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Right now, the 13-inch version is $300 off ahead of Black Friday. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">4 days ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/ed-bott/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Ed Bott </a> in <a href="/topic/laptops/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Laptops </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/how-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="ladder out of a hole" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/how-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> How to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> Microsoft has added more roadblocks, but there are workarounds for many models. Here's how you can find out whether your Windows 10 PC can bypass the latest restrictions and safely upgrade to Windows 11 - for free. </span></a> <div class="g-text-xxsmall c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">5 days ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/ed-bott/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Ed Bott </a> in <a href="/topic/windows-11/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Windows 11 </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/buy-a-microsoft-project-pro-or-microsoft-visio-pro-license-for-18-right-now/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Microsoft Project Pro 2021" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a 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c-listingDefault_meta"><span class="c-listingDefault_pubDate">1 week ago</span> by <a href="/meet-the-team/lance-whitney/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_author"> Lance Whitney </a> in <a href="/topic/windows-11/" class="g-text-bold c-listingDefault_topic"> Windows 11 </a></div></div></div> </div><div class="c-listingDefault_item g-outer-spacing-bottom-large"><div class="u-grid-columns"><a href="/article/microsofts-november-patch-tuesday-squashes-several-bugs-in-windows-11-24h2/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><div class="c-listingDefault_itemImage"><picture class="c-cmsImage" style="aspect-ratio:306/172;"> <img src alt="Windows Update Patch Tuesday" width="306" height="172" fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/microsofts-november-patch-tuesday-squashes-several-bugs-in-windows-11-24h2/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> Microsoft's 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fetchpriority="low"></picture></div></a> <div class="c-listingDefault_itemContent"><a href="/article/windows-11-editions-explained-versions-skus-and-home-vs-pro/" class="c-listingDefault_itemLink"><h3 class="c-listingDefault_title g-text-small-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall"> Windows 11 editions explained: Versions, SKUs, and Home vs. Pro </h3> <span class="c-listingDefault_description g-text-xsmall g-outer-spacing-bottom-small"> When you buy a new PC, you typically have a choice of only two Windows editions. 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She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f794f8bb-2fcc-421a-9341-9583a5e48d0a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT vs Copilot vs Gemini\" data-image-filename=\"chatgptvscopilotvfgemini.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F02\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EArtificial intelligence (AI)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has transformed how we \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-is-the-most-sought-out-tech-skill-in-the-workforce-according-to-a-study\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ework\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-your-kids-can-use-chatgpt-safely-according-to-a-mom\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eplay\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the past 18 months, allowing almost anyone to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-code\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewrite code\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-2-to-turn-your-creative-visions-into-ai-generated-art\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecreate art\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and even \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-is-trouncing-money-managers-and-is-destined-to-turn-the-investing-world-upside-down\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emake investments\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. For \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-i-used-chatgpt-and-ai-art-tools-to-launch-my-etsy-business-fast\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprofessional\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-asked-chatgpt-to-write-a-short-star-trek-episode-it-actually-succeeded\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehobbyist\u003C\u002Fa\u003E users, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E tools, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, offer advanced capabilities to produce decent-quality content from a simple user prompt.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeeping up with all the latest AI tools can get confusing, especially as Microsoft added \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-gpt-4-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGPT-4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-the-new-bing-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBing Chat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and renamed it Copilot, OpenAI added \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-ways-openai-just-supercharged-chatgpt-for-free-users\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew capabilities to ChatGPT and released GPT-4o\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-google-bard-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle plugged Bard\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-unveils-bard-extensions-to-integrate-ai-with-gmail-docs-maps-and-more\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einto its ecosystem\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-rebrands-bard-to-gemini-now-available-for-the-first-time-on-mobile\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erebranded the chatbot as Gemini\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT (and how to access GPT-4o)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKnowing which of the three most popular AI chatbots is best to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbard-vs-chatgpt-can-bard-help-you-code\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewrite code\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-an-essay\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerate text\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or help \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-build-your-resume\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuild resumes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is challenging. Let's break down the biggest differences so you can choose the one that best meets your needs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETesting ChatGPT vs. Copilot vs. Gemini\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo help determine which AI chatbot gives more accurate answers, I'm going to use a simple prompt to compare them: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I have 5 oranges today, I ate 3 oranges last week. How many oranges do I have left?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe answer should be five, as the number of oranges I ate last week doesn't affect the number of oranges I have today. Here's a quick overview of how the AI chatbots performed with this test:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E with \u003Cem\u003EGPT-4o\u003C\u002Fem\u003E: Succeeded\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E with \u003Cem\u003EGPT-4o mini\u003C\u002Fem\u003E: Succeeded\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E with \u003Cem\u003EGPT-4\u003C\u002Fem\u003E: Succeeded\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E with \u003Cem\u003EGPT-3.5\u003C\u002Fem\u003E: Failed\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft Copilot\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Succeeded\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGoogle Gemini\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Succeeded\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGoogle Gemini Advanced\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Succeeded\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, let's explore why you could choose ChatGPT over Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E You should use ChatGPT if...\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"898f9e84-a9f2-4253-bf86-0010c41b58d4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Introducing ChatGPT\" data-image-filename=\"chatgpt1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F02\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"5184\" data-image-height=\"2912\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 1. You want the most advanced AI chatbot for free\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpenAI lets users access \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, powered by its GPT-3.5 and the GPT-4o models, for free with a registered account. If you're willing to pay for the Plus version, you can access GPT-4, use a higher prompt limit for GPT-4o, and get early access to new features for $20 per month.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"944809fa-097f-4e81-b1e5-751925f26b9a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT with GPT-4o, available for free users, answered the question correctly.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT Plus\" data-image-filename=\"gpt-4o.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGPT-4o is a new multimodal model available to free and paying ChatGPT users. Rather than relying on three separate models to power its features -- GPT-4 for text, DALL-E 3 for images, and Whisper for voice -- ChatGPT now uses GPT-4o to process and generate text, images, and sounds. This makes it faster than GPT-4 for paying ChatGPT subscribers and just as good for ChatGPT users who don't want to pay.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-ai-chatbots-for-programming-and-a-bunch-that-failed-miserably\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI chatbots for programming, and a bunch that failed miserably\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from the latest GPT-4o model, free users now also get most of the previously exclusive features to ChatGPT Plus users. These include web browsing, access to custom GPTs, ChatGPT Memory, and advanced data analysis.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You want to try the most popular AI chatbot\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpenAI released a widespread preview of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in November 2022. Since then, the AI chatbot gained millions of users and has been at the center of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-restricts-chatgpt-employee-usage-due-to-data-privacy-concerns\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econtroversies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, especially as people uncover its potential to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Funiversities-that-ban-chatgpt-may-be-hurting-their-own-admissions-according-to-a-study\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edo schoolwork\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and replace some work across industries.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwelcome-to-the-ai-revolution-from-horsepower-to-manpower-to-machine-power\u002F\"\u003EWelcome to the AI revolution: From horsepower to manpower to machine-power\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince its release, I've been using ChatGPT almost daily. Although its interface has remained simple, minor changes have greatly improved the tool, including GPT-4o for free users, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-helpful-ways-to-use-chatgpts-custom-instructions\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECustom Instructions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and easier account access.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1aecc0b0-be5b-433c-86ec-e9358bc9f066\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe free version of ChatGPT using the default GPT-3.5 model gave the wrong answer to our question.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT free version\" data-image-filename=\"gpt-3-5.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough ChatGPT has proven to be a valuable AI tool, it can be prone to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-i-tricked-chatgpt-into-telling-me-lies\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emisinformation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Like other large language models (LLMs), GPT-3.5 is imperfect, as it is trained on human-created data up to January 2022. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-put-gpt-4o-through-my-coding-tests-and-it-aced-them-except-for-one-weird-result\u002F\"\u003EI put GPT-4o through my coding tests and it aced them - except for one weird result\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe tool also often fails to comprehend nuances, like it did with our math question example, which it answered incorrectly by saying we have two oranges left when the answer should be five.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe GPT-4o model answered the math question correctly, having understood the full context of the problem from beginning to end.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, let's consider \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-copilot-formerly-bing-chat-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Copilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a great way to access GPT-4 for free.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E You should use Microsoft Copilot if... \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"247e32b1-ab00-49d5-8bee-ed3c2d5b52f8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Copilot\" data-image-filename=\"copilot.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F02\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You want to use GPT-4 for free\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough the free version of ChatGPT lets you use GPT-4o, free users are limited to about 15 messages every three hours or even less during peak hours. After reaching your GPT-4o limit, your chat session reverts to GPT-3.5, limited to generating conversational text and information only until January 2022.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-the-new-bing-and-how-its-different-from-chatgpt\u002F\"\u003EHow to use Copilot (formerly called Bing Chat)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, Copilot can access the internet to deliver more current information than GPT-3.5, with links to sources.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"21e18feb-79f8-4fec-811e-2460b320437b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECopilot's Creative conversation style was the only Copilot mode to answer the question accurately.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Bing (precise)\" data-image-filename=\"creative.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are other benefits, too. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-the-new-bing-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is powered by GPT-4, OpenAI's LLM, and is completely free. Unfortunately, you are limited to five responses per conversation and can only enter up to 4,000 characters in each prompt. Copilot will eventually get GPT-4o built-in, but Microsoft hasn't made this update widely available yet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-copilot-vs-copilot-pro-is-the-pro-flavor-worth-the-subscription-price\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft Copilot vs. Copilot Pro: Is the subscription fee worth it?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot's user interface is a bit more cluttered than ChatGPT's, but it's still easy to navigate. While Copilot can access the internet to give you more up-to-date results compared to ChatGPT powered by GPT-3.5, I've found it is more prone to stalling before replying and will miss more prompts than its competitor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 2. You prefer more visual features\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has upgraded its platform several times to add visual features to Copilot. At this point, you can ask Copilot questions like, \"What is a Tasmanian devil?\" and get a response complete with photos, lifespan, diet, and more, for a more scannable result that is easier to digest than a wall of text. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also ask Copilot to generate images for you. Give Copilot a description of what you want the image to look like, and the chatbot will generate four images for you to choose from. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fin-search-of-the-foolproof-ai-watermark\u002F\"\u003EIn search of the foolproof AI watermark\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Copilot features different conversational styles, including Creative, Balanced, and Precise, which alter how light or straightforward the interactions are. Unfortunately, conversation styles can have varying degrees of accuracy. Historically, Precise has been the most accurate in my experience, but that recently changed. Of all three conversation styles, the only one that answered my orange question correctly was Creative.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9dd38eb9-fdcb-4489-aefa-a79ebdb8e613\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Balanced and Precise conversation styles in Microsoft Copilot answered my question inaccurately.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Bing Precise \" data-image-filename=\"balanced.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, let's turn to Google's Gemini, formerly known as Bard. It uses Google's LLM, also named Gemini, and has received considerable upgrades over the past few months.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should use Gemini if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b87a0400-68df-4258-9b68-abb6b16dd5d0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Google Gemini chatbot\" data-image-filename=\"gemini-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F02\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You want a fast, almost unlimited experience\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring my time testing different AI chatbots, I saw \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-google-bard-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Bard\u003C\u002Fa\u003E catch a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-google-bard-it-was-surprising-in-a-bad-way\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elot of flack for its shortcomings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-gemini-formerly-google-bard-everything-you-should-know\u002F\"\u003EHow to use Gemini (formerly Google Bard): Everything you should know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile I'm not saying those comments are unjustified, I will say that Google's AI chatbot, now named Gemini and powered by a completely different AI model than the one it debuted with, has improved greatly -- though it can still \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fglue-pizza-gasoline-spaghetti-google-explains-what-happened-with-its-wonky-ai-search-results\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emake mistakes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGemini gives speedy answers, which have become more accurate over time. It's not faster than ChatGPT Plus, but it can respond faster than Copilot and the free GPT-3.5 version of ChatGPT, though your mileage may vary. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0ca28449-7fc6-4eb5-8f34-3a9c459031a5\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EGemini answered accurately, like GPT-4o and Copilot's Creative conversation style.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Bard response\" data-image-filename=\"gemini.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBard used to make the same mistake as other chatbots with my example math problem by incorrectly using the 5 - 3 = 2 formula. However, Gemini -- powered by Google's new Gemini Pro, the company's largest LLM -- now answers the question correctly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcopilot-pro-vs-chatgpt-plus-which-is-ai-chatbot-is-worth-your-20-a-month\u002F\"\u003ECopilot Pro vs. ChatGPT Plus: Which is AI chatbot is worth your $20 a month?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGemini is also not limited to a set number of responses. You can have long conversations with Google's Gemini, unlike with Copilot, which is limited to five replies in one conversation. Even ChatGPT Plus limits users to 40 messages every three hours. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You want the full Google experience\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"721492b4-1ab4-4d16-ba7f-aba486a920c6\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Google Bard - Google Maps\" data-image-filename=\"beaches.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F02\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"876\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle also incorporates more visual elements into its Gemini platform than those currently available in Copilot. Users can generate images using Gemini, upload photos through an integration with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-lens-my-7-favorite-ways-to-use-this-amazing-image-tool\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Lens\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and enjoy Kayak, OpenTable, Instacart, and Wolfram Alpha plugins.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-ai-tools-that-can-supercharge-your-everyday-life-and-work\u002F\"\u003E6 AI tools to supercharge your work and everyday life\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGemini is slowly becoming a full Google experience thanks to extensions that add a wide range of Google applications. You can add extensions for Google Workspace, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Flights, and Google Hotels, giving you a more personalized and useful experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-08-13 17:53:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"AI chatbots are more popular than ever, but with new updates coming out every few months, how do you determine which one is the best?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"4593428a-1950-4811-af96-a13f191d7a5c",image:{id:"f794f8bb-2fcc-421a-9341-9583a5e48d0a",filename:"chatgptvscopilotvfgemini.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-02-09 15:00:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"ChatGPT vs Copilot vs Gemini",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F02\u002F09\u002Ff794f8bb-2fcc-421a-9341-9583a5e48d0a\u002Fchatgptvscopilotvfgemini.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-multi",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"ChatGPT vs. Microsoft Copilot vs. Gemini: Which is the best AI chatbot?",section:b,slug:"chatgpt-vs-microsoft-copilot-vs-gemini-which-is-the-best-ai-chatbot",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"ChatGPT vs. Microsoft Copilot vs. Gemini: Which is the best AI chatbot?",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1c6142d0-43d6-4f00-a58b-0cdc107197a4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT vs. ChatGPT Plus\" data-image-filename=\"gpt.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-gpt-4-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F#link={%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-gpt-4-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22GPT-4%22}\"\u003EGPT-4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was OpenAI's most powerful \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) large language model (LLM), paying \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-subscribe-to-chatgpt-plus-and-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$20 a month\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to access it with a subscription to ChatGPT Plus was a no-brainer for many users. However, since OpenAI announced the availability of GPT-4o, the choice is a bit more complicated. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-your-resume\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to write your resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn May 2024, OpenAI \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-ways-openai-just-supercharged-chatgpt-for-free-users\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erevealed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E an omnimodel that makes GPT-4-level intelligence accessible to everyone. Free users can also access features previously reserved for paid subscribers, including the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgpt-store-openais-most-compelling-reason-to-become-a-chatgpt-plus-subscriber-yet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGPT Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for custom GPT bots; the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-makes-memory-available-to-all-chatgpt-plus-subscribers-how-to-use-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMemory feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to give their conversations continuity; uploading photos and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-analyze-pdfs-for-free\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edocuments to discuss them\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with ChatGPT; web browsing; and advanced data analysis. More recently, OpenAI launched \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenais-newly-released-gpt-4o-mini-dominates-the-chatbot-arena-heres-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGPT-4o mini\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as the default model for free users to replace GPT-3.5.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a ChatGPT Plus subscriber, I'll explain below when ChatGPT will suffice and when you might want to opt for Plus. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should use ChatGPT Plus if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7480bac9-20c0-40b8-86f4-394316ee0555\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT Plus window introduction on a laptop\" data-image-filename=\"gptplus.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F12\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"6738\" data-image-height=\"3790\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You want to try the Advanced Voice Mode\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpenAI finally \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-rolls-out-new-advanced-voice-mode-heres-how-you-can-access\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erolled out\u003C\u002Fa\u003E an alpha of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-rolls-out-new-advanced-voice-mode-heres-how-you-can-access\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAdvanced Voice Mode\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in late July to a select group of ChatGPT Plus users. While the alpha is still preliminary and does not yet include some of the bells and whistles OpenAI teased in May, the voice assistant can still be interrupted by a user and respond to emotions in the user's tone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenais-budget-gpt-4o-mini-model-is-now-cheaper-to-fine-tune-too\u002F\"\u003EOpenAI's budget GPT-4o mini model is now cheaper to fine-tune, too\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus subscribers now have access to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.openai.com\u002Fen\u002Farticles\u002F9617425-advanced-voice-mode-faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAdvanced Voice Mode feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in their accounts. While free users can access Advanced Voice Mode on the ChatGPT mobile apps for Android and iOS, they're limited to 15 minutes of monthly use. Advanced Voice Mode is one of the latest and most impressive features OpenAI has added to ChatGPT Plus. So, if you're looking for a reason to pay the $20 monthly fee, using this feature might be it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You want to use GPT-4o more than most\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that GPT-4o gives free users many of the same capabilities that were available only behind a Plus subscription, the reasons to sign up for a monthly fee have dwindled -- but haven't disappeared completely. Free ChatGPT users are limited in the number of messages they can send with GPT-4o, depending on usage and demand. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-copilot-vs-copilot-pro-is-the-pro-flavor-worth-the-subscription-price\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft Copilot vs. Copilot Pro: Is the subscription fee worth it?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT used to switch to GPT-3.5 when free users reached their limit; now, it switches to GPT-4o mini (which is faster and smarter than GPT-3.5). Though OpenAI doesn't specify the GPT-4o limit for free users, ChatGPT Plus subscribers have up to five times the capacity of the free tier and can send GPT-4o up to 80 messages every three hours. This capacity means free users should have up to a 15-16 prompt limit every three hours. ChatGPT Plus users still have access to GPT-4 when they exceed their GPT-4o limit. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough we expect OpenAI will increase the limits for GPT-4o for both free and paid users, if you'd like to use GPT-4o for more than 15 messages every three hours and during peak times, you're better off with a ChatGPT Plus subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. You want to generate multiple images\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"57d648e6-62d0-4aeb-bb57-c511855119c0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile GPT-4o for-free users can generate images, they're limited in how many they can create.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"GPT-4o mini free image creation\" data-image-filename=\"gpt-free-images.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGPT-4o is multimodal and capable of analyzing text, images, and voice. For example, GPT-4o can ingest an image of your refrigerator contents and provide you with recipes using the ingredients it identifies. Free ChatGPT users also can upload documents for GPT-4o to analyze and make inferences or summaries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, OpenAI reserves most of its image generation capabilities for ChatGPT Plus subscribers. While free users can generate images, they're subject to a limit. I got the popup (above) when I'd created two images with a free account, saying: \"You've reached your image creation limit. Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus or try again tomorrow after 4:27 PM [24 hours later].\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20use%20DALL-E%203%20in%20ChatGPT%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20use%20DALL-E%203%20in%20ChatGPT%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20use%20DALL-E%203%20in%20ChatGPT%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use DALL-E 3 in ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGPT-4o in the free ChatGPT tier recently gained access to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-image-generator\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDALL-E, OpenAI's image generation model\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This means that when you ask the AI to generate images for you, it lets you use a limited amount of prompts to create images. While free users can technically access GPTs with GPT-4o, they can't effectively use the DALL-E GPT through the GPT Store. When asked to generate an image, the DALL-E GPT responds that it can't, and a popup appears, prompting free users to join ChatGPT Plus to generate images. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. You want a tool to create charts and tables\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-will-put-your-data-into-interactive-tables-and-charts-with-gpt-4o\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eupgraded data analysis feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E lets users create interactive charts and tables from datasets. The upgrade also lets users upload files directly from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, in addition to the option to browse for files on their local device. These new features are available only in GPT-4o to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-make-charts-and-tables-with-advanced-data-analysis\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to make charts and tables with Advanced Data Analysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith these capabilities, you can upload an entire research study to ChatGPT and ask it to generate a table with certain parameters (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-chatgpt-answered-queries-in-gibberish-on-tuesday\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ealways check\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that the info ChatGPT enters is correct). Then, you could click on a cell and ask ChatGPT a question about it or prompt it to create a pie chart. The pie chart, which would also be interactive, can be customized and downloaded for use in presentations and documents.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsers with prompts that require more complex reasoning and analysis, like complex math problems or programming questions, can also access the preview of OpenAI o1 through ChatGPT Plus, which takes more time to process intricate challenges.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. You just can't wait \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from interactive chart generation, ChatGPT Plus users still get early access to new features that OpenAI has rolled out. For example, this early access included the new Advanced Voice Mode and other new features that rolled out this year for Plus subscribers first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-subscribe-to-chatgpt-plus-and-why\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-subscribe-to-chatgpt-plus-and-why\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20subscribe%20to%20ChatGPT%20Plus%20(and%20why%20you%20should)%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpenAI rolled out GPT-4o to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and ChatGPT free users this spring, later expanding to Enterprise users. Since then, it's rolled out GPT-4o mini, which is available for free and paying users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should use free ChatGPT if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c0aba98e-5c9d-4c88-be31-6b2e9ae7100a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Introducing ChatGPT\" data-image-filename=\"chatgpt.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You don't want to pay a monthly fee\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith GPT-4o rolling out to free users, ChatGPT users will no longer need a Plus subscription to access most of the features that initially attracted subscribers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-chatgpt-desktop-app-is-more-helpful-than-i-expected-heres-why-and-how-to-try-it\u002F\"\u003EThe ChatGPT desktop app is more helpful than I expected - here's why and how to try it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT free users can access the multimodal GPT-4o with GPT-4-level intelligence, get responses from the web, generate images, use advanced data analysis, upload files and photos to discuss with the chatbot, access custom GPTs in the GPT Store, and have more helpful experiences with Memory -- all of which used to be ChatGPT Plus benefits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You're a casual ChatGPT user\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is no need to upgrade to a ChatGPT Plus membership if you're a casual ChatGPT user who doesn't reach the GPT-4o and image generation usage limits. Plus users have a message limit that is five times greater than free users for GPT-4o, with Team and Enterprise users getting even higher limits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a free user who doesn't use ChatGPT often and stays within the usage limit, you wouldn't get much benefit from a ChatGPT Plus subscription now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-vs-bing-chat-vs-google-bard-which-is-the-best-ai-chatbot\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChatGPT vs. Bing Chat vs. Google Bard: Which is the best AI chatbot?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI expect OpenAI will amend the subscription benefits or the price as time passes and GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini become more popular.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 19:55:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"OpenAI's GPT-4o model makes it harder to determine who'll find free ChatGPT adequate and when ChatGPT Plus is worth it. We break down your options to help you decide.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f6c15cd3-31a1-495a-abe9-e12af8be6d37",image:{id:"1c6142d0-43d6-4f00-a58b-0cdc107197a4",filename:"gpt.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 18:46:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"ChatGPT vs. ChatGPT Plus",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F1c6142d0-43d6-4f00-a58b-0cdc107197a4\u002Fgpt.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"chatgpt-vs-chatgpt-plus-is-a-paid-subscription-still-worth-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"ChatGPT vs. ChatGPT Plus: Is a paid subscription still worth it?",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7718b7e0-28a8-45c8-9738-d8b45dad2e12\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 11\" data-image-filename=\"1000020801.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-crop=\"4000x2478+0+295\" data-image-width=\"4000\" data-image-height=\"3000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET's key takeaways\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1dad56fe-0e02-4a41-847b-5a1ffced8dc5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"13-inch Microsoft Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is on sale now for $899 -- $300 off the regular price.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt features exceptional battery life, with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor lasting roughly twice as long as Intel CPUs. Heat doesn't appear to be an issue, even when under demanding loads.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMost mainstream business software written for Intel-based Windows PCs should run just fine, but apps such as VPNs and older hardware devices that require custom drivers might not run properly.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Windows PC industry has fallen into a rut over the past decade. Microsoft and its OEM partners routinely ship a crop of new devices each year, mostly based on incremental speed bumps to Intel CPUs. If you buy this year's model, you get slightly better battery life and a modest increase in performance over last year's crop. Yawn.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat predictable pattern is why the just-released \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-copilot-pc-microsoft-just-announced-to-take-on-apples-m3-macbooks\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot+ PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have so much potential. Yes, they run on Windows 11, but at their core is a new engine: Qualcomm's ARM-based Snapdragon X processor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-ultimate-windows-11-upgrade-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe ultimate Windows 11 upgrade guide: Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0f6febaf-14ff-4d76-8f1a-6cb08d2faaad\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (I know its official name is \"Surface Pro, 11th Edition,\" but let's keep it simple, OK?) arrived last week. I deliberately \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-just-ordered-the-cheapest-surface-pro-option-why-i-probably-wont-regret-it\u002F\"\u003Eordered the least expensive configuration\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and had no idea what to expect. Yes, it \u003Cem\u003Eshould\u003C\u002Fem\u003E get better battery life than an Intel-based alternative, and all the preliminary benchmarks suggested it would deliver impressive performance, but seeing is believing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b3a67f9e-48cc-4b80-a524-206015a43a9b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe company's first Copilot+ PC delivers snappy performance, great battery life, and handy AI features.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Gen)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"fed796d6-c54d-4501-9f7e-9186dd4a334e","title":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","filename":"img-5862.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F26\u002Ffed796d6-c54d-4501-9f7e-9186dd4a334e\u002Fimg-5862.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":838407,"width":4032,"height":2268,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-06-26 15:24:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-06-26 15:24:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET","alt":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"fed796d6-c54d-4501-9f7e-9186dd4a334e","imageAltText":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"img-5862.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F06\u002F26","imageWidth":4032,"imageHeight":2268,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"1b3fec56-b8d6-4c33-922c-d5e103d8285f","slug":"microsoft-surface-pro-copilot-plus-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-platinum-zhx00001","name":"Microsoft - Surface Pro – Copilot+ PC – 13” – Snapdragon X Plus – 16GB Memory – 256GB SSD – Device Only (11th Edition) - Platinum","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1726691268856,"displayDate":"Wed Sep 18 2024 16:27:48 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter one full week, I can say, without qualification, that this machine absolutely rocks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy original plan was to use the new Surface Pro as a secondary mobile device while keeping my Dell Precision workstation on the desktop for my everyday activities. I am now using the new Surface Pro as my daily driver.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow did this happen? Let's dive in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe experience is familiar\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis laptop is a radical shift in the Windows ecosystem, but it doesn't feel all that different from its predecessors. In fact, it's almost indistinguishable from the Intel-powered Surface Pro 9 that's sitting on my desk alongside it. The slim bezels around the displays of the two devices are nearly the same dimensions. The new device, at 1.9 pounds, is the same weight as the Surface Pro 9 and is a few ounces heavier than the Surface Pro X, although that's not something you really notice until you have to lug it through an airport as you rush to make a connection. The Type Cover from the older Surface Pro clicked into place on the Surface Pro 11, exactly as expected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd as for the software, well … It's Windows 11, which looks and acts the same on an ARM-based PC as it does on an Intel-powered device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-ultraportable-work-laptops-ive-tested-isnt-made-by-dell-or-lenovo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne of the best ultraportable work laptops I've tested isn't made by Dell or Lenovo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe big difference is that this next-gen device is extremely cool and quiet. After a three-hour Zoom call the other day, the chassis was barely warm; on an Intel-based machine, it would have been uncomfortably hot. There's a fan inside the Surface Pro 11, but I have yet to hear it run, even under the most demanding conditions. It's also extremely responsive, with none of the hesitation I occasionally noticed on the Surface Pro X. If you've used an M2-equipped MacBook Air, the feeling will be familiar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, this new device also embodies everything you like and\u002For dislike about the Surface Pro design. If you're expecting a radical shift that will suddenly make the kickstand comfortable in your lap, I'm sorry to report you will be disappointed. If, however, you're comfortable with that design, you'll find this iteration completely familiar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBattery life is a huge win\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the ARM architecture has a killer feature, it's battery life. The Surface Pro X delivered the goods on that score, but it did so at a cost to performance. This generation, on the other hand, ups the battery life impressively and does so without any compromise in speed or responsiveness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's still a bit too early to make definitive pronouncements about how long this Surface Pro will allow me to work before I begin to look for a place to plug in. The first week with a new device is never typical, as it involves a lot of downloading, installing, configuring, and futzing that presumably won't be a regular thing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcant-quit-windows-10-microsoft-will-charge-for-updates-next-year-heres-how-much\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan't quit Windows 10? Microsoft will charge for updates next year. Here's how much\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, these actual usage numbers, from a report generated by the Windows \u003Cstrong\u003EPowercfg \u002Fbatteryreport \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Ecommand, speak for themselves.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"14d47f2b-632f-4a74-82e0-f544e903ab2c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn real-world usage, the Surface Pro 11 battery lasts twice as long as an equivalent Intel-based model\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-pro-11-battery-report\" data-image-filename=\"surface-pro-11-battery-report.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"935\" data-image-height=\"697\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt an average of more than 10 hours of actual, observed battery life, this Surface Pro is able to run for well over twice as long as my Intel-based Surface Pro 9. That's also at least as long as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fm2-macbook-air-zdnets-product-of-the-year\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EM2 MacBook Air\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in my office.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECompatibility is good but not perfect\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor these Snapdragon X PCs, battery life is an unqualified success, but the compatibility story is more mixed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has been developing Windows on Arm for more than a decade, and it's remarkable how well most software just works on an ARM-based PC. If you do most of your work in a web browser and in Microsoft Office, you might never notice a difference. There are still some rough edges, however, and you can expect some compatibility headaches, especially when using older hardware or apps that require low-level system drivers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbuy-a-microsoft-office-pro-and-windows-11-pro-bundle-for-50-the-lowest-price-weve-seen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpgrade to Microsoft Office Pro and Windows 11 Pro for 87% off\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn this PC, every preinstalled Microsoft app is, naturally, compiled to run as native Arm64 code. That includes the Edge browser, the complete collection of Microsoft 365 apps, and every imaginable Windows utility, from PowerShell to Registry Editor to Calculator. Even the semi-official PowerToys collection installs in Arm64 mode. I installed a wide selection of Progressive Web Apps that run in the Arm64 Edge environment, and they all worked just fine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0784c346-ef5e-4bda-8b88-31cbb9f9a326\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 11\" data-image-filename=\"img-5864.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"2268\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMainstream x86 apps written for Intel-based machines mostly install without any issues in the Windows on Arm emulation layer, and there was no obvious performance hit for the apps I tried, including my go-to screen capture utility, SnagIt.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany third-party developers have gone to the trouble of recompiling their apps for Arm64, and if you can find them, they're the preferred option. You might have to do some digging. The default download for the VLC Media Player, for example, is a 64-bit x86 version, but \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fartifacts.videolan.org\u002Fvlc\u002Fnightly-win64-arm-llvm\u002F\"\u003Enightly builds\u003C\u002Fa\u003E compiled for Arm64 machines are available. Likewise, the normal download options for 1Password will get you the x86 release, which is problem-free, but there's a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F1password.community\u002Fdiscussion\u002F145886\u002F1password-for-windows-on-arm-preview\"\u003Epreview of the Arm64 version\u003C\u002Fa\u003E if you know where to look.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-cracks-down-on-windows-11-upgrades-for-incompatible-pcs-but-theres-a-workaround\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft cracks down on Windows 11 upgrades for 'incompatible' PCs, but there's a workaround\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm not sure what to make of Adobe, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fx.com\u002FAdobe\u002Fstatus\u002F1792624481233474048\"\u003Ewhich tweeted\u003C\u002Fa\u003E earlier this year that it's \"excited to announce that your favorite Adobe apps are coming to Copilot+ PCs.\" What does that even mean? Photoshop has been available in an Arm64 version for three years, albeit with significant limitations, but I can't find a native ARM version of Acrobat. Maybe Adobe just means that the x86 versions are certified to run in emulation mode? Who knows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen there's Google, which \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Fproducts\u002Fchrome\u002Fdownload-google-chrome-windows-pc-arm\u002F\"\u003Efinally released an Arm64-native version of Chrome\u003C\u002Fa\u003E back in April. Hooray! Unfortunately, you will not find any version of the Google Drive for Desktop sync client that works on a Copilot+ PC. If you try to install the x86 version, you get this unfriendly error message:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dcddf945-b53b-450d-a05a-ae69853e6273\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ENo amount of fussing with compatibility settings will get the Google Drive desktop client to install on an ARM-based PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"google-drive-doesnt-install-on-arm\" data-image-filename=\"google-drive-doesnt-install-on-arm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"269\" data-image-height=\"133\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, if you're a confirmed Google Drive user, and you want your cloud-based storage to integrate with File Explorer, you'll need to stick with Intel-based machines for now. Or, maybe switch to OneDrive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe stickiest compatibility problems arise when you try to install an app that requires custom drivers for low-level access to networking and the file system. Most commercial \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vpn\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVPNs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including Proton VPN and ExpressVPN, will refuse to run on Windows on Arm for that reason; try \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdownload.wireguard.com\u002Fwindows-client\u002F\"\u003EWireguard\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sparklabs.com\u002Fviscosity\u002Fdownload\u002F\"\u003EViscosity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E instead. If you insist on running a third-party \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-antivirus\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eantivirus app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (you probably don't need one, anyway), you'll likely be frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Windows laptops you can buy: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI had no hardware problems to speak of. My 10-year-old Logitech C930 webcam just worked. So did my trusty Brother laser printer and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"eab22da3-ce9b-4170-8769-f97d08f6aec2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FFujitsu-ScanSnap-Versatile-Enabled-Document\u002Fdp\u002FB08PH5Q51P\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"ScanSnap x1600 scanner\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. I connected the Surface Pro 11 to a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c29de774-e4e5-4939-a2ef-6e80bb47a8b8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FStarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Delivery-Monitor-TB4CDOCK\u002Fdp\u002FB09N56SXYV\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"StarTech Thunderbolt 4\u002FUSB4 docking station\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and everything worked exactly as it should have.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour mileage may vary, of course, especially if you have exotic hardware like video capture cards and ancient multifunction printers that require custom driver packs and won't work with the in-box Windows drivers. Thankfully, I have none of those.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe AI story is incomplete\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery PC in the Copilot+ line includes a powerful neural processing unit designed to accelerate AI-based activities. Because I didn't spring for Microsoft's pricey new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"37b63c03-ca4e-40ee-af3a-1c19385ef4e6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-flex-keyboard-with-slim-pen\u002F93fzrmtgj6jw\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Flex Keyboard\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and stuck with my old Type Cover, I didn't get a dedicated Copilot key. Instead, I had to run the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-is-turning-windows-copilot-into-a-regular-app-and-heres-why-youll-like-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which works exactly like it does on any other Windows 11 PC. If it was chatting faster, I didn't notice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-laptop-i-recommend-to-most-people-undercuts-the-macbook-air-and-its-300-off\u002F\"\u003EThe Windows laptop I recommend to most people undercuts the MacBook Air (and it's $300 off)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you probably already know, what was supposed to be the marquee feature of these new PCs, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fafter-brutal-critiques-microsoft-recall-will-get-these-major-privacy-and-security-changes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERecall\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, was pulled at the last minute over security concerns and will be available as a Windows Insider Preview feature later this year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of the app-based AI features were more useful. The front-facing camera on the Surface Pro 11 is one of the best I've ever seen in a laptop, and the AI-powered studio effects (which are accessible from the Quick Settings menu on the taskbar) include some useful options like automatic framing and eye tracking. The neural processing unit helps make background blur options look more natural than on a conventional camera.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"77e2ce9f-3745-4d05-bc85-d9643d65115a\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese AI studio effects are accessible from the taskbar&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-pro-11-studio-effects\" data-image-filename=\"surface-pro-11-studio-effects.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"371\" data-image-height=\"655\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Paint and Photos apps are also loaded with AI-based features for creating and editing images. The options to remove background distractions and use blur effects to simulate portrait mode were useful; the styling options, which transform a photo into an alternate style (Impressionist, Anime, and so on) feel gimmicky.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe real question is whether those features are powerful enough to make you switch from your current image-processing tool to one of Microsoft's built-in options. History says that's a pretty big ask.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you avoid the AI features completely, though, there's more than enough power in this \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptops-under-500\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebudget PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Plus, as long as your apps and hardware requirements aren't exotic, you'll appreciate its cool, quiet operation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow we test laptops\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe use a combination of methods to test laptops here at ZDNET. First, we acquire data from benchmarking software to analyze a system's metrics under the hood, and compare those to advertised numbers. Then, we spend an extended amount of time with the laptop (usually a week or two) using it the same way a normal consumer would, in order to analyze its portability, form factor, and how well the battery \u003Cem\u003Eactually\u003C\u002Fem\u003E holds up, among others. For an extensive breakdown, check out our comprehensive \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F\"\u003Elaptop testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenchmarking:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We run a series of tests to put the computer's hardware through the wringer in order to see what it's capable of. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.maxon.net\u002Fen\u002Fdownloads\u002Fcinebench-2024-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECinebench\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is one of the most commonly-used hardware testing suites, which tests the laptop's rendering performance on single and multiple CPU cores. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbenchmarks.ul.com\u002Fpcmark10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPCMark 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is another powerful program that covers a wide variety of tasks performed in the workplace.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProcessor:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E The \"brain\" of the laptop, and one of the most important factors that determines performance. This is tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Brightness is measured in \"nits,\" and color spectrums are tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe graphics processor (GPU):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We test the GPU with a combination of benchmarking software, gaming, and media playback. