Windows 11

Jabra PanaCast 20 review: in pictures

When the pandemic hit and people grabbed the available webcam to work from home, we accepted substandard video calling experiences. Two years later and it's time to up your game with a professional video camera from Jabra.

March 2, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport adaptor

Connectivity and storage in a single device.

November 9, 2021 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

First Look: New Surface PCs include Android-based Duo 2 [in pictures]

All devices, including the Duo 2, will be available starting October 5, the day Microsoft launches Windows 11.

September 22, 2021 by ZDNet Editors in Hardware

Installing and running Windows 11 on a Mac

It's easy! All you need is the Windows 11 ISO and Parallels Desktop 17.

September 1, 2021 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 11

YubiKey 5C NFC: The world’s first security key to feature dual USB-C and NFC connections

The YubiKey 5C NFC can be used across a broad range of platforms -- iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux -- and on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer that supports USB-C ports or NFC.

September 9, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Security

Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac

Quite simply, it's the best way to run Windows 10 -- not to mention Linux and Android -- on your Mac. In fact, Parallels Desktop transforms Macs into one of the very best Windows 10 PCs you can buy.

August 11, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows 10

Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC

The new Aegis Secure Key 3NXC builds on Apricorn's Secure Key 3z and Aegis Secure Key 3NX, taking the same proven form-factor and physical keypad, and adding something that users have been asking for -- USB-C support.

August 5, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Security

Lauco 8-in-1 world's smallest 100W USB-C wireless charging hub

Need a USB-C hub that can turn a single port into a multitude of ports? Want the hub to wirelessly charge your gadgets? Want it to be small?

August 4, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB-C hub

If you need a portable USB-C hub with an Ethernet port, this is for you.

August 1, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

Parallels Toolbox 4 for Windows and Mac

New features include Break Time, Unit Convertor, and Enhanced Search.

July 28, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Enterprise Software

Dynabook 10th-gen Intel Core processor Portégé X Series laptops

These laptops conform to Microsoft’s Windows 10 Secured-core PC requirements and have been tested to meet or exceed MIL-STD-810G standards.

April 21, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Laptops

MSI Creator 17 laptop

The world’s first laptop with a Mini LED display.

April 2, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Laptops

MSI GS66 Stealth

A gaming laptop with a premium sandblasted core black chassis.

April 2, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Laptops

MSI GE66 Raider

The new 15.6-inch GE66 Raider features the latest CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics and an ultrafast 300Hz display powered by a massive 99.9 Whr battery.

April 2, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Laptops

Windows 7 concerns, spear-phishing attacks, a blockchain skills drought and more: Research round-up

All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.

January 8, 2020 by Mark Samuels in CXO

How to run Android apps on Windows 11

Great news! You can now run some of your favorite Android apps on your Windows 11 PC. We'll walk you through the process in this step-by-step guide. Read more: https://zd.net/36JaaB0

March 24, 2022 by Jason Cipriani in Windows 11

Which Microsoft Surface PC is right for you?

Ed Bott breaks down the six key members of the Surface family to help you decide which features are most important, and which is the best fit for your budget. Read more: https://zd.net/3uYCLt9

April 19, 2021 by Karen Roby in Hardware

Securing Windows 10 PCs: What to watch out for

How do you configure Windows 10 PCs to avoid common security problems? There's no software magic bullet, unfortunately, and the tools are different for small businesses and enterprises.

September 3, 2020 by ZDNet Editors in Windows 10

Windows 10X: The (unofficial) news about the upcoming rollout

Microsoft has plans for single-screen Windows 10X rollout in spring 2021and for dual-screen in spring 2022.

July 28, 2020 by ZDNet Editors in Windows 10

What's new in the Windows 10 Dev Channel test build?

Microsoft's latest Dev Channel/Fast Ring Windows 10 test build, No. 20161, adds a number of new features which ultimately may or may not make it into Windows 10 21H1.

July 8, 2020 by ZDNet Editors in Windows 10

Microsoft lifts block, allows all Surface devices to install Windows 10 May 2020 update

Microsoft is no longer putting a hold on certain Surface devices that were blocked from getting the May 2020 Windows 10 Update.

July 7, 2020 by ZDNet Editors in Windows 10

Windows 10 documentation frustration

Looking for technical information about Windows 10? Ed Bott says good luck navigating through Microsoft’s documentation, which is great for developers and IT pros but a big mess for everyone else. Read more: https://zd.net/2YxUt9s

June 26, 2020 by Karen Roby in Windows

Google finds partner to bring Windows apps to Chrome Enterprise

You may be able to easily run your Windows programs on Chromebooks soon.

June 23, 2020 by ZDNet Editors in Windows 10

Windows 10: What is the Windows Feature Experience Pack?

Once you get the May 2020 Windows 10 update, you also get this new pack, which Microsoft officials oddly won't discuss.

June 18, 2020 by ZDNet Editors in Windows 10

Whatever happened to Cortana?

Cortana, Microsoft’s voice-powered personal assistant, was supposed to be Windows 10’s answer to Siri and Alexa. But Cortana’s changed lately. Ed Bott explains what’s new and why Microsoft is making this change. Read more: https://zd.net/3hlXGQS

June 12, 2020 by Karen Roby in Windows 10

After Windows 10 upgrade, use this checklist to ensure safety and privacy

You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, do these seven things to cut annoyances to a bare minimum.

