop is on sale today at a price that's lower than any Black Friday deal. You can pick up a well-specced laptop featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and ...

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Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems. You'll find ease of use and a wide range of supported hardware. Find out which of these is best suited for ...