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhysical form factor: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWe carry the laptop around for at least a week and note how well it commutes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery testing:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We test a unit's battery in a few ways. A handful of benchmarking programs have their own battery testing components, but we also will just let the laptop run for as long as it can under a medium load. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe human element: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E As we mentioned earlier, metrics and system data is important, but numbers alone don't give you the full picture. This is where we weave in our personal experience with the device and tap into the practical use cases that consumers actually care about. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, our goal is to break down the capabilities of each and every laptop we test into digestible terms that real people can find useful.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 18:12:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Snapdragon-powered Surface Pro has a handful of new features, but delivers the same, great experience. Right now, the 13-inch version is $300 off ahead of Black Friday.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"60781692-5b97-47f5-8421-c8f67541ab25",image:{id:"7718b7e0-28a8-45c8-9738-d8b45dad2e12",filename:"1000020801.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-06-26 15:19:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"surface-pro-11-battery-report",credits:"Scr3enshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThose actual battery usage numbers are easily twice as long as an equivalent Intel-based model\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F26\u002F7718b7e0-28a8-45c8-9738-d8b45dad2e12\u002F1000020801.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4000,height:3000,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"i-tested-the-cheapest-surface-pro-11-model-here-are-my-3-main-takeaways-as-a-windows-expert",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"I tested the cheapest Surface Pro 11 model: 3 main takeaways as a Windows expert",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7bc716a5-254d-4213-ba1f-6ba4a9576941\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOh, what's one more Teams meeting?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"By mariakray -- Shutterstock\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft.png\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReal-life should always be defended.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEspecially now, as the likes of Mark Zuckerberg try to escape a world that doesn't like them to a new Meta-world where no one will recognize them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's something about a real handshake, real eye contact and a real glass of Cabernet Sauvignon that makes business not only run more smoothly but also be (slightly) more pleasurable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince the pandemic began, many employees -- especially in areas such as sales and HR -- have been denied reality. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"b473e590-4287-4070-a414-1119620569d8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"ZDNet Recommends: Surface Pro 8 -- Windows 11 choice\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"surface-pro-8-listicle-size.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Microsoft","imageData":{"id":"22d3d510-6481-4acc-bbe5-df6a90045ebf","filename":"surface-pro-8-listicle-size.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F24\u002F22d3d510-6481-4acc-bbe5-df6a90045ebf\u002Fsurface-pro-8-listicle-size.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-02-24 16:36:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"22d3d510-6481-4acc-bbe5-df6a90045ebf","imageFilename":"surface-pro-8-listicle-size.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F02\u002F24"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.co.uk\u002Fdp\u002FB09CP3GHQF\" data-offerprice=\"2389\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusiness travel has been severely curtailed. CFOs have delighted in the profitability this has wrought. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd, just as many believe the pandemic may finally be passing, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fblog\u002Fmicrosoft\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has made a quiet, severe move to discourage employees from getting on a plane.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a blog post detailing Microsoft's progress toward a sustainable world, the company's president, Brad Smith, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.microsoft.com\u002Fblog\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F10\u002Fan-update-on-microsofts-sustainability-commitments-building-a-foundation-for-2030\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emade a startling declaration\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe said: \"The Scope 3 business travel fee will increase to $100 per mtCO2e in our next fiscal year to better support the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShould you not be familiar with the Scope 3 business travel fee -- and why should you be? -- this is a tax Microsoft imposes on itself in order to achieve its sustainability commitment. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmith's statement seems uplifting. Until you learn, perhaps, that the previous fee was 576% less -- a mere $15 per metric ton of carbon dioxide.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne can imagine, then, that Microsoft employees preparing to travel on business will suddenly feel disheartened at the idea that their business trips may cost far more. A fact that may incite the CFO to suggest yet another Teams meeting instead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0b19438c-bed7-40a8-84c9-9a85920df167\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0b19438c-bed7-40a8-84c9-9a85920df167\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's moving that Smith mentions sustainable aviation fuel. Airlines \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Funited-airlines-wants-customers-to-pay-for-something-they-may-find-outrageous\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eblithely insist \u003C\u002Fa\u003Ethey're waiting for the government -- a surprising idea for airlines -- to fund the largest chunk of sustainable aviation fuel development.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might conclude that Microsoft is merely pressuring airlines to do more in their world-saving efforts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the short-term effect may be to further stymie what many Microsoft employees would consider a return to normal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETimes have changed. Travel will become more expensive anyway.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh, and by the way, Microsoft says it'll be increasing its self-imposed carbon tax \"at an accelerated rate.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's hope it also increases Teams functionality at an accelerated rate. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe real world just isn't the same through software's video eyes.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-18 11:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The intentions are good. The grumblings will be considerable.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"89ef8868-ec1a-4449-ba77-4d2e6f56c8ba",image:{id:"7bc716a5-254d-4213-ba1f-6ba4a9576941",filename:"microsoft.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-10-13 15:37:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"microsoft.png",credits:"By mariakray -- Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EOh, what's one more Teams meeting?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F10\u002F13\u002F7bc716a5-254d-4213-ba1f-6ba4a9576941\u002Fmicrosoft.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-just-gave-enterprising-employees-a-kick-in-the-teams",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft just gave enterprising employees a kick in the Teams",topic:{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a7ecc6fa-8176-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Mary Jo Foley",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Mary Jo",lastName:"Foley",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"8215236b-63b7-491f-91ad-190439d0bf94",filename:"mary-jo-foley.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:57:09",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F8215236b-63b7-491f-91ad-190439d0bf94\u002Fmary-jo-foley.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Mary Jo Foley has covered the tech industry for 30 years for a variety of publications, including ZDNET, eWeek, and Baseline. She is the author of Microsoft 2.0: How Microsoft plans to stay relevant in the post-Gates era (John Wiley & Sons, 2008). She also is the co-host of the \"Windows Weekly\" podcast on the TWiT network. \r\n\r\nGot a tip? Send her an email with your rants, rumors, tips, and tattles. Confidentiality guaranteed.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e67e8a28-1047-43f9-817f-4c0615adc0a8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Credit: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"windowshybridworkevent.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windowshybridworkevent.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"2292\" data-image-height=\"982\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft is planning a virtual event next month that will provide a glimpse at the future of Windows as a hybrid-work platform. That event, happening April 5, is entitled \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fbusiness\u002Fevent\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows Powers the Future of Hybrid Work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\", according to the landing page. The 1.5-hour event starts at 8 a.m. PT\u002F11 a.m. ET.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EHeadlining the event, which is aimed at the commercial customer audience, will be Panos Panay, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer. In addition to a keynote, Microsoft is expected to provide demos of some future productivity, security and management features coming to Windows and Microsoft 365. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EMicrosoft has been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fblog\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F24\u002Fwindows-11-the-operating-system-for-hybrid-work-and-learning\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epitching Windows 11 as \"the operating system for hybrid work and learning\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E since June 2021, when Microsoft publicly announced Windows 11. Officials have said that Microsoft's decision to modernize the overall user interface while still maintaining the operating system's \"familiar feel\" would make users more productive. They also played up the security and manageability of Windows 11 as part of that pitch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"b6ee7c84-a830-40a5-ab8a-986ca7ba484e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"ZDNet Recommends: Surface Pro 8 -- 1TB SSD\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"surface-pro-8-listicle-size.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Microsoft","imageData":{"id":"22d3d510-6481-4acc-bbe5-df6a90045ebf","filename":"surface-pro-8-listicle-size.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F24\u002F22d3d510-6481-4acc-bbe5-df6a90045ebf\u002Fsurface-pro-8-listicle-size.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-02-24 16:36:39","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"22d3d510-6481-4acc-bbe5-df6a90045ebf","imageFilename":"surface-pro-8-listicle-size.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F02\u002F24"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassoc-redirect.amazon.com\u002Fg\u002Fr\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fdp\u002FB09DK45YW2\" data-offerprice=\"1973\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EI don't have any inside information about what Microsoft plans to highlight at the April 5 event. But I have a few guesses.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, I would assume we could see a peek of some so-far-undisclosed features coming to the Windows 11 -- both later this year and around October in the all-up Windows 11 22H2 feature update. Given Microsoft's recent focus on tweaking search in Windows 11, perhaps we'll see more on that front.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm also expecting we could see and hear more about some Microsoft 365 services, given that Microsoft increasingly has been integrating its Microsoft 365\u002FOffice 365 subscription services into Windows. (This would be a good time for Microsoft to make a case for why it is requiring not just Windows 11 Home but also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-pro-may-require-msa-sign-in-internet-connectivity-just-like-the-home-version\u002F#link={%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-pro-may-require-msa-sign-in-internet-connectivity-just-like-the-home-version\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-pro-may-require-msa-sign-in-internet-connectivity-just-like-the-home-version\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11 Pro users to sign in with their Microsoft Accounts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by highlighting the kinds of services users will be able to fully access by doing so. Just saying.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI am betting we hear and see the long-rumored \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-marches-toward-its-one-outlook-rollout\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne Outlook\" client codenamed \"Monarch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\" at this event. Last I heard, Microsoft planned to make available its new Outlook mail and calendar release this spring in preview with its Insider testers and ultimately integrate the new Outlook into Windows, starting slowly and maybe as early as this fall. Last I heard, Microsoft plans to gradually replace the built-in Windows Mail and Calendar client with the new Outlook.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis also seems like a chance for Microsoft to talk more in-depth about how it is changing its Defender security product for Windows. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-defender-coming-soon-to-a-group-of-family-devices-including-phones\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew Microsoft Defender for Windows security product, which is codenamed \"Gibraltar\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, is designed to protect a 'family' group of devices. Microsoft just made a preview of this new security client available to Insiders in the Dev Channel. This new Defender is designed for consumers, but Microsoft seemingly is working to make sure it has consumer versions of its business services, bolstering its claim that there is no longer a clear home\u002Fwork divide in terms of PC use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm not sure whether or not Microsoft might talk a bit more about its Teams consumer plans, too, at this event for the same reasons as I outlined with Defender. The company integrated Teams chat into the taskbar on Windows 11 when it launched last year, hoping to attract consumers to the Teams platform. That effort doesn't seem to have gone much of anywhere so far, but Microsoft has been hiring consumer-industry experts from other companies to try to jumpstart its Teams consumer strategy. In August 2021, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-hires-former-uber-exec-in-effort-to-grow-its-teams-consumer-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft hired former Uber Chief Product Officer Manik Gupta\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as Corporate Vice President for Teams Consumer, Skype and GroupMe. And last week, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Ffeed\u002Fupdate\u002Furn:li:activity:6906598672281272320\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft hired Danny Bernstein\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- a 10-year Google veteran who had worked on Google Assistant, Google Search and Google+ -- as Product Lead for Teams Consumer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven this is a business-focused Windows event, I'd expect to hear something about what's next for\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-brings-windows-to-the-cloud-with-windows-365-and-cloud-pc\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Windows 365 and Cloud PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, as well as what's happening with Endpoint Manager\u002FIntune and System Center on April 5. Microsoft never announced the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-aquila-system-center-operations-manager-in-the-cloud\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecloud-based System Center Operations Manager product \u003C\u002Fa\u003EI heard about a couple of years ago, codenamed \"Aquila.\" Maybe it's coming soon (TM)?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDoes anyone else have any guesses on what we might see on April 5?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-15 17:27:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft is planning a virtual event for April 5 that will highlight the future of the Windows platform as a hub for hybrid work.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"a4d27e83-3e7f-4d85-baa6-e649eae8b52c",image:{id:"e67e8a28-1047-43f9-817f-4c0615adc0a8",filename:"windowshybridworkevent.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-15 17:22:21",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"windowshybridworkevent.jpg",credits:"Credit: Microsoft",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F15\u002Fe67e8a28-1047-43f9-817f-4c0615adc0a8\u002Fwindowshybridworkevent.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2292,height:982,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-to-show-how-windows-powers-the-future-of-hybrid-work",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft to show how Windows 'powers the future of hybrid work'",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"109dbc12-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"it-priorities",name:"IT Priorities",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6b2139a2-6812-431d-b5ce-910d5b041bb4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ENot daring?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2022-03-22-at-4-08-53-pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-03-22-at-4-08-53-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1650\" data-image-height=\"814\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe screams, but he can't shoot a three so well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe dances, but he can't dribble.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe's been very successful, but what are the characteristics that made \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fex-microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmer-has-a-disturbing-new-social-experiment\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESteve Ballmer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E the, um, popular CEO that he became?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou've likely asked yourself that many times, as you've battled with one version of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fwindows\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or another.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"73a77a50-b1c0-477d-b8d9-c0c2e75cb853\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"ZDNet Recommends: Surface Pro 8 -- Windows 11 choice\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"surface-pro-8-770x433.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"4c0a3130-bd39-46ed-b0bf-a58292da46d5","filename":"surface-pro-8-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F23\u002F4c0a3130-bd39-46ed-b0bf-a58292da46d5\u002Fsurface-pro-8-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-03-23 14:40:00","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"4c0a3130-bd39-46ed-b0bf-a58292da46d5","imageFilename":"surface-pro-8-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F03\u002F23"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMicrosoft-Surface-Pro-8-13-Touchscreen\u002Fdp\u002FB09DKBDMPB\" data-offerprice=\"1099.97\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThankfully, I'm finally prepared to offer you something of an answer, one that may make you sleep better at night.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou see, I've run headlong into a surprising Ballmerian confession. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe former \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fblog\u002Fmicrosoft\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E CEO \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=BUAgnknj_vE&t=1104s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewas interviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by one of his former Los Angeles Clippers players -- Serge Ibaka -- on a show called \u003Cem\u003EHow Hungry Are You\u003C\u002Fem\u003E?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'd always imagined Ballmer tended toward the ravenous end of the spectrum. Relentless, driven and always hungry to exploit client companies worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet here he was confessing that he isn't exactly garlanded with a characteristic so lauded in many of his peers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Serge Ibaka","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002Fsergeibaka9","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FBUAgnknj_vE?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FBUAgnknj_vE\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"Steve Ballmer has no interest in going to space | How Hungry Are You?","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FBUAgnknj_vE\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIbaka asked Ballmer whether he had ambitions to go into space.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's the thing, after all, when you've made a lot of money. It's the thing that says you're a real boss, an intrepid adventurer -- with enormous, sudden muscles -- into life's furthest domains.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Jeff Bezos went to space. When are you going to space?\" asked Ibaka.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBallmer was touchingly succinct: \"Never.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Why?\" asked Ibaka.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I'm a chicken,\" confessed Ballmer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0b19438c-bed7-40a8-84c9-9a85920df167\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0b19438c-bed7-40a8-84c9-9a85920df167\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, he was referring to physical chickenness rather than any other kind, but one couldn't help wondering whether this had greater psychological depths. (One is like that.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBallmer said he was surprised that Bezos had embraced space. One or two people may be surprised that Ballmer embraces chickenhood. Three or four people may not.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey might sniff that Microsoft was, for so many years, an inherently conservative organization that used its market power to muscle customers into submission but rarely had the courage to inspire human beings toward rapture. The way, some might say, Steve Jobs, did.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir view might be enhanced by Ballmer admitting that \"the craziest thing I've done like that\" -- that is, like going into space -- was buying the Los Angeles Clippers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShould you not be familiar with this team, they're at the mediocre end of the upper echelons, with a tendency toward failing to make the big step. You know, like noticing cellphones might become a big thing. (Disclosure: Golden State Warriors fan.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut please, there are great riches to be had from being conservative, not taking too many risks and acting with a paucity of imagination. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy, Ballmer reminded Ibaka how rich he really is. He revealed that Bezos is moving into his neighborhood.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-24 11:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Does this explain anything about Microsoft? You decide.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"9eeefd83-2274-4ab7-8481-4094c1e636f6",image:{id:"6b2139a2-6812-431d-b5ce-910d5b041bb4",filename:"screen-shot-2022-03-22-at-4-08-53-pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-22 23:09:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-03-22-at-4-08-53-pm.png",credits:"Screenshot by ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ENot daring?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F22\u002F6b2139a2-6812-431d-b5ce-910d5b041bb4\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-03-22-at-4-08-53-pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1650,height:814,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"ex-microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmer-admits-hes-not-a-man-of-courage",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer admits he's not a man of courage",topic:{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"5a505bd7-edd5-4501-b6a1-0b4b0149318e",username:"Jason Cipriani",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jason",lastName:"Cipriani",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154",filename:"jason-cipriani.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:09:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154\u002Fjason-cipriani.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering technology news and reviewing the latest gadgets as a freelance journalist for the past 13 years. His work can be found all across the Internet and in print. When he's not writing, he can be found hanging out with his family, gaming, or trying to force himself to read a book.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"bc656e34-8a1e-4c0c-9ccb-50d64d371211\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover in black.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-duo-2-pen-cover4.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-duo-2-pen-cover4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's second attempt at an Android-powered smartphone with two screens is a device I'm \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-duo-2-review\u002F\"\u003Eequal parts intrigued and confused\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by as I continue to use and test it.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"49dd78d5-d913-4797-936d-d1c7fbebcac0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMicrosoft-Surface-Duo-128GB-Unlocked\u002Fdp\u002FB09H8W169M\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"The Duo 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E supports Microsoft's stylus, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"44ea36b1-0958-4e29-85a6-97adb7ff8d42\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FNew-Microsoft-Surface-Slim-Pen\u002Fdp\u002FB07YNLS53W\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Slim Pen\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003Eand \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6411a2e9-f269-45f9-9767-8b648050c75c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-slim-pen-2\u002F8tb9xw8rwc14?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Slim Pen 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for writing notes, navigating the interface or sketching ideas. One change Microsoft made with from the original Duo to the Duo 2 is the official addition of using magnets on the front cover to hold the Surface Slim Pen to the phone. It's an easy place to hold your pen when not in use, but it's also awkward when you slide the phone into your pocket -- the pen often comes detached because of how far it sticks up from the phone's housing.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Microsoft announced the Duo 2, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b6e58c4b-f628-4354-ad98-3fbb608ad801\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-duo-2-pen-cover\u002F8P0W0GNK1WFT\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Duo 2 Pen Cover\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E was also unveiled. The $65 accessory is a mix of a phone case, a bumper and a wireless charging accessory. Let me explain.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c2ea9d0c-72c0-4f38-b368-a3706ec7d151\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can see the bumper portion of the cover protecting the corner -- that just a few weeks ago was the location of a direct impact on a sidewalk.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-duo-2-pen-cover3.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-duo-2-pen-cover3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe main piece of the Duo 2 Pen Cover is a hardshell plastic piece that covers the entire front section of the Duo 2. It wraps around the sides, covering the edges along with protecting the front glass panel. The remaining two pieces of the Duo 2 Pen Cover are plastic bumpers, covering just the edges of the rest of the device. The back panel, where the rear-facing cameras are located, is left uncovered. The plastic bumpers are lined with adhesive to hold them in place.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe overall build quality feels great, and I'm confident that had I had the case\u002Fcover combo installed on the Duo 2 when I dropped it and cracked the corner, that it likely wouldn't have been damaged at all.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6f62b011-26fb-4238-9a65-6e9fc5ea2c56\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe front of the Duo 2 Pen Cover completely covers the glass, and it looks great.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-duo-2-pen-cover1.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-duo-2-pen-cover1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E What about wireless charging? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to adding a layer of protection to your Duo 2, the Duo 2 Pen Cover adds wireless charging for either Slim Pen model to the phone. It's an odd feature, considering the fact that the Duo 2 can't be wirelessly charged itself. At the same time, it's one that makes sense; the phone should be able to quickly and easily charge the Surface Slim Pen without the need for an extra charging accessory (save for the cover).  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've only had the case on the phone for an hour or two, but my initial impressions are positive. The magnets that hold the pen in place feel stronger than what the phone offers on its own, and the pen instantly starts charging the moment it snaps into place.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI do wish, however, there was a way to check the pen's charge status on the Duo 2. As it is right now, the small indicator light on the pen is the only way to verify it's actually charging. It lights up for a second or two when you first connect it to the cover, and then after that, you're left to assume it's charging. I've looked throughout the settings app to find a switch or button to enable some sort of status message, but I haven't found anything.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8cd5b1d9-22d1-47a7-9782-1dae7f33f45f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-duo-2-pen-cover2.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-duo-2-pen-cover2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pen will quickly vibrate after removing it from the case, but, as with the lack of a charging alert, there isn't any sort of alert if you leave the pen behind. Something I promise you I will do, eventually.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only settings I can find related to the Surface Pen is to change which hand you write with and a toggle that will turn on charging the Slim Pen when it's connected to the phone with a compatible case on or off.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm still not clear why \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2b8f1c6a-89e3-4754-81ce-ec3f5014325d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-duo-2\u002F9408kgxp4xjl\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"the Duo 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E can't wirelessly charge the Slim Pen without the case -- or why you can't wirelessly charge the Duo 2 on its own. I feel like wireless charging for the pen, and the phone should be a core feature of a $1,500 phone without requiring a $65 accessory to charge just the pen. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat said, the case does offer a layer of protection that its glass housing clearly needs. And if you're gaining added functionality of charging your stylus. \u003Cem\u003EAre you sold on getting the Duo 2 Pen Cover? Tell me why or why not in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6ce0e79b-438d-497b-ab2b-ff7b960d3851\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6ce0e79b-438d-497b-ab2b-ff7b960d3851\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-11-29 18:42:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This Surface Duo 2 case adds protection and wireless charging for the Surface Slim Pen to Microsoft's Android phone.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"c3395e42-975d-494d-9046-e500f39ab393",image:{id:"bc656e34-8a1e-4c0c-9ccb-50d64d371211",filename:"surface-duo-2-pen-cover4.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-11-29 17:40:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"surface-duo-2-pen-cover4.jpg",credits:"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover in black. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F29\u002Fbc656e34-8a1e-4c0c-9ccb-50d64d371211\u002Fsurface-duo-2-pen-cover4.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4032,height:3024,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-single",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Smartphones^Mobility",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"surface-duo-2-pen-cover-hands-on-add-a-layer-of-protection-and-wireless-charging-to-the-duo-2",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover hands-on: Add a layer of protection and wireless charging to the Duo 2",topic:{id:"10d0341c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"mobility",name:"Mobility",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10d0341c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"mobility",name:"Mobility",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"b0fb3d1e-3e24-473d-9325-eaaf1980f7c7",slug:"android",name:"Android",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"5a505bd7-edd5-4501-b6a1-0b4b0149318e",username:"Jason Cipriani",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jason",lastName:"Cipriani",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154",filename:"jason-cipriani.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:09:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fec9503e9-68fc-4acb-b714-31487e597154\u002Fjason-cipriani.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering technology news and reviewing the latest gadgets as a freelance journalist for the past 13 years. His work can be found all across the Internet and in print. When he's not writing, he can be found hanging out with his family, gaming, or trying to force himself to read a book.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"53a0e7cf-edd4-45cd-9fbd-9211a54d70aa\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Surface Laptop Go 2\" data-image-filename=\"contextual-a-1134-rgb.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"9504\" data-image-height=\"6336\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's budget-friendly Surface Laptop Go is getting a successor, with the company \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F01\u002Fintroducing-surface-laptop-go-2\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eannouncing the Surface Laptop Go 2 on Wednesday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The updated \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2f825590-1645-43ed-9c7c-873b4afce504\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-Go-2\u002F8PGLPV76MJHN?crosssellid=fbt-s1c&selectedColor=86888a&preview=&previewModes=&?rtc=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop Go 2 starts at $599\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, with preorders going live today. Deliveries and in-store availability will begin next week, on June 7. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor $599, you're getting an impressive Surface experience based on the specifications. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d2c8d2e3-a125-48c1-b8aa-af507b069739\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd2c8d2e3-a125-48c1-b8aa-af507b069739\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Laptop Go 2 comes with Intel's 11th Generation Core i5 processor, 4GB of memory and 128GB of storage. You can double the memory or storage to 8GB or 256GB, respectively. Pricing for a configuration with 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage is $699, while 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage tops out at $799.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Laptop Go 2 has a 12.4-inch PixelSense touchscreen display with a resolution of 1536 x 1024. Above the display is a 720p camera for video calls. Consumers will have Windows 11 Home preinstalled, while business customers can get Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro. Business customers will also have the option of jumping up to 16GB of memory. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe base model lacks a fingerprint power button that allows you to sign in to your Windows account as well as unlock apps, but the higher spec'd models will include the biometric option. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d313da54-d5c4-4f50-b0cd-cec7ac52f1f7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2\" data-image-filename=\"feature-a-0091-rgb.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"6085\" data-image-height=\"5699\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBattery life is estimated at 13.5 hours, according to Microsoft. The Laptop Go 2 will charge from empty to 80% in around an hour, which is a great feature to have on a smaller laptop that's sure to be used in portable situations such as classrooms or the office. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERounding out the connectivity is Wi-Fi 6 support, Bluetooth 5.1 and a USB-C port, a USB-A port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Surface Connect port. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"12b03dc4-e3c7-41ad-8787-96f06b17acc4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Pre-order -- Surface Laptop Go 2: Microsoft\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"d313da54-d5c4-4f50-b0cd-cec7ac52f1f7","filename":"feature-a-0091-rgb.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F31\u002Fd313da54-d5c4-4f50-b0cd-cec7ac52f1f7\u002Ffeature-a-0091-rgb.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-31 21:24:18","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d313da54-d5c4-4f50-b0cd-cec7ac52f1f7","imageFilename":"feature-a-0091-rgb.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F31"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-Go-2\u002F8PGLPV76MJHN?crosssellid=fbt-s1c&selectedColor=86888a&preview=&previewModes=&?rtc=1\" data-offerprice=\"599\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=24542&u1=[subid_value]&murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-Go-2\u002F8PGLPV76MJHN?crosssellid=fbt-s1c&selectedColor=86888a&preview=&previewModes=&?rtc=1\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"239ff7cc-2d6f-4539-972e-9cf893467d08\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Pre-order -- Surface Laptop Go 2: Best Buy\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"d313da54-d5c4-4f50-b0cd-cec7ac52f1f7","filename":"feature-a-0091-rgb.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F31\u002Fd313da54-d5c4-4f50-b0cd-cec7ac52f1f7\u002Ffeature-a-0091-rgb.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-31 21:24:18","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d313da54-d5c4-4f50-b0cd-cec7ac52f1f7","imageFilename":"feature-a-0091-rgb.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F31"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-go-2-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-latest-model-sage\u002F6505200.p?skuId=6505200\" data-offerprice=\"699\" data-offermerchant=\"Best Buy\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-go-2-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-latest-model-sage\u002F6505200.p?skuId=6505200&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=[subid_value]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERounding out the option is three different colors. There's Sage, Ice Blue and Sandstone. I'm partial to Ice Blue myself; I think it looks great. But all three are sure to make Laptop Go 2 owners happy. You can preorder the Surface Laptop Go 2 directly from Microsoft or Best Buy. Orders arrive next week.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-01 13:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft just announced the Surface Laptop Go 2, starting at $599. 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She is the author of Microsoft 2.0: How Microsoft plans to stay relevant in the post-Gates era (John Wiley & Sons, 2008). She also is the co-host of the \"Windows Weekly\" podcast on the TWiT network. \r\n\r\nGot a tip? Send her an email with your rants, rumors, tips, and tattles. Confidentiality guaranteed.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a76016d2-a7cc-4281-a6e5-f7f881a506e8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11sepcseducation.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11sepcseducation.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F01\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"768\" data-image-height=\"507\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast fall, Microsoft announced \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-introduces-windows-11-se-new-250-surface-laptop-se-for-education-market\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11 SE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a version of Windows 11 streamlined for the education market. At that time, the company also debuted the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-introduces-windows-11-se-new-250-surface-laptop-se-for-education-market\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$250 Surface Laptop SE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, its first device with Windows 11 SE preloaded. Today, Jan. 18, a number of PC makers also went public with their own Windows 11 SE devices, starting as low as $219. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EAmong the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fwindowsexperience\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F09\u002Fintroducing-windows-11-se-and-devices-to-support-k-8-classrooms\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew Windows 11 SE devices announced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAcer TravelMate Spin B3 laptop: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAn 11.6-inch device for K-12 students that includes durability enhancements like shock-absorbent bumpers and keys designed to protect against moderate spills. This laptop comes with a choice of Pentium Silver or Celeron, Intel Wi-Fi 6, and reported 10-hour battery life. (There's also a Windows 11 SE-based Acer TravelMate B3.) \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAsus BR100F:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E A laptop meant for \"students of all ages\" that's been built to be resistant to drops, knocks, and spills. It includes a touchscreen display and pen, a 360-degree hinge, Wi-Fi 6, as well as optional 4G LTE. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDell Latitude 3120 and 3120 2-in-1 for Education:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E These PCs come with 11-inch displays, Intel Celeron Quad-Core and Pentium Quad-Core processors, fast charging, Wi-Fi-6, and scratch-resistant glass (on the 2-in-1). There's also an optional pen. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDynabook E10-S: From Dynabook (formerly Toshiba PC):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This 11.6-inch model is \"backpack-safe\" with a reinforced chassis and bumpers, 18-degree hinges, and a spill-resistant keyboard. It comes with a number of ports, including USB-C. (Dynabook also has a Satellite Pro E105 that's powered by Windows 11 SE.) \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHP ProBook Fortis 14-inch G9 Notebook: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E14-inch display, Wi-Fi 6, a starting weight of 3.7 pounds, textured surface for easier gripping, spill-resistant keyboard and molded rubber trim for absorbing shocks, plus reinforced hinges. (HP also has the Pro x360 Fortis 11-inch G9 Notebook that's powered by Windows 11 SE.) \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJP.IK Leap T304: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EStarting at $219, this device is ruggedized; includes an anti-glare display, and is made from sustainably cultivated and recyclable plastic. (There's also the JP.IK Turn T303, starting at $269, that runs Windows 11 SE.) \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ELenovo 100W, 300w, 500w, and 14w laptops powered by Windows 11 SE. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"58e64049-0a38-4d0c-9457-534ddda5f7be\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"ZDNet Recommends: HP Elite Dragonfly G2 -- Windows 11 Laptop\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"0cee6f9d-fa89-4763-8aa5-57f893427236","filename":"hp-elite-dragonfly-g2-front-right.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F03\u002F0cee6f9d-fa89-4763-8aa5-57f893427236\u002Fhp-elite-dragonfly-g2-front-right.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2020-01-03 21:18:06","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"0cee6f9d-fa89-4763-8aa5-57f893427236","imageFilename":"hp-elite-dragonfly-g2-front-right.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F01\u002F03"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fus-en\u002Fshop\u002Fmdp\u002Felitebook--zbook---probook\u002Fhp-elite-dragonfly#!&tab=vao\" data-offerprice=\"1839\" data-offermerchant=\"HP\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.awin1.com\u002Fcread.php?awinmid=7168&awinaffid=423585&clickref=[subid_value]&ued=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hp.com\u002Fus-en\u002Fshop\u002Fmdp\u002Felitebook--zbook---probook\u002Fhp-elite-dragonfly#!&tab=vao\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMicrosoft officials said there will be more Windows 11 SE devices coming later this year, including models from Fujitsu and Positivo.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-introduces-windows-11-se-new-250-surface-laptop-se-for-education-market\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11 SE is a simplified version of Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, customized for the K-12 education market, and is designed to help Microsoft and its partners try to better compete with Chromebooks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows 11 SE is not the same as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-switching-out-of-windows-10-s-mode-will-be-free-for-all\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 10 in S Mode\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. However, the types of apps Windows 11 SE users can install and run natively will be limited to six categories: Content-filtering apps, test-taking apps, accessibility apps, classroom communication apps, diagnostics\u002Fmanagement\u002Fconnectivity, and supportability apps and browsers. Students won't be able to download things like games, YouTube, etc., on Windows 11 SE by design. It's supposed to be a platform for running a set of apps curated by school IT\u002Fadmins.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-01-18 14:03:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft partners are starting to roll out their Windows 11 SE Chromebook-compete devices, which start as low as $219.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"aa5b64ce-1b0e-4c55-962d-78ef44153c77",image:{id:"a76016d2-a7cc-4281-a6e5-f7f881a506e8",filename:"windows11sepcseducation.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-01-18 13:40:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"windows11sepcseducation.jpg",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F18\u002Fa76016d2-a7cc-4281-a6e5-f7f881a506e8\u002Fwindows11sepcseducation.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:768,height:507,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"pc-makers-take-the-wraps-off-windows-11-se-devices-for-education",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"PC makers take the wraps off Windows 11 SE devices for education",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"863fe219-de4d-4c2d-9e95-55e19301075a",slug:"education",name:"Education",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"June serves as Technology Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When June isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Technology Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a75706a2-d059-4bde-98b6-1ae413bf95cf\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Presenter+ in stand on a desk\" data-image-filename=\"presenterevenmore.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-crop=\"1900x1068+0+132\" data-image-width=\"1900\" data-image-height=\"1267\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuch of the anticipation for today's Microsoft event was for the new Surface PCs, which included revamps to the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"556d7bf7-a431-4933-8991-555bb4196c6c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Pro-9\u002F93VKD8NP4FVK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"72c2762a-a818-48f3-96ff-85f1908e5a54\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-5\u002F8XN49V61S1BN\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b2c21eca-8af7-4963-addf-3be4a426d3de\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Studio-2\u002F8VLFQC3597K4\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Studio\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. However, the company also unveiled two new accessories, the Presenter+ and Audio Dock, that point to Microsoft's commitment to the modern era of work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Presenter+ will sell for $79.99 and the Audio Dock for $249.99. Microsoft has yet to reveal the official availability. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Feverything-microsoft-announced-at-the-october-surface-event\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEverything Microsoft announced at the October Surface event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Presenter+ should click with Teams users\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c215a368-8a6b-48d2-b002-8d39f0b41967\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Woman using Microsoft Presenter+ Pointer in front of two monitors\" data-image-filename=\"presentermorepics.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-crop=\"1900x1068+0+128\" data-image-width=\"1900\" data-image-height=\"1267\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"e178280b-c574-4dda-9377-ce58f7355ad7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fe178280b-c574-4dda-9377-ce58f7355ad7\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Presenter+ is a Bluetooth-enabled remote that lets you click your way through slideshows, toggle mute\u002Funmute, and even direct your audience's attention with the onscreen pointer function (see image above). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENaturally, the remote works best with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-teams-heres-everything-new-in-the-last-two-months\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Teams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with optimized features like raising or lowering your hand with a long press of the dedicated Teams button and the ability to dial into your next scheduled meeting by pressing the quick-access shortcut. Microsoft says the Presenter+ works with other collaboration services, too, including Zoom. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-rules-of-work-are-changing-and-hybrid-work-is-winning\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe rules of work are changing, and hybrid work is winning\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt $79.99, the remote is priced to compete, sliding in between \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c5dba074-310d-42ae-870b-93c105d04005\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FCanon-PR100-R-Wireless-Presentation-Remote\u002Fdp\u002FB01CEAYTGE\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Canon's PR100-R\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E clicker and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"60e9a53d-19fd-4792-a82a-dc3fe9319881\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Flogitech-spotlight-presentation-remote-slate\u002F5749105.p?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Logitech's Spotlight\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Still, the Microsoft variant is probably not for all, and you certainly don't have to spend more than $50 for \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f975cd2e-902a-4296-ad25-55805fa49e4d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.staples.com\u002Flogitech-r500-laser-presentation-remote\u002Fproduct_24342681?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"a presentation remote\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. But if your business or job revolves around Microsoft Teams, and you could use the service-tailored features, then the Presenter+ may be the one to buy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"cf61e526-b65d-41d3-a3dd-61563bc0d771\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"View the Microsoft Presenter+\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Presenter+ in stand on desk.","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image","imageData":{"id":"8400c7cf-6828-44a5-a05b-42801e6846a5","filename":"presenterevenmore.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F12\u002F8400c7cf-6828-44a5-a05b-42801e6846a5\u002Fpresenterevenmore.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-12 19:27:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"8400c7cf-6828-44a5-a05b-42801e6846a5","imageFilename":"presenterevenmore.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F12"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-ww\u002Faccessories\u002Fproducts\u002Fdisplay-adapters\u002Fmicrosoft-presenter-plus?activetab=overview%3aprimaryr2\" data-offerprice=\"80\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Audio Dock declutters your messy desk\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"48894198-c92f-4e8a-b304-7a36f067b62c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Audio Dock's port selection.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Audio Dock back showing ports\" data-image-filename=\"dockmorepics.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1900\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe $249.99 Microsoft Audio Dock is a mini docking station with an HDMI port, two USB-C ports, and one USB-A port, and doubles as a conference microphone and speaker system. There's also a pass-through PC charger. The goal? Decluttering any office or home desk setup while providing high-end audio for virtual meetings, conferences, and presentations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft says the built-in Omnisonic speakers \"deliver premium sound,\" and the dual front-facing microphones are even better at noise cancellation and audio input. We'll have to put the accessory to the test and see how it fares -- especially for how much Microsoft is asking for a unit.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"93cb42bf-06a7-4542-be66-78c768a14dd5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"View the Microsoft Audio Dock\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Microsoft Audio Dock","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Microsoft","imageData":{"id":"24759f4f-d229-4ae6-905d-b126e2d85871","filename":"msaudiodock.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F11\u002F24759f4f-d229-4ae6-905d-b126e2d85871\u002Fmsaudiodock.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-11 03:25:59","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"24759f4f-d229-4ae6-905d-b126e2d85871","imageFilename":"msaudiodock.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F11"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-ww\u002Faccessories\u002Fproducts\u002Fheadsets\u002Fmicrosoft-audio-dock?activetab=overview:primaryr3\" data-offerprice=\"250\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-12 14:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The $79 Microsoft Presenter+ is a glorified clicker, and the $249 Audio Dock is a two-in-one formula to declutter your messy desk.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"aa63ad82-b527-4274-a4ef-924a965d66ea",image:{id:"ca642ef6-13b5-4382-80f2-5fd7c2a09918",filename:"presenter.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-10-11 03:10:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft Presenter+",credits:"Image: Microsoft",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F11\u002Fca642ef6-13b5-4382-80f2-5fd7c2a09918\u002Fpresenter.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1900,height:1267,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Collaboration",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsofts-new-accessories-are-geared-toward-the-hybrid-era-of-work",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft's new accessories are geared toward the hybrid era of work",topic:{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f6766034-0530-4765-8be5-effa45e1c660",slug:"office-hardware-appliances",name:"Office Hardware & Appliances",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"June serves as Technology Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When June isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Technology Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f1ea1170-7907-4f66-b84d-dc797fd63ee7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Surface Holiday Line.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Holiday Line on cylinders.\" data-image-filename=\"surfaceholiday2022.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-crop=\"1725x970+84+99\" data-image-width=\"1900\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter months of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-october-12-surface-launch-whats-on-tap\u002F\"\u003Especulation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and more than a year's worth of waiting from antsy Microsoft customers, the 2022 lineup of Surface PCs is official. Microsoft's Chief Product Officer Panos Panay took the virtual stage today to unveil the new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1b9bb634-e187-49b3-8366-ddc893d7636f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-5\u002F8XN49V61S1BN?