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Microsoft is taking a break from testing new Copilot AI features within Windows, which may mean that the company has settled on some ideas that it may eventually roll out to the majority of Windows users.

If you’re looking for a huge amount of portable storage, which you can copy to and from at high speeds, Amazon has a 500GB Crucial X6 portable drive on sale for just $49.99 today. That’s less than I paid for two whiskey sours at a Manhattan bar a few weeks ago…and since the SSD got a PCWorld Editor’s Choice award, it’s probably a much better investment.

There are thousands of characters in the Star Wars universe, but Admiral Ackbar has a special place in many fans’ hearts. The squidy admiral from Mon Calamari (yes, that’s a real, fictional place in Star Wars) is beloved for a single line read in Return of the Jedi. And as if he needed it, Nvidia immortalized him with a custom-painted GeFource RTX 4080 for May the Fourth.

If you plan on creating an atmosphere around you when you work, play games or kick back and relax on your PC you’re going to need a pair of computer speakers. And if you’re budget conscious, you’ll want speakers that sound great but don’t cost a fortune. If that’s the case be sure to check out our roundup of the Best budget PC speakers.

Microsoft has made it much, much easier to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 23H2, the last major update for Windows 11. From now on, all Windows 10 users can upgrade directly to Windows 11 23H2, as spotted by Windows Latest.

Last week, the publisher and developer of co-op Helldivers 2 had a real “the peasants are revolting” situation on their hands. Sony told players that they’d have to link their Steam accounts with PlayStation Network to continue playing the game later this month. After an overwhelmingly negative reaction from fans — many of whom lived in countries where Sony’s PSN isn’t available — the company has retreated, saying that it will not enact the requirement.

If you’re looking for a powerful laptop with an absolutely stunning OLED screen (4K!!!), you’ve come to the right place. Best Buy is selling the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 for $1,199.99, which is a huge savings of $450. Not only does this laptop have a 4K touch display and powerful hardware, but it’s also a convertible, meaning you can swing the screen back 360 degrees. Want to snuggle up with your favorite person and watch a movie? Cue tent mode. What about when you’re in the mood for some doodling? Читать дальше...

At a Glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• Top rated antivirus protection
• Expanded protection against malicious websites and remote attacks
• Clean, straightforward interface

Cons

• Some PCs may experience a performance hit during heavier workloads
• Several features are a bit rudimentary

Our Verdict

AVG does a superb job of safeguarding your PC. It offers a clean, straightforward interface and additional online protections... Читать дальше...

“Logging in without any passwords, how’s that supposed to work?” you may be asking yourself. After all, user names and passwords are so much a part of everyday life that it’s hard to imagine whether it might not work without them.

At a glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• Outstanding OLED screen
• Very light
• Great keyboard
• FHD camera

Cons

• Slightly slower processor
• Only 512GB of SSD storage
• No Wi-Fi 7

Our Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 is a lightweight, elegant all-rounder for business professionals.

Price When Reviewed

1800

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Doing your best work requires the best tools. So if you’ve avoided getting Microsoft Office because you didn’t want to pay for office tools, now’s the time to change that. This week only, you can get Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows or Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac for just $29.97.