The launch of the ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) marks a significant step in the evolution of mainstream Windows laptops, driven by notable shifts in processor architecture and a growing embrace of copilot-ready, AI-powered mobile computing. Positioned as an accessible, large-screen notebook, the...
Here’s a summary of the Gagadget.com article regarding the Windows Hello change:
What’s Happened:
Microsoft has released an update for Windows 11 that changes how Windows Hello facial recognition works: it is now disabled in dark or low-light conditions.
Why the Change?
Previously, Windows...
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Few questions provoke as much anxiety—and spark as much confusion—in the tech community as the fate of aging laptops and whether they’ll continue to receive vital security updates. The launch of Windows 11 several years ago reignited this debate, sending shockwaves across forums, households, and...
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The unveiling of Dell’s Plus series of Copilot Plus AI PCs powered by Intel chips marks a significant chapter in the evolution of personal computing, promising to meld the latest advances in artificial intelligence processing with premium Windows hardware. As the competitive PC marketplace...
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In a tech landscape teeming with choices, the perennial debate between MacBook Air and Windows laptops remains fiercely relevant for professionals, students, creatives, and gamers alike. Choosing a machine for “lag-free performance” is not merely about picking a brand but understanding the...
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Microsoft’s Surface hardware line has long been synonymous with sleek design, robust productivity features, and a willingness to iterate on both form and function. Now, Microsoft is once again setting the agenda for Windows laptops by introducing the new 13-inch Surface Laptop, unveiled...
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As the boundaries between work, leisure, and travel continue to blur, our reliance on portable computing devices such as laptops has never been greater. With this increased portability comes a heightened concern about privacy: public spaces like trains, airports, coffee shops, and even open-plan...
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When you get a new Windows 11 PC, it's exciting to start personalizing the device with your favorite apps, wallpapers, and settings. However, the excitement should not overshadow one critical step: securing your device from the outset. Security is the foundation upon which all your digital...
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While most Windows users rely on the classic password or a cheeky PIN as their first—and, all too often, only—line of defense, a revolution in laptop locking is quietly unfolding at the intersection of high-tech security and the humble USB flash drive. Imagine transforming your forgettable thumb...
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I'm on a net work that is shared. I have recently noticed event logs of another user logging on to my laptop. The first log on used my credentials and a name similar to mine. The next one was of that person changing the credentials and authority of that log on. After that there quit a few logs...
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Hi
I am a dad who wants to give his rebellious pre-teen daughter some control on her laptop, like update iTunes or install games, but she cannot do such as a Standard User.
I initially setup her laptop with both of us (dad and daughter) as admin users. I wanted to be an admin user to help...
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Greetings all,
I bought a new asus notebook a few months ago, and I have been having problems with it ever since I got it. I was first having bluescreen issues. Then the computer randomly shut down, and would not power back on. So I returned the notebook to asus. They gave me a new...
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