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop 5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f1f1ff14-8236-4de4-8afa-5a791afcae5c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Pro-9\u002F93VKD8NP4FVK\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Pro 9\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"24beccd2-83f4-4857-a584-58116a2a0259\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Studio-2\u002F8VLFQC3597K4?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Studio 2+\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and two accessories meant to improve the hybrid meeting experience: Microsoft Presenter+ and Microsoft Audio Dock. The company official also broke news on a DALL-E-based \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-takes-aim-again-at-creators-with-its-new-designer-graphic-design-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egraphic design app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the surface, Microsoft has kept its fall lineup of products nearly indistinguishable from its predecessors, retaining the company's vision of sleek, burdenless, and practically designed computers. What's new with this generation of Windows PCs mainly revolves around processing power and modernization -- two aspects that should bring the Surface more in line with the industry's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebest systems\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's everything that the company announced during its October event.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-did-microsoft-manage-to-get-it-right-with-surface\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow did Microsoft manage to get it right with Surface?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Laptop 5 gets a splash of color\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ed0ec52a-6b1b-4319-ae82-e0a81024a2f3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 in Sage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand pointing on Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 in Sage.\" data-image-filename=\"surfacelaptop5.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-crop=\"1900x1067+0+105\" data-image-width=\"1900\" data-image-height=\"1267\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year, ZDNET reviewed the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-4-13-5-ryzen-7-4980u-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-english\u002F\"\u003ESurface Laptop 4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and commended the ultraportable for its long-lasting battery life, the dual-tone pairing of stylish metal and fabric, and overall performance that was delivered in a tasteful 3:2 display. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe story mostly remains the same with the new Surface Laptop 5; Microsoft touts \"all-day battery life,\" a familiar anodized aluminum construction, and a 3:2 PixelSense display that comes in 13.5\" and 15\" configurations. We're also seeing the usual suspects of visual and audio enhancements, including Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos 3D spatial processing, and a duet of \"Studio Microphones\" and a front-facing HD camera for virtual collaboration.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's different about the new Surface Laptop starts with the 12th-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors that power it. Coming from last year's 11th-gen platform, the Surface Laptop 5 is expected to deliver over 50% more power for your casual or professional needs. (We're not seeing anything on AMD units this time around.) Each model also comes fitted with a Thunderbolt 4 port that will yield a higher bandwidth for data and power transfer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"b1fa88a1-e11e-404b-aaa5-9c5f4bb2c744\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Surface Laptop 5\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"A seated man is using a Microsoft Surface Laptop","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Courtesy of Microsoft","imageData":{"id":"e2151a24-63f2-4c43-9f07-1e541b2b26a5","filename":"man-using-surface-laptop.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F21\u002Fe2151a24-63f2-4c43-9f07-1e541b2b26a5\u002Fman-using-surface-laptop.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-06-21 15:30:37","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"e2151a24-63f2-4c43-9f07-1e541b2b26a5","imageFilename":"man-using-surface-laptop.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F06\u002F21"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Courtesy of Microsoft\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-5\u002F8XN49V61S1BN?\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Laptop 5 will be available in select markets beginning on Oct. 25 with a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"44260d19-ebd9-4bb8-8d46-07fff1feeae9\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-5\u002F8XN49V61S1BN?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"starting price of $999\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for the i5, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB model. The laptop will be available in classic Platinum, Black, and Sandstone colorways, as well as a new leafy \"Sage\" option. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EGoodbye Surface Pro X, hello Surface Pro 9\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dd3e1110-d1c1-4c7f-81ed-64dc0d85478b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Surface Pro 9 in the Liberty special edition.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Liberty Special Edition on white background.\" data-image-filename=\"surfacepro9libertyspecialedition.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"5209\" data-image-height=\"2930\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBig news: Microsoft is doing away with the Surface Pro X line and, instead, unifying it with the regular Pro model. This gives users the option to configure the Surface Pro 9's architecture -- between the latest 12th-gen Intel Core on the Evo platform or Microsoft's ARM-based SQ3 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon -- without compromising or settling up for a different form factor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Intel-based model comes equipped with Thunderbolt 4 for faster transfer speeds and the ability to connect the Surface Pro 9 to 4K monitors and eGPUs. As for the SQ3 model, it should play well with digital nomads who rely on 5G (or LTE) connectivity to get work done on the go. Microsoft says the Snapdragon version also comes with a host of Windows Studio Effects and AI features, thanks to the new Neural Processing Unit (NPU) within. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsurface-pro-arm-or-x86-the-answers-not-so-simple\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Pro: Arm or x86? The answer's not so simple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot-so-big news: The rest is a standard Surface Pro affair;  2-in-1 design with a detachable 13-inch display, 120Hz refresh rate, support for the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6061c798-6f89-4026-b33f-105ad3254c0e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSurface-Slim-Pen-Compatible-Touchscreen\u002Fdp\u002FB09DK2YSH2\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Slim Pen 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and an Alcantara keyboard that's just as comfortable to type on as it is to rest your palm on and think about life. All of this shouldn't come as a surprise, though, given how significant of a hardware upgrade the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-8-for-business-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Pro 8\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was to its predecessor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"27b3c16f-f3de-4f68-8b9a-fdd7cc2b725c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 9\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Microsoft Surface Pro X 13-inch tablet 2","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Microsoft","imageData":{"id":"b5fd3adb-b930-49d1-b5d5-0784a6036280","filename":"microsoft-surface-pro-x-13-inch-tablet-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F03\u002Fb5fd3adb-b930-49d1-b5d5-0784a6036280\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-x-13-inch-tablet-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-08-03 19:54:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"b5fd3adb-b930-49d1-b5d5-0784a6036280","imageFilename":"microsoft-surface-pro-x-13-inch-tablet-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F08\u002F03"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Microsoft\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Pro-9\u002F93VKD8NP4FVK?\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs far as pricing goes, the Intel-based Surface Pro 9 starts at \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a4b40923-e9c8-4a72-83bf-5f5ab5ca4cfe\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Pro-9\u002F93VKD8NP4FVK?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$999\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB), and the ARM-based model starts at \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b04fe249-88eb-4c8f-b74e-76aa45c0e37e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Pro-9\u002F93VKD8NP4FVK?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$1,299\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (SQ3, 8GB RAM, 128GB). The former comes in Platinum, Graphite, Forest, and Sapphire, while the latter only comes in Platinum. Preorders start today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe aptly-named Surface Studio 2+\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f22c9dac-7aed-410e-8af1-ea8d7cb6ad65\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Studio 2+ looks nearly identical to the Surface Studio 2.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Woman writing on Surface Studio 2+.\" data-image-filename=\"surfacestudio2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-crop=\"1900x1067+0+123\" data-image-width=\"1900\" data-image-height=\"1267\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's been nearly four years since Microsoft introduced the sequel to one of its most ambitious Surface products, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-studio-2\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Studio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. While the company left the smooth-folding, all-in-one (AIO) desktop idle for some time, it's finally introducing a much-needed revamp to satisfy the content creators, graphics designers, and artists that it aimed to please in the first place. You'll be impressed, as long as you weren't expecting the new Studio to look any different. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"5aa83eda-e0af-4090-aa97-df3ed60b2b2a\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Studio-2\u002F8VLFQC3597K4?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Studio 2+\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, as Microsoft strategically dubs it, keeps the same push-and-pull, 28-inch frame as its predecessor, with the Zero Gravity Hinge carrying the weight of the transformative design. The company has modernized some aspects of the new Studio like the sharper front-facing camera, Studio Mics, and USB-C with Thunderbolt 4. To meet the demand of power users, the Studio 2+ leverages an updated Intel Core H-35 processor for \"up to 50% faster CPU performance\" and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 discrete graphics, according to Microsoft's press release. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor all the performance gains that you're getting, Microsoft is making you pay to play. The Surface Studio 2+ \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"faafa871-3f47-4b0d-b25d-0232633e67f7\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Studio-2\u002F8VLFQC3597K4?\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=24542&u1=[subid_value]&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fstore%2Fconfigure%2FSurface-Studio-2%2F8VLFQC3597K4%3F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"starts at $4,499\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E for the Core i7, 32GB RAM, and 1TB model -- peripherals included. That's a whopping $1,000 increase from the original \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7885fdb3-aa9e-41ab-9f8c-0141e5398e2b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-studio-2\u002F8SBJXM0M58T4?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Studio 2's $3,499\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E listing price. But for what the computer is, and all the use cases that it presents to digital creators, do you think Microsoft has done enough to justify the price?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"4b16d9cf-301b-4b6b-87e7-1ba0c29ad56e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Buy the Surface Studio 2+\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"microsoft-surface-studio-2-770x433.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Microsoft","imageData":{"id":"b93b7df2-1013-4ff2-a79e-65711497c60a","filename":"microsoft-surface-studio-2-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F26\u002Fb93b7df2-1013-4ff2-a79e-65711497c60a\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-studio-2-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-04-26 07:45:25","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"b93b7df2-1013-4ff2-a79e-65711497c60a","imageFilename":"microsoft-surface-studio-2-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F04\u002F26"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Studio-2\u002F8VLFQC3597K4?\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMicrosoft Presenter+ and Audio Dock\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ca642ef6-13b5-4382-80f2-5fd7c2a09918\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Microsoft Presenter+.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Hand holding the Microsoft Presenter+\" data-image-filename=\"presenter.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-crop=\"1900x1067+0+200\" data-image-width=\"1900\" data-image-height=\"1267\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReleasing alongside the new Surface products are the Microsoft Presenter+ and Microsoft Audio Dock, two accessories that Microsoft says will \"improve the hybrid meeting experience.\" The Presenter+, which costs $79, is a Bluetooth-powered clicker that allows you to skip through slides, mute and unmute during calls, and navigate Microsoft Teams with customizable buttons. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-new-accessories-are-geared-toward-the-hybrid-era-of-work\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft's new accessories are geared toward the hybrid era of work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Microsoft Audio Dock is both a docking station with four ports (HDMI, 2x USB-C, and USB-A) and a speaker for audio input and output. For $249, which is not cheap for either of its two functions, Microsoft promises \"premium sound\" and noise-reducing microphones that will help you \"be heard clearly in your next online meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMicrosoft Designer takes on Canva\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"98a4bd3c-8e63-44c8-b0f6-70b641994adb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-designer-app\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-designer-app-demo.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"2622\" data-image-height=\"1460\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHardware aside, Microsoft also announced \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-announces-canva-competitor-with-new-designer-app-powered-by-ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea new graphic design app, Designer,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E which will be integrated into Microsoft's Office suite of productivity services. The app, available for free to Office subscribers and at a higher cost for more exclusive features, leverages Microsoft's existing AI tech with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenais-dall-e-2-may-mean-we-never-need-stock-photos-again\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenAI's DALL-E 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to smartly (and uniquely) generate images, layouts, and graphics based on users' text description(s). From the examples that Microsoft demoed during the keynote (see image above), Designer looks \u003Cem\u003Every\u003C\u002Fem\u003E promising.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Canva-competing service also allows you to upload existing images -- say, a portrait of your dog or a product that you're selling -- to base the AI-generated design off of. Once finished, the image can be saved and\u002For shared directly on LinkedIn or Instagram.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft officials say that Designer is targeted at consumers more than anyone else, though I wouldn't be surprised to see businesses and professionals pick up the service for its ease of use and effective output. The Designer app is still in its testing phase, but users can now join a waitlist to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdesigner.microsoft.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eaccess the free web preview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-10-13 14:39:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Fall lineup brings refreshes to Surface favorites, including the Surface Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9, and Surface Studio 2+, in addition to two new accessories for the hybrid work era.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"d06f99ea-a7d1-4df5-8245-8ab3e225d54e",image:{id:"f1ea1170-7907-4f66-b84d-dc797fd63ee7",filename:"surfaceholiday2022.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-10-11 02:37:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"surface-pro-x-770x433.jpg",credits:"Image: Microsoft",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Surface Holiday Line.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F11\u002Ff1ea1170-7907-4f66-b84d-dc797fd63ee7\u002Fsurfaceholiday2022.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"1693x952+105+117",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1900,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"everything-microsoft-announced-at-the-october-surface-event",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Everything Microsoft announced at the October Surface event",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"June serves as Technology Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When June isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Technology Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"448a9552-ac6a-4bee-852a-d0632c3fb8c9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Credit: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"amazon-sign-cnet.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surfacefamily922.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F09\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"8000\" data-image-height=\"4500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack Friday is just a week away but deals on Microsoft's Surface and office products have already begun. A search through the catalogs of Amazon and Best Buy, for example, reels in hundreds of dollars in savings on Microsoft laptops, 2-in-1s, computer peripherals, and more. So if you're in the market for some new tech, check out these early Black Friday deals on Microsoft's latest and greatest. Be sure to stick around all Black Friday week as Microsoft will be releasing new promotions throughout. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"23ebb7d4-65df-4891-bec5-918b2fd04772\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Pro 7 is not the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsix-reasons-im-replacing-my-surface-pro-7-with-a-surface-pro-8\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Elatest of Microsoft's Pro line\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but it offers a timeless 2-in-1 design with specs that compete against \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhich-microsoft-surface-pc-is-right-for-you\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Etoday's high-end computers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. 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These credentials may focus on entry-level fundamentals or system and network concentrations for management and specialized careers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInformation technology certifications can provide professionals with the training, skills, and credentials necessary to enter the IT field or move within it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, skilled IT professionals are in high demand and benefit from remote working opportunities. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bls.gov\u002Fooh\u002Fcomputer-and-information-technology\u002Fhome.htm\"\u003EBureau of Labor Statistics\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (BLS) projects 13% growth for all computer occupations between 2020 and 2030. 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They establish IT strategies and goals and provide leadership.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is an IT certification?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIT certifications exhibit a professional's mastery over a specific discipline, technology, or field. The credentials may feature both condensed training and an exam or only one of these components. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIT certifications may provide entry-level, intermediate, or advanced training and credentials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessionals can pursue certifications to enter the IT field, change positions, or advance their careers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe credentials can showcase a professional's expertise with a specific vendor's technology, which may be extremely valuable for employers who use those systems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey also demonstrate determination and drive for personal and professional improvement. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EIT certification cost\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe cost of an IT certification varies. Some platforms feature a monthly fee, such as Coursera, which charges between $29-$99. First-time participants can get a free trial period.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost certifications have an exam fee between $99-$999. These credentials often allow candidates to study on their own for free, though paid study materials or instructor-led classes are usually available. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the difference between certifications and degrees in information technology?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough they can have similar outcomes, IT certifications and degrees feature significant differences. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn contrast to highly focused and accelerated certifications, degrees combine general education and core training over 2- to 4-year periods. Many \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-online-information-technology-degrees\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einformation technology degrees\u003C\u002Fa\u003E offer specialization options and courses like information systems fundamentals, enterprise network design, and cybersecurity. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile both associate degrees and certain certifications can lead to entry-level careers, many advanced and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-careers-with-it-degree\u002F\"\u003Ehigh-paying IT roles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E require a bachelor's degree in IT or higher. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the difference between information technology certificates and certifications?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn information technology certificate is an education program that\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Etrains learners in a specific IT field. Compared to degree-granting IT programs, an information technology certificate takes less time and does not include general education courses. Most certificate programs take 4-12 months. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECertifications are granted by third-party providers who meet industry-wide specifications, while a certificate is generally earned through a college or other learning platform. Both undergraduate and graduate certificates are available. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy comparison, a certification generally does not require classes. Instead, candidates meet experience or education prerequisites and pass an examination. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome certificate programs offer a credential upon completion, including the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=40328&u1=zd-50665163a10c4101a145bd3d491dc677-&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coursera.org%2Fprofessional-certificates%2Fibm-cybersecurity-analyst\"\u003EIBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the list below.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMust-have certifications in 2021\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith so many certifications to choose from, IT professionals can find the selection process challenging. To help simplify matters, we picked out the most widely recognized and sought-after credentials available. The following \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"annotation\" data-subtype=\"\" data-slug=\"\" data-id=\"42d44ac7-8e30-4a28-8213-f41538f8275a\" data-score=\"170\" data-text=\"lists\" data-end=\"\" data-begin=\"\" data-canon=\"Lists\" data-type=\"CNET_CAT_TOPIC\"\u003Elists\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E highlight some of the best entry-level, specialized, and high-earning certifications on the market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EEntry-level IT certifications\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEntry-level certifications can open the door to the IT industry for aspiring professionals without any previous education or experience. With a mixture of foundational and specialized training, these credentials may help candidates change careers and can lead to more advanced training and credentials in the future. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"35f075c8-3680-40c9-b578-5874df8a7352\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETime to complete: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EApproximately six months\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E$39\u002Fmonth&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExam required? \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ENo\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDesigned to prepare graduates for entry-level IT support positions, this certificate equips participants with troubleshooting, debugging, and program installation skills. The training covers Linux, Domain Name Systems, and cloud computing. 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These certifications can lead to careers in IT support and administration for desktop, cloud computing, and servers. Candidates taking each exam should have experience and familiarity with the major concepts and fundamentals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Technology Associate -- IT Infrastructure certifications\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"microsoft.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"By The Art of Pics -- Shutterstock","imageData":{"id":"d086ed7b-e21d-4478-85a0-e4a1ae0b7bea","title":"microsoft","filename":"microsoft.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F09\u002Fd086ed7b-e21d-4478-85a0-e4a1ae0b7bea\u002Fmicrosoft.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1472777,"width":1600,"height":1069,"dateCreated":{"date":"2021-09-09 13:38:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2021-09-09 13:38:44","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"By The Art of Pics -- Shutterstock","alt":"microsoft.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"d086ed7b-e21d-4478-85a0-e4a1ae0b7bea","imageAltText":"microsoft.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"By The Art of Pics -- Shutterstock","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"microsoft.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F09\u002F09","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":1069,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"By The Art of Pics -- Shutterstock\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":false,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Microsoft","offerPrice":"127","monetizationStatus":"off","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Ftopic\u002Fearn-a-microsoft-technology-associate-mta-certification-357215d0-31ce-0620-feba-1bb60165b770","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Ftopic\u002Fearn-a-microsoft-technology-associate-mta-certification-357215d0-31ce-0620-feba-1bb60165b770"}]\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECloud technology certifications\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECloud technologies give users access to various computing services whenever and wherever they need them. Certified professionals in this field can access some of the most \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-careers-with-computer-science-degree\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein-demand computer occupations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. 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Candidates can research what type of industry recognition certifications have received to ensure they get the best credential available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7287259b-0a2b-47e7-bd85-22664b0d5a05\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best IT certifications depend on the candidate's career goals. Many employers rank certain certifications above others depending on their usefulness to the organization, such as those that provide relevant vendor- and system-specific training.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the best IT certs to get?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"76c823fb-416c-46d6-a7bd-f6e4c6a11518\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYes. Professionals with an IT certification as their only relevant training can access some entry-level IT careers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can you get an IT job with just certifications?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e339748e-f773-441c-96e1-06d5b48019b7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe highest-paying IT certifications depend on the credentialed professional's experience, employer, and location. According to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.globalknowledge.com\u002Fus-en\u002Fresources\u002Fresource-library\u002Farticles\u002Ftop-paying-certifications\u002F"\u003EGlobal Knowledge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, professionals holding a Google Certified Professional Data Engineer credential report some of the highest average wages at $171,749.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What IT certifications pay the most?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ibXlGaW5hbmNlLXdpZGdldCIgZGF0YS1jYW1wYWlnbj0iemRuZXQtaGlnaGVyLWVkLWRjcyIgZGF0YS13aWRnZXQtaWQ9IjFmZjkzMDUzLTJhZjYtNDY0Yy1hNjc4LWZmNzA5NDg1ZDhlYyIgZGF0YS1kZWdyZWU9ImNlcnRpZmljYXRlIiBkYXRhLWNhdGVnb3J5PSJjb21wdXRlcnMtYW5kLXRlY2hub2xvZ3kiIGRhdGEtc3ViamVjdD0ic29mdHdhcmUtZW5naW5lZXJpbmciPjwvZGl2Pg==\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-09-29 23:02:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Learn how these respected and high-ROI information technology certificates and certifications can lead to better jobs in IT, plus certification costs.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"50665163-a10c-4101-a145-bd3d491dc677",image:{id:"773b7849-348d-4454-94ea-a55aa24d06f7",filename:"network-and-computer-systems-administrators-shutterstock-1319513675.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-07-16 21:18:43",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"network-and-computer-systems-administrators-shutterstock-1319513675.jpg",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F16\u002F773b7849-348d-4454-94ea-a55aa24d06f7\u002Fnetwork-and-computer-systems-administrators-shutterstock-1319513675.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Computers & Tech",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"best-it-certifications-for-all-career-stages",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Best IT certifications for all career stages",topic:{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1012d244-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cisco",name:"Cisco",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10e2a445-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"networking",name:"Networking",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"59080956-0412-41e5-8eb9-a44ae4f9a8a9",username:"Michael Gariffo",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Michael",lastName:"Gariffo",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"96ef4095-58f9-4a2f-81e3-f21dc8610bf3",filename:"michael-gariffo.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:37:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F96ef4095-58f9-4a2f-81e3-f21dc8610bf3\u002Fmichael-gariffo.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Michael is a veteran technology writer who has been covering business and consumer-focused hardware and software for over a decade. He has published hundreds of whitepapers and thousands of articles on everything from the handheld technology that makes your daily life a little easier to the global infrastructure that powers the entire Internet.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft doesn't have the vast library of successful smartphone apps that mobile OS makers like Google and Apple can boast. Nonetheless, the company's constant presence in the productivity and business markets has given it a solid platform from which to launch successful mobile offerings within the Office ecosystem. But, these remain primarily targeted at business users. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a bid to move further into the consumer demographic, Microsoft debuted its own to-do list app, the very-on-the-nose Microsoft To Do. This app takes the traditional task management recipe and runs it through the filter of Microsoft's current app design philosophies. The result is a robust, if occasionally disjointed, option for organizing your personal tasks and the goals of your entire family or team. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's take a deep dive into how Microsoft To Do performs as a task management app for those trying to organize their personal lives, increase their at-work efficiency, or do both at once. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"a7e06285-c44a-41b7-a112-47b348133d7a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Microsoft To Do\" data-rating=\"3\" data-like=\"~ Comprehensive task management notification scheduling ~ Simple, useful Apple Watch integration ~ Completely free\" data-dislike=\"~ Disjointed design philosophy and interface choices ~ First-party integrations are very limited in use ~ Smart Lists don't offer much value or functionality\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"03\" data-editorsyear=\"2022\" data-editorsdate=\""2022-03-01T19:19:31.919Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"03\" data-innovationyear=\"2022\" data-innovationdate=\""2022-03-01T19:19:31.919Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"2ee9d31b-fc23-46ec-a03d-97f1b2e66759","filename":"microsoft-to-do-logo.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F31\u002F2ee9d31b-fc23-46ec-a03d-97f1b2e66759\u002Fmicrosoft-to-do-logo.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-03-31 16:46:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"2ee9d31b-fc23-46ec-a03d-97f1b2e66759","imageFilename":"microsoft-to-do-logo.png","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F03\u002F31"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Microsoft","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fto-do.live.com\u002Ftasks\u002F","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETest Setup\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy review will focus on the iOS version of Microsoft To Do. It is also available as an Android app, and on desktop \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fto-do.live.com\u002Ftasks\u002F\"\u003Evia the web\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The iOS and Android versions of the app are mostly identical, while the web-based version relies more heavily on a two-pane design with a text-heavy approach to handling the solution's task management interface. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll three versions are similar enough that familiarizing yourself with one should reduce or eliminate any adjustment period required to use any other version. Still, the positioning of the desktop version within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem may incorrectly lead users to believe that it's part of a paid subscription. It isn't. Of course, a quick web search will allay this confusion, but Microsoft could definitely do a better job of promoting its availability, especially within the iOS or Android apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-microsoft-365-formerly-office-365-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhat is Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)? Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with most modern, multi-platform apps, any changes made within one version of Microsoft To Do will be synced across to all other versions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b0329783-f525-4e42-854f-1585d18b4718\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft To Do's main page\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-to-do-main-page.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFunctionality\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft To Do organizes your tasks into three tiers: groups, lists, and tasks. Groups hold multiple lists that share some similar purpose, while lists serve as collections of multiple tasks gathered around any one theme. Only user-created lists can be added to groups, the pre-made \"Smart Lists\" that ship with the app cannot. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny list you create yourself, as well as the default Smart Lists included within Microsoft To Do, permanently live on its main screen. These default lists are: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMy Day\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E - A list of any tasks with reminders or due dates scheduled for the current day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E - A collection of any tasks you've \"starred,\" which automatically adds them to this list. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlanned\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E - Includes all tasks with due dates or reminders set to them, regardless of when they take place. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAssigned to me\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E - A list of all tasks assigned by collaborators appears here. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFlagged email\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E - All messages flagged for To Do via Outlook will show up here. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETasks\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E - a catch-all list that collects any tasks that aren't already assigned to one of your custom-created lists.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile some may appreciate the variety of auto-sorting \"Smart Lists\" To Do provides, I found it to be overkill. The ability to create custom lists for these purposes could fulfill the same needs, especially since only one Smart List actually handled tasks the way I'd have preferred.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"307beda0-9a7b-4aa8-907b-65bc014b649c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-to-do-myday.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-to-do-myday.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat list, My Day, was a handy way for me to see what tasks I needed to complete within the next 24 hours. But, I have to note that the usage of a background image in My Day just felt odd. The images within it have that same serene aesthetic that most Windows 10 lock screen pics share. But, the fact that it is literally the only image used throughout the entire app makes it seem…out of place. Hardly a major issue, but symptomatic of a more widespread lack of cohesive design that will become apparent as this review continues. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you've probably guessed, I largely ignored the pre-created lists (aside from My Day) and created my own lists and tasks. In this way, To Do is very similar to competing offerings like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-tasks-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle's Tasks app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, making it relatively simple and easy to title a task, add a due date, include notes, and save it. To Do is also somewhat unique in allowing you to attach a file to the task, for when you need an image or document to help you get something done. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-task-management-software\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest task management software\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only sticking point in this process is setting reminders and due dates. While I do appreciate that these can be set separately, allowing for pre-deadline reminders, I wish Microsoft would have just gone with a more standard method of immediately allowing you to input a date and time. Instead, tapping \"Remind Me\" presents the following options: Later Today, Tomorrow, Next Week, or Pick a Date & Time. Meanwhile, \"Add Due Date\" brings up a similar list, with the exception of the last choice, which is Pick a Date, no specific time setting offered. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of you out there might appreciate the availability of these one-tap, somewhat imprecise settings when choosing your reminder times and due dates. However, it just added an extra step for me when sticking to the traditional method of tapping a calendar date and flipping through numbers to choose the precise time and day I'd prefer. This is another issue that's far from a deal breaker, but one of several little hiccups that make using the app less pleasant than it otherwise would be. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI found the reminder and due date notifications in To Do to be reliable, useful, and easily managed. The initial setup might have been a bit rockier than I'd have liked, but the extra effort did eventually provide a solid scheduling tool that definitively improved my task management. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7200fb78-0afd-4cce-b515-d21a32946aa3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA typical Apple Watch notification\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-to-do-apple-watch.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-to-do-apple-watch.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWearables and widgets\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft To Do features basic wearable functionality on iOS. Its Apple Watch notifications include the name of the task, a Complete button to mark the task as finished, a Snooze button to postpone your reminder by 10 minutes, and a Dismiss button to get rid of the notification entirely. It's a handy way to mark off completed tasks, but it doesn't offer much in the way of detailed task management, which still requires you to take out your phone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft does not offer a native Apple Watch app, nor does it offer a Wear OS companion app for its Android version. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"294bcdfd-8292-42ec-8916-00f847645649\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft To Do's Widgets: Your Tasks - Large (top), Add Task (bottom left), and My Day (bottom right)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-to-do-widgets.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-to-do-widgets.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor iOS users that want access to their to-do lists at a glance, Microsoft provide a total of four Widgets: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMy Day\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E - a 2x2 Widget that lists the tasks included on your My Day list within the app. Tapping it opens the app's My Day section, as you'd expect. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdd Task\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E - a 2x2 Widget that lists current tasks from the Tasks list, and provides a \"+\" button for adding new tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYour Tasks\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E - a 4x2 Widget with a list of up to 3 ongoing tasks, all of which can be marked complete without having to open the app. It also includes a \"+\" button for adding tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYour Tasks\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E - A larger version that provides the same functionality but takes up essentially an entire iOS home screen page, allowing for the inclusion of a far larger list of tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of the Widgets worked well, and provided exactly the kind of momentary, at-a-glance interactions you'd expect to be able to complete without having to open the app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pair of Your Tasks widgets were made particularly useful due to having the ability to choose which list they draw their included tasks from. I found it to be a simple way to drop a shopping list onto my iPhone's home screen for short-term reference. It was one of the app features I found myself using the most during my testing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EService integrations\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft integrated its Outlook email and Planner solution to help To Do gain access to communications and collaborations tools. Unfortunately, I found both to be very limited. The first limitation came from the fact that no one I knew, at work or home, was actively using Planner. Simply put, I had no one to collaborate with. This is, of course, more a statement about the popularity of an entirely separate product. But, it's important to note because the likelihood of your colleagues already using a given platform determines the immediate usefulness of that platform to you. In this case, that usefulness was nil. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-marches-toward-its-one-outlook-rollout\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft marches toward its 'One Outlook' rollout\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOutlook's interactivity with To Do was slightly more useful, since it didn't rely on the widespread adoption of another Microsoft solution. However, the functionality was quite basic. Tapping \"Create a Task\" within an email in the Outlook app on iOS created a task with its title set to the originating email's subject line. That's it. You can then find the created task in To Do, where you'll see that it also includes a unique field populated with a snippet from the email's body, and a button to be taken directly to the message within Outlook.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI actually found the ability to create tasks around emails very useful, in concept. Receiving an email is often the catalyst for having to remember to do something later, after all. However, I wish I could immediately set parameters like reminders and due dates within the Outlook interface. As it stands you have to go back into To Do itself, find the created task in the Tasks list, and then tap it. Only then can you edit its details. This is yet another feature maddeningly close to being useful, but just clumsy enough to make me not want to bother with it on a regular basis. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-increase-integration-between-teams-outlook-and-dynamics-365\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft to increase integration between Teams, Outlook, and Dynamics 365\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only third-party service integration of note within To Do is its ability to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwwdc-2018-apple-enables-siri-to-handle-shortcuts-pivots-to-automation-over-ai-bakeoff\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etie into Siri Shortcuts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, offering an array of voice-based options for creating, scheduling, and managing tasks. This also happens to be the one integration I found genuinely handy in its current form, allowing me to add tasks while my hands were full, or quickly set timed reminders within the app's platform.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"275d2f2a-1919-4df8-aa86-f9ce3d0882c0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-to-do-remind-me.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-to-do-remind-me.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPerformance \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's app did exactly what I'd want a to-do app to do. It just always seemed to be intent on making me take annoying extra step or two. It also offered potentially useful integrations that should have made adding new tasks via email and collaborating via Planner easier. But, both of these were stifled by overly basic interactions between apps and a lack of widespread adoption, respectively. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fproject-management-software\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest project management software\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong similar lines, the default screen includes too many Smart Lists, almost none of which I found useful in my time with the app. I should note you can hide almost all of these by visiting the app's settings, with the sole exception being My Day, which you're stuck with. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAgain and again during my testing I found myself appreciating the usefulness of To Do's reminders, and the organizational benefits its scheduling and management feature could provide. But, I also found myself just as frequently trying to find ways to avoid having to create a new task due to how unwieldy I found the app's interfaces and design choices. Actively making a user wish they didn't have to go through the trouble of using your product is, obviously, not a good look for an app that's specifically designed to be an integral part of your daily routine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWrap Up\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI believe Microsoft may have been trying to please too many disparate demographics with To Do. The friendly background of My Day reflects an app that was supposed to appeal to the average user just trying to plan their day's errands and goals. Meanwhile, the half-baked Outlook and Planner integrations suggest that its trying to be a corporate tool, a watered-down version of Microsoft Teams, rather than a general use task manager app. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft should have spent more time on tuning the basic to-do list functionality for ease-of-use, and less time on trying to make the app into something it was never really designed for. Even if the result was slightly more limited in some ways, it would have better captured my loyalty through the beneficial simplicity those minor limitations provided. As it stands, I'll be looking elsewhere to keep my daily to-do list a little more manageable. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPossible Alternatives\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fgoogle-tasks-get-things-done\u002Fid1353634006\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Tasks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E - Google's simpler, if slightly more limited, take on a task management app that focuses entirely on helping you create user-controlled lists and apps. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-tasks-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESee our review here\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Ftodoist-to-do-list-tasks\u002Fid572688855\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETodoist\u003C\u002Fa\u003E - An equally simple option with color-coded lists. It also offers a native Apple Watch app and a more platform-agnostic approach to third-party integrations. Includes a paid Pro Plan option with enhanced features.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fany-do-to-do-list-calendar\u002Fid497328576\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAny.do\u003C\u002Fa\u003E - A calendar-focused app offering colorful interfaces with a  \"focus mode\" to help you avoid distractions. Includes a monthly subscription version with enhanced organization and collaboration features for multiple users. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fremember-the-milk-to-do-list\u002Fid293561396\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERemember the Milk: To-Do List\u003C\u002Fa\u003E - The app that arguably founded the genre. Its latest version integrates email, text, and messaging notifications; cross-device sync, third-party integrations, and more. A paid, annual subscription with enhanced features and storage capacity is available. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fticktick-to-do-list-calendar\u002Fid626144601\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETickTick\u003C\u002Fa\u003E - Combines Google Tasks' simplicity with Any.do's focus mode, while adding a unique habit tracker to help make you more productive. Includes a Premium option that removes task limits.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-31 20:25:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft's attempt to create a task manager for the average user produced an app that seems to have gotten itself stuck halfway between the business and private worlds by trying to serve too many demographics at once.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"c5bdbc95-95d2-4840-87ca-5cc99ae4fa03",image:{id:"307beda0-9a7b-4aa8-907b-65bc014b649c",filename:"microsoft-to-do-myday.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-31 16:11:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft To Do's main page",credits:"Michael Gariffo",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F31\u002F307beda0-9a7b-4aa8-907b-65bc014b649c\u002Fmicrosoft-to-do-myday.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-single",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-to-do-review",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft To Do review: A to-do list app that makes you do too much",topic:{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"112a7545-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"reviews",name:"Reviews",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"June, who often goes by Kerry, serves as Reviews Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When June isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Reviews Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1a3cc344-640e-46b1-b686-07e6cf46142b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-tent.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"b9458762-f0dc-488f-a5d6-de0ea69292ba\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002FSurface-Laptop-Studio-2-Pre-order-Bundle\u002F8mdrcqml19w2?icid=mscom_marcom_H1a_SurfaceLaptopStudio2offer_FY24FallSurface&activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop Studio 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is really unlike any other laptop on the market right now. The screen is held up by a tiltable hinge that lets it switch from what I'll call \"regular laptop mode\" to stage mode (the display is angled like the image above) to studio mode (the display is laid flat, screen-side up, like a tablet).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe closest thing I can think of is, well, the previous Laptop Studio model, which fields the same shape-shifting form factor. But after today, if you're \u003Cem\u003Ethe\u003C\u002Fem\u003E customer for Microsoft's screen-tilting Surface device, then your eyes will be all over the latest model, not the old.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-product-microsoft-unveiled-at-its-surface-and-ai-event-today\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEverything Microsoft announced at its Surface and AI event today\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's a good deal, because, unlike the predecessor, the new Surface Laptop Studio 2 features an improved 13th Gen Intel Core H-class processor, NVIDIA's latest RTX 4050\u002F4060 GPUs, and an Intel NPU on Windows for video calling optimizations (which never hurts to have). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery Microsoft expert on the demo floor made it clear to me that gaming and content creation workflows are still the focus of the Studio laptop, so the changes under the hood make sense. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe big question that I had (and still have) is how effectively Microsoft can manage the heat that's generated from the more intensive workloads. One of the issues with the previous model was battery life, and I don't see this year's \"up to 18 hours of typical device usage\" doing significantly better. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6147046e-0b3e-4acd-b48d-deb8bd6cb304\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Laptop Studio 2 has the same 14.4-inch PixelSense Flow touchscreen as the previous model.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA spokesperson tells me that the Laptop Studio 2 has \"an improved ventilation system\", and the aforementioned Intel NPU should take some of the workloads off of the CPU and GPU when running AI-related applications. We'll see how the device handles different use cases with further testing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop-docking-station\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest laptop docking stations to upgrade your WFH setup\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Laptop Studio 2 is expensive. With a new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4e56d01a-3012-4dd1-a203-ea0a85e4c256\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002FSurface-Laptop-Studio-2-Pre-order-Bundle\u002F8mdrcqml19w2?icid=mscom_marcom_H1a_SurfaceLaptopStudio2offer_FY24FallSurface&activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"starting price of $1,999\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (the previous version started at $1,599 but with lesser specs), the Surface is clearly positioned to be a MacBook Pro competitor, and only pro users will have an easy time finding ways to justify the purchase. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"69beb939-e9f3-4bd9-9483-f271203f8ad5\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA spread of all the Laptop Studio 2's components.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-design.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI couldn't help but draw comparisons between the Surface and MacBook as I handled the cool-touch aluminum framing and swiped around on the larger-than-normal touchpad during my hour-ish hands-on period, and that's a good thing. The MacBook Pro is still a front-runner for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebest laptop you can buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E this year, and if Microsoft can match Apple in hardware, that's half the battle already.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flenovos-new-thinkbook-plus-is-the-most-interesting-2-in-1-laptop-ive-used-all-year\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELenovo's new ThinkBook Plus is the most interesting 2-in-1 laptop I've used all year\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of which, Microsoft says one of the more significant external changes to the Laptop Studio is within the touchpad. With a wider sensitivity range and haptic feedback, the company created a mousing experience that every type of user can use, including those with disabilities. I didn't notice any setbacks to the usability of the touchpad when scrolling, tapping, and clicking through various Copilot demos on the laptop, so the upgrade is a win in my book.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd finally, the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"39edb850-1771-4c51-bc47-8488b5c2bb7b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002FSurface-Laptop-Studio-2-Pre-order-Bundle\u002F8mdrcqml19w2?icid=mscom_marcom_H1a_SurfaceLaptopStudio2offer_FY24FallSurface&activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Laptop Studio 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E now has a USB-A and microSD card reader on top of the existing dual USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 3.5mm headphone jack, and Surface Connect charging port on the previous model. That's a big win for creators who seek additional storage space and\u002For often transfer photos and videos from their cameras. I just wish it was a full-sized SD card slot, as most of my professional gear uses that instead of microSD.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-09-21 20:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The second coming of Microsoft's do-it-all laptop is more functional than ever, but I have questions.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f9ee25f2-2ec3-4ce7-9e7f-71c5d53d1871",image:{id:"1a3cc344-640e-46b1-b686-07e6cf46142b",filename:"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-tent.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-09-21 15:46:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F21\u002F1a3cc344-640e-46b1-b686-07e6cf46142b\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-tent.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4240,height:2384,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-hands-on-review",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"I demoed Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 and was left all kinds of jealous",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a7ecc6fa-8176-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Mary Jo Foley",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Mary Jo",lastName:"Foley",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"8215236b-63b7-491f-91ad-190439d0bf94",filename:"mary-jo-foley.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:57:09",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F8215236b-63b7-491f-91ad-190439d0bf94\u002Fmary-jo-foley.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Mary Jo Foley has covered the tech industry for 30 years for a variety of publications, including ZDNET, eWeek, and Baseline. She is the author of Microsoft 2.0: How Microsoft plans to stay relevant in the post-Gates era (John Wiley & Sons, 2008). She also is the co-host of the \"Windows Weekly\" podcast on the TWiT network. \r\n\r\nGot a tip? Send her an email with your rants, rumors, tips, and tattles. Confidentiality guaranteed.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lanzajet.com\u002Flanzajet-secures-industry-leading-innovative-financing-with-microsoft-climate-innovation-fund-to-construct-the-worlds-first-commercial-alcohol-to-jet-sustainable-fuel-plant\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft's Climate Innovation Fund has invested $50 million in LanzaJet\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a sustainable fuels company. The money will go toward the construction of the Freedom Pines Fuels Plant in Soperton, Ga., which LanzaJet says is the world's first alcohol-to-jet sustainable fuel production plant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft is interested in sustainable fuels as a way to make its cloud datacenters less dependent on diesel fuel. LanzaJet says it will bring lower-cost sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel to the global market. LanzaJet says its plant will use waste-based ethanol feedstock as the source for its converted fuel. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"9d2055b5-49fe-4de1-ae66-c94081e8234b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"ZDNet Recommends: Microsoft Surface Pro 7+\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"microsoft-surface-pro-7-12-3-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-device-only","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"ed1c8923-13ab-4675-b840-0f922f33c29b","filename":"screenshot-2021-11-17-at-16-05-24-microsoft-surface-pro-7-12-3-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-device-only.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F17\u002Fed1c8923-13ab-4675-b840-0f922f33c29b\u002Fscreenshot-2021-11-17-at-16-05-24-microsoft-surface-pro-7-12-3-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-device-only.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2021-11-17 21:05:51","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"ed1c8923-13ab-4675-b840-0f922f33c29b","imageFilename":"screenshot-2021-11-17-at-16-05-24-microsoft-surface-pro-7-12-3-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-device-only.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F11\u002F17"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMicrosoft-12-3-inch-Touchscreen-i7-1165G7-Commercial\u002Fdp\u002FB08XZNH4GG\" data-offerprice=\"1835\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft officials have said the company is committed to being \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-ambitious-plan-to-remove-its-entire-carbon-footprint\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecarbon-negative by 2030\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and removing from the environment all the carbon it has emitted to date by 2050. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft currently is on track to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-were-on-pace-to-build-50-to-100-new-datacenters-each-year\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuild between 50 and 100 new data centers every year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It is working to reduce concrete-and steel-embodied carbon in its building materials by 30% to 60%. It is working to invest in new sustainable materials for building foundations, structures, and enclosures. It is researching how low-carbon materials like earthen slabs, algae-grown bricks\u002Fpanels, mushroom structural tubes, and agricultural waste panels can help reduce carbon emissions. Additionally, the company has signed power-purchase agreements for renewable energy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2020, Microsoft officials said they were testing \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-is-testing-the-use-of-hydrogen-fuel-cells-in-lieu-of-diesel-for-its-azure-datacenter-servers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehydrogen fuel cells as a potential replacement for diesel fuel \u003C\u002Fa\u003Ein its data centers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"fe07e774-77b4-4a0e-908a-c22934474f6e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ffe07e774-77b4-4a0e-908a-c22934474f6e\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-01-13 18:01:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft is investing in sustainable-fuels company LanzaJet, which is building an alcohol-to-jet sustainable fuel production plant.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0f3b0a5f-f27a-4485-b29a-d6a3747864a2",image:{id:"6fba24bf-2fd4-4038-a9b1-b9cee9a4c9e2",filename:"data-center.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-01-13 19:31:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"datacenterlanzajetfuel.jpg",credits:"whiteMocca -- Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F13\u002F6fba24bf-2fd4-4038-a9b1-b9cee9a4c9e2\u002Fdata-center.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Cloud",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-invests-50-million-in-lanzajet-for-sustainable-datacenter-fuel",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft invests $50 million in LanzaJet for sustainable datacenter fuel",topic:{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10279ab0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-centers",name:"Data Centers",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a7ecc6fa-8176-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"Mary Jo Foley",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Mary Jo",lastName:"Foley",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"8215236b-63b7-491f-91ad-190439d0bf94",filename:"mary-jo-foley.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:57:09",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F8215236b-63b7-491f-91ad-190439d0bf94\u002Fmary-jo-foley.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Mary Jo Foley has covered the tech industry for 30 years for a variety of publications, including ZDNET, eWeek, and Baseline. She is the author of Microsoft 2.0: How Microsoft plans to stay relevant in the post-Gates era (John Wiley & Sons, 2008). She also is the co-host of the \"Windows Weekly\" podcast on the TWiT network. \r\n\r\nGot a tip? Send her an email with your rants, rumors, tips, and tattles. Confidentiality guaranteed.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b46395e3-4acd-4e48-9ddd-f8e2ac9b0662\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's new Surface Laptop SE running Windows 11 SE, both optimized for the education market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Credit: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surfacelaptopsewin11se.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surfacelaptopsewin11se.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"8000\" data-image-height=\"4500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft is taking the wraps off a new Windows 11 SKU called Windows 11 SE, as well as a new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"880ad3c6-5b3d-40ab-be7b-5423e00925d2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsurface\u002Fbusiness\u002Fsurface-laptop-se\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop SE\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E device today, November 9. The new Windows 11 edition is a simplified version of Microsoft's newest OS release, customized for the K-12 education market. The new Surface Laptop SE, \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a5db6985-07f3-4a02-8dff-c579f2ae4d3d\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsurface\u002Fbusiness\u002Fsurface-laptop-se\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"which starts at $250\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, is targeted at the same space. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EMicrosoft rolled out the Windows 11 SE release and device simultaneously with its virtual \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.microsoft.com\u002Freimagine-education-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EReimagine: What's Next for Education event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on November 8. The existence of both \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-try-again-to-reach-the-k-12-market-with-a-new-low-cost-surface-laptop-report\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Windows 11 SE SKU and the laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E were reported a couple of weeks ago by Windows Central.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhich-microsoft-surface-pc-is-right-for-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Surface PC: Every Surface device is Windows 11-ready\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feducationblog.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002F2021\u002F11\u002Fimagining-a-new-era-of-education\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11 SE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (which I'd think stands for Student Edition or School Edition, but which Microsoft claims doesn't stand for anything in particular) will only be available preloaded on new devices for the education market. It won't be available for existing devices or made available separately for users to install on any other devices. It will be available pre-installed on PCs that are available via education purchasing channels. It won't be actively sold to business users or consumers. Schools can pave their Windows 11 SE devices and reinstall any legitimate Windows version for which they have a license, but once they do this, they cannot go back to Windows 11 SE, according to Microsoft.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"d9e698c1-4d2b-47b1-b621-ac3429e42672\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Surface Laptop SE\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"73a5baf6-e374-4098-b878-7a3f5fd90d87","filename":"microsoft-surface-se.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fimage-resizer.prod.zdnet.com\u002Fi\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F09\u002F73a5baf6-e374-4098-b878-7a3f5fd90d87\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-se.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2021-11-09 17:31:28","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"73a5baf6-e374-4098-b878-7a3f5fd90d87","imageFilename":"microsoft-surface-se.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F11\u002F09"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsurface\u002Fbusiness\u002Fsurface-laptop-se\" data-offerprice=\"249\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-usemonetization=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMicrosoft is positioning Windows 11 SE, which was codenamed \"Hailey,\"  as providing a simple, distraction-free environment for students and school admins. It will open apps full-screen, will not support widgets and only allow two choices of side-by-side snapped-app grids. As \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-acknowledges-its-dropping-its-stores-for-business-and-education-in-early-2023\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft is discontinuing its Microsoft Store for Education\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Windows 11 SE won't include a built-in Store for apps, but it will enable admins and\u002For students to download a somewhat curated set of third-party apps, including Chrome and Zoom. Microsoft is touting Microsoft 365 for Education, which will enable students to have offline copies of the key Office apps and store their work locally in case they don't have Internet access outside school, is well-suited, though optional, for Windows 11 SE devices.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThere is nothing new in the Windows 11 OS itself that is designed to make device provisioning, wiping and updating easier. Microsoft says admins should use existing Intune, Intune for Education and\u002For \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-aims-to-simplify-windows-10-pc-set-up-with-windows-autopilot\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows Autopilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E tools to deploy and manage Windows 11 SE devices. Of these, Intune for Education is a must; admins who want to use other non-Microsoft management tools should opt for an OS other than Windows 11 SE, Microsoft says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft built \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsurface\u002Fbusiness\u002Fsurface-laptop-se\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop SE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to be its own first-party device for the K-8 education market running Windows 11 SE. Various OEMs, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, Dynabook, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo and other PC makers also will be rolling out their own Windows 11 SE PCs. Microsoft officials said they expect the majority of these devices to be available for ordering through education channels later this year and into 2022. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003ESurface Laptop SE, seemingly codenamed \"Vivian,\" is a plastic-encased device with an 11.6-inch screen, front-facing 720-pixel camera and accessible screws on the bottom to make it easily repairable. Surface Laptop SE uses the same keyboard and trackpad as Surface Laptop Go. It Surface Laptop SE features an Intel Celeron processor (N4020 or 4120), 4 GB or 8GB of memory and 64GB or 128GB of eMMC storage. It has a USB-A and USB-C port, plus a barrel-type power connector. Microsoft is claiming 16 hours of \"typical\" usage battery life (which, based on my experience, will be 8 hours, at best). Unlike most recent Surface PCs, the Laptop SE has a 16:9 ratio, rather than 3:2 (maybe to save on the cost of components?). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has pursued a variety of strategies as part of its Chromebook-compete efforts for the past several years. It introduced the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-takes-aim-at-schools-consumers-and-businesses-with-surface-go-tablets-starting-at-399\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Go in 2018, with the EDU market\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as one of its primary audiences. Because the Go wasn't truly \"low-cost,\" -- as it started at $400 without a keyboard or pen (both costing extra) --  it's not clear how much success it has had in that market. Microsoft also planned to try to win over the education market with its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-10x-microsofts-cloud-powered-chrome-os-competitor-inches-closer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 10X operating system\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which it \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-officially-acknowledges-windows-10x-isnt-happening\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edropped before it ever came to market\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Microsoft officials have said that many of 10X's planned features were included in Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdate (November 9)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Here are a few additional interesting tidbits from Microsoft's FAQ about Windows 11 SE.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe recently announced \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-add-new-education-focused-m365-a1-per-device-subscription-plan\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft 365 A1 per-device license\u003C\u002Fa\u003E does figure in with Windows 11 SE. That new $38-per-device license that is good for six years actually comes with Windows 11 SE, Teams, Office, OneNote and Class Notebook, plus other \"education centered\" apps like Minecraft: Education Edition, Flipgrid and Reading Progress. And this new license also includes Intune for Education.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows 11 SE is definitely not as restrictive as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-switching-out-of-windows-10-s-mode-will-be-free-for-all\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 10 in S Mode\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is\u002Fwas. However, the types of apps customers can install and run natively will be limited to six categories: Content-filtering apps, test-taking apps, accessibility apps, classroom communication apps, diagnostics\u002Fmanagement\u002Fconnectivity and supportability apps and browsers. Students won't be able to download things like games, YouTube, etc. on Windows 11 SE by design. It's supposed to be a platform for running a set of apps curated by school IT\u002Fadmins.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows 11 SE won't be the only education-focused version of Windows 11, going forward. Microsoft will continue to offer  Windows 11 Pro Education and Windows 11 Education. Microsoft considers Windows 11 SE a \"cloud-first edition of Windows 11\" that is more controlled by IT than Pro Education, which allows students and others to install apps on their own devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-11-09 17:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft is taking on Chromebooks yet again with its new Surface Laptop SE, which runs a simplified version of Windows 11, called Windows 11 SE.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6f1744ea-0057-4f90-8a4d-e2635366a3d1",image:{id:"73a5baf6-e374-4098-b878-7a3f5fd90d87",filename:"microsoft-surface-se.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-11-09 17:31:28",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"win11sestartmenu.png",credits:"Microsoft",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F09\u002F73a5baf6-e374-4098-b878-7a3f5fd90d87\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-se.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1534,height:1014,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-introduces-windows-11-se-new-250-surface-laptop-se-for-education-market",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft introduces Windows 11 SE, new $250 Surface Laptop SE for education market",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"863fe219-de4d-4c2d-9e95-55e19301075a",slug:"education",name:"Education",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"06d4b2cd-41d4-470c-85dc-5b39259aeb35",username:"mbuondonno",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Max",lastName:"Buondonno",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"88188e33-2043-4189-a7a9-63f7280523bd",filename:"selfie.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-09-26 13:01:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F26\u002F88188e33-2043-4189-a7a9-63f7280523bd\u002Fselfie.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Max Buondonno is a contributing technology writer at ZDNET. He's been a professional technology journalist for over eight years, with most of his work featured on his blog, Matridox. He was selected as a CES 2019 Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association. Find him across social media @LegendaryScoop.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"6bda5f13-68b5-40bc-96cd-fd7c4953b9ae\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2\" data-rating=\"3.5\" data-like=\"Beautiful, innovative design ~ Excellent performance thanks to improved specs ~ Plenty of ports ~ Trackpad and keyboard feel great\" data-dislike=\"Even thicker and heavier than previous generation ~ Battery life is underwhelming ~ Webcam isn't very sharp\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"10\" data-editorsyear=\"2023\" data-editorsdate=\""2023-10-03T12:23:05.928Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"10\" data-innovationyear=\"2023\" data-innovationdate=\""2023-10-03T12:23:05.928Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"5c354831-658a-4f7f-b35a-d3aa728b674d","filename":"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-zdnet.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F03\u002F5c354831-658a-4f7f-b35a-d3aa728b674d\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-zdnet.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-03 00:56:02","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"5c354831-658a-4f7f-b35a-d3aa728b674d","imageFilename":"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-zdnet.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F03"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=24542&u1=subid_value&murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002Fsurface-laptop-studio-2\u002F8rqr54krf1dz","offerMerchant":"Microsoft","offerPrice":"1999","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002Fsurface-laptop-studio-2\u002F8rqr54krf1dz","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=24542&u1=subid_value&murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002Fsurface-laptop-studio-2\u002F8rqr54krf1dz"}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou don't need to do much to figure out whether you're using the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c1d51d8d-caab-44b4-90a2-c639bc9b5803\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-Studio-2\u002F8rqr54krf1dz?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop Studio\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E from Microsoft: just flex the top half of the screen and see what happens. If the bottom half pops off a few magnets and lets you dock it right above the trackpad, you've got a Surface Laptop Studio on your hands.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pullquote\" data-alignment=\"right\" data-quote=\"Microsoft delivers a solid experience with the Studio 2, one that's still as unique as it was the first time around.\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's been the biggest selling point of Microsoft's high-end laptop series since its inception in 2021. Now, the company is back with a new version -- aptly named the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"815934cc-2c5a-4468-9eb8-5e7ae6adf088\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-Studio-2\u002F8rqr54krf1dz?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop Studio 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E -- that maintains a similar design and approach while packing in the upgrades that the first version was in need of.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-hands-on-review\u002F\"\u003EI demoed Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 and was left all kinds of jealous\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat generally revolves around performance, which was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-studio-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea bit lacking in the first model\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Microsoft has done good work to get performance up to a more acceptable level at this price point, while also throwing in a few nice-to-have features and -- for the first time in a Windows computer -- an Intel-branded neural processing unit for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been using the Surface Laptop Studio 2 for just under a week, and I can confidently say it's a solid performer, better than what we got with the original Studio.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESpecifications\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable data-title=\"8x2 Table\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDimensions\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E12.72 x 9.06 x 0.86 inches\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDisplay\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E14.4-inch PixelSense Flow touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProcessor\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H with INtel Gen3 Movidius 3700VC VPU AI Accelerator\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGraphics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENvidia GeForce RTX 4050\u002F4060, Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada, or Intel Iris Xe Graphics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMemory and storage\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp to 64GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 2TB of SSD\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBattery and charging\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp to 19 hours of typical device usage\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPorts and connections\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2x USB-C with USB4\u002FThunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.1, MicroSDXC card reader, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect port\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd spellcheck=\"false\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2d5e5840-28f5-4e41-82bc-5c3abfba89ca\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-Studio-2\u002F8rqr54krf1dz?\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$1,999\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA much-needed performance upgrade\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInside my review unit, Microsoft includes the 13th-generation Intel Core i7 H-series processor, which is an upgrade over the 11th-generation chips in the previous generation. Those chips were able to handle most people's workflows, which primarily involved a lot of creator-focused tools and apps being used for hours on end. After all, this laptop is primarily designed for creators to make their jobs easier, and with the new model, that experience gets even better.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-latest-windows-11-update-is-rolling-out-now-heres-whats-new\u002F\"\u003EThe latest Windows 11 update is rolling out now. Here's what's new\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn day-to-day usage, the i7-13700H chip kicks out great performance that's reliable across both everyday tasks and heavier workloads. I ran some Cinebench benchmarks to see how it ranked, and it translated to basically what I expected: yet another high-end Intel processor with great but not amazing performance. It ranked behind a lot of Intel's gaming chips, AMD's Ryzen 7 series, and -- of course -- Apple's M series processors, which continue to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fintroducing-my-design-for-an-apple-silicon-based-mac-pro\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edominate the industry\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ca747ea5-3a4c-4b3f-a9e3-90c07417cdee\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Max Buondonno\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 on a table\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-zdnet-9.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat being said, it's a fine chip. It's definitely not going to blow you away with its performance, but it's certainly more than enough to justify the price tag of the Studio 2, which is huge deal since the original Studio's processor was notably underwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, it's not just the processor that's been improved. Microsoft upgraded the graphics with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, and 2000 ADA discrete graphics. My review unit came with the RTX 4060, which can be summed up as a solid GPU for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fhome-entertainment\u002Fbest-budget-gaming-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emid-range gaming laptops\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That might be a bit uninspiring if you want to use the Studio 2 for gaming, but for creatives who need a steady GPU for photo and video editing, the 4060 is a noble powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmy-7-favorite-microsoft-powertoys-utilities-that-every-windows-pc-user-should-know\u002F\"\u003EMy 7 favorite Microsoft PowerToys: Utilities every Windows PC user should try\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI edited a number of photos in Photoshop, and it felt as smooth as my M1 Pro-powered MacBook. Sifting through complex layers and gradients, I did experience a few stutters waiting for my photos to render, but overall, it was a smooth experience. Does it feel like you're using a $3,000+ laptop? That's up for debate, but it's still plenty capable if you're a creator who needs to get things done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"34f5b766-3e82-4cb1-ac8b-be7b4996b622\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ERunning Microsoft Copilot on the Windows 11 machine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Max Buondonno\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 running Windows Copilot\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-zdnet-6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou get a choice of 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM, the latter of which was loaded into my unit, along with up to 2TB of storage (I got the 1TB model). The extra RAM certainly helps to keep things running smoothly, even when they've been in the background for hours. If you're going to buy this laptop, I highly recommend getting at least 32GB of RAM so you power through more tasks simultaneously -- 16GB will only take you so far, especially if you plan to keep the laptop for an extended period of time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe other new piece of silicon under the hood is Intel's Neural Processing Unit, a first for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows laptops\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Microsoft talked about using this chip to power all the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Feverything-microsoft-unveiled-at-its-surface-and-ai-event-this-week\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI stuff in Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including Copilot, the generative AI assistant that lives in your taskbar. Using Copilot on the Studio 2, it feels well-optimized and quick to generate responses, whether to sort through my documents in File Explorer or write a three-paragraph history of Taylor Swift's album releases. However, it didn't feel much different than other laptops I have on deck loaded with the preview version of Microsoft's Copilot update for Windows 11. Over time, I'm sure the NPU will help speed things up, but right now it's not doing much.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f841db82-60f7-440a-8854-467395e99456\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Max Buondonno\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 webcam\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-zdnet-7.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Intel NPU also powers Microsoft's Windows Studio effects, which help to improve the quality of video and audio during calls. This includes keeping your head centered in the frame as you move around, blurring the background, maintaining eye contact with adaptive corrections to your eyes, and minimizing background noise. All of these features worked well in my testing, and made for a more enjoyable video chatting experience. You'll just have to live with a sub-par webcam: while the field of view is nice and wide for automatic framing, the Full HD resolution doesn't feel very sharp and generally looks blurry, even in good lighting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EGorgeous hardware and a unique screen\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of this power is wrapped in what can only be described as a gorgeous design. The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is one of the most premium-feeling Windows laptops I've used, with a strong resemblance to that of Apple's MacBook Pro line and the silver aluminum to prove it. This generation is a bit thicker and heavier than the last one, weighing in at 4.37 pounds with Nvidia's graphics card. That's a difference of 0.37 pounds compared to the older model, so get ready for a shoulder exercise when carrying this thing around in your backpack.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-microsoft-recover-from-the-collapse-of-its-surface-business\u002F\"\u003ECan Microsoft recover from the collapse of its Surface business?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft still includes a 14.4-inch PixelSense Flow display with its excellent 3:2 aspect ratio, 2400 x 1600 resolution, and 120Hz refresh rate. It was a great screen on the original model, and it continues to be just as good on the latest generation. It's bright, colorful, sharp, and perfect for scrolling thanks to the taller aspect ratio. I absolutely love it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d8681833-d1dd-4a7b-a122-4fca18803bcc\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Laptop Studio 2 in stage mode.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Max Buondonno\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 folded\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-zdnet-11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd of course, it still does Microsoft's neat trick of bending downward and extending past the keyboard, giving you the ability to easily sketch, annotate, or sign whatever's on your screen with ease. When you dock the display below the space bar, Windows 11 switches to a touch-friendly interface with larger iconography, turning it into a propped-up tablet of sorts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt opens a realm of possibilities for creatives who want more precise control over their video timelines, photo edits, or sketches. Microsoft sells the Surface Slim Pen 2 to pair with the screen, which docks below the trackpad magnetically to recharge. I didn't get to test it for this review, but other members of the ZDNET team love it for its comfortability and low latency.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fits-official-no-more-free-windows-10-upgrades\u002F\"\u003EIt's official: No more free Windows 10 upgrades\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of comfortability, the keyboard on the Surface Laptop Studio 2 might be one of my favorites. It has 1.3 millimeters of travel and plenty of satisfying bounce, which helps to make it very comfortable to use for long periods of time. Part of me wishes the keys were slightly curved at the top instead of being totally flat, but that's just a personal preference.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe trackpad is a little different, and so are the ports\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelow the keyboard is a new trackpad from Microsoft. It's a trackpad that doesn't physically move but offers haptic feedback whenever you press down on it. Compared to my MacBook Pro (which has the greatest trackpad known to man), this trackpad is excellent. It's responsive, fluid, and delivers the same level of feedback no matter where you click.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6ae258da-6c44-4075-9cd0-2715291f2c69\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Max Buondonno\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 trackpad\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-zdnet-8.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also what Microsoft calls the \"most inclusive\" trackpad ever thanks to Adaptive Touch, which increases the sensitivity of the trackpad and lets you use your knuckle, palm, or other body part to control the cursor. It's a great feature and an important addition as Microsoft continues to push for a more ability-inclusive product lineup.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-is-testing-an-ai-powered-image-creator-for-windows-11-paint\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft is testing an AI-powered image creator for Windows 11 Paint\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, there are more ports on the Surface Laptop Studio 2, including a USB-A port and a microSD card slot. They sit alongside the dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Surface Connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. I would've liked to see a full-size SD card reader as well, but any extra IO is welcome in my book.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBattery life is…fine\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft says it improved the battery life on the Surface Laptop Studio 2, but it's not very noticeable. I didn't run any endless 4K video loops or scroll a webpage until it died, but I did use the machine for my everyday workload on a full charge, and all I got was just under six hours of use. This was after writing the copy for a variety of reviews and news pieces in Google Chrome, playing Spotify, using Photoshop and Lightroom occasionally, and watching YouTube.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EZDNET's buying advice\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith its \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"fff86d5b-7487-470f-81f4-7fb1dc0ed584\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002Fsurface-laptop-studio-2\u002F8rqr54krf1dz\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"$1,999 starting price\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (which only gets higher if you pick up an Nvidia GPU to actually work through creative projects), the Surface Laptop Studio 2 is an interesting choice. You'll find similarly-specced laptops like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-traded-my-macbook-for-a-dell-xps-15-for-a-month-and-didnt-regret-it-at-all\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDell XPS 15\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-galaxy-book-3-ultra-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESamsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for hundreds less, both of which also get you a thinner and lighter design for portability.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat being said, no laptop can do what the Studio 2 can and flex the screen down to be used as a writing canvas\u002Ftablet. The unique form factor, coupled with its beefier specs, will prove to be worth it for some creatives who want the most control out of their laptop. 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She is a financial expert who previously worked for Morgan Stanley and now specializes in all forms of insurance. Her work has also recently been published on sites like TIME, ADT, Fiscal Tiger, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar and Home Advisor, as well as many other websites and blogs around the world.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"8659adee-a847-4b1f-aab5-6811b20e36aa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F8659adee-a847-4b1f-aab5-6811b20e36aa\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince 2012, the Microsoft Surface PC line has been a wildly popular solution to computing. Users who want an alternative to Apple greatly appreciate Microsoft's user-friendly Windows operating system, and most of these touchscreen PCs integrate Microsoft's exclusive Intel processors. These personal computers are also more affordable than other types of laptops. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESurface PCs have come a long way over the years, expanding their hardware and features with each new model. But which is the best Surface PC for you? I rounded up the best Surface PC devices based on price, display size, and processor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-computer\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELooking for a new computer? 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It's also important to remember that a PC is significantly heavier, with extra weight coming from extra storage and processing power.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESurface PCs are not as generous with port selection, making your standard laptop a better option for more in-depth projects and enhanced connectivity. Consider how you plan to use your device and then decide which is best for you. At the end of the day, you receive far greater flexibility when you choose the 2-in-1 makeup of the Microsoft Surface.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is a Microsoft Surface PC better than a laptop?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e6c4b0d0-e9a7-4c8b-88c9-d6363a996b14\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOne of the best parts about Surface PCs is affordability,&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eespecially\u003C\u002Fem\u003E when compared to your average laptop. 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Ultimately, you should compare specs to ensure you find the right Surface PC for your personal or professional needs.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How much do the best Surface PCs cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3ae647c7-8f3b-4253-9fcf-1036908c9518\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn our search, we also considered these best Surface PCs that may also be worth a second look.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there alternative best Surface PCs worth considering?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f3726b03-4808-4b57-9108-2e27b7966873\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EPacked with power, the Surface Book 3 delivers impressive performance with excellent versatility.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Surface Book 3\" data-superlative=\"Best Surface PC for versatility\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Surface Book 3","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Microsoft\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b9199bfa-239b-4aee-8d3a-e2a5ab2fb514","title":"Surface Book 3","filename":"surface-book-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F28\u002Fb9199bfa-239b-4aee-8d3a-e2a5ab2fb514\u002Fsurface-book-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":129759,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-03-28 13:49:09","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-03-28 13:49:23","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Microsoft\u002FZDNET","alt":"surface-book-3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b9199bfa-239b-4aee-8d3a-e2a5ab2fb514","imageAltText":"Surface Book 3","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Microsoft\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"surface-book-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F03\u002F28","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Microsoft\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"MOST VERSATILE\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FNEW-Microsoft-Surface-Book-Touch-Screen\u002Fdp\u002FB086QRJX6X?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"730","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FNEW-Microsoft-Surface-Book-Touch-Screen\u002Fdp\u002FB086QRJX6X","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FNEW-Microsoft-Surface-Book-Touch-Screen\u002Fdp\u002FB086QRJX6X?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4ee7aa40-f49d-4dac-b7d2-2fda47981987\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Duo is easy to take with you on the road. 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Mary has been a technology writer for nearly two decades, covering everything from early versions of Windows and Office to the first smartphones, the arrival of the web and most things inbetween.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6aab5b82-bb15-4fac-ab3c-e2e29827b1eb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's 10.5-inch Surface Go 3 weighs 544g (1.2lbs) without the Type Cover keyboard.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-go-3-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-go-3-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe latest model of Microsoft's diminutive 2-in-1 tablet\u002Flaptop, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-go-3\u002F904h27d0cbwn?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Go 3\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, has the usual excellent Surface build quality and industrial design, and is externally indistinguishable from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-go-2\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Go 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The two most recent Surface Go models have a slightly higher-resolution 10.5-inch screen (1920x1280 vs 1800x1200) than the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsurface-go-first-look-small-light-and-the-best-cheap-pc-ever\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eoriginal Surface Go\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe consumer version of the Surface Go 3 starts at $399.99, while the '\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-go-3-for-business\u002F8msjbnl8hbxw?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efor Business\u003C\u002Fa\u003E' model, with extra security and management features, and optional LTE mobile broadband, costs from $499.99.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7e85b017-f24a-4d0e-83c2-6cc760ebe3b6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Go 3 costs from $399.99 (Type Cover and Surface Pen not included).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-go-3-main.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-go-3-main.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"642\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-slim-pen-2\u002F8tb9xw8rwc14?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Slim Pen\u003C\u002Fa\u003E ($129.99) will work with the Surface Go 3 (as will any Surface Pen), but the keyboard hasn't been updated with the charging well. If you have the keyboard from an older Surface Go model, it's exactly the same \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-go-type-cover-english\u002F8vszf6wtwf29?cid=msft_web_collection&activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EType Cover\u003C\u002Fa\u003E ($84.99). Neither pen nor keyboard are included in the tablet's price.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"320e9773-0450-4608-9da4-c7fbaba1e000\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Microsoft Surface Go 3\" data-rating=\"3.5\" data-like=\"The most affordable Surface device ~ Excellent 10.5-inch screen ~ High-quality webcam and speakers ~ Core i3 processor option\" data-dislike=\"Disappointing battery life under mainstream workloads ~ Keyboard and stylus not included ~ Not the best showcase for Windows 11\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"11\" data-editorsyear=\"2021\" data-editorsdate=\""2021-11-01T21:49:03.762Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"11\" data-innovationyear=\"2021\" data-innovationdate=\""2021-11-01T21:49:03.762Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"6aab5b82-bb15-4fac-ab3c-e2e29827b1eb","filename":"surface-go-3-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F15\u002F6aab5b82-bb15-4fac-ab3c-e2e29827b1eb\u002Fsurface-go-3-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2021-11-15 11:11:22","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"6aab5b82-bb15-4fac-ab3c-e2e29827b1eb","imageFilename":"surface-go-3-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F11\u002F15"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=24542&u1=[subid_value]&murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Go-3\u002F904H27D0CBWN?crosssellid=fbt-f4c&selectedColor=86888a&preview=&previewModes=","offerMerchant":"Microsoft","offerPrice":"629.99","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Go-3\u002F904H27D0CBWN?crosssellid=fbt-f4c&selectedColor=86888a&preview=&previewModes=","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=24542&u1=[subid_value]&murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Go-3\u002F904H27D0CBWN?crosssellid=fbt-f4c&selectedColor=86888a&preview=&previewModes="}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne USB-C (not USB 4) port plus the 3.5mm audio jack and a MicroSD card slot under the kickstand means you're plugging in one peripheral at a time. But the Surface Connect port means you don't have to choose between a peripheral and charging, although you can still charge over USB-C if you need to. Networking is the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, which is newly supported in Windows 11) and Bluetooth 5.0.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cab12bba-6181-4190-9654-26c4a558693a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Go 3 (left) has a slimmer screen bezel than the first-generation model (right), but is unchanged from the Surface Go 2.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Mary Branscombe \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-go-3-versus-sg-1.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-go-3-versus-sg-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"480\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe consistency is deliberate. Keeping the form factor and port placement the same is an advantage for organisations that buy accessories like protective cases. Various healthcare and emergency services in the UK are using Surface Go as a lightweight and very portable option, for example, as are call centres where the small footprint, low price and ability to drive an external monitor are key.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"709b3c83-3b25-4079-98ca-ec045486f047\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESurface Go 3 keeps the ports and buttons in the same place as the original Surface Go (top device in each image).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Images: Mary Branscombe \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-go-3-ports-buttons.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-go-3-ports-buttons.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"664\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe front-facing webcam is still a 5MP model that can record 1080p at 30fps, but that was already one of the better laptop webcams around, easily beating the 720p cameras in many laptops. The 8MP rear camera is fine for snaps but not a patch on what's in the average smartphone. The Windows Hello 3D camera is also excellent, recognising us in a range of lighting conditions as soon as we turned the device on. The Dolby Audio stereo speakers sound good for both music and video calls.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Go 3 may look unchanged externally, but inside the case, there's a spec bump. We looked at the top-end model with an Intel \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fark.intel.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fwww\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fark\u002Fproducts\u002F213356\u002Fintel-core-i310100y-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-90-ghz.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECore i3-10100Y\u003C\u002Fa\u003E processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD storage. This costs $629.99 in consumer guise, or $679.99 as a 'for Business' model. Cheaper consumer models have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fark.intel.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fwww\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fark\u002Fproducts\u002F213357\u002Fintel-pentium-gold-6500y-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPentium Gold 6500Y\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with 4GB RAM\u002F64GB eMMC ($399.99, but may struggle with performance) or 8GB RAM\u002F128GB SSD ($549.99).  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new Core i3 CPU delivers a respectable improvement on earlier Surface Go models. It's very usable for mainstream business apps, browsing and video meetings in Teams, but (as noted below) the Windows 11 interface doesn't always feel as fast and performant as the benchmark results might lead you to expect. Interestingly, we saw better benchmark performance when using the Go 3's own charger, rather than the (official, Microsoft) charger from an earlier-generation Surface.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBattery life, as always, depends on what you're doing. Playing videos relies on heavily GPU hardware acceleration, so it's actually very power efficient and we were able to play videos continuously for slightly longer than Microsoft's claimed 11 hours. But with the screen set to only 36% brightness, web browsing, using Twitter, copying files and using Office apps like OneNote and Outlook used up 75% of battery life in just under two hours. Battery saver kicked in that this point and we got another 75 minutes of work done, adding up to a disappointing 3 hours and 15 minutes. For comparison, an original Surface Go running Windows 10 with only 50% charge gave us two hours of work in similar conditions.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, with a tiny, lightweight tablet like this, you may not be settling down to work for hours, but grabbing the Go for a few minutes at a time and then closing the lid. We found the Go 3 was still a bit more power hungry than the original Go in those circumstances (using up 11% of the battery in 22 minutes rather than 6% in 18 minutes), so you may want to slip a battery bank into your bag when you're out and about.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Windows 11 \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft told us that the Arm-based \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-x\u002F8XTMB6C575MD?=&ef_id=CjwKCAiAp8iMBhAqEiwAJb94z7Bjx9-CM8KQ0HdI02N4lYGaZw3Jmu5vaGQWAzUtbGmmz677L-ryHBoC2wIQAvD_BwE%3aG%3as&s_kwcid=AL!4249!3!533460293221!e!!g!!surface+pro+x&OCID=AID2200083_SEM_CjwKCAiAp8iMBhAqEiwAJb94z7Bjx9-CM8KQ0HdI02N4lYGaZw3Jmu5vaGQWAzUtbGmmz677L-ryHBoC2wIQAvD_BwE%3aG%3as&gclid=CjwKCAiAp8iMBhAqEiwAJb94z7Bjx9-CM8KQ0HdI02N4lYGaZw3Jmu5vaGQWAzUtbGmmz677L-ryHBoC2wIQAvD_BwE&activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Pro X\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will be the only Surface that ships only with Windows 11; on other devices like the Surface Go 3, users will have the choice, but our review unit came with Windows 11. We were able to install the new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fandroid\u002Fwsa\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows Subsystem for Android\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and run apps like Amazon Kindle and (by sideloading the Google Play Store) Geekbench, all of which ran just as well as regular Windows apps. In fact, when we used the Android version of Geekbench, the scores were almost comparable on some runs.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"63c2f647-09fb-4186-a698-24c285c57d8c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESketchbook running on Surface Go 3 with Windows 11: an Android app that 'just works'.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Mary Branscombe \u002F ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-go-3-android-sketchbook.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-go-3-android-sketchbook.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"513\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a small screen like the Surface Go 3, phone apps aren't out of place (they're certainly optimised for touch) and the smartphone-style Windows 11 interface may make more sense -- swiping over the edges of the screen to open widgets and notifications is more natural on a tablet than a laptop, for example. If you like Windows 11, you'll like it on the Surface Go 3.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the joy of the Surface Go has always been that it's a real PC that can run standard Windows workloads -- just in a tiny, light and slim package. So if you find Windows 11 irritating on a larger screen, you may not like it much better here.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe found the Windows 11 touch affordances such as a large invisible border around windows, which is meant to make them easier to move or resize, actually got in the way. That's because they block what's behind the border -- like a browser tab you can see but not close or select.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows 11 may also disguise the true performance of the Surface Go 3. Some of what we initially thought was poor hardware performance was down to the inability to select and open apps reliably with touch. And when we attached the keyboard, focus would randomly switch from one window to another or move the cursor randomly inside text, while we were in the middle of typing. That's disappointing for a new operating system on what's otherwise nice new hardware.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"44fcacda-7db6-4fe6-a5a3-9f27f7d085a8\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-go-3-thumb.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-go-3-thumb.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F11\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"578\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Conclusions \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike the previous models, the Surface Go 3 shines as a portable device: it's perfect for working on an airplane tray table or a crowded train, and for throwing in a backpack or the kitbag in the back of a vehicle. However, battery life seems to have regressed either because of the new Core i3 CPU or Windows 11.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe high-quality 220ppi PixelSense screen makes watching videos fun, and the speakers and webcam make for excellent video calls in Teams. But you'll definitely want to pick the higher-spec Core i3 model, and unless you're a Windows 11 fan or really need a particular Android app, Windows 10 might be the better choice until more of the kinks are ironed out.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERECENT AND RELATED CONTENT\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-go-2\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft Surface Go 2 review: A compact 2-in-1 for remote workers and mobile pros\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsurface-go-first-look-small-light-and-the-best-cheap-pc-ever\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Go, First Look: Small, light, and the best cheap PC ever\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-introduces-windows-11-se-new-250-surface-laptop-se-for-education-market\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft introduces Windows 11 SE, new $250 Surface Laptop SE for education market\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-laptop-should-i-buy-windows-or-macos-plus-10-more-things-to-consider\u002F\"\u003EWhat laptop should I buy, Windows or MacOS? Plus 10 more things to consider\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhich-microsoft-surface-pc-is-right-for-you\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Surface PC: Every Surface device is Windows 11-ready\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead more reviews\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fspigen-case-roundup-for-google-pixel-6-pro-affordable-protection-utility-and-style\u002F\"\u003ESpigen case roundup for Google Pixel 6 Pro: Affordable protection, utility, and style\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Frealme-8i-review-an-affordable-phone-with-a-120hz-screen-and-good-battery-life\u002F\"\u003ERealme 8i review: An affordable phone with a 120Hz screen and good battery life\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhp-cc200-projector-review-compact-embedded-speakers-and-simple-to-set-up-and-use\u002F\"\u003EHP CC200 projector review: Compact, embedded speakers, and simple to set up and use\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcat-s22-flip\u002F\"\u003ECAT S22 Flip review: Rugged, classic Android phone for connectivity in the field\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fannke-nc400-nc800-security-camera-review\u002F\"\u003EAnnke NC400 and NC800 security camera review: Nice mid-price cameras -- but the desktop app needs to be updated\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-11-15 12:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Surface Go 3 is still a tiny, lightweight and affordable full Windows PC, but Windows 11 may not shine on it.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"39fa7551-f73d-47dd-ab32-a4586aee7520",image:{id:"44fcacda-7db6-4fe6-a5a3-9f27f7d085a8",filename:"surface-go-3-thumb.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-11-15 11:15:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"surface-go-3-770x433.jpg",credits:"Image: Microsoft",caption:"\u003Cp\u003Exxx\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F15\u002F44fcacda-7db6-4fe6-a5a3-9f27f7d085a8\u002Fsurface-go-3-thumb.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:770,height:578,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-single",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Computing^Tablets",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-surface-go-3-review-but-battery-life-disappoints",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: A portable and versatile 2-in-1, but battery life disappoints",topic:{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10666ed8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"hardware",name:"Hardware",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10d0341c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"mobility",name:"Mobility",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"112a7545-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"reviews",name:"Reviews",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"98d6f538-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"palmsolo (aka Matthew Miller)",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Miller",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc",filename:"matthew-miller.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:28:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fee87d915-3bf6-40cb-8e7f-6112d3b322bc\u002Fmatthew-miller.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of \"palmsolo.\"",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"fa11633c-6b28-46ce-8c34-206fe8cd8dc7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Brydge SP Max Plus keyboard\" data-rating=\"4\" data-like=\"~Four foot drop protection ~Protective case for tablet use ~Powered by the Surface Pro 8 ~Antimicrobial treatment ~Three levels of backlighting ~Full function row of keys\" data-dislike=\"~Doesn't charge Surface Pen ~2.4 pounds ~Uses one USB-C port\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"10\" data-editorsyear=\"2022\" data-editorsdate=\""2022-10-02T21:42:07.762Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"10\" data-innovationyear=\"2022\" data-innovationdate=\""2022-10-02T21:42:07.762Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"6b3f7b8f-ca2d-4e8e-b728-efd0a335a83a","filename":"brydge-sp-max-plus-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F11\u002F6b3f7b8f-ca2d-4e8e-b728-efd0a335a83a\u002Fbrydge-sp-max-plus-3.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-11 01:45:18","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"6b3f7b8f-ca2d-4e8e-b728-efd0a335a83a","imageFilename":"brydge-sp-max-plus-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F11"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pntrac.com\u002Ft\u002F8-11342-212732-150165?website=318972&sid=[subid_value]&url=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.brydge.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fbrydge-sp-max-plus?variant=40282474905705","offerMerchant":"Brydge","offerPrice":"230","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.brydge.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fbrydge-sp-max-plus?variant=40282474905705","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pntrac.com\u002Ft\u002F8-11342-212732-150165?website=318972&sid=[subid_value]&url=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.brydge.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fbrydge-sp-max-plus?variant=40282474905705"},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBrydge-Keyboard-Microsoft-Precision-Touchpad\u002Fdp\u002FB0B8C4CWQN?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"230","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBrydge-Keyboard-Microsoft-Precision-Touchpad\u002Fdp\u002FB0B8C4CWQN","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FBrydge-Keyboard-Microsoft-Precision-Touchpad\u002Fdp\u002FB0B8C4CWQN?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA couple of months ago I upgraded my work computer from a Surface Pro 6 to a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0d935db3-a3d5-469b-9013-391fce6c9305\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-8\u002F8qwcrtq8v8xg?icid=store_SurfaceDeals_R1_CP1_Pro8_86168_091122-AEM&activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Pro 8\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and of course it was just before \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Feverything-microsoft-announced-at-the-october-surface-event\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft announced the Surface Pro 9\u003C\u002Fa\u003E so my timing isn't great. That said, having a Surface Pro 8 did give me the opportunity to test out the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f34a0bad-4830-45c9-aa4a-0b7a47c79ffe\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.brydge.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fbrydge-sp-max-plus?variant=40282474905705\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Brydge SP Max Plus keyboard\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and for some users it may be an essential accessory to help you get the most out of the Surface Pro 8, but there are a few areas to improve on in a future variation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-8-for-business-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft Surface Pro 8: Still in love\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Brydge SP Max Plus provides a protective cover for the tablet portion of the Surface Pro 8 and a very capable keyboard with a large trackpad. If you are just looking for a keyboard alternative to the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a2527f16-0368-47a7-98c8-9b93af5a90eb\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-type-cover\u002F91v4vtmhxwpm\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Type Cover\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, then this keyboard combo isn't really for you. It is clearly built for those working outside the office or maybe inside an office where they walk around with the Surface Pro 8 in tablet mode.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1e5a6353-c6cd-458e-8bdb-b48317d67b60\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA functional keyboard case with protective cover for the SP8\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"brydge-sp-max-plus-with-sp8\" data-image-filename=\"brydge-sp-max-plus-with-sp8.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"1386\" data-image-height=\"780\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"chart\" data-type=\"GeekboxChart\" data-chart=\"{"chart":[["Drop protection","MIL-STD-810H Four-foot rating"],["Viewing angles","0-135 degrees"],["Touchpad size","110 x 60 mm"],["Materials","Anti-microbial ABS plastic"],["Dimensions","222 x 295 x 27.7 mm"],["Weight","1088 grams (2.4 pounds)"]],"chartName":"Specifications","headingRows":""}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"17b18372-9a36-4b78-8bd5-6e7c48fd2d3c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe cover for the tablet portion snaps into the bottom\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"brydge-sp-max-plus-4\" data-image-filename=\"brydge-sp-max-plus-4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETablet mode\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first part of the case that you connect to your Surface Pro 8 is the USB-C port built into the protective case that goes around the Surface Pro 8. The bottom USB-C port is connected to the case by inserting the right side of the Surface into the case very carefully so you do not break off the USB-C connection. I've seen others who have broken this USB-C connector so pay attention when you insert or remove your computer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe rest of the ports and buttons are fully functional when your Surface is mounted inside the protective cover. The back of the Surface and the four sides are well protected with the display being the most susceptible part of the arrangement.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"02cb0d42-97de-4cc5-a0d9-1f2545654582\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EI'm not a big fan of the USB-C connection\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"brydge-sp-max-plus-1\" data-image-filename=\"brydge-sp-max-plus-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1599\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's nice to have a protective case around the Surface in tablet mode. The top portion snaps very securely into the bottom keyboard part of the accessory with a large durable hinge and very strong magnets that allow you to hold the entire assembly by the tablet portion without any separation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ELaptop mode\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter setting the top cover and your Surface into the hinge area, your Surface looks like a rugged tablet. The black matte plastic keyboard has six spacious rows of keys with good travel and feedback. Multi-level backlighting is present with the keyboard powered by the Surface through the rear pins and USB-C port.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe large touchpad fully supports Microsoft's gestures for two, three, and four finger actions. Left and right clicks, or finger taps if you prefer, work perfectly on the touchpad.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of the typical Microsoft keyboard shortcuts work so you get a full PC experience with the keyboard. The function row supports media controls, navigation controls, and display controls.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8b07297b-d58d-45a8-a200-93a367e44a52\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe large hinge and protective cover will keep it safe with short drops\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Matthew Miller\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"brydge-sp-max-plus-2\" data-image-filename=\"brydge-sp-max-plus-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1599\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the top of the keyboard you'll find a tray to store your \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0a66348d-a8ca-4a76-9fc8-e9b351c6b1c0\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FSurface-Slim-Pen-Compatible-Touchscreen\u002Fdp\u002FB09DK2YSH2\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Slim Pen 2\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, but there is no charging support in the tray. The keyboard combo is built with antimicrobial treatment to help protect you from bacteria and viruses. You can even clean the keyboard with isopropyl alcohol solution to keep your workspace clean.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-did-microsoft-manage-to-get-it-right-with-surface\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft Surface: How a shaky start led the re-invention of the PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBottom line\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"6a138680-dccb-4061-8242-40f8e4c7753b\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.brydge.com\u002Fcollections\u002Fipad-keyboards\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Brydge keyboards for various iPads\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E are awesome alternatives to Apple and other keyboard makers, but I'm not completely sold on the Brydge SP Max Plus for the Surface Pro 8. There are some aspects that are great for those looking for some drop protection for their computer or those that want a case combo for tablet and laptop modes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've taken a few business trips with this accessory and would love to see the following in the next version:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIntegrated kickstand when used in tablet mode\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHolder for Surface Slim Pen 2 when in tablet mode\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to charge the Surface Slim Pen 2\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EModified USB-C connector or switch to Bluetooth\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe price is reasonable for a keyboard and tablet cover and the advanced touchpad performed reliably with the Surface Pro 8. The keyboard shortcuts are also very useful and overall I enjoyed the experience. Microsoft sets the bar high with its Type Covers that have been perfected over the years and this Brydge keyboard still needs a bit of work to knock the Type Cover out of my bag.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAlternatives to consider\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Brydge SP Max Plus keyboard is designed to provide a protective case with keyboard functionality, but if you are looking primarily for a keyboard to use with your Surface Pro 8, then you may want to consider these alternatives. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"95b2612b-d2b6-4f99-9d58-d0a4e570cd82\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"ms-surface-pro-signature-keyboard","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EThe original option from Microsoft with no cover for the computer\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Amazon","imageData":{"id":"a6985581-ac9c-488e-9312-6e7f48b6f5f3","filename":"ms-surface-pro-signature-keyboard.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F12\u002Fa6985581-ac9c-488e-9312-6e7f48b6f5f3\u002Fms-surface-pro-signature-keyboard.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-12 01:31:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"a6985581-ac9c-488e-9312-6e7f48b6f5f3","imageFilename":"ms-surface-pro-signature-keyboard.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F12"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe original option from Microsoft with no cover for the computer\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Amazon\" 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He has published hundreds of whitepapers and thousands of articles on everything from the handheld technology that makes your daily life a little easier to the global infrastructure that powers the entire Internet.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"c5e7e27a-e814-4cb1-8ad5-0b1c4114e767\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop 5\" data-rating=\"4\" data-like=\"~Build quality remains excellent ~Windows Hello works quickly and reliably to unlock PC ~Replaceable SSD storage is much appreciated\" data-dislike=\"~Display bezels make the entire unit look dated ~Webcam is still just 720p ~Surface Connect Port remains a mixed blessing\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"05\" data-editorsyear=\"2022\" data-editorsdate=\""2022-05-02T21:45:29.393Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"05\" data-innovationyear=\"2022\" data-innovationdate=\""2022-05-02T21:45:29.393Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"ed0ec52a-6b1b-4319-ae82-e0a81024a2f3","filename":"surfacelaptop5.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F11\u002Fed0ec52a-6b1b-4319-ae82-e0a81024a2f3\u002Fsurfacelaptop5.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-11 01:05:52","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"ed0ec52a-6b1b-4319-ae82-e0a81024a2f3","imageFilename":"surfacelaptop5.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F11"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMicrosoft-Surface-Lightweight-Processor-Multi-Tasking\u002Fdp\u002FB0B8Q8GFMM?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"1700","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMicrosoft-Surface-Lightweight-Processor-Multi-Tasking\u002Fdp\u002FB0B8Q8GFMM","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMicrosoft-Surface-Lightweight-Processor-Multi-Tasking\u002Fdp\u002FB0B8Q8GFMM?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-touch-screen-intel-evo-platform-core-i7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-latest-model-black\u002F6517656.p?&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"1700","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-touch-screen-intel-evo-platform-core-i7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-latest-model-black\u002F6517656.p?","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-touch-screen-intel-evo-platform-core-i7-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-latest-model-black\u002F6517656.p?&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value"},{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=24542&u1=subid_value&murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-5\u002F8XN49V61S1BN","offerMerchant":"Microsoft","offerPrice":"1000","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-5\u002F8XN49V61S1BN","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=24542&u1=subid_value&murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002FSurface-Laptop-5\u002F8XN49V61S1BN"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's Surface Laptop line is essentially its direct competitor to Apple's \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7a97a0fe-d4d4-4b6e-972b-5d0324aeaf7f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fmacbook-pro\u002F\" data-monetized-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapple.sjv.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F435031\u002F7613?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fmacbook-pro%2F&subId1=subid_value\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MacBooks\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Unlike most MacBook-to-Windows comparisons, this one's pretty apt. Both are made by the developers of their OS, both use premium internal components, and both feature unibody aluminum shells. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pullquote\" data-alignment=\"right\" data-quote=\"The Surface Laptop 5 is frustratingly close to being that universal leader among Windows portables Microsoft wants it to be.\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs flagship laptops, you'd expect both lines to be aiming high in component selection, performance, and features. Apple usually integrates all three of those tentpoles into its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnew-macbook-air-and-refreshed-macbook-pro-launch-with-apples-new-m2-chip\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew MacBook Pro releases\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Microsoft, however, seems more complacent, and I think that fact is starting to hold back the Surface Laptop line. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of the precision-machined cases and blazing-fast performance here couldn't make me ignore the distractingly large bezels, nor could anything make me forget about its comically outdated webcam. That's all very unfortunate because the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1a0ae7af-5c4a-41a2-a03c-3379d24343a8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMicrosoft-Surface-Lightweight-Processor-Multi-Tasking\u002Fdp\u002FB0B8Q8GFMM?th=1\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop 5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E is an excellent system, overall. Microsoft just made it hard to appreciate that by stubbornly retaining some components for this third-generation model. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"chart\" data-type=\"GeekboxChart\" data-chart=\"{"chart":[["Processor","12th-Gen Intel Core i5 or Core i7"],["Display","13.5-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 2,256 x 1,504&nbsp;"],["Memory","8GB or 16GB of DDR5 RAM"],["Storage","256GB or 512GB removable SSDs"],["Webcam","720p&nbsp;"],["Battery","Up to 18 hours of use"],["Connectivity","Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1"],["Ports","1 x USB-C 4.0\u002FThunderbolt 4, 1 x USB-A 3.1, 3.5mm headphone jack, 1 x Surface Connect Port"],["Size and weight","12.1 L x 8.8 W x .57 H inches, 2.8 lbs"]],"chartName":"Specifications","headingRows":""}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow's the build quality?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"20ccf1d3-b770-4343-b9b7-71b739f32f72\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a fan of clean, minimalistic design, Microsoft's got your back.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 with lid closed\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-hero.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShort answer: This is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebest-built Windows laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E you can buy. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELonger answer: Microsoft nailed clean, minimalistic quality in a way that basically no one but Apple seems to replicate. From the softly reflective Windows logo to the sharp-looking (but not actually sharp) machining of the outer case, the Surface Laptop can match or beat any MacBook or Windows-based laptop on build. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"03e937ad-b56c-4a57-996e-670528d9340b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EEven aspects you'll barely see, like the integrated cooling vents, show a level of precision I really appreciate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop 5's cooling vents\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-vents.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA note about materials\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: My review unit was the all-aluminum model. Microsoft offers configurations with Alcantara material on the keyboard deck. If you hate the feel of cold metal on your wrists, it could be a great option. But, I'd consider the trials and tribulations you put your laptop through, and how that material will hold up to them, before buying. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best laptops: Does Apple take the crown?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFeatures and ports\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e72931d6-b8f7-42a5-a6b2-681ddabc6d7e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThat one on the top is the Surface Connect Port, not an SD card reader slot, which it so closely resembles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The ports of the Surface Laptop 5 from Microsoft\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-ports.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's port selection on the Surface Laptop 5 is very middle-of-the-road. That's a good thing. It acknowledges that plenty of USB-A peripherals still exist, so it includes a single USB-A port. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"8659adee-a847-4b1f-aab5-6811b20e36aa\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F8659adee-a847-4b1f-aab5-6811b20e36aa\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELikewise, you get one USB-C port, with Thunderbolt 4 support, meaning it can connect a whole slew of peripherals (such as storage, power, and displays) all on its own. It's a sensible mix, if not a plentiful one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne place Microsoft could have added USB ports was where its long-standing Surface Connect Port lives. This I\u002FO, which has remained mostly unchanged since the first Surface, is the only one on the laptop's right side. I have two issues with this port.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, I'm almost never a fan of proprietary connectors, which this very much is. It'll do a good job connecting Surface-branded docking stations, but USB-C could do just as well while being much more universal. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"45db3bc3-f813-4791-8957-648ad252e615\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe tiny contacts on that fin protruding from the cord engage with the laptop using the help of hidden magnets.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Surface Laptop 5's included charger\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-charger.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecond, I've seen Surface chargers like the one included with this laptop fail at a higher rate than standard barrel-type plugs, or other magnetic options, like Apple's \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"8a12bc79-819f-4424-ada1-fe97e97aa787\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MagSafe-Adapter-MacBook-display\u002Fdp\u002FB008ALAAV0\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MagSafe chargers\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. Not only do the tiny contacts seem prone to corrosion, but the required magnets that hold the Surface Connect fin in place seem to lose strength over time. Luckily, there's a second charging method we'll discuss below.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3f29a657-80ee-4211-877a-584697a95cce\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOne of the best examples of "Why doesn't everyone do this?!" I've come across in laptop design.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The USB-A port on the Surface Laptop 5 charger\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-charger-usb.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe charger did retain one thing I'm very pleased about: a USB-A port (seen above) that's handy for charging just about anything you'd like. Still, I'd have preferred an extra USB-C port or two in place of the Surface Connect port. It's only the first of the outdated components we'll discuss here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"82564637-0284-4006-89d2-f213f7975d5e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe width of the bezels was the first thing that struck me when I opened the Surface Laptop after unboxing it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Surface Laptop 5's display\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-screen.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the next of those aged components, let's talk about bezels. Those black spaces around a screen barely exist on modern smartphones, and nearly all laptop, monitor, and TV makers have shrunk theirs to a bare minimum. Microsoft saw this trend and said \"...Nah.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-portable-monitor\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best portable monitors: Work from anywhere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2,256 x 1,504 display does look very nice. It's bright enough for outdoor use, well-saturated, and dense enough that individual pixels take some squinting to see. But, it's all held back by the wasted space surrounding it. Maybe I'm being too fussy over this. If you look at \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"dfc7009b-a07e-4c6b-b8d1-10f368fc8d25\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MacBook-16-inch-10%E2%80%91core-16%E2%80%91core\u002Fdp\u002FB09JQKBQSB\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple's latest MacBook Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or the equally premium \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flenovo-thinkpad-z16-review-disappointing-webcam-great-everything-else\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELenovo ThinkPad Z16 I recently reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, however, you'll see displays tickling the physical edge of the lids they're mounted on. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"64b6d7fb-d751-446d-9ae9-649da49a29ea\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe tiny webcam and Windows Hello sensors can be seen embedded above the display.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The webcam of the Surface Laptop 5 from Microsoft\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-webcam.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESquarely in the center of that oversized top bezel is the worst decision Microsoft made for this laptop: its webcam. I should note the Windows Hello support it offers is appreciated for its rapid logins. What isn't appreciated is the outdated 720p resolution.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d50d69ed-58cd-4c2f-9a13-e978e8a48bfd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis was the best-case scenario for the webcam during my testing. Ample light and a light background.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"An example capture of the Surface Laptop 5's webcam performance\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-webcam1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Microsoft representative claimed during a recent presentation that the company's customers were still satisfied with 720p quality and that Windows 11's built-in software processing would make the camera look better. I'm doubtful of the first point and disagree completely with the second. It still just looks like a 720p webcam, period. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5febc45f-8fc0-4bcd-a142-4a3a6d1eb35e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis noisy, blurry mess was the result of some backlighting from nearby windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Sample of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5's webcam performance\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-webcam2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1280\" data-image-height=\"720\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis might be forgivable in a budget model. But even the base config \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"78651591-2186-4be8-8f5c-a51d8c2dbf49\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMicrosoft-Lightweight-Processor-Multi-Tasking-Platinum\u002Fdp\u002FB0B8QDBFVQ\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop 5 is $1,000\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. The configuration I'm testing is $1,700. A few years ago, this rant would have been overblown. But with most of us spending multiple hours per week on Zoom or in video conferences, I can't excuse mediocre webcams any longer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-webcam\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe 10 best webcams: Join your next Zoom call in HD\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPerformance and battery life\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"58c9c561-d3db-4aea-911e-e69fa35a249c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUnlike on many other laptops I've tested recently, the keyboard deck remained entirely cool, no matter how hard I pushed the laptop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The keyboard and touchpad of the Surface Laptop 5\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-keyboard-trackpad.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack to a far more positive aspect of the review: performance. My review unit packed a Core i7 CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB SSD. With this configuration, the Surface Laptop 5 is a beast. It flew through heavy-duty Photoshop tasks, handled any number of Chrome tabs, and seamlessly streamed video during all of that. Better yet, it remained consistently whisper-quiet and cool to the touch, especially on the keyboard deck. I didn't encounter the uncomfortably warm wrist rests that have been a pet peeve of mine on other laptops. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"54559d92-bc78-4d15-96d9-4f2f04b36d1d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe passive drain of the Surface Laptop 5 while in sleep mode was among the smallest I've seen in a Windows laptop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"The battery statistic window for the Surface Laptop 5\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-battery.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne annoying quirk I ran into was the unwillingness of Windows 11 or the Surface Laptop 5 to provide a battery life estimate in hours and minutes. A stat that usually pops up in short order was just absent here. That left me to time the battery life the old-fashioned way. The result was an average of about 10 to 14 hours with mixed use. This included things like streaming video and audio, browsing the web, writing content, and other mundane workday tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the extremes, I could deplete the battery in about 7 hours if I tried to create a worst-case scenario, and I could eke out the full 18 hours that Microsoft rates the model at by sacrificing some screen brightness, volume, and performance. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-power-bank\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe 5 best portable power banks: Top up your mobile devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, I'd have no qualms about leaving my charger at home and expecting to get a full workday from this laptop, as long as I topped it up overnight. If you do need a charge and you left your proprietary charger at home, all is not lost. The included USB-C port can charge the Surface Laptop 5, too. A generic 65W charger I tested took the unit from nearly dead to full in about 2 hours. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"14b94fa7-074c-417c-8d92-74fbd266b9b9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop 5\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"A promo image for Microsoft Surface Laptop 5","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Microsoft -- Amazon","imageData":{"id":"4c321e2f-b892-4ad9-a53a-d8dc1d125dd6","filename":"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-promo.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F03\u002F4c321e2f-b892-4ad9-a53a-d8dc1d125dd6\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-5-promo.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-11-03 16:06:35","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"4c321e2f-b892-4ad9-a53a-d8dc1d125dd6","imageFilename":"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-promo.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F11\u002F03"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Microsoft -- Amazon\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMicrosoft-Surface-Lightweight-Processor-Multi-Tasking\u002Fdp\u002FB0B8Q8GFMM\" data-offerprice=\"1700\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-monetizedurl=\"http:\u002F\u002Famazon.com?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBottom line \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI may seem like I had high standards for this review, and I did. This is a flagship laptop from the company that makes Windows, after all. While those resources and ability to optimize for its own OS did show in aspects like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a64d7d8a-5b9c-4c42-a95e-df9ab7818550\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FMicrosoft-Surface-Lightweight-Processor-Multi-Tasking\u002Fdp\u002FB0B8Q8GFMM\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop 5\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E's consistently excellent build quality and performance, it faltered when it came to basic modern necessities like a decent webcam and a contemporary display layout. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you never videoconference or if wasted space around your display doesn't bother you, you're looking at the best Windows laptop you could buy right now. Even if those things do irk a bit, I'd recommend balancing them against the exceptional performance, build, and aesthetics. The Surface Laptop 5 is frustratingly close to being that universal leader among Windows portables that Microsoft wants it to be. But, if Microsoft wants that crown, I hope it updates the components that held this generation back when it comes time to design the Surface Laptop 6.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAlternatives to consider \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"ff78e22d-0fe2-44fc-87d4-ebccaddc97d3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Lenovo ThinkPad Z16\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"lenovo-thinkpad-z16-lifestyle","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"d05d45fb-c692-48af-9aa0-79773eed465f","filename":"lenovo-thinkpad-z16-lifestyle.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F18\u002Fd05d45fb-c692-48af-9aa0-79773eed465f\u002Flenovo-thinkpad-z16-lifestyle.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-18 19:36:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d05d45fb-c692-48af-9aa0-79773eed465f","imageFilename":"lenovo-thinkpad-z16-lifestyle.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F18"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FLenovo-ThinkPad-21D4001VUS-Notebook-Board\u002Fdp\u002FB0B8NVY2FZ\" data-offerprice=\"1660\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ThinkPad Z16 shares a similar rigid, satisfying build, while adding a bit more creative detailing. It also features far smaller display bezels, and equal performance, though its webcam was equally disappointing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flenovo-thinkpad-z16-review-disappointing-webcam-great-everything-else\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELenovo ThinkPad Z16\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"ba0bac12-bb43-4867-a098-2b808b5a3b3e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Acer Swift Edge\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Acer's Swift Edge laptop in 2 colors","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Acer","imageData":{"id":"245353d8-6d9e-46eb-bb69-600852ef543a","filename":"acer-swift-edge-promo.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F31\u002F245353d8-6d9e-46eb-bb69-600852ef543a\u002Facer-swift-edge-promo.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-31 20:28:25","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"245353d8-6d9e-46eb-bb69-600852ef543a","imageFilename":"acer-swift-edge-promo.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F31"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Acer\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstore.acer.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fswift-edge-laptop-sfa16-41-r6ys?\" data-offerprice=\"1500\" data-offermerchant=\"Acer\" data-monetizedurl=\"http:\u002F\u002Famazon.com?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Acer Swift Edge can't match the Surface Laptop 5's build quality. However, it offers a larger, 4K, OLED display and equal performance for $100 less. If you prioritize function over form, it's a worthy consideration.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Facer-swift-edge-laptop-review-the-lightest-4k-oled-laptop-yet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAcer Swift Edge laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"b9d1604f-5707-4525-aeb5-56f11e3e6634\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Dell XPS 13 Plus\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Dell XPS 13 Plus laptop","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Dell","imageData":{"id":"22822c2e-3fbc-45ca-bb26-58b78f996df0","filename":"dell-xps-13-plus.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F13\u002F22822c2e-3fbc-45ca-bb26-58b78f996df0\u002Fdell-xps-13-plus.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-13 16:03:08","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"22822c2e-3fbc-45ca-bb26-58b78f996df0","imageFilename":"dell-xps-13-plus.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F13"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Dell\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FDell-9320-Touchscreen-Notebook-Board\u002Fdp\u002FB0BBGTT1R3\" data-offerprice=\"1730\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell's latest entry in the XPS 13 lineup looks like it comes from further down the timestream. It features equally precise design and build quality, but uses every millimeter of its body for display or keyboard. It also includes identical configuration options, but will cost more on a 1:1 configuration basis.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-04 12:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft's decision to retain some unnecessarily dated parts turns what could've been an unqualified recommendation into a more tentative one.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"8427b361-d290-43fc-acbf-618ed0f35683",image:{id:"ed0ec52a-6b1b-4319-ae82-e0a81024a2f3",filename:"surfacelaptop5.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-10-11 01:05:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"replace-this-image.jpg",credits:"Michael Gariffo\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EAlso, notice the image file name is descriptive. Please don't upload images that have \"screenshot\" or \"image\" or something unknown in the file name. In other words, if the image is of an iPhone 13, make sure the image's file name says iPhone 13. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F11\u002Fed0ec52a-6b1b-4319-ae82-e0a81024a2f3\u002Fsurfacelaptop5.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1900,height:1267,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"review-single",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-surface-laptop-5-review",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review: Not mad, just disappointed",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10801121-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"intel",name:"Intel",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"112a7545-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"reviews",name:"Reviews",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"59080956-0412-41e5-8eb9-a44ae4f9a8a9",username:"Michael Gariffo",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Michael",lastName:"Gariffo",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"96ef4095-58f9-4a2f-81e3-f21dc8610bf3",filename:"michael-gariffo.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:37:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F96ef4095-58f9-4a2f-81e3-f21dc8610bf3\u002Fmichael-gariffo.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Michael is a veteran technology writer who has been covering business and consumer-focused hardware and software for over a decade. He has published hundreds of whitepapers and thousands of articles on everything from the handheld technology that makes your daily life a little easier to the global infrastructure that powers the entire Internet.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003ETwo of the biggest names in operating systems and software have both released their take on the ideal to-do list app. While Google opted for a barebones, laser-focused application centered on giving individual users maximum control, Microsoft attempted to take the genre further and add some collaboration into the mix. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe execution of these parallel goals rapidly diverges upon actual use of either company's app, showing different priorities, apparent target demographics, and levels of cohesive design. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've reviewed both Google Tasks and Microsoft To Do already, highlighting the pros and cons of each application. If you'd like to take a deeper dive into the specifics of each, take a look at our coverage linked below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-tasks-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Tasks review: This simple to-do list app gets the job done\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-do-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft To Do review: A to-do list app that makes you do too much\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, it's unlikely any single implementation of a to-do list manager will be perfect for everyone. So, with that in mind, let's decide whether Microsoft To Do or Google Tasks is the best option for most users by pitting them against each other in a head-to-head comparison of availability, cost, external service integrations, widgets, functionality, and ease of use.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c86492e8-e3b4-47c0-804e-6775a7b0d8a2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe main screens of each app (Microsoft To Do - left | Google Tasks - right).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-to-do-vs-google-tasks-main-page.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-to-do-vs-google-tasks-main-page.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPlatform availability and cost\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth apps are available as free downloads: from Google Play for Android and from the Apple App Store for iOS. Each version also includes a web-based variant that ties into its company's primary email service: Gmail for Google Tasks and Outlook for Microsoft To Do. Unlike many competing solutions, there is no enhanced tier of either app available via monthly or annual subscription fees. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-gmail-is-getting-this-new-look-to-make-switching-between-apps-easier\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle: Gmail is getting this new look to make switching between apps easier\u003C\u002Fa\u003E |  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-marches-toward-its-one-outlook-rollout\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft marches toward its 'One Outlook' rollout\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's also worth noting that, while both apps support smartwatch notifications, neither is available via an official app for either the Apple Watch series or Google's Wear OS-based devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhich app wins this category of the competition depends largely on whether your day-to-day is more reliant on the Google or Microsoft ecosystems. Heavy Gmail users might want to opt for Google Tasks just for its ability to immediately create tasks from within Gmail, while Outlook aficionados might want to use To Do for the same reason. However, I wouldn't call the relatively minimal email functionality offered by these apps (covered in more detail below) vital enough to be the sole deciding factor in which one you ultimately choose.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWinner\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Tie\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EExternal platform integration\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs stated, Google chose to integrate its Gmail service into Google Tasks, while Microsoft integrated its Outlook email solution. This is the only direct external interactivity offered by Tasks that's really worth mentioning. However, Microsoft's To Do once again attempts to go a bit further by looping in the company's Planner solution to introduce collaboration tools. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-collaboration-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest collaboration apps: Top team tools\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I mentioned in my review, any usability Planner may have added to To Do for me was curtailed by the fact that I couldn't find a single soul I knew using Planner. This is a perfect example of Microsoft going a bit too far for a standard to-do app, and not quite far enough to turn To Do into something like a version of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-teams-turns-five-whats-next\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Teams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for your personal life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for each app's competing email functionality, they're basically identical. Both apps include a one-click method of turning an email into a task from within their respective email client interfaces. This means Gmail gains an \"Add to tasks\" button while Outlook gets \"Create a task\" as a new option within its \"...\" menu. Both will create a new task with the title being set to the originating email's subject line. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwill-double-filing-my-gmail-email-use-up-my-space\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWill double-filing my Gmail email use up my space?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeither is a life-changing feature. However, the web-based Gmail interface allowing you to immediately fill in additional fields like due dates and notes gives it the edge for me. All of To Do's variants require you to create the task from an email and then edit it later if you want to add the aforementioned details to it. This once again brings an extra, unnecessary step to what should be a simple process. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWinner\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Google Tasks\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"07c7f2c6-ec2b-44cf-a6a5-896dc6946672\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThree of Microsoft's four available To Do widgets (left) and both of Google's available Tasks widgets (right).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-to-do-vs-google-tasks-widgets.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-to-do-vs-google-tasks-widgets.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWidgets\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth apps support a selection of widgets that are largely identical across their Android and iOS deployments. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle has two variations: a small 2x2 version that provides a truncated view of your top tasks, with one-tap access to opening the app; and a larger 4x2 list that provides quick access to individual tasks, as well as an included button for adding new tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft, meanwhile, includes four widgets: a 2x2 version that lists tasks from the \"My Day\" screen; a 2x2 version similar to Google's smaller offering, but with support for one-tap access to new task creation; a 4x2 version that lets you see longer titles, mark individual tasks as completed, and add new tasks; and a screen-filling version that does essentially all of the same things as the previous widget, but takes up far more screen real estate. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth companies' widgets include options that let you choose which of your task lists a widget displays, meaning you can have multiple widgets for multiple lists. However, Microsoft's slightly wider variety of widget size options, and the fact that you can add a new task from any one of them, regardless of their size, gives it the edge here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWinner\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Microsoft To Do \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFunctionality\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I mentioned in the intro, Google Tasks and Microsoft To Do take very different approaches to introducing their functionality to new users. Microsoft chose to immediately present new users with a long series of automatically curated lists, while Google Tasks says hello to newbies with an almost completely blank slate. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis initial comparison informs just about every aspect of the user experience for both apps. At every turn, Google Tasks provides a minimalistic framework to give users just enough functionality to manage their tasks. Meanwhile, Microsoft attempts to go above and beyond what the average user might need. While Google's lack of complexity might mean its options fall short for some advanced users, Microsoft's attempt to exceed expectations backfires as often as not. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-task-management-software\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest task management software\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring my time testing both apps, I continually felt like Tasks gave me the freedom to create a surprisingly comprehensive set of reminders and lists across my personal and work calendars. While Microsoft To Do provided the same functionality for me, I was constantly bumping up against features I had no use for and working through interface elements that just slowed me down.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWinner\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Google Tasks\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"49257c4e-86d8-4987-820e-1629009b8eca\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe initial menu you're presented with when attempting to set a date and time in Microsoft To Do (left) and Google Tasks (right).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Michael Gariffo\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-to-do-vs-google-tasks-time-and-date.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-to-do-vs-google-tasks-time-and-date.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1069\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEase of use\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've nibbled around the edges of this category above. But it deserves its own section due to the basic purpose of to-do list apps. We seek out organization to make our lives easier, reduce the amount of time it takes to complete unpleasant tasks and errands, and to increase the amount of free time we have by enhancing our day-to-day efficiency. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is why it's of paramount importance that the app we choose to organize our busy schedules is, itself, not a drain on our time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthings-i-wish-someone-told-me-when-i-started-working-from-home\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWork from home? Things I wish someone had told me before I started\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI won't be hyperbolic here and act like Microsoft To Do has a massive learning curve, nor will I claim most actions in it take more than a few extra seconds to complete when compared to the same action in Google Tasks. But, those few extra seconds add up, especially if you create numerous tasks per day. Setting up a new task should be as easy as it possibly can be. This ensures that we, as very human and often very lazy individuals, actually continue using these apps with a frequency that will have a real, beneficial impact on our daily lives. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d2c8d2e3-a125-48c1-b8aa-af507b069739\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd2c8d2e3-a125-48c1-b8aa-af507b069739\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf adding a task is consistently a breeze, we'll do it any time there's any chance of it being useful. Conversely, if it's a hassle that takes more than 10 seconds or so to complete, we're far more likely to just let it go and try to remember on our own. I think we all know how dangerous that can be.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmobile-usage-hit-record-highs-in-2021-and-continues-to-grow\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWe spent nearly 5 hours a day on our mobile devices in 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle Tasks does precisely enough to make it a quick, easy, flexible solution for keeping track of what you've got to get done in a given day. Although Microsoft To Do can fulfill almost all of the same goals, it takes just enough longer to make me want to use it less. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWinner\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Google Tasks\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWrap up\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince both of these applications are free, I'd still suggest giving both a shot to see which one works best for you. That said, I'd definitely start with Google Tasks. It is the solution I'd choose and the one I'm continuing to use as I write this comparison. Its simple design, never-overwhelming interface, and basic but handy Gmail integration make it an ideal fit for me. I think many readers out there will find it suits all of their needs, without ever getting in your way by making you page through options you'll never use or wrangle pre-made lists you didn't ask for. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, preferences differ. That's why it's great that there's no downside to giving Microsoft To Do a crack as well. If you feel like you're bumping up against any limitations in Tasks, To Do might be the solution for you. Or, if you're part of a family or business that's actively using Planner, its collaborative features might actually work for you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeither offering will be perfect for everyone, but Google Tasks is the most likely of the two to satisfy the largest group of potential users across the widest number of use cases. 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He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cde5f00a-4d6c-47d1-81b5-6ffcbea53b9b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"porcorex\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"escae2screenshot-2024-10-04-161719\" data-image-filename=\"escae2screenshot-2024-10-04-161719.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"904\" data-image-height=\"631\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUpdate: As of October 1, 2024, Microsoft has made it more difficult to bypass these compatibility checks -- but there is a workaround. For details, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-cracks-down-on-windows-11-upgrades-for-incompatible-pcs-but-theres-a-fix-for-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esee this article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Holy moly, it worked!\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat was the reaction of a reader who successfully upgraded a 12-year-old PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 after being repeatedly blocked by the compatibility checker in Microsoft's Windows 11 Setup program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-a-tpm-and-why-does-windows-11-require-one\u002F\"\u003EWhat is a TPM, and why does Windows 11 require one?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe had followed the advice in my recent article, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11\u002F\"\u003E\"How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11,\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and we'd exchanged several emails over a few days as he tried to figure out why it wasn't working. After getting over the final hurdle, he concluded, \"We saved another laptop from the scrap pile.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithin the first week after I posted that article, two dozen people responded to my request for reports of their upgrade experience with similar reactions. Remarkably, every one of those correspondents was able to complete the upgrade, with those successes including at least two machines that were 15 years old. In the month after that, I heard from hundreds of people, with virtually all of them reporting success.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe results were enlightening, and thanks to those reports I've been able to formulate some guidelines to follow when deciding the best way to complete a Windows 11 upgrade. That's especially important with the end-of-support date for Windows 10 arriving in October 2025.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-only-one-year-to-solve-it\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft has a big Windows 10 problem, and only one year to solve it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are two options available for upgrading to Windows 11 on a PC that doesn't satisfy the operating system's compatibility requirements. One is fully documented by Microsoft but still requires PCs to pass a lower compatibility threshold. The other is an undocumented hack that bypasses Microsoft's compatibility checker completely.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, which one should you choose? That depends on which issues are preventing your PC from upgrading.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat's blocking your upgrade?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe published \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fwindows-11-specifications#primaryR2\"\u003Esystem requirements for Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are as follows:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProcessor: 1GHz or faster with two or more cores on a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FCPUlist\"\u003Ecompatible 64-bit processor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or system on a chip (SoC)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERAM: at least 4GB\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStorage: at least 64GB of available storage\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESecurity: TPM version 2.0, UEFI firmware, Secure Boot capable\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGraphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2.0 driver\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDisplay: High-definition (720p) display, 9-inch or greater monitor, 8-bits per color channel\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of those requirements are easy to meet. I doubt anyone will try upgrading a PC with less than 4 GB of memory, 64 GB of main storage, and a single-core CPU. If you have a PC with those specs, it's probably close to 20 years old, and it's time to retire it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-set-up-god-mode-in-windows-11-and-why-you-should\u002F\"\u003EHow to set up God Mode in Windows 11 (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe areas where an older PC is most likely to stumble are the CPU and security requirements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIncompatible CPU:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E The official upgrade requirements block upgrades on systems with CPUs that aren't on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002Fcpulist\"\u003Ethis official list\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That rules out PCs built using most Intel Core processors earlier than 8th Generation (Coffee Lake, late 2017) as well as AMD Zen 1 processors.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETPM 2.0 supported and enabled:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Most PCs designed for Windows 10 include a firmware-based TPM. Some PCs from 2015 and earlier, typically business-class models, might include a TPM 1.2 as a separate component. (For more details on what this component does, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-a-tpm-and-why-does-windows-11-require-one\u002F\"\u003E\"What is a TPM, and why does Windows 11 require one?\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESecure Boot supported:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is one of the more confusing requirements. The Secure Boot feature doesn't have to be enabled, it just has to be supported, and that means that the system has to be configured to use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). If your system uses a Legacy BIOS, it will fail this test.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe easiest way to determine whether you'll be able to complete a simple Windows 11 upgrade is to run the PC Health Check utility, shown here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b17589be-dd28-49c7-8136-09798331d962\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick the "Check now" button to see which compatibility issues are blocking your Windows 11 upgrade.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"pc-health-check-1\" data-image-filename=\"pc-health-check-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"897\" data-image-height=\"767\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrab the download from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FGetPCHealthCheckApp\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FGetPCHealthCheckApp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and install it. Then run the app and click the \"Check now\" button under the \"Introducing Windows 11\" heading. That action returns a list that shows you any areas where your system doesn't meet the full Windows 11 compatibility requirements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"df1f4953-5094-4b23-9152-ace99a5c47b2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EBecause this PC doesn't have a TPM, you'll need to use an unsupported hack to complete the upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"pc-health-check-win11-compat\" data-image-filename=\"pc-health-check-win11-compat.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"897\" data-image-height=\"767\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo check your Secure Boot status, use Microsoft's System Information utility, Msinfo32.exe. On the main page, labeled System Summary, look for the entries labeled BIOS Mode and Secure Boot State. This system (a virtual machine I created using a Legacy BIOS) is ineligible for a Windows 11 upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a1988931-b4d3-43e9-833d-ac782e8395b2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you see these two entries in System Information, you'll be blocked from a normal upgrade to Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"system-info-legacy-bios\" data-image-filename=\"system-info-legacy-bios.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"693\" data-image-height=\"782\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EArmed with that information, you can now choose your upgrade strategy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhich upgrade option should you choose?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I mentioned earlier, you have two options for upgrading a Windows 10 PC that fails Microsoft's compatibility tests. I document both of those options in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11\u002F\"\u003E\"How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11,\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOption 1: A simple registry edit\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's documented (but unsupported) option is effective for PCs that were originally designed for Windows 10 and have no compatibility issues other than the CPU being too old.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstill-have-a-windows-10-pc-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-next-year\u002F\"\u003EStill have a Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options before support ends\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo enable that upgrade, you make a single change to the Windows registry that tells the Windows Setup program to ignore the CPU check and to allow an upgrade as long as any TPM is present.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf the PC Health Check app says your PC has an incompatible CPU, but it passes every other test, including the presence of a TPM 2.0 module, this option is for you.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can also choose this upgrade technique if you have an older PC with a TPM 1.2 chip installed and enabled.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn some cases, you might need to go into your PC's firmware settings and enable the TPM to continue.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeven of the people who reported on their Windows 11 upgrade experience said this option worked for them. \"Went without a hitch,\" one reader said, echoing the consensus. Another person reported that he had just purchased a Dell OptiPlex PC with a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 with 32 GB of RAM from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002Fb\u002F?ie=UTF8&node=17871138011&tag=mh0b-20&hvadid=78134084209609&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_5omxregrn_b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Renewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The upgrade \"worked beautifully,\" he said in an email.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-to-keep-getting-windows-10-updates-next-year-heres-what-it-will-cost\u002F\"\u003EWant to keep getting Windows 10 updates next year? Here's what it will cost\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo correspondents cautioned that the upgrade took several hours longer than they expected. Your total time will vary depending on your hardware, free disk space, and internet connection speed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd don't be surprised if there's a lengthy pause when Windows Setup begins gathering updates and hits the 46% mark. That's normal. Resist the urge to cancel and start over.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOption 2: Bypass all compatibility checks\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost PCs designed in 2015 or earlier will be unable to take advantage of the simple registry edit to complete the upgrade. That's because they typically have no TPM or are configured with a Legacy BIOS rather than UEFI and thus don't support Secure Boot.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat was the case with roughly half the people who sent in upgrade reports. The most common configurations were PCs running 3rd- or 4th-generation Intel Core CPUs. In every one of those cases, poking around in firmware settings confirmed that there was no TPM option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-debloating-windows-is-a-bad-idea-and-what-to-do-instead\u002F\"\u003EWhy 'debloating' Windows is a bad idea (and what to do instead)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you find yourself in that situation, there's an unsupported hack that allows you to run Windows 11 Setup and bypass all compatibility checks. If you're sufficiently technically advanced, you can do this yourself by copying the Windows 11 installation files from the ISO download to a local folder and replacing the Appraiserres.dll file in the Sources subfolder with a 0-byte file using the same name.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf that last paragraph reads like complete gibberish, there's an easier way. Use a free, open-source utility such as Rufus, which is available as a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frufus.ie\u002F\"\u003Edirect download\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fstore\u002FproductId\u002F9PC3H3V7Q9CH?ocid=pdpshare\"\u003Efrom the Microsoft Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. (Another option, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fventoy\u002FVentoy\u002Freleases\"\u003EVentoy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, is more challenging to use but might be appealing to people with a highly technical background.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find full instructions for using Rufus to enable a Windows 11 upgrade in my post, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11\u002F\"\u003E\"How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11,\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Be sure to choose the option to customize the Windows installation and remove those pesky compatibility restrictions, as shown here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"891df8c9-b105-4e03-82b0-b7b129b875e2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis option isn't magic. It simply adds a required zero-byte file to the Windows 11 installation drive to bypass compatibility checks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"rufus-compatibility-check\" data-image-filename=\"rufus-compatibility-check.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"548\" data-image-height=\"263\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, in October 2024, Microsoft implemented a change to its compatibility checker that makes this option more difficult to employ. After creating the necessary installation files, you need to open an elevated Command Prompt and issue a series of five commands. Rather than repeat those instructions here, I refer you to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11\u002F\"\u003E\"How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11,\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E All the details you need are in the section headed \"Option 2.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe most common complaint among readers who used this method is that it took longer than they expected. \"Sure took its time!\" one person noted. That might have more to do with the capability of the older hardware than with the upgrade method. As with the other upgrade technique, several people reported that the installation appeared to hang at 46% but eventually continued after the download of required updates was complete.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Windows laptop you can buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, this technique got high marks. One person wrote, \"As a novice, I found the Rufus route to be simple and painless.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to add your report, or if you've tried either approach and have run into issues, send an email to Win11Upgrade [at] realworldwindows.com. I can't promise a reply, but I'm checking every message sent to this special inbox.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis article was originally published on September 10, 2024, and last updated October 5, 2024. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-10-05 12:06:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"If your PC runs Windows 10, you can ignore those pesky compatibility checks and upgrade to Windows 11. Here's how nearly two dozen ZDNET readers got the job done and saved their laptops from the scrap pile.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0941316c-9803-4141-95a3-51a76f55e39a",image:{id:"cde5f00a-4d6c-47d1-81b5-6ffcbea53b9b",filename:"escae2screenshot-2024-10-04-161719.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-10-04 20:20:14",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"escae2screenshot-2024-10-04-161719",credits:"porcorex\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F04\u002Fcde5f00a-4d6c-47d1-81b5-6ffcbea53b9b\u002Fescae2screenshot-2024-10-04-161719.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:904,height:631,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"you-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"You can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9841d7c0-1be2-42d4-963b-3d0c080290bc",slug:"tech",name:"Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0591eb0c-e297-4c7d-bda2-629b557a32dd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kerry Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"iPhone iMessage with Windows Laptop\" data-image-filename=\"dsc00472-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI use Apple's iMessage to send and receive texts on my iPhone, but if I'm in front of my PC, writing and answering texts is often easier using a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. I thus turn to a couple of tools to help me access iMessages while using Windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuilt into Windows, Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-starts-official-roll-out-of-phone-link-for-ios-with-imessage-support\u002F\"\u003EPhone Link app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E lets you view your recent texts, create new messages, and respond to existing texts. Any texts you send and receive automatically sync between your PC and your iPhone, so you can pick up an ongoing conversation on either device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-link-your-android-phone-to-your-windows-11-pc\u002F\"\u003EHow to link your Android phone to your Windows 11 PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fintel-takes-a-crack-at-getting-windows-pcs-to-connect-seamlessly-with-android-phones-and-iphones\u002F\"\u003EIntel Unison\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is another app that will perform the same tricks and even let you add emojis and items pasted from the Windows clipboard. According to Intel, Unison works only on Evo-powered laptops running on its 13th-generation or higher processors. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pcmag.com\u002Fnews\u002Fwhat-is-intel-evo-a-recipe-for-the-most-portable-longest-lasting-laptops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEvo designation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E means that the PC has passed strict requirements from Intel, and such machines should have a label that identifies them as meeting these specifications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe good news is that many people have reported being able to install Unison on older, non-Evo computers. I use Unison on an Intel 11th-Gen non-Evo laptop with no trouble, so you'll want to try this on your PC, even if it's an older model.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's just one sticking point: Neither app supports Windows 10. Phone Link and Intel Unison each require Windows 11. If you run the latest version of Windows, here's how to use these tools with your texts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to send and receive iMessages on Windows\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUse Microsoft Phone Link\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you can use Phone Link, you'll have to take care of a few items on your phone and your PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour iPhone must have iOS 14 or higher. To confirm this, go to Settings, select General, and tap Software Update. You'll be told that iOS is up-to-date or prompted to install the latest update. Next, go to Settings, select Bluetooth, and confirm that Bluetooth is turned on.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft added iPhone support to Phone Link in Windows 11 in early 2023. To make sure your operating system is up-to-date, head to Settings, select Windows Update, and click the button to check for updates. Allow the latest updates to download and install.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, confirm that you're running the latest version of Phone Link. To do this, open the Microsoft Store app from the Start menu and click the Library icon. Click the Get Updates button and allow all your installed apps to be updated, including Phone Link if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your Windows 11 PC. Go to Settings, select Bluetooth & devices, and turn on the switch for Bluetooth if it's off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c53a5286-1939-4be0-b411-6b3f8bbed753\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick the Start button, go to All Apps, and select Phone Link from the list. The first screen prompts you to select your device. Click the button for iPhone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open Phone Link\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ef41f413-ed89-497a-a6f1-77453b7e7902\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Open Phone Link\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1264\" data-image-height=\"666\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"54b6c95e-74b8-4a37-8d17-19506d02f298\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA QR code should appear in the Phone Link app. Launch the camera on your iPhone and scan the code. On your iPhone, tap the link at the bottom of the camera screen to pair your devices. If you can't scan the code for any reason, click the link to continue manually without a QR code and follow those steps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the screen to pair your devices, tap "Link to Windows" to download and install the Link to Windows app. After the app has been installed, tap Open to launch it. Tap "Scan QR code" and scan the code displayed in the Phone Link app on your PC. Next, tap Continue to start pairing your phone and PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou should see pairing prompts on both your iPhone and your Windows 11 computer. Select the Pair button on both devices and wait for the two to pair.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Scan the QR codes\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d31917d1-3f05-4e14-bc71-e9d1ed2b74b4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Pair your phone and PC\" data-image-filename=\"figure-10-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1195\" data-image-height=\"553\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bb96eabc-939a-4bfa-b597-4a1433e08010\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYour phone should ask if you want your PC to receive notifications from your iPhone. Tap Allow to OK this. Go to the Bluetooth settings screen on your phone, tap the Info icon for your computer, and turn on the switches for Show Notifications, Sync Contacts, and Share System Notifications. Doing so will let you fully access and use the apps and data from your phone on your PC, including messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Sync your iPhone data\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c7227c19-ac9a-4549-8d67-151e8d91e477\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Sync your iPhone data\" data-image-filename=\"figure-12-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1195\" data-image-height=\"1289\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"42d4120d-187d-443d-896b-829b64f2a569\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Phone Link welcome screen should appear on your PC and ask if you want to open the app each time you log into Windows. If you do, check the box.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Run Phone Link\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c7fe824a-979f-4992-8e52-9b3c72e68d01\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Run Phone Link\" data-image-filename=\"figure-13-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1180\" data-image-height=\"810\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c648a8e1-3624-4132-83c4-2334ff59c516\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo access your iPhone's text messages in Phone Link, tap the Messages heading at the top. You should see any recent messages sent to you since Phone Link has been active. If there are any, type a response to a message and send it. You can then carry on a&nbsp;conversation from either your iPhone or your PC, and the two will sync with each other.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Access your recent messages\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7ac9c180-c5b6-4bca-b28f-34584e478a69\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Access your recent messages\" data-image-filename=\"figure-14-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1145\" data-image-height=\"659\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5559e95a-9da9-406a-a191-44a0ad12eeed\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can also start a new conversation. To do this, select one of your displayed contacts and then compose and send your text. To chat with someone else, click the New Message icon and type the name or phone number of the recipient. Compose and send your message.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Start a new chat\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"51320ff6-dae9-4cc2-9fce-38efca6b8733\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Start a new chat\" data-image-filename=\"figure-15-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1145\" data-image-height=\"659\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUse Intel Unison\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Install Intel Unison  \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo use Intel Unison, download and install the app from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.microsoft.com\u002Fstore\u002Fdetail\u002Fintel%C2%AE-unison%E2%84%A2\u002F9PP9GZM2GN26\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Microsoft Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaunch the app and click the Accept & Continue button. You'll be asked how you'd like to use Unison. In the section for \"Empower your PC,\" click the \"Add your phone\" button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"44bf6576-db33-4b5d-9a5a-83481b2e36be\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Launch and set up the Unison app\" data-image-filename=\"figure-17-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1202\" data-image-height=\"754\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Pair your phone and computer \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou should then be asked to pair your phone and PC. Scan the QR code with your phone and tap the link to download and install the Unison mobile app from the Apple App Store.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen the Unison app on your iPhone. Tap the \"Accept & continue\" button. Decide if you want to share crash data and statistics with Intel. Tap \"Let's go\" on the next screen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll then be asked to grant the app access to your contacts, photo library, devices on your local network, and Bluetooth. At a minimum, you'll need to allow access to your contacts if you want to send and receive iMessages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the next screen on your phone, tap the button for \"Scan QR code.\" Scan the code in the Unison screen on your PC. Confirm the text string that appears on the screen. Your phone and PC should tell you that the pairing was successful. Tap Get Started in the iPhone app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"08b76a5b-9699-4004-acdc-42182fe59920\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Finish the pairing\" data-image-filename=\"figure-20-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"578\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Launch the Windows Unison app \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the \"Let's get started\" screen in the Windows Unison app, click the icon for \"Send messages.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d9d2dab2-88bc-43bd-a36b-c6abc4cee9d3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Launch the Windows Unison app\" data-image-filename=\"figure-21-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1202\" data-image-height=\"754\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E 4. Go to the Messages screen \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the Messages screen, click the icon for \"Compose a new message.\" Choose the recipient from your list of contacts or type the name, email address, or phone number for someone not in your contact list.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e4761784-7859-492b-8b13-24fe2358e898\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Go to the Messages screen\" data-image-filename=\"figure-22-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"726\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Send a message \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompose and send your message. Wait for the other person to respond. You can then carry on a conversation in the Windows Unison app or in iMessages on your iPhone as the texts sync between the two apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c4927fa0-1aaa-445a-9ffd-7bb4fb6a7b30\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Send a message\" data-image-filename=\"figure-23-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"726\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E6. Receive a message \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny messages sent to your iPhone should also pop up in the Unison app. Again, you can carry on a conversation on your phone or on your PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2a3a8580-3399-4afd-aebf-09643a6c4ac8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Receive a message\" data-image-filename=\"figure-24-how-to-send-and-receive-apple-imessages-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"726\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-05-09 20:16:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Working on your PC? You don't have to pick up your iPhone when you get a new message. Microsoft's Phone Link and Intel's Unison apps support Apple's iMessage, although both require Windows 11.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"531ae5f5-1378-4090-90c5-1f66411fdba1",image:{id:"0591eb0c-e297-4c7d-bda2-629b557a32dd",filename:"dsc00472-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-05-09 19:50:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Working with iMessage in Windows",credits:"screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F09\u002F0591eb0c-e297-4c7d-bda2-629b557a32dd\u002Fdsc00472-2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4240,height:2384,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Smartphones^iPhone",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-send-and-receive-imessages-on-windows",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to send and receive iMessages on Windows",topic:{id:"1093d9cb-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"iphone",name:"iPhone",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"1093d9cb-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"iphone",name:"iPhone",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b",filename:"thumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-20 18:05:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F20\u002F50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b\u002Fthumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1e99b991-b4c9-46e9-bc70-49fd5ab8e897\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Duplicate your favorite colors with Color Picker\" data-image-filename=\"figure-top-image-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1102\" data-image-height=\"508\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're a graphic designer, a web developer, or a programmer, sometimes you need to precisely duplicate a color you see on the screen to use in your work. And one tool up for the job is Color Picker, courtesy of Microsoft's free PowerToys.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-the-free-powertoys-fancyzones-in-windows-and-why-you-should\u002F\"\u003EHow to use the free PowerToys FancyZones in Windows (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith Color Picker, you use an eyedropper to select a specific color on the screen. From there, the app identifies the color and translates it into different values, including RGB, HEX, and CMYK. The default value is copied to the Windows clipboard, where you can paste it into a graphic or web design program or insert it into your code.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've turned to Color Picker when I need a specific color for editing images or tweaking code for a webpage, and it's proven to be a helpful, time-saving tool. Here's how it works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-copy-colors-on-macos-with-system-color-picker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to copy colors on macOS with System Color Picker\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEnable Color Picker\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you don't already have PowerToys, download and install the PowerToysSetup.exe file from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fmicrosoft\u002FPowerToys\u002Freleases\u002Ftag\u002Fv0.59.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe program's GitHub page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen the PowerToys Settings window by double-clicking its System Tray icon.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect the entry for Color Picker and make sure its switch is turned on (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b28dde46-7b97-47d1-8736-5416eaa41233\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Enable Color Picker\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1079\" data-image-height=\"598\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETweak Color Picker\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBefore you start using Color Picker, review its settings to see if there are any you want to tweak. By default, the shortcut to activate Color Picker is Windows key+Shift+C. If you prefer to use a different shortcut, click the pencil icon for \u003Cstrong\u003EActivation shortcut\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and try a different combination. But keep in mind that the shortcut must start with the Windows key, Ctrl, Alt, or Shift (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6590c77b-5c4c-424b-b3d6-19de3533ef1e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Choose activation shortcut for Color Picker\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1079\" data-image-height=\"598\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2. By default, pressing the activation shortcut opens Color Picker, lets you pick a color, and then takes you to the editor for further actions. By clicking the dropdown menu for \u003Cstrong\u003EActivation behavior\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, you can change the response to opening the editor directly or only picking a color. But the default behavior works best for most situations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E3. In the section for Picker behavior, you can choose the default format for the color you pick, meaning the value that's copied to the clipboard. When working with an application or web design code, HEX is typically the most commonly used format, so it's the default. But you can click the dropdown for \u003Cstrong\u003EDefault color format\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E to change it to a different format (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"bc8b6e6b-5c82-46e1-b35b-7652f6758edb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"figure-3-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1079\" data-image-height=\"598\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E4. Beyond seeing the HEX value or other format, I always like to see the name of the color I pick. To enable this, turn on the switch for \u003Cstrong\u003EShow color name\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E5. That takes us to the Editor section. Here is where you can specify which color formats should appear in the editor, so you have a choice of using other values beyond the default. At a minimum, I usually select HEX, RGB, and CMYK. But other formats are available for more specialized purposes. Turn on the switch for any format you want to see. Click the ellipsis icon next to a specific format you've chosen, and you can move it up or down in the list that appears in the editor (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"559a0644-57e4-418f-a61d-0c0f15d4a087\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Select the color formats to appear in the editor\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1079\" data-image-height=\"680\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUse Color Picker\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow it's time to take Color Picker for a test drive. Let's say you're creating code for an application or website, or you're trying to duplicate a color to use in a graphic program. You like a color you see somewhere on the screen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPress the shortcut for Color Picker. The picker part of the program appears (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c938bdbb-d312-41a4-aaae-f5afc5a90acf\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Pick a color\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1201\" data-image-height=\"723\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2. Move your mouse cursor until it's precisely on the color you want to select. Sometimes nailing the exact color is tricky if the section with that color is very small or too close to surrounding colors. In that case, Color Picker will let you zoom in on the area to select the color more easily. Move your mouse's scroll wheel or use two-finger swiping on a trackpad to zoom in on the spot (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8c204d3d-2384-434c-a13c-968715814b6f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Zoom in on a color\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1076\" data-image-height=\"590\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E3. When ready, click your mouse to capture that color.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E4. The value of the default format is copied to the clipboard, and the editor pops up, showing you the values in all the formats you enabled (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 7\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d5aed42f-5eaa-4d2e-b910-8c503ca6e57e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 7\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Editor shows the color values\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1106\" data-image-height=\"606\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E5. If you just need the value for the default format, simply paste it into your graphic or web code. If you want the value for a different format, click the \u003Cstrong\u003ECopy to clipboard\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button next to it and then paste that value where you need it (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 8\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4cca85be-3d80-4da4-94d2-327ef2ec5fcf\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 8\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Copy color to clipboard\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1102\" data-image-height=\"508\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E6. What if you want to modify the color? The color you picked appears in the middle of the bar at the top. Click that section on the bar, and another editor pops up where you can manually refine the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) by dragging the three different sliders or the RGB or HEX values by changing the numbers (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 9\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"eafcdc91-2e45-4954-856f-0ebd581d1859\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 9\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Modify selected color\" data-image-filename=\"figure-9-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1091\" data-image-height=\"534\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E7. What if you want a variation of the color you picked? Notice that the bar at the top displays the color you selected along with lighter and darker variations. Click one of the variations to select it and modify it or copy it to the clipboard (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 10\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a2c89559-ee1d-4179-be1b-ef2d430c02e9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 10\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"View variations of selected color\" data-image-filename=\"figure-10-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1092\" data-image-height=\"485\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E8. Finally, as you pick additional colors, each one appears on the left side of the editor. Scroll down the list of previous colors if you wish to return to one that you selected in the past (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 11\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"89152e4a-aef7-43b1-b352-02b6ab5405c1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 11\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"View previous colors\" data-image-filename=\"figure-11-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1076\" data-image-height=\"539\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-08 20:14:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Color Picker tool helps you duplicate any color you see on the screen to use for design or development purposes.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"bb16b6d5-fdb9-46bb-a01e-23a543bff75c",image:{id:"89152e4a-aef7-43b1-b352-02b6ab5405c1",filename:"figure-11-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-08 14:43:35",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg",credits:"ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F08\u002F89152e4a-aef7-43b1-b352-02b6ab5405c1\u002Ffigure-11-how-to-use-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1076,height:539,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Creativity Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-copy-colors-with-the-color-picker-tool-in-powertoys",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to copy colors with the Color Picker tool in PowerToys",topic:{id:"60d9173f-03f6-41a6-9196-b2b5131cf205",slug:"creativity-software",name:"Creativity Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"60d9173f-03f6-41a6-9196-b2b5131cf205",slug:"creativity-software",name:"Creativity Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"cd0ef2cd-21ab-4c98-b015-e6be4bf4b35c",username:"Christina Darby",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Christina",lastName:"Darby",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41",filename:"christina-darby-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-22 14:16:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F22\u002F60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41\u002Fchristina-darby-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Christina Darby is an associate editor based in New York City with interests in lifestyle technology, fitness and health wearables, and smart home appliances. She has a bachelor's in Integrated Marketing Communication and Journalism from Wake Forest University. When Christina is not writing about quirky tech products, she's most likely searching for the best coffee shop in NYC.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5bdbbf3c-74b9-43d5-8bc0-d98914f5d06b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"zd-microsoft-office.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"zd-microsoft-office.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"800\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Microsoft 365 Office Suite hosts some of the most widely-used applications for work and education, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and now, Microsoft Teams. However, ranging from $70-$100 a year, the Suite's subscriptions can cost a pretty penny. While Microsoft's release of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fp\u002Foffice-home-student-2021\u002Fcfq7ttc0h8n8?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\"\u003EOffice Home and Student 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for a one-time flat rate of $150 is a nice deal, many of us still working and learning from home -- or just wanting to save money -- could really use a free option. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelieve it or not, free options are available. Here are three methods you can use to access the Office suite at no cost.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat's the catch?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may be asking yourself, \"If I can access all of these apps and programs for free, why should I even pay for Microsoft Office?\" While these cloud-based methods on the web and mobile come at no cost, they do require you to be connected to the internet at all times, the amount of storage that Microsoft provides is capped, and there are several software tools and features from the paid versions that are unavailable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to get Microsoft Office for free\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a few different methods on how you can go about this, so read on to see which method makes the most sense for you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMethod 1. Access through Office.com\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first free option is accessing Microsoft Office via the web. All you need is a stable internet connection to do so. Similar to Google Drive, by logging into your Microsoft account in \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4cf2ddbb-3b1b-4192-9923-0916d9c904a8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Ffree-office-online-for-the-web\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Office.com\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, you can use the cloud-based versions of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and more, instead of installing them. This is the best option if you simply want access to the standard suite of Office apps, the basic editing and formatting capabilities, as well as 5GB of OneDrive cloud storage. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7de962e2-e698-4a05-a1d7-cf98701cfe5b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOpen&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Ffree-office-online-for-the-web" target="_blank"\u003EOffice.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;on your web browser from your PC or Mac computer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Visit Office.com\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b999bfa7-c907-4c7a-be5b-9426794c124f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESign in using your current Microsoft account credentials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo account? No worries. It is easy (and also free) to create one from scratch! Note that if you have a Skype or Outlook account, either one can be attributed to your Microsoft login.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote that you will see pop-ups and messages to "Get Office" or "Upgrade your Office plan" throughout the website. Unless the paid version is what you're after, ignore them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Select "Sign In"\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ea0009de-79c1-40f9-ab6f-c7df44ffb554\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"sign in to office.com\" data-image-filename=\"5021e36b-46ea-4c36-9133-f30440e09bd6-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"2414\" data-image-height=\"1952\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ad35ca1a-078d-473a-b1b2-c894b1b48c95\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFrom here, you are free to start creating with the Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel documents, PowerPoints, and more. Simply select the "Create" widget in the left corner (circle with a plus inside) and you'll have the option to start from scratch or access different templates that are included with Office.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Select "Create" \" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E More: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fget-an-entire-careers-worth-of-microsoft-training-for-only-60\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGet an entire career's worth of Microsoft training for only $60. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMethod 2. Download the Office app for mobile \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're like me and find yourself working from your phone more often than you should, then allow me to introduce you to the Microsoft Office app for mobile. Like the web version, the app allows users (\u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"bed8910a-cf86-47ab-aae4-cfda4ee7911f\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fmobile\u002Fmicrosoft-365-mobile-apps-for-ios\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"iOS\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a25cd676-4693-4af2-9954-057236b7fdc2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fmobile\u002Fmicrosoft-365-mobile-apps-for-android\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Android\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E) to dial into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs via the OneDrive system. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the latest version of the Office app, you can now transfer your phone's photos into Word and Excel documents for quick editing, and create and sign PDFs without needing to switch over to a computer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMethod 3. Microsoft 365 Education for students and teachers\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a student or teacher with an active school email address, you may be eligible to get complete Office suite access for free through \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Feducation\u002Fproducts\u002Foffice\"\u003EOffice 365 Education\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith Office 365 Education, you have access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and even Microsoft Teams. If you're a teacher, you can even take advantage of Microsoft Teams' new classroom tools for enhanced organization and file management. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhats-new-in-microsoft-teams-polls-updates-and-more\u002F\"\u003EWhat's new in Microsoft Teams: Polls updates and more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimply visit the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c47f84b9-4363-421e-adb7-546d659d940c\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Feducation\u002Fproducts\u002Foffice\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft Education\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E homepage and enter your school email address to see if you qualify. If the registration is denied, you likely need to speak with your institution's IT department to permit access.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-08 19:23:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Here are three ways you can access essential Microsoft Office apps for free, no credit card necessary.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"64d2680f-bd49-48eb-b84c-54a6604e6325",image:{id:"5bdbbf3c-74b9-43d5-8bc0-d98914f5d06b",filename:"zd-microsoft-office.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-11 20:33:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"zd-microsoft-office.jpg",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F11\u002F5bdbbf3c-74b9-43d5-8bc0-d98914f5d06b\u002Fzd-microsoft-office.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1200,height:800,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-get-microsoft-office-for-free",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to get Microsoft Office for free",topic:{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"863fe219-de4d-4c2d-9e95-55e19301075a",slug:"education",name:"Education",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8d6e1960-a728-41e5-a935-922b0bd953ed",slug:"deals",name:"Deals",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"a1897105-61bd-4610-abb3-4804906d4a9a",slug:"home-and-office",name:"Home & Office",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b",filename:"thumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-20 18:05:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F20\u002F50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b\u002Fthumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"226def65-03d9-492b-998d-e1caaf811b1b\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"search-organization-on-the-taskbar.png\" data-image-filename=\"search-organization-on-the-taskbar.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"601\" data-image-height=\"546\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, I tried to run a search in Windows for specific Word documents based on the filename. I expected a number of different results. Instead, Windows delivered only one result and not any of the ones I wanted. Oops.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe search feature in Windows is a usually a handy and effective way to hunt for specific files and other items. But sometimes, it fails to work properly, coming up empty when there should be at least a few results in response to your search.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"77635b39-fa40-48b8-b215-00cf0ab2ae6a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F77635b39-fa40-48b8-b215-00cf0ab2ae6a\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy does Windows search occasionally fall down on the job and how can you get it to work properly again? Let's go through a few troubleshooting steps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECheck the search settings\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, check the Search settings in Windows to make sure they're configured the way you want. In Windows 10, click the Search field. In Windows 11, click the Search icon. Then in either version, click the ellipsis icon in the Search window and select Search settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on what type of account you have (business or Microsoft account) and what applications and services you use, go to the Cloud content search section and turn on the switches for Microsoft account or Work or School account. By doing this, any files or other items that you search for across different Microsoft services will appear in the results. Next, turn on the switch for Search history on this device. Doing so ensures that your search history is stored locally on your computer (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"785e2628-9bd3-4a31-a7a0-b4b675550473\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Configure your search permissions and history\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-fix-search-snafus-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1195\" data-image-height=\"620\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENormally when you configure your search settings and permissions, you want to strike a balance between productivity and privacy. You don't necessarily want Microsoft tracking and storing everything you do. But when troubleshooting a search problem, you want to loosen up the restrictions to some degree to see if the glitch is fixed. You can always fine-tune the settings later on once the search issue has been resolved.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this point, try rerunning your searches to see if the results are now accurate and as expected. If not, time to ask Windows for some help.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERun the search indexer troubleshooter\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Windows search index collects and stores links to certain folders on your PC to speed up a search. But that index can sometimes develop internal problems. One way to diagnose this patient is through a built-in Windows troubleshooter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn Windows 10 or 11, click the Search icon or field again. Click the ellipsis icon and then select Indexing options. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. In Windows 10, click the link that says: Run the indexer troubleshooter to resolve common search issues. In Windows 11, click the entry for Index troubleshooter. Check the box that best describes the problem and click Next (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"930e68b9-845d-4733-bfcf-cf8a651683e2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Run the search indexer troubleshooter\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-fix-search-snafus-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1195\" data-image-height=\"664\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe troubleshooter may ask for your permission to diagnose or fix the problem. If so, give it the OK. If it indicates that the problem has been resolved, try rerunning the search to confirm  (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E). If all is well, great. If not, let's try another approach.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a1b3eb19-d1b1-4168-82b9-6668083e02b3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"The indexer troubleshooter has fixed the problem, you hope.\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-fix-search-snafus-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1195\" data-image-height=\"664\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECustomize search locations\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy default, the search index covers only certain locations on your PC, including the Users folder. But if you store files or documents in a location not seen by the index, your search results may be inaccurate. To fix this, click the link for Customize search locations here (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"14b92d3a-cb49-4ac6-aaae-9abe8461b818\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Add more folders to the search index\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-fix-search-snafus-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1195\" data-image-height=\"620\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the Indexing Options window, click the Modify button. At the Indexed Location window, open the drive and then click the checkbox for the folder in which your documents are stored (assuming they're not stored in your Users folder). Click OK and then close the indexing windows (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"49c0fd46-91c9-48fc-a2f2-2a0dba082b00\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Check a specific folder to add\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-fix-search-snafus-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1195\" data-image-height=\"620\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow try rerunning the problematic search to see if the results are more accurate. If not, you can open up the indexing to your entire PC. Back at the Searching Windows screen, check the button for Enhanced. Scroll down the page to check the folders that will still be excluded from the index. Typically, these are Windows or application folders that shouldn't be storing any documents or personal files (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"30545ef9-f304-424c-aad0-54f8ea924f5c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Choose the Enhanced option for the index\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-fix-search-snafus-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1195\" data-image-height=\"664\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe upside is that the index will now cover all possible locations on your PC. The downside is that the indexing and your searches will take longer to complete. But again, you're trying these different steps for troubleshooting reasons. You can always change the settings in the future after the current search glitch has been fixed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERebuild the search index\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your searches still aren't working properly, there's no more step to try, namely rebuilding the search index. This was ultimately the remedy I had to take to fix the search issues on my PC. At the Search Windows page, click the entry for Advanced Search Indexer Settings in Windows 10 and Advanced indexing options in Windows 11. At the Indexing Options window, click the Advanced button. At the Advanced Options window, click the Rebuild button and then click OK (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 7\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"84d1d189-723a-48d1-9e90-576022b98ab0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 7\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Rebuilt the search index\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-fix-search-snafus-in-windows.