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Oops! Google accidentally posted a first look at its unreleased Android PC operating system

By Dave LeClair Published

A bug report related to Chrome Incognito tabs published to the Google Issue Tracker offered screen recordings of "Aluminium OS."

Operating Systems
Apple Creator Studio
I just tried Apple Creator Studio — and I’m never going back to Adobe

By Tony Polanco Published

I spent a week with Apple Creator Studio and finally ditched Adobe. From AI-powered editing to a low price, here's why Apple's new creative suite just works.

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Creative Software
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I’ve tried dozens of weather apps to track Winter Storm Fern — here are 5 I’m using

By Josh Render Last updated

Knowing the weather is a major planning benefit, but it can be easy to get lost among the numerous apps available. This guide shows the top five weather apps that we've been using over this winter.

Mobile Apps
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Microsoft outage now 'resolved' — latest updates as 365, Outlook and Teams return

By Scott Younker Last updated

Microsoft experienced a major outage that saw multiple services go down, including Outlook, Teams and 365. Here are the latest updates.

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Office Software
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How to fix Windows 11's annoying shutdown bug (and why it's happening)

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn how to fix the Windows 11 bug preventing some PCs from shutting down and why it only affects certain users.

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Windows Operating Systems
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I've been using Macs for years — here are 3 power user tweaks that changed everything

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn how to optimize your Mac setup and become a power user with these tips.

macOS
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Forget the taskbar — 5 hidden gems that finally convinced me to love Windows 11

By Alex Wawro Last updated

I've been using Windows 11 since before it was released, and these are the 5 hidden features I wish everyone understood.

Windows Operating Systems
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Google Translate could soon offer alternative options when translating conversations

By Josh Render Published

A recent deep dive has found a potential new feature for Google Translate that offers alternative options for what you want to say.

Mobile Apps
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I've been watching YouTube wrong — this hidden mobile feature is a game changer

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn how YouTube's hidden tap-and-hold gesture instantly plays videos at 2x speed, letting you skip boring parts without missing important content.

Mobile Apps
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This hidden Windows 11 setting will give your PC an instant speed boost — here's how to try it

By Darragh Murphy Published

Any Windows 11 PC can come to a halt when too many apps are running, but there's a way to limit CPU usage and how much RAM is used thanks to this feature. Here's how to try it.

Windows Operating Systems
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