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Still using Windows 10? Your security-update deadline may be 2027
Older October 2026 deadlines do not tell the whole story. Microsoft’s consumer program gives eligible home PCs more time, but it is not a return to full support.
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Understand the developments behind the headlines, and what they mean for you.
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New Surface laptop restarting unexpectedly? Microsoft has an update to check
The Surface Laptop Ultra’s October 22 update targets slow reboots, screen flicker and unexpected restarts. That is not proof every reported performance problem is solved.
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Your Windows 11 PC may need a version upgrade to keep getting security fixes
Home and Pro PCs still on the 2024 release have reached their update deadline. Installing October’s patch is not the same as moving to a supported version.
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Apple’s folding phone is here—but a bigger screen comes with trade-offs
The iPhone Duo is now on sale. Its two-app workspace is the real attraction; early independent testing shows why cameras, app layouts and delivery dates still deserve a close look.
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Google’s new laptops put Android apps on a bigger screen—but check your essentials first
Googlebook is a new laptop platform, not a Windows PC. Early independent testing of Acer’s model shows useful flexibility alongside first-generation software limits.
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Smart glasses without a camera: what Ray-Ban Meta Audio gives up—and gains
The new audio-only frames put calls and music in your glasses. Fresh independent testing highlights the appeal, but also sound leakage and privacy settings worth understanding.
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Connecting Gmail to Google Search? Check these privacy settings first
Personalized answers can be convenient, but connecting your email or photos changes how information can be used. Here is what Google’s updated explanation means for you.
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Older Android phones are getting another defense against phone scams
Google’s latest services update targets suspicious permission requests during calls. Here is what owners can check—and why an update notice is not a guarantee that every safeguard has arrived.
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Work or school Wi-Fi stopped connecting? Check this Windows change
October’s Windows security update can disrupt some older automatic sign-ins. That does not necessarily mean your laptop or router needs replacing.
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Will your smart-home devices work together?
Matter is a shared compatibility standard for smart lights, plugs and other devices. Here is what its latest update changes—and what it does not guarantee.
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Wi-Fi 8 routers are coming. Should you wait to upgrade?
The next generation of home wireless networking is appearing in product announcements before its rules are finalized. A new number alone is not a reason to replace your router.