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1195\" data-image-height=\"664\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile you wait, the window will indicate how many items have been indexed. After the rebuild has completed, try running your search once more; hopefully, you'll get the right results this time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-27 20:32:24",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Windows search feature sometimes fails to deliver the right results. 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He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ce49b550-f4fc-4a6a-a76f-296e666f10c0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Tweak the Taskbar with a third-party utility\" data-image-filename=\"figure-top-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1041\" data-image-height=\"572\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike the Start menu, the Taskbar in Windows 11 has gotten a thumb's down from a lot of people, mostly because it's much less customizable than its Windows 10 counterpart. In Windows 10, you can move the Taskbar to any of the four sides of the screen, combine taskbar buttons, change the size of the buttons, and increase the height of the taskbar itself. None of those capabilities are available in Windows 11, at least not in the current version.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want a more robust and user-friendly Taskbar in Windows 11, there are several changes you can make in the OS itself. If those don't do the trick, you may want to try a third-party utility to further enhance the Taskbar. Let's look at your options. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETweak the Taskbar\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, you should review the different ways to modify the Taskbar to make it look and work according to your preferences. Right-click on any empty area of the Taskbar and select Taskbar settings. Here, you can remove icons for certain programs that you never use so they don't waste space. These include Search, Task View, Widgets, and Chat. Turn off the switch for the ones you don't want to see (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f80f436b-2d63-4e99-a72a-66b227b98939\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Turn Taskbar icons on or off\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1177\" data-image-height=\"479\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScroll down further. The next section lets you add a menu for a pen or stylus, a Touch keyboard, and a virtual touchpad to the Taskbar. If you're using a hybrid touchscreen PC without a mouse or keyboard, then you might want to enable these features. Otherwise, leave them turned off (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"857724c8-b83f-417f-a8b0-a499fed100ea\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Enable options for touchscreen hybrid device\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1173\" data-image-height=\"406\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext on the list is the System Tray, which appears at the right end of the Taskbar. Normally, you have to click the up arrow in the System Tray to view and access the icons for all your startup programs and other features. But if there are certain ones you'd like to see directly, turn on their switches. For instance, I like to see the icon for OneDrive directly in the System Tray so I can check the file syncing and other elements of the program (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"66003b30-dc6f-4a2c-9980-9d011e6e9e31\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Control the system tray\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1202\" data-image-height=\"537\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, you can control Taskbar behaviors. I like to change the alignment to the left and automatically hide the Taskbar. Those are the two most important settings for me, though I leave the other ones turned on as well (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a5e53424-3820-4a9a-b4c5-d8a4f1e142f1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Change the alignment and hide the Taskbar\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1191\" data-image-height=\"539\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPin icons to the Taskbar\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can't currently drag and drop icons onto the Windows 11 Taskbar as you can in Windows 10. But you can pin your favorite programs to the Taskbar. Click the Start button. In the Pinned apps section, find the program you want to add to the Taskbar, right-click it, and select Pin to taskbar. In the All Apps list, right-click the program, go to More, and then select Pin to taskbar. You can then drag and drop icons around the Taskbar to put them in your preferred order (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5d618ab5-b270-4623-b755-a6e284e5a637\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Pin icons to the Taskbar\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1102\" data-image-height=\"726\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EChange the Taskbar color and appearance\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut wait, there's more you can do with the Taskbar, specifically regarding its appearance. Go to \u003Cstrong\u003ESettings > Personalization > Colors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. To make the Taskbar translucent against your current wallpaper background, turn on the switch for Transparency effects (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"92c5389c-1ea4-4d08-a86b-4efc6fb04a59\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Make the Taskbar translucent\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1132\" data-image-height=\"689\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, you can add an accent color to the Start menu and Taskbar. Click the dropdown menu for Accent color and change it to manual. Then select your preferred accent color from the palette (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 7\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9899bb8c-7916-4c5c-9c09-9fb93d7437dd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Choose an accent color\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1073\" data-image-height=\"687\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo paint just the Start menu, Taskbar, and certain elements dark, click the dropdown menu for \u003Cstrong\u003EChoose your mode\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and change it to Custom. Click the dropdown menu for \u003Cstrong\u003EChoose your default Windows mode\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and set it to Dark. Leave the setting for \u003Cstrong\u003EChoose your default app mode\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E to Light (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 8\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4fbc31e4-1d58-4200-84d4-85847d949c45\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Switch to dark mode\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1102\" data-image-height=\"690\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThird-party tweaks\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome Registry hacks claim to change certain elements of the Taskbar, such as the position and height. But they don't always work reliably or consistently, especially since Microsoft keeps altering Windows 11 to prevent certain tweaks. If you'd like to perform more radical surgery on the Taskbar beyond its icons and appearance, your best bet is to turn to a third-party utility.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can alter certain aspects of the Taskbar with two Start Menu replacement programs, namely Start11 and StartAllBack, both of which I wrote about in my column on \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-replace-the-windows-11-start-menu\u002F\"\u003EHow to replace your Windows 11 Start menu with a third-party app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut another program I especially like is ExplorerPatcher, which offers several handy ways to improve the Taskbar. To download this free utility, browse to its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fvalinet\u002FExplorerPatcher\"\u003EGitHub page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and click the link for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fvalinet\u002FExplorerPatcher\u002Freleases\u002Flatest\u002Fdownload\u002Fep_setup.exe\"\u003EDownload the latest version of the setup program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. After installation, open the program from the All Apps menu.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first option in ExplorerPatcher's Properties menu is for Taskbar. Here, you can change the Taskbar style to Windows 10, choose how and when to combine Taskbar buttons, modify the size of Taskbar buttons, and move the Taskbar to any side of the screen. After making your modifications, click the link for Restart File Explorer, and the changes go into effect (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 9\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6ae48e5b-9c39-4e0f-8451-5a99da10723b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Tweak the Taskbar with a third-party utility\" data-image-filename=\"figure-9-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1089\" data-image-height=\"634\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"77635b39-fa40-48b8-b215-00cf0ab2ae6a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F77635b39-fa40-48b8-b215-00cf0ab2ae6a\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-28 20:13:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Not happy with the Windows 11 Taskbar? You can change the look, layout, and other elements in Windows and through a third-party utility.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"518adc21-f709-456a-8caf-a7bb3748db9b",image:{id:"ce49b550-f4fc-4a6a-a76f-296e666f10c0",filename:"figure-top-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-27 13:54:10",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg",credits:"ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F27\u002Fce49b550-f4fc-4a6a-a76f-296e666f10c0\u002Ffigure-top-how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1041,height:572,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to improve and enhance the Windows 11 Taskbar",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"dbbddfb2-b563-4fd6-8c23-1db7fe91c25c",username:"ndelesline",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Nate",lastName:"Delesline III",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e22b98a4-b2b1-4ffd-9169-68853772cbca",filename:"nate-delesline.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:49:10",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe22b98a4-b2b1-4ffd-9169-68853772cbca\u002Fnate-delesline.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Nate writes about the intersection of education and technology. He's also worked as a newspaper staff writer covering K-12 and higher education, business, local government, and public safety. After living in five other states, Nate considers Virginia his home.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"362a0861-2f93-47dc-87ef-f1d1c2b7ba00\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Galina Pilina \u002F iStock \u002F Getty Images Plus\" data-image-alt-text=\"A graphic in green, yellow, and red reading 'Juneteenth freedom day'\" data-image-filename=\"juneteenth-background.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1295\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThousands of enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free on June 19, 1865 — two months after the Civil War ended.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn that day, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to announce and enforce General Order 3. The order, in part, informed everyone that effective immediately, \"All slaves are free.\" The first Juneteenth celebrations began the next year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresident Abraham Lincoln began the process of freeing enslaved people in America's Confederate states through the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863. But it took the incremental advance and victory of Union troops to enforce that order. Also, it's likely that slave owners deliberately withheld the news of freedom from those they enslaved. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso known as Jubilee Day, celebrations on June 19 grew and spread nationwide over time. In fact, Texas made Juneteenth — short for \"June nineteenth\" — a state holiday in 1979. But the holiday didn't gain widespread attention until America faced a 21st-century civil rights movement.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECompanies compelled to action during 2020 summer of unrest\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"97efbe5d-2a34-4264-8b70-2d3e6c3b251a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F97efbe5d-2a34-4264-8b70-2d3e6c3b251a\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmerica's most recent reckoning with our complicated, oppressive, and sometimes violent racial and civil rights history spurred organizations to speak up and take action starting in the summer of 2020. Black Minneapolis resident George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in May 2020. His death sparked widespread protests and increased interest in the Juneteenth holiday.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresident Joe Biden signed the bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday into law just two days before the holiday's inaugural federal observance on June 19, 2021. The change became effective so quickly that some large organizations, including the Postal Service, said they didn't have time to pause their business operations or plan any events to commemorate the holiday.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn response, many organizations said they'd have more to offer next year and going forward. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHere's what top tech companies are doing for Juneteenth\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out how some of America's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbig-tech-companies-job-guide\u002F\"\u003Ebig tech companies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E honored the spirit of Juneteenth during the holiday's first official national observance and what they plan going forward. You may find some inspiration or ideas for your company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdobe\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2020, Adobe decided to give its approximately 26,000 employees off on June 19 \"to focus on reflection and advocacy.\" That year, at the height of America's 21st-century social justice movement, the company also formed five task forces. Those groups focused on: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECommunity \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGrowth and advancement\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHiring and recruiting\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResponsibility and advocacy\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETransparency and governance\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETogether, Adobe called those task forces the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.adobe.com\u002Fen\u002Fpublish\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F16\u002Fhonoring-juneteenth-marking-a-year-of-progress#:~:text=One%20outcome%20of%20the%20TAI,a%20series%20of%20companywide%20events.\"\u003ETaking Action Initiative\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder TAI's leadership, Adobe decided \"to recognize Juneteenth as a global day of learning to focus on Black history and racial justice with a series of company-wide events.\" Those events included incentives to complete learning experiences such as volunteering and listening to podcasts about the Black experience in America.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmazon\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon sponsored and organized an event titled Juneteenth Unityfest to commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth. Last year's event included performances by music icons like Darius Rucker and Dave Matthews. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjuneteenthunityfest.com\u002Funityfest-2022\u002F\"\u003EJuneteenth Unityfest\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is set to return this year. The goal, in part, is to bring together diverse voices and \"drive engagement across a platform of community organizations\" to celebrate the vibrancy of America's complex history and culture.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlongside the music, last year's event highlighted Amazon's education initiatives and the company's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsell.amazon.com\u002Fprograms\u002Fblack-business-accelerator\"\u003EBlack Business Accelerator\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Participants in the accelerator receive financial assistance, business mentorship, and marketing help to support Black businesses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, last year, Amazon donated $1 million to 13 community-based Seattle area organizations that support social justice, youth development, workforce development, and arts and culture for communities of color.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmazon directly employs about 1.1 million full and part-time workers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDell\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith about 133,000 employees, Dell holds a spot as one of the world's largest tech companies. In 2020, Dell's chief diversity and inclusion officer at the time pointed to Juneteenth as a milestone for further action. Some of the steps the company planned to take to honor the spirit of Juneteenth include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaking anti-racism training part of the company's mandatory global ethics and integrity training\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fdiversity-in-tech\u002F\"\u003EDiversifying the talent pipeline\u003C\u002Fa\u003E through expanded partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBroaden recruiting efforts to hire individuals with community college degrees. Some people in this group, including African Americans, traditionally did not have equitable opportunities to access four-year degrees in higher education.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBroaden recruiting efforts to include people with two-year degrees for certain roles\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fblog\u002Fthe-conversations-changing-our-company\u002F\"\u003Ealso acknowledged\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that \"our senior leadership does not reflect the diversity of the people we serve.\" To improve that metric, the company said by 2030 it wants women to make up 40% of its global leaders and Black and Hispanic people to make up 15% of US-based people managers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the US, women constitute 51% of the population and Black and Hispanics 12% and 18%, respectively, according to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdata.census.gov\u002Fcedsci\u002Ftable?tid=ACSDP5Y2020.DP05\"\u003E2020 Census data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacebook\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow officially known as Meta, the company, which also owns Instagram, gave its approximately 72,000 employees the option to take a paid day off in 2021. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorkers had an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnn.com\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F17\u002Fbusiness\u002Fjuneteenth-2021-company-celebrations\u002Findex.html\"\u003Eopportunity to attend\u003C\u002Fa\u003E an all-company \"day of learning\" that featured conversations on the significance of June 19 with some of the company's Black executives and Black educators like Henry Louis Gates. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe year before, also around Juneteenth, Facebook elevated its chief diversity officer Maxine Williams to the company's executive leadership team.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGoogle\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle's parent company Alphabet, which also owns YouTube, employs about 155,000. The company outlined \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Foutreach-initiatives\u002Fdiversity\u002Fjuneteenth-2021\u002F\"\u003Efour initiatives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E honoring Juneteenth in 2021 that may return this year:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA Juneteenth-themed Google Doodle. Last year's temporary change to the company's homepage logo included images of parades, music, food, and families.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECelebrating Black creators, including highlighting app developers on Google Play.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupporting Black businesses with Google Digital Coaches. The program has aided more than 60,000 Black and Latinx small businesses, according to Google.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECanceling all meetings on Juneteenth and instead hosting an event that featured music, history, and conversations.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Seattle-based software company, which employs about 180,000, said last year that it planned to take an educational approach. Rather than offering a day off, Microsoft used the day as an opportunity for workers to learn about issues of race, inequity, and injustice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.microsoft.com\u002Fnewengland\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F30\u002Fpride-month-and-juneteenth-events\u002F\"\u003Ecompany said\u003C\u002Fa\u003E it offered a week of \"commemorative events that amplified Black voices and organizations with the goal of learning how we all can support the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fblack-history-technology\u002F\"\u003EBlack and African American tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E community.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Recognizing this day with intention allows us to stay connected to the many challenges unresolved, violence unaddressed, and inequities unchanged for the Black and African American community worldwide,\" the company said in a statement.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOracle\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, Oracle's approximately 133,000 workers will receive a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.oracle.com\u002Fdiversity-inclusion\u002Fpost\u002Fhonoring-juneteenths-history-as-it-officially-becomes-a-federal-holiday\"\u003Epaid day off\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for Juneteenth.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company says its Alliance of Black Leaders for Excellence (ABLE) employee resource group commemorated the day in various ways over the past several years. That included a two-mile Juneteenth challenge walk\u002Frun. State-level chapters of ABLE also sponsored events like virtual conversations on the holiday's significance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a corporate blog post, Jared Williams, an Oracle \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fux-bootcamps\u002F\"\u003EUX researcher\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, said everyone should seek to understand how America's current social injustices have direct ties to slavery. Regardless of Juneteenth's official holiday status, the day should serve \"as some deeper call to action toward an aspiration, more equitable future.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost of the action for Juneteenth at tech companies centers on conversations about the experiences of people who are different. And often conversations about race, identity, and injustice are hard. Check out our roundup of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fprofessional-organizations-for-diversity-and-inclusion-in-tech\u002F\"\u003E12 professional organizations advancing DEI values in tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E if you want or need some ideas or advice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd finally, there's positive news for Postal Service workers. Starting this year, full and part-time post office employees will be eligible to observe Juneteenth National Independence Day as one of 11 paid holidays.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThis article was reviewed by Laila Abdalla, Ph.D.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"01a7b5fd-0e33-4da1-b842-5912dc373d07\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Laila abdalla, a woman with curly hair, looks at the camera\" data-image-filename=\"laila-abdalla.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F01\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"448\" data-image-height=\"448\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaila Abdalla obtained her Ph.D. in English from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She taught undergraduate and graduate courses in English and successful writing at Central Washington University for over 21 years.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, Abdalla serves as a Washington state career coach and advocate for individuals on temporary state assistance. Abdalla has devoted her career, teaching, and leadership to matters of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Above all, she is committed to her clients' and students' complete experience, raising awareness of BIPOC issues in employment, language, community, and culture.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbdalla leads with equity in management and nonprofit volunteering and continues to develop her own understanding of these complex issues — both professionally and in her lived experiences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaila Abdalla is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELast reviewed May 25, 2022.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-12 15:00:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The celebration of Juneteenth began nearly 160 years ago. But the holiday just received federal recognition last year. 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His work can be found all across the Internet and in print. When he's not writing, he can be found hanging out with his family, gaming, or trying to force himself to read a book.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"809ad164-061d-4653-bba5-ea88e74ff544\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-pro-8-for-business-3.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-pro-8-for-business-3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you've been waiting to upgrade to Windows 11 or have been using Microsoft's latest operating system since its release, you don't have to live with the Start button in the middle of the task bar. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has made it possible to move the Start button back to the bottom left corner, but you just have to know where to look. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to move the Windows 11 Start button\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Open the Settings app.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find it by clicking the \u003Cstrong\u003EStart\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button and looking in the pinned apps section. If it's not there, click on \u003Cstrong\u003EAll Apps\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and scroll down until you find it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively, you can press the \u003Cstrong\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button on your keyboard and type Settings to quickly launch it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"933be667-438e-4c30-960e-2ab0add2617f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows-11-start-button.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows-11-start-button.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"2496\" data-image-height=\"1634\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Select \u003Cstrong\u003EPersonalization\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in the Settings app. \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll see this in the list of options on the left side of the screen. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Click \u003Cstrong\u003ETaskbar\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen scroll to the bottom of the list.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Select \u003Cstrong\u003ETaskbar Behaviors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELocate the drop down menu for Taskbar Alignment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Change the \u003Cstrong\u003ETaskbar Alignment \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Efrom Center to Left. \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's it! \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Start button instantly moves back to where it's always been. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWhich do you prefer? The Start button in the middle or in the left corner? Let us know in the comments below.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-26 18:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft moved the Start button in Windows 11, but you can move it back with a few clicks.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b8c3c081-ecde-4275-b63f-1ba252fd676a",image:{id:"809ad164-061d-4653-bba5-ea88e74ff544",filename:"surface-pro-8-for-business-3.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-05 20:41:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"windows-11-start-button.jpg",credits:"Jason Cipriani\u002FZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F05\u002F809ad164-061d-4653-bba5-ea88e74ff544\u002Fsurface-pro-8-for-business-3.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4032,height:3024,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"How to move the Windows 11 Start button back to where it belongs",section:b,slug:"windows-11-how-to-move-the-start-button-back-to-where-it-belongs",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Windows 11: How to move the Start button back to where it belongs",topic:{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ef1506ea-bbdd-4330-9caa-458480104bb3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Shutterstock\" data-image-alt-text=\"apple-mac-pro-focus-movie-final-cut-pro.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"apple-mac-pro-focus-movie-final-cut-pro.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F05\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1067\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was recently putting together a small video. All was going well until I tried importing a vendor-supplied asset into \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d923a9ca-f43f-4749-9bec-1d7042f2da83\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Ffinal-cut-pro\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Final Cut Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. As it turns out, Final Cut doesn't support WMV-formatted video files. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0b062b2d-24ca-4732-a207-d3c19ceeee03\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWMV stands for&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FWindows_Media_Video" target="_blank"\u003EWindows Media Video\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is a Windows media format, as you might imagine from the name. It's a Windows-centric video codec that's roughly competitive to MPEG-4, but it's managed within Microsoft's Advanced Systems Format media container format.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince it's a format produced by Windows Movie Maker and Vegas Video, among others, WMV files tend to be created by lower-end video production apps. Unfortunately, since Final Cut is tightly integrated into the Apple ecosystem, it doesn't support WMV.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is WMV?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIntroducing HandBrake\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be able to use a WMV file inside Final Cut, it needs to be converted to another format. The easiest is the aforementioned MPEG-4. To do that, we need a program capable of converting one video format to another. For that, we turn to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhandbrake.fr\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHandBrake\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"983e95d0-78f4-4c50-8f5e-e9700c46bf4e\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHandBrake icon\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"logo\" data-image-filename=\"logo.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"250\" data-image-height=\"250\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHandBrake is an open source application that runs on Linux, MacOS, and Windows. It converts a wide range of formats to MP4, MKV, or WebM. It also lets you crop and resize your video and supports a wide range of powerful tweaks that enable you to tune your video quality. However, be aware that those tweaks get increasingly technically arcane the more you dive into the product. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for why it's called HandBrake, I haven't found a good answer. And, as for why the product icon is a cocktail with a pineapple (and yet, it's called HandBrake), I also haven't found a good answer. There is a cocktail called a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.food.com\u002Frecipe\u002Fdevils-handbrake-67012\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDevil's Handbrake\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but it looks nothing like the icon. It's just so random! If anyone knows the answers to these burning questions, please feel free to post in the comments below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe're going to use HandBrake to convert our WMV file to MP4. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Converting WMV to MP4 \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you download and install HandBrake, go ahead and launch it. For a simple format conversion, the process is very straightforward. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5cf24991-d0d4-40d3-b0af-1c1ae8a0b7db\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"David Gewirtz\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"handbrake\" data-image-filename=\"handbrake.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1260\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen the file you want to convert\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPick a preset format (I tend to use 1080p at 30fps for almost everything)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPick an output format (MP4, because that's why we're doing this), and\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPress Start\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe conversion speed depends on how powerful your machine is. I used a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c648a87d-a2aa-4462-9563-ae6d0497b959\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MacBook-13-inch-256GB-Storage\u002Fdp\u002FB08QMB94YW\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"M1 MacBook Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, and it took all of about five minutes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd then, you're done. The resulting MP4 should import perfectly into Final Cut. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-22 13:24:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Final Cut doesn't accept video files encoded into WMV. Fortunately, I've found a simple way to turn WMV into MP4, which Final Cut will happily import. Read on to learn how.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"776cd71c-4048-4411-a8b8-75a2eb2b5b50",image:{id:"ef1506ea-bbdd-4330-9caa-458480104bb3",filename:"apple-mac-pro-focus-movie-final-cut-pro.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2019-05-31 20:18:50",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"handbrake",credits:"Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F31\u002Fef1506ea-bbdd-4330-9caa-458480104bb3\u002Fapple-mac-pro-focus-movie-final-cut-pro.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1067,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Creativity Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-import-wmv-videos-into-final-cut-pro",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to import WMV videos into Final Cut Pro",topic:{id:"60d9173f-03f6-41a6-9196-b2b5131cf205",slug:"creativity-software",name:"Creativity Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"60d9173f-03f6-41a6-9196-b2b5131cf205",slug:"creativity-software",name:"Creativity Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"040c3ff1-4f98-4277-b43f-e4d930acbe4e",slug:"photo-video",name:"Photo & Video",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b",filename:"thumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-20 18:05:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F20\u002F50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b\u002Fthumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"43c21c39-0612-4738-8efe-069fe5bb3d52\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EFancyZones in use on my laptop.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Use predefined templates to easily position multiple windows on the screen\" data-image-filename=\"figure-top-image-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones-copy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1400\" data-image-height=\"963\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I work with different apps in Windows, I often need to open and view several windows at the same time. The problem is that positioning and arranging multiple windows to appear on the screen together can be challenging. You may want to position a certain number of windows in a certain layout, but Windows itself won't let you easily do that, not even with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-snap-your-windows-on-macos-and-windows\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuilt-in Snap feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. One utility I've found handy for this purpose is FancyZones, one of many tools that come with Microsoft's free PowerToys.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0317e809-d10c-481b-9d72-7d010899bc42\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDesigned for Windows 10 and 11, FancyZones lets you apply and create layouts with a set arrangement of rows, columns, or overlapping windows. You can trigger a predefined layout and then precisely move each window into a specific zone, so all the windows coexist peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFancyZones lets you define the number of zones for each layout along with the padding and spacing so you can fully control how and where they appear on the screen. You can also create your own customized layouts. FancyZones works the same in Windows 10 and 11. Here's how.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is FancyZones?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEnable FancyZones\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you don't already have the latest version of PowerToys, download and install the PowerToysSetup.exe file from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fmicrosoft\u002FPowerToys\u002Freleases\u002Ftag\u002Fv0.58.0\"\u003Ethe program's GitHub page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen the PowerToys Settings window by double-clicking its System Tray icon.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect the entry for FancyZones and make sure its switch is turned on (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c960c27c-370c-49ad-b152-6823406154dd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Access FancyZones from the PowerToys Settings screen\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1107\" data-image-height=\"657\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESet up FancyZones\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the Editor section, click the entry for \u003Cstrong\u003EActivation Shortcut\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E if you wish to define a different shortcut to trigger the tool; otherwise, leave this as is. The next entry for \u003Cstrong\u003ELaunch editor on the display\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E determines where the layout editor appears when you launch it. Click its dropdown box if you wish to change the location (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f5357cc9-4393-4120-aa14-3d6308f2e961\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Configure FancyZones\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1107\" data-image-height=\"657\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ENow let's dive into the layout editor.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick the entry for \u003Cstrong\u003ELaunch layout editor\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E or simply press the defined shortcut. The layout editor appears with the built-in templates on display. Each layout is designed for a specific number of windows and a specific format, such as rows or columns (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0f871a06-3b9c-4fcf-812d-b0e932a3262c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Launch the layout editor\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1300\" data-image-height=\"713\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2. Reduce the size of the layout editor and then click each of the templates. Each template you select is displayed behind the layout editor, so you get a visual sense of how and where your open windows would appear. Notice that most of the layouts position each zone next to each other horizontally or vertically. The exception is the Focus layout, which applies overlapping windows (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0de4ed25-678f-4fcf-9f6e-d60845eab3a0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Preview each layout\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1300\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUse FancyZones\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETo activate a specific template, double-click on it. For example, let's pick one of the templates with three zones.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClose or minimize the PowerToys Settings window if it's visible.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen or move to a window you wish to add to the layout.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPress the Shift key and drag the window by its title bar. You'll then see the layout you selected.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDrag the window into one of the zones, and it will fit into place.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo the same for a second window and again for a third window. You'll now see all three windows snapped into each of the three zones (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"af717e6e-44fd-4931-ba8d-b77583d73b62\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Drag a window into each zone\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1300\" data-image-height=\"731\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can manually reposition a specific window by dragging and dropping it by the title bar. But if you want to snap a window into a specific zone, remember to hold down the Shift key and then drag it to the right spot. Naturally, you can also minimize, maximize, or resize any window in a zone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-snap-your-windows-on-macos-and-windows\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to snap your windows on MacOS and Windows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETweak a layout\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can tweak the different default layouts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPress the defined shortcut to open the layout editor.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick the pencil icon for a layout you want to modify.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFirst, you can increase or decrease the number of zones. You're adding or subtracting the number of rows for a row layout. You're adding or subtracting the number of columns for a column or grid layout. Click the field for \u003Cstrong\u003ENumber of zones\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and either click the up or down arrow or type a specific number.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETo increase or decrease the space, or padding, around each zone, click in the field for \u003Cstrong\u003ESpace around zones\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and click the up or down arrow or type a specific number. Turn off the switch completely to eliminate the spacing.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENext, the setting for \u003Cstrong\u003EHighlight distance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E determines the amount of space between two zones until they snap or merge together. Again, click in the field and adjust the number by clicking the up or down arrow or typing a specific number.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen done, click Save to save the changes to the template (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a2899072-41f3-46d6-b135-efc2e449f1f2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Edit a layout\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1394\" data-image-height=\"755\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECreate a new layout\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you'd like to create a new layout from scratch, click the button for \u003Cstrong\u003ECreate new layout\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EType a name for your layout.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoose Grid for stacked zones. Choose Canvas for overlapping zones.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick Create (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 7\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E). \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"bf0c0869-329c-4e49-b531-6e4882808e08\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 7\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Create a new layout\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1387\" data-image-height=\"755\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E5. The next screen is where you define the format of the new layout. By default, the layout starts with three columns.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E6. As you move your mouse along the layout, notice the horizontal blue bar that appears. If you click on the spot where that bar is positioned, you'll split the current zone into two separate zones. Hold down the Shift key, and the bar shifts from horizontal to vertical (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 8\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a3be6c91-ef07-47c4-a10a-d758b4811832\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 8\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Create new zones\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1300\" data-image-height=\"731\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E7. If you wish to remove a zone, essentially merging it with a zone next to it, hold down your mouse button and select the two zones you wish to merge. After the two zones are highlighted in blue, click the \u003Cstrong\u003EMerge zones\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 9\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"35003d52-3de2-4208-b148-11c88b4f55a4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 9\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Merge zones\" data-image-filename=\"figure-9-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1300\" data-image-height=\"730\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E8. Next, drag and drop the border between any two zones to resize them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E9. When done, click \u003Cstrong\u003ESave & apply\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 10\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d441f683-447d-49d4-83a5-f3c3900755cf\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 10\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Merge zones\" data-image-filename=\"figure-10-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1300\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAdjust FancyZones settings\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond editing and creating templates, you can adjust certain settings for FancyZones.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReturn to the FancyZones screen in the PowerToys Settings window. Different sections organize the settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe section for Zones determines whether zones are activated when you hold the Shift key while dragging them and how the zones work across multiple monitors. The section for Windows controls how windows look and behave when you're using FancyZones. The section for Layouts allows you to use layout-specific shortcuts in the editor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, the section for Excluded apps lets you add any apps that you don't wish to include in FancyZones (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 11\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"61b9fbe0-02e4-4386-bb4f-24cf3684e2e6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 11\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Adjust FancyZones settings\" data-image-filename=\"figure-11-how-to-easily-position-multiple-apps-and-windows-with-powertoys-fancyzones.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1129\" data-image-height=\"731\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-07 15:52:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"You should really be using FancyZones to supercharge your productivity on your desktop. 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A former staff writer for Texts From Last Night, Pleated Jeans, and Ruin My Week, and a contributor to The Needling, her work has been featured on HuffPost, BuzzFeed, Funny or Die, The Chicago Tribune, Teen Vogue, and Playboy. She is the editor of the memoir \"Cotton Teeth\" (Harper & Case, 2021) by former Saturday Night Live writer and bestselling author Glenn Rockowitz, featured on Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2021. Hannah is also the co-author of the humor book \"Story of My F*cking Life\" (Castle Point, 2021).",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5d72f378-2567-4e7d-8aef-95293da2b992\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"Business team in video conference\" data-image-filename=\"istock-1213470242.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2020\u002F04\u002F02\" data-image-crop=\"1254x704+0+40\" data-image-width=\"1254\" data-image-height=\"836\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany people pursue Microsoft careers due to their perks and the company's reputation. The competition means applying can be intimidating, whether you're a recent college graduate or making a career change.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPassion and an impressive background aren't always enough to land the role you want. But you may land the job you want if you know what the company is looking for and align yourself with those values.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis guide can help you market yourself as a desirable new hire for Microsoft. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fccf3915-67b4-4926-a3c4-865aa32f22c4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft employs people in many roles, including software engineers, product managers, designers, coders, and more.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company has implemented&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fimprove-focus-while-you-work-from-home\u002F"\u003Ework-from-home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;flexibility for most of its staff and flexible work hours to suit their employees' needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a student or recent graduate, Microsoft also offers&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-internships\u002F"\u003Etech internships\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including UX design, supply chain, IT operations, finance, sales, and many types of engineering. These internships are difficult to earn but may provide future career opportunities.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What types of tech careers does Microsoft offer?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6e0ed058-a90f-42b9-96ab-6d35f5f07d05\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can submit&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F"\u003Ejob applications\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;on the Microsoft website, LinkedIn, or many&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fjob-search-sites-for-tech\u002F"\u003Edifferent job search sites.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;Applying directly to the Microsoft website won't increase your chances of getting hired. Pick whatever site works best for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReferrals are a great way to get your resume noticed at Microsoft — though you can still get hired without one. If you don't know any current Microsoft employees, you can use LinkedIn as a networking tool and connect with recruiters.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft recruiters may attend hiring events for students and recent grads. Check with your school's career services center for the next recruitment event.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Where should I apply for Microsoft careers?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"794522bf-48b3-477b-bc0f-62c8d8e6cc5b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft looks for individuals who align with their core values, have technical knowledge, and can think on their feet.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelf-awareness and determination prove to Microsoft that you can work well in teams and persevere if you run into technical issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor coding roles, Microsoft looks for individuals with top tech skills like&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-azure-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F"\u003EMicrosoft Azure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, software engineering, SQL,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprogramming-languages-python-is-slow-but-its-about-to-get-faster\u002F"\u003EPython\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and Microsoft C#.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What does Microsoft look for in an ideal candidate?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESoft skills Microsoft wants\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECommunication\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPassion\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETeamwork\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmpathy\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETime management\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELeadership\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMicrosoft's core values\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDesire to learn \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEntrepreneurial spirit\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPassion for technology\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWillingness to work hard\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3d5d0014-55fc-4178-aeb4-22f9da70e5bd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt depends on the role.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, the program manager position is considered entry-level and requires only one year of experience. Software or hardware engineer positions require three to five years.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How many years of experience do you need to work at Microsoft?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to meet Microsoft's expectations when applying for a tech role\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbig-tech-companies-job-guide\u002F\"\u003Ebig tech companies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E use a similar process to screen a candidate's educational background, LinkedIn profile, resume, and portfolio.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's important to make a good impression, so prepare thoroughly before submitting your application.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEducation background\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"7e6a52e7-5722-4af4-ac5e-620b503ba9d5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F7e6a52e7-5722-4af4-ac5e-620b503ba9d5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEntry-level Microsoft careers \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.businessinsider.com\u002Fmicrosoft-execs-no-college-degree-for-entry-level-positions-2020-2\"\u003Emay not require a degree\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The company encourages anyone who thinks they're a good fit to apply and instead focuses on applicants' soft skills and willingness to learn. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompleting a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fbest-coding-bootcamps-guide\u002F\"\u003Ecoding bootcamp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E demonstrates the determination hiring managers want for positions requiring coding skills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fwill-employers-hire-top-coding-bootcamp-graduates\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWill tech employers hire coding bootcamp graduates?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELinkedIn profile\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft purchased LinkedIn for $26 billion in 2016 and uses it as a key part of sourcing new hires. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpdate your profile with a new photo and use your LinkedIn summary to sell yourself to recruiters.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERefresh your profile frequently and match keywords to job postings you're interested in. Use language that recruiters and hiring software search for. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResume\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"dde33aaa-7d0d-4899-8fce-bca1555d1484\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fdde33aaa-7d0d-4899-8fce-bca1555d1484\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember that your resume will likely be scanned by an applicant tracking system. This software filters applications by searching them for keywords. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake it easy for the software to read by using both long-form and acronyms of keywords, using traditional fonts, and avoiding tables and columns.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETailor your resume to the specific role you're applying for. Use keywords from the job description and only include your relevant work experience. A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-write-a-software-engineer-resume\u002F\"\u003Esoftware engineer resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E should be completely different from a sales or marketing resume. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStick to a basic resume template with a reverse-chronological format to make your resume more appealing to the software — and the people performing the second screening.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOnline portfolio (if applicable)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll coding professionals should have a portfolio and update it frequently to demonstrate their coding abilities. You can house your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-build-a-coding-portfolio\u002F\"\u003Ecoding portfolio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on a website like GitHub or your website. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour portfolio should reflect both your biggest strengths and the skills commonly required by the positions you're pursuing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnsure your profile includes your coding projects, contact information, and a brief bio.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMicrosoft's interview stages\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs of June 2022, Microsoft's interview process is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcareers.microsoft.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Finterviewtips\"\u003Eentirely virtual\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. If you need to request disability-related accommodations during the process, fill out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcareers.microsoft.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Faccommodationrequest\"\u003Ethis form\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhone screener\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies typically start the process with a phone screening. This  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Finterview-tips-recent-grads\u002F\"\u003Ephone interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E confirms your qualifications and your alignment with the Microsoft company values. It typically lasts about 15 minutes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe interviewer asks \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbehavioral-interview-questions\u002F\"\u003Ebehavioral interview questions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and quickly checks your technical knowledge. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe prepared to talk about yourself and sound enthusiastic when asked why you want to work at Microsoft. This interview checks whether you have done your homework on the company and researched them well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExtensive final interviews\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0459af7a-09ec-4040-a050-3cb5c8ae370b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0459af7a-09ec-4040-a050-3cb5c8ae370b\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring subsequent interviews, you may virtually meet the employees and managers of the team you're interviewing for. You will likely go through multiple interview rounds covering different topics related to your desired role. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese technical interviews assess soft skills like problem-solving and position-specific hard skills like design, coding, and testing. They take place over Microsoft Teams and other third-party software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe problem-solving portion lasts 45 minutes. Interviewers watch how you navigate issues and see how you think. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on your role, you may also complete tasks and answer questions in the following categories: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDesign: Candidates are expected to understand how to design a new platform from scratch. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECoding: You'll show your skills in whatever coding language you are most comfortable with. Be sure to practice as much as you can before the interview. Microsoft describes this portion as \"a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcareers.microsoft.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fvirtual-interview\"\u003Ecritical part of the interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETesting: You'll test your own code and code written by the other team members. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about technical interviews, check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcareers.microsoft.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Ftechnical-interviewing\"\u003EMicrosoft's preparation tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to prepare for Microsoft's interview questions\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's interview questions aren't easy to answer, so make sure you practice as much as possible. After reading our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-job-interview-tips\u002F\"\u003Einterview tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, conduct mock interviews with a friend to polish your responses and your body language. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse the STAR method when answering questions. Respond with the specific \u003Cstrong\u003Es\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eituation, \u003Cstrong\u003Et\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eask, \u003Cstrong\u003Ea\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Ection, and \u003Cstrong\u003Er\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eesult of the situation you're describing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPractice answering basic behavioral interview questions and research unique questions Microsoft may ask. Interviewees report questions they've encountered on sites such as Glassdoor and Exponent.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnique questions that Microsoft may ask\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhy do you want to work for Microsoft?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow would you work with a teammate of yours who is blind? \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMicrosoft is an innovative company and seeks innovative employees. What is the best idea you've had in the past year?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBriefly explain how you would protect a Windows computer. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBehavioral questions that Microsoft may ask\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDescribe a time a project failed. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat would you do in a case where you disagree with your manager? \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat is one of the most complex projects you've been involved in?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow do you maintain and update your skills?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-30 14:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This guide will help you write an impressive resume, prepare you for interviews, and start the path toward your new Microsoft career.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6acd73c0-5a50-4051-89cd-96cf762fb51a",image:{id:"5d72f378-2567-4e7d-8aef-95293da2b992",filename:"istock-1213470242.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-04-02 16:15:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Business team in video conference",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EMultiethnic business team having discussion in video call. 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He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"705760b7-377d-4d38-aeda-6a13df1b757c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"A signpost with signs saying Backup and Restore\" data-image-filename=\"backup-and-restore-signs.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F03\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"5000\" data-image-height=\"3500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBacking up your documents and other files in Windows is always advisable in case the originals ever get lost or corrupted. That's especially true for files that are important, sensitive, or irreplaceable. But ideally, you want a seamless and automated way to back up your files so that you don't have to keep doing it manually. Though you can turn to a variety of third-party backup programs, a tool built into Windows is worth trying, namely, File History.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvailable in Windows 10 and 11, File History will automatically back up files from specific folders on your PC to an external source, such as a USB drive or network location. Your backups run in the background based on the interval you set. And if you ever need to restore a file, just open and browse through your previous backups to find the right version.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0b19438c-bed7-40a8-84c9-9a85920df167\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0b19438c-bed7-40a8-84c9-9a85920df167\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy default, File History will back up specific folders under your User account, such as Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop. You can remove and add folders to make sure that all the files you choose are backed up no matter where they reside. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne downside of using File History is that its days may be numbered. I've heard rumors that Microsoft plans to deprecate the feature at some point, forcing users to turn to other backup methods, such as OneDrive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne clue to File History's future lies in the way it works in Windows 11 versus Windows 10. In Windows 10, the feature is easy to set up and use as you run it from the Settings app. But in Windows 11, Microsoft removed File History from Settings; your only option is to run it from Control Panel, which is clumsy and seems like a clear step backward.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegardless of Microsoft's plans for File History, the tool remains accessible in both Windows 10 and Windows 11 and functions as a capable backup method. As long as it's still around, it's still worth using. Here's how to take advantage of it in both Windows 10 and 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWindows 10 File History Backup\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn Windows 10, go to \u003Cstrong\u003ESettings > Update & Security > Backup\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Connect the drive or device that you want to use as the backup location. Click the button for \"Add a drive,\" and select the drive you wish to use. This turns on File History (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ee413e0a-1d09-4ad5-9adf-ad79e6693cb4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Choosing backup destination\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1161\" data-image-height=\"533\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick the link for \"More options.\" At the Backup options screen, click the dropdown menu for \u003Cstrong\u003EBack up my files\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and set the backup interval, anywhere from every 10 minutes to daily. Next, click the menu for \u003Cstrong\u003EKeep my backups\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and decide how long you wish to retain each backup, anywhere from \"Until space is needed\" to Forever (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c7caef83-30f9-4489-9956-e5b84c45dddf\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Choose backup interval\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1003\" data-image-height=\"461\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, you can set which folders to include and exclude in the backup. Review the folders that are already tagged for File History. If any folders that you want backed up are not listed, click the Add a folder button and select that folder (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8a4440a3-107f-45d0-8e99-76f1eae35979\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Add a folder\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1141\" data-image-height=\"614\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the list displays any folder that you don't want backed up, select it and then click the Remove button (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"171fe991-bab9-429c-a582-a666feffff30\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 4\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Remove a folder\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1069\" data-image-height=\"570\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo exclude any folder not displayed in the list, such as a subfolder, click the Add a Folder button in the section for \u003Cstrong\u003EExclude these folders\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and select that folder (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3a3f0780-514b-4ef4-92bc-3c4053cd87e1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 5\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Exclude a folder\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1088\" data-image-height=\"559\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the backup schedule you chose, the File History backup may have already started by itself. If not, scroll to the top of the screen and click the Back up now button (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"def7efbb-9a20-47c3-867f-cdd7d398f14e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 6\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Selecting Back up now\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1013\" data-image-height=\"564\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe backup will kick off in the background, both now and repeating at the interval you set. You can go about your work as the backup runs. After it's completed, the overview section indicates the date and time of the last backup.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWindows 10 File History Restore\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow let's say one or more of the files backed up through File History goes missing, gets corrupted, or is otherwise unreadable and unusable, and you want to restore that file from the backup. Scroll to the bottom of the File History screen in Settings and click the link for \"Restore files from a current backup\" (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 7\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"67485016-a013-45a9-afb6-4be43104800d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 7\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Restore files\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1061\" data-image-height=\"545\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp pops a File History window showing the last backup. If you need a file from a previous backup, click the left arrow icon at the bottom of the screen. Keep clicking the icon to go back in time to each prior backup. Click the right arrow to move ahead. When you find the backup you need, open the folder that contains the file or files you want to restore, select those files, and then click the Restore button at the bottom. The files are restored to their original location (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 8\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"09be299b-cd75-45fa-b4e1-c82c6f608046\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 8\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Select files to restore\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1176\" data-image-height=\"530\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWindows 11 File History Backup\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo use File History in Windows 11, make sure the drive you want to use as the backup location is connected. Open Control Panel in icon view and select the File History icon (or click the Search icon, type File History, and select the result). The File History window should point to the backup destination under \"Copy files to:\" (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 9\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1a4fa0d5-f177-453e-ae45-896f39e40c90\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 9\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Set up File History\" data-image-filename=\"figure-9-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1201\" data-image-height=\"543\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf more than one backup drive is connected, click the link on the left for \u003Cstrong\u003ESelect drive\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Select the drive you wish to use and click OK (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 10\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0a7d27ea-a482-4905-be64-8915fbdd3d30\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 10\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Select backup destination\" data-image-filename=\"figure-10-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1113\" data-image-height=\"707\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, you can add other folders to the backup beyond the default ones, though the process here is kludgy. By default, File History in Windows 10 backs up all the folders listed under Libraries. To add another folder to the backup, open File Explorer, right-click on the folder and select \"Show more options.\" From the full context menu, select \u003Cstrong\u003EInclude in library\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and then add it to an existing folder or create it as a new library. That folder will then be included in File History (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 11\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4f73f5f0-9add-46a3-93a7-738a69e44ab2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 11\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Add folder to library\" data-image-filename=\"figure-11-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"660\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo exclude a folder, click the link for \u003Cstrong\u003EExclude folders\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Click the Add button and then select the folder you wish to exclude from the backup (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 12\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"aeaf8942-9f3c-4f81-a77d-8a2ae71b5954\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 12\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Exclude folder\" data-image-filename=\"figure-12-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"627\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReturn to the main File History Control Panel window and click the link for Advanced settings. Click the dropdown menu for \u003Cstrong\u003ESave copies of files\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and set the backup interval. Click the dropdown menu for \u003Cstrong\u003EKeep saved version\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and set how long File History backups should be retained. When done, click \"Save changes\" (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 13\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2b3ea93e-4c0b-4712-bed3-955b5829d5b0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 13\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Set backup interval\" data-image-filename=\"figure-13-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1119\" data-image-height=\"696\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWindows 11 File History Restore\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe backup should have already started at this point. If not, click the \"Run now\" link. If you need to restore a file at some point in the future, return to the File History screen in Control Panel and click the link for \"Restore personal files.\" Search your backups and open the folder that contains the file you wish to restore. Select the file and click the button for \"Restore to original location.\" Your file will be restored to its original spot (\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 14\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cfa9f40b-c25d-4e35-a179-09b0b39fba2c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFigure 14\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FScreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"Restore file\" data-image-filename=\"figure-14-how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"746\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"77635b39-fa40-48b8-b215-00cf0ab2ae6a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F77635b39-fa40-48b8-b215-00cf0ab2ae6a\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-08 18:28:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"File History will automatically back up critical folders and files in Windows and help you restore them.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"cffb4f25-8d05-4236-b129-ba57008d2439",image:{id:"705760b7-377d-4d38-aeda-6a13df1b757c",filename:"backup-and-restore-signs.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-03-25 14:28:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg",credits:"ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F25\u002F705760b7-377d-4d38-aeda-6a13df1b757c\u002Fbackup-and-restore-signs.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:5000,height:3500,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-back-up-your-files-in-windows-10-and-11-with-file-history",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to back up your files in Windows 10 and 11 with File History",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"cd0ef2cd-21ab-4c98-b015-e6be4bf4b35c",username:"Christina Darby",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Christina",lastName:"Darby",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41",filename:"christina-darby-headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-22 14:16:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F22\u002F60a50ce2-c556-4089-85dd-c7e4b5f9bd41\u002Fchristina-darby-headshot.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Christina Darby is an associate editor based in New York City with interests in lifestyle technology, fitness and health wearables, and smart home appliances. She has a bachelor's in Integrated Marketing Communication and Journalism from Wake Forest University. When Christina is not writing about quirky tech products, she's most likely searching for the best coffee shop in NYC.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cd254033-196f-432e-9419-b40dcd223553\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nomad Outing\u002FMoment via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Woman working with laptop computer.Hands at work with Digital Technology.Working on desk environment.Social Distancing space between yourself and other people outside of home.\" data-image-filename=\"nomadouting.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen sending an email to a new recipient, higher-up boss, or hopeful employer, we often stress over the content of the email. After you've crafted your undoubtedly spotless message, however, it's good practice to leave a signature that reminds the recipient of who you are, what you do, and how to get in contact. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA signature at the end of an email not only acts as a stamp of professionalism but can be a way to avoid having to manually sign your name after every message on a busy day. Plus, in providing your name, role, company, social media handles, and cellphone number, the virtual signature is practically an electronic business card.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith that, here's how to add the feature on Outlook for the web and mobile.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAdding a signature from the computer \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStep 1: Sign into Microsoft \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're accessing Outlook from an internet browser or desktop app, first make sure you are signed into your Microsoft account. If you have multiple accounts, double-check that you're logged into the one that you'd like to designate the signature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStep 2: Open your settings \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you're signed in, click the settings icon (gear) in the upper right corner of your mailbox and look to the very bottom for the \"view all Outlook settings\" option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"781a940e-d52b-4073-8198-72f3d9f5d64f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-outlook-view-settings-screenshot\" data-image-filename=\"d05ef0e6-b111-44ff-91db-dc8e98538b81-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-crop=\"2224x1546+0+4\" data-image-width=\"2224\" data-image-height=\"1647\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStep 3: Composing the signature \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou should now see a bigger settings menu. From there, select \u003Cstrong\u003EMail > Compose and reply\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a6eea0ba-405d-464c-a969-9a21d81ff4c0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-outlook-compose-and-reply\" data-image-filename=\"20c857c9-0d86-428d-beca-924812e2f85e-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"2072\" data-image-height=\"1074\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder the \"Email Signature\" option, select \"New Signature.\" In the \"Edit signature name\" box, add your first and last name to identify your signature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the text box below, retype your first and last name and consider adding your job title\u002Frole, current employer, any social media handles that are relevant to your work (and you want relevant people to find) such as Twitter and LinkedIn, and any other contact phone numbers or email addresses.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-email-hosting\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest email hosting services\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EFormatting Tips\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can use the formatting features to bold specific text sections, underline, or make a different font -- the layout of the tools is similar to that of a Word document. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you do want to incorporate any social media handles, it may be helpful to use the hyperlink tool to directly link your platform to the text.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6057a4c5-6c13-452b-9a9a-2787303609fb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAn example of what an email signature can look like with a hyperlink.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"formatting-tools-email-signature\" data-image-filename=\"e96378e0-7804-4b63-9b8e-96cda272d9a6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1192\" data-image-height=\"932\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStep 4: Saving \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you have perfected and customized your signature, select \"save.\" All of your outbound emails should now include your personalized signature. To test, send a mock email to yourself or a colleague.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStep 5: Setting a default signature \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter hitting \"save,\" you will also have the option to select a \u003Cstrong\u003Edefault signature\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. That is, deciding whether you want to attach your signature to new messages, replies and forwarded messages, or both. There may be moments when you'd rather not include your signature, like in a quick response email or when you're forwarding a message to a coworker. Whichever you decide is a personal preference.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStep 6: Test \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of your outbound emails should now include your personalized signature. To test, send a mock email to yourself or a colleague.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-new-outlook-email-client-is-live-at-least-for-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft's new Outlook client is live. Have you updated yours?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAdding a signature from your phone\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're commuting or working on the weekend, sending emails from our phones is commonplace, and adding your personal signature is much better than having the default \"sent from iPhone\" or \"download Outlook\" message at the bottom.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStep 1: Downloading Microsoft Exchange\u002FOutlook\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to add your signature to your iPhone or Android, make sure that you have downloaded the latest version of the Microsoft Exchange\u002FOutlook app, and then sign in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStep 2: Open your settings\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can access the settings of your Outlook app by clicking the account profile icon on the upper left and then the \"settings\" icon (gear) at the bottom of the tab. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"827832d0-83ca-4fed-ad99-0f9151a0b238\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-outlook-mobile-app-settings\" data-image-filename=\"8e6e8e74-3330-490a-a6e7-80d3fa1839f0-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1170\" data-image-height=\"2532\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStep 3: Add your signature\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike on the computer, select the \"Signature\" option and then input your information.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d58e0b24-1c62-472b-a61e-becaae8b0934\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-outlook-mobile-app-signature\" data-image-filename=\"812397bf-1e10-4a32-907f-87b7ca6bd011-1-201-a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1170\" data-image-height=\"1550\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike the web version, however, the format tools are no longer available, so the mobile signature is less personalizable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-encrypt-your-email-and-why-you-should\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to encrypt your email and why you should\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"883e766c-a66d-4ce7-8951-2fc304df2f50\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Christina Darby\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-outlook-365-signature-mobile-version\" data-image-filename=\"99a0d069-cfd2-4a4d-b92d-2e10968fe291.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-crop=\"1170x657+0+0\" data-image-width=\"1170\" data-image-height=\"754\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere you have it! \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill have some questions? Here's a mini FAQ session before you go. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"5f4543fc-f2e5-4c03-bb66-fd4f092bfb02\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ELucky for you, Microsoft Outlook has a gallery of signature templates you can \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Ftemplates.office.com\u002Fen-us\u002Femail-signature-gallery-TM55682965"\u003Edownload\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;for free to add professional and personal flair to your signature. The templates include unique colors, proper spacing, and the choice to link your social media profiles to icon widgets.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso, it doesn't hurt to draw inspiration from your colleagues' signatures!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I make my Outlook signature look professional?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b0b8f89c-57b3-4118-84a9-5b07f8112a31\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to attach your signature to every email you respond to, send, compose, or forward, make sure you select your name as the "default signature." On a computer, the option will appear after you have input your name and information. If you select your name as the "default" option for both new messages and replies and forwards, then your signature automatically follows every email. On your mobile device, the signature should automatically save once you input your information into the "signature" option.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I make my signature automatic in Outlook? \" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6d2feb32-f44e-4c19-888b-24d042ec8aee\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf your signature keeps changing and your Outlook account is linked to your place of work, especially a corporate office, chances are that IT has overridden any changes you've made to your signature. Whether those changes are manual or automated is not certain, so talk to your IT department and they should be able to help you&nbsp;make the right changes.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"I set my signature, but it keeps changing automatically?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-02 16:28:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Here's how to set up the perfect sign-off for your Outlook emails.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"dbf6632f-ceb2-4693-81e0-022edb985f86",image:{id:"cd254033-196f-432e-9419-b40dcd223553",filename:"nomadouting.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-21 16:13:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"a8217c28-cf14-4f78-ace6-5f945e721a4a-1-201-a",credits:"Nomad Outing\u002FMoment via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F21\u002Fcd254033-196f-432e-9419-b40dcd223553\u002Fnomadouting.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2100,height:1182,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Collaboration",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-add-an-email-signature-in-outlook",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to add an email signature in Outlook",topic:{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"8535183a-13e9-44a4-8930-90d54e8c8c01",slug:"more-topics",name:"More Topics",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b",filename:"thumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-20 18:05:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F20\u002F50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b\u002Fthumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6f2484ba-ed32-4a58-8cec-0b51fe667253\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"The Good Brigade\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Woman working on laptop\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1298709254.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhats-next-for-windows-cloud-integration-ad-and-subscription-powered-devices\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E takes advantage of a variety of keyboard keys and shortcuts to run different actions and commands. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENum Lock turns on the number pad. F1 conjures up a Help screen. Ctrl+C copies an item. Windows key+E opens File Explorer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut you're not stuck with the existing keys or shortcuts. You can modify many of them with the help of a PowerToys tool called Keyboard Manager.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing Keyboard Manager, you're able to set various commands to use different keys and shortcuts other than their default ones. For example, maybe you want F1 to turn on the number pad or Windows key+C to copy an item. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs long as the key or shortcut follows certain rules and doesn't conflict with keys and shortcuts reserved by Windows, you can redefine it however you'd like. Here's how this works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYes, you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade. Here's how\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to remap keys using Keyboard Manager in Microsoft's PowerToys\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6896bc47-f6f7-4da7-b3db-57e8ed3e45b7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you don't yet have PowerToys on your PC, download and install the PowerToysSetup.exe file from the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fmicrosoft\u002FPowerToys\u002Freleases\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eprogram's GitHub page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. PowerToys and its tools work the same in&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-starts-rolling-out-the-annual-windows-10-feature-update-windows-10-22h2\u002F"\u003EWindows 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-here-comes-a-new-wave-of-features\u002F"\u003EWindows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Download the PowerToysSetup.exe file\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"797e3384-f75f-47ee-81eb-18bf3e60dc54\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFor the changes you make in Keyboard Manager to always be in effect, PowerToys needs to run at startup. To confirm this, open PowerToys, select \u003Cstrong\u003EGeneral\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, and make sure the switch is turned on for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERun at startup\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Next, select Keyboard Manager and confirm that its switch is on.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Turn on Run at startup\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"65c76254-b637-4525-8f4c-1163b67656b3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOpen Keyboard Manager in PowerToys.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"The Keyboard Manager window in PowerToys\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-remap-keys-using-the-keyboard-manager-in-microsoft-powertoys.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1189\" data-image-height=\"638\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"965460b5-3b3a-477f-88ab-f87d51010633\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBefore you try remapping specific keys and shortcuts, you'll want to find out what you can and can't do. Click the link for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fpowertoys\u002Fkeyboard-manager#keys-that-cannot-be-remapped"\u003ELearn more about remapping limitations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;to see which keys can't be remapped.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, you can't remap Win+L (locks Windows) or Ctrl+Alt+Del (gives you access to Task Manager) as those are reserved shortcuts. But you can remap the function keys F1-F12. If you try to redefine a reserved key in Keyboard Manager, you'll get a slap on the wrist to prevent you from proceeding.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Figure out what you can and can't do\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f4a2536a-e9c0-4461-91e0-3f740eef6c39\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EClick the entry for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERemap a key\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. To choose the physical key you want to remap, click the \u003Cstrong\u003E+\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button. For example, maybe you want to redefine F12 to open a Help screen. You can select it one of two ways.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick the dropdown window and scroll through all the choices until you find the one you want.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively, click the \u003Cstrong\u003EType\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button and press the key you wish to redefine. Then click \u003Cstrong\u003EOK\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E to submit it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-the-free-powertoys-fancyzones-in-windows-and-why-you-should\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use free PowerToys FancyZones in Windows and why you should\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Remap a key\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"47916a3b-90ce-4096-9f3d-5481ca86a2b3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EChoose the physical key for remapping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Remap keys window to choose physical key\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-remap-keys-using-the-keyboard-manager-in-microsoft-powertoys.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"786\" data-image-height=\"593\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"86c33f35-9131-489d-b45a-b5c763d961e5\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EType the physical key for remapping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"F12 key pressed selected with mouse hovering over OK\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-remap-keys-using-the-keyboard-manager-in-microsoft-powertoys.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"786\" data-image-height=\"593\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f33c53c9-b04b-409a-b151-be18d11ca8a2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENext, select the key to which you want to remap the physical one.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, to replace F1 with F12 as the Help command, choose \u003Cstrong\u003EF1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E as the mapped-to key. Either click the dropdown menu and select the mapped-to key from the list, or click the \u003Cstrong\u003EType\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button and press the key. When you're done, click \u003Cstrong\u003EOK\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E to activate the remapping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Select the key to which you want to remap the physical one\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fa11cc54-14b5-42c9-9220-525f334be64d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EDefine the mapped-to key.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"F1 Key pressed selected with mouse hovering over OK\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-remap-keys-using-the-keyboard-manager-in-microsoft-powertoys.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"786\" data-image-height=\"593\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bb56f5c4-7013-402f-bb7e-44c9cbaa98ce\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the physical key you chose, you may receive a notice telling you that the keys do not have assignments. Though the message sounds strange, it appears simply to warn you that the physical key will no longer be assigned to its previous command. Click&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EContinue Anyway\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;to confirm the remapping.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Check if you receive a notice\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6a1faa4c-aed7-4bb8-a9c2-b7c9f4ce481c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EContinue Anyway.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Mouse hovering over Continue Anyway button\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-remap-keys-using-the-keyboard-manager-in-microsoft-powertoys.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"786\" data-image-height=\"593\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8cb5979d-f7c7-4c64-b6d4-9e8f5713f5ff\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENow, open an application or window in which you can try the new key assignment. For example, if you replaced F1 with F12 to display a Help screen, open an app that offers help and press F12.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Open an application or window\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"08dfb514-8cd9-43d7-bd29-b8b77801b4e8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETry out the remapped key.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"New window Google Chrome opened\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-remap-keys-using-the-keyboard-manager-in-microsoft-powertoys.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"742\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0993684f-5fe8-4515-9182-87ee5415c429\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EReturn to Keyboard Manager and click the entry for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERemap a key\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Here, you can redefine either key for the remapping you just created, delete the remapping altogether, or click the \u003Cstrong\u003E+\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E button to create another remapping. Instead, though, let's look at how to remap a keyboard shortcut.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-keep-track-of-your-mouse-pointer-with-the-powertoys-mouse-utilities\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to keep track of your mouse pointer with the PowerToys Mouse utilities\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"8. Click Remap a key\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fbce9a7c-ef37-4850-b427-c83da7da3891\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAdd another key to remap.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Remap keys window with mouse hovering over Pause button.\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-remap-keys-using-the-keyboard-manager-in-microsoft-powertoys.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"786\" data-image-height=\"593\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to remap a shortcut\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the main Keyboard Manager screen, click the entry for \u003Cstrong\u003ERemap a shortcut\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Click the dropdown menu to select the physical shortcut or click the \u003Cstrong\u003EType\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E key to type it. The shortcut must start with a modifier key, meaning Alt, Ctrl, Shift, or Win. After choosing or typing the modifer key, select or type the accompanying key. For example, if you wish to redefine Win+F, choose \u003Cstrong\u003EWin\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in the first column and \u003Cstrong\u003EF\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in the second column.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ad131da7-76b4-4d58-b478-0849e323c45c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EChoose the physical shortcut.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Mouse selecting a physical shortcut\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-how-to-remap-keys-using-the-keyboard-manager-in-microsoft-powertoys.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1036\" data-image-height=\"593\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, choose the shortcut or key that you wish to remap to the physical shortcut you selected. For example, if you want Win+E to be the mapped-to shortcut, choose \u003Cstrong\u003EWin\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in the first column and \u003Cstrong\u003EE\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in the second. You can also select an individual key instead of a shortcut.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"62c0017e-65bc-47b2-831b-819c0ea2c0d5\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EChoose the mapped-to shortcut or key.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Selecting the mapped-to shortcut or key\" data-image-filename=\"figure-9-how-to-remap-keys-using-the-keyboard-manager-in-microsoft-powertoys.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1036\" data-image-height=\"593\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy default, your new mapping will work across Windows and all applications. But you may want to limit it to just a specific app, such as Microsoft Word or Google Chrome. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo do this, you first need to find the name of the app's executible file. Right-click on the shortcut for the app in the Start menu, go to \u003Cstrong\u003EMore\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, and select \u003Cstrong\u003EOpen file location\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Right-click on the app's icon in File Explorer and select \u003Cstrong\u003EProperties\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. The name of the executable file appears in the Target field. Copy and paste or type that filename in the field under Target App. When done, click \u003Cstrong\u003EOK\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-shrink-your-images-with-the-powertoys-image-resizer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to shrink your images with the PowerToys Image Resizer\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"bafd64ca-4ee0-4c81-afad-ad1c3caff782\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ELimit the shortcut to a specific application.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Remap shortcuts window with mouse hovering over OK\" data-image-filename=\"figure-10-how-to-remap-keys-using-the-keyboard-manager-in-microsoft-powertoys.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1036\" data-image-height=\"593\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you limited the remapping to a specific app, open that app. Otherwise, go anywhere in Windows. Press the new keystroke you defined to make sure that it triggers the command from the original physical keystroke.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"34d9f469-8eab-4f0c-97be-35ff88123d34\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETry out the new shortcut.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft document and PC settings window open\" data-image-filename=\"figure-11-how-to-remap-keys-using-the-keyboard-manager-in-microsoft-powertoys.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"515\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2db6bf39-e9c6-4606-a92b-50d0c4bdc8f7\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-10 20:33:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"With Keyboard Manager, you can redefine keyboard keys and shortcuts used to trigger different commands.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"167cd2c4-1abf-4761-ad0c-e0ee31a9c005",image:{id:"6f2484ba-ed32-4a58-8cec-0b51fe667253",filename:"gettyimages-1298709254.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-11 19:56:10",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Woman working on laptop",credits:"The Good Brigade\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F11\u002F6f2484ba-ed32-4a58-8cec-0b51fe667253\u002Fgettyimages-1298709254.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-remap-keys-using-keyboard-manager-in-microsofts-powertoys",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to remap keys using Keyboard Manager in Microsoft's PowerToys",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b",filename:"thumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-20 18:05:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F20\u002F50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b\u002Fthumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"19cc9ec4-656a-4b9c-92b7-a13756f0695d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows login screen for different family accounts\" data-image-filename=\"figure-top-image-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"700\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI use my own individual Windows computers at home but also share a PC with my wife and my cat, Mr. Giggles (don't ask). To ease that process, I set up dedicated accounts for each person (and feline). That way they each enjoy their own customized settings and features no matter which PC they use. Plus, since Mr. Giggles is not yet an adult, at least in cat years, I created a child account to manage his access.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0b19438c-bed7-40a8-84c9-9a85920df167\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0b19438c-bed7-40a8-84c9-9a85920df167\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether the other people in your household use their own computers or share a PC with you, your best bet is to set them up with their own unique Windows accounts. You can do this a few different ways -- directly in Windows, through Microsoft's Family app, and online at your Microsoft account site. Here's how to create and manage family accounts in Windows 10 and 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-ultimate-windows-troubleshooting-trick\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe ultimate Windows troubleshooting trick\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor this to work, each person needs a Microsoft account so that they can log into any PC and so that you can manage their access centrally. For any adult who doesn't yet have this type of account, have them browse to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faccount.microsoft.com\u002Faccount\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft account site\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and create one. For children, you can create the account at the website or in Windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to add an adult account in Windows\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's add an adult account on your PC. In Windows 10, go to \u003Cstrong\u003EAccounts > Family & other users\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and select \u003Cstrong\u003EAdd a family member\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. In Windows 11, go to \u003Cstrong\u003EAccounts > Family\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and select \u003Cstrong\u003EAdd someone\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Type the email address for the person's Microsoft account and click Next.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a8869d86-15ef-4471-b8e3-1fa50c0b7269\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET  \" data-image-alt-text=\"Add a family member\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1202\" data-image-height=\"640\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoose the type of role they should have. Organizers can edit family and safety settings for all members, while members can only edit their own settings as long as they're adults. You may want to designate one other adult in your household to be an organizer besides yourself and then set up other adults as members. Choose the option you want and click Invite. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"856fee7d-afe8-4c51-b4a9-8ce7f80acddb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET  \" data-image-alt-text=\"Choose the type of role\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1202\" data-image-height=\"640\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat adult then checks their email for the invitation or signs into the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Ffamily-safety\"\u003EMicrosoft Family Safety site\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and clicks the button for \u003Cstrong\u003EJoin now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. The section for Your family in Windows Settings shows that the person can sign in. Continue adding any other adult accounts the same way.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5509fec1-ed33-4d80-97fc-b61a76f7b1da\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET  \" data-image-alt-text=\"The person can now sign in\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1176\" data-image-height=\"517\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to add a child account in Windows\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo add a child's account in Windows, click the button for \u003Cstrong\u003EAdd a family member\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E or \u003Cstrong\u003EAdd someone\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. At the next window, type the child's existing Microsoft account email address or click the link for \u003Cstrong\u003ECreate one for a child\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E to set them up with a new Microsoft account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4eec0a58-eaca-4b46-a8c8-2a5ce663bc54\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET  \" data-image-alt-text=\"Add a child account\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1202\" data-image-height=\"640\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf using an existing account, add the password and then send out the invitation. If creating a new account for the child, devise an email address with outlook.com or hotmail.com as the domain name. You'll be told if the address is already in use so that you can try a different one. Create a password, add the child's first and last name, and then enter the birthdate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"69c40dfb-d390-4f97-8963-075d5ca5734f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET  \" data-image-alt-text=\"Create a child account\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1202\" data-image-height=\"640\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter creating and entering the necessary information, sign in with the child's account. An adult acting as parent or guardian will be prompted to sign in with their own Microsoft account and give consent to the child's account. The child account is then created.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b0ad4a2-aa1a-4b85-8b58-6fb5f1a06120\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET  \" data-image-alt-text=\"Child account is created\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1202\" data-image-height=\"640\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to add an account through Family Safety\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond adding an adult or child account in Windows Settings, you can handle the process through either the Family app or the Family Safety section of your Microsoft account website. The interface is the same for both, so use whichever one is more convenient. To launch the app, click the Start button and select Family (in Windows 11, click the Start button, select All apps, and then select Family). To do this on the web, browse to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faccount.microsoft.com\u002Ffamily\u002F\"\u003EFamily Safety page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0ab93d42-df58-4144-85e4-1d46a8b94410\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET  \" data-image-alt-text=\"Add an account through Family Safety\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1252\" data-image-height=\"656\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick the button at the top for \u003Cstrong\u