June 4, 2020 by ZDNet Editors in Windows 10

Chromium-based Edge: Microsoft outlines new features

Microsoft is readying several new capabilities for its new Edge browser, including a password monitor and vertical tabs.

April 6, 2020 by ZDNet Editors in Windows 10

Five ways to fix that failed Windows 10 upgrade

Most Windows 10 upgrades and feature updates succeed without incident. But if you're encountering problems, especially with an older PC, use these tools and techniques to figure out what's going wrong.

March 26, 2020 by ZDNet Editors in Windows 10

Windows 10: Get rid of bloatware and other unwanted things in a few clicks

Windows is powerful, but it often arrives on your PC as a bloated, crapware-filled mess. Here's how to remove the bloatware and clean it up, without making things worse with more crapware-filled helper apps.

February 28, 2020 by ZDNet Editors in Windows 10

Who’s afraid of Windows 10 feature updates?

After several buggy releases, Windows 10 users are right to feel some trepidation about each new feature update. Ed Bott explains how long the next update will take and how to avoid problems. Read more: https://zd.net/3c6rONi

February 24, 2020 by Karen Roby in Windows 10

Huawei P9 review: Smart camera has it snapping at the heels of the flagship titans

April 28, 2016 by Steve Ranger in Smartphones

ASUS EeeBook E402M, First Take: Budget Windows laptop, with storage and screen quality issues

September 25, 2015 by Sandra Vogel in Laptops

ThinkPad X250 review: Workhorse for the road warrior

May 14, 2015 by James Kendrick in Hardware

Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise: Key features yet to appear

The technical preview of Windows 10 is heavy on tools for the power desktop user that businesses will want to evaluate, but the most important features will be visible later in the preview cycle.

October 2, 2014 by Mary Branscombe in Windows

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 review: Impressive hybrid tablet, but keyboard should be bundled

If you need a Windows 8.1 computer that's flexible enough to be a tablet, a laptop (if you add the optional keyboard) and even (if you add the optional docking station) a desktop PC, then the Surface Pro 3 manages the trade-offs as well as anything on the market.

August 25, 2014 by Charles McLellan in Tablets

Acer Iconia W4 review: Affordable 8-inch Atom-based Windows tablet

This affordable 8-inch Atom-based (Bay Trail) Windows 8.1 tablet has a nice IPS screen and delivers all-day battery life under light usage modes. Limited screen size, internal storage and processing power will prevent it from being more than a companion device for mobile professionals though.

April 25, 2014 by Sandra Vogel in Tablets

Asus Transformer Book T100 review: A netbook in hybrid tablet disguise

The 10.1-inch Transformer Book T100 is a well made and attractively priced hybrid Windows 8.1 tablet. However, its moderate specification and small size make it difficult to recommend as your primary Windows device.

February 27, 2014 by Sandra Vogel in Tablets

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 review: Better, but too heavy and too expensive

The Haswell-based Surface Pro 2 delivers improved performance and battery life, and its dual-angle kickstand is also welcome. However, the Pro 2's unchanged chassis design feels bulkier and heavier than ever, and it becomes very expensive when fully accessorised.

October 23, 2013 by Charles McLellan in Tablets

Nokia Lumia 1020 review: A photographer's smartphone

The Lumia 1020 has a truly impressive 41-megapixel camera and a high-quality 4.5-inch AMOLED screen, but many Windows Phone fans might do better with the 920 and a good dedicated camera.

October 2, 2013 by Sandra Vogel in Smartphones

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix review: high-quality tablet/ultrabook

This excellent Windows 8 tablet/ultrabook hybrid has a well-designed keyboard docking mechanism, typically solid build quality and a specification well suited to mainstream business use. It has a hefty price tag, though, and the lack of SD-based storage expansion is perplexing.

September 11, 2013 by Sandra Vogel in Tablets

Nokia Lumia 925 review

The Lumia 925 is a slimmer and lighter Windows Phone 8 handset than its 920 predecessor, with a neater and more ergonomic design. It lacks integrated wireless charging but supports LTE and NFC, and has an excellent 4.5in. AMOLED screen.

July 30, 2013 by Sandra Vogel in Smartphones

HP ElitePad 900 review

Although it's well built and delivers decent battery life, the ElitePad 900's combination of a basic Atom-based tablet and a range of optional extras is an expensive way to build a work-ready system.

July 29, 2013 by Sandra Vogel in Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 review

The chunky Toughpad FZ-G1 has a high-resolution outdoor-visible screen, is moderately rugged, and delivers decent performance and middling battery life with the standard battery. The biggest drawback, however, is the price.

May 3, 2013 by Charles McLellan in Tablets

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 review

Although it's expensive for a moderate-performing Atom-based Windows 8 tablet, the ThinkPad Tablet 2's design and build quality are excellent, while pen support is a real bonus.

April 8, 2013 by Sandra Vogel in Tablets

Dell Latitude 10 review

The Atom-based Latitude 10 is short on performance, but delivers excellent battery life — especially with the optional 4-cell battery. Although some aspects of the industrial design and build quality could be better, this is a decent business-class Windows 8 tablet.

March 11, 2013 by Charles McLellan in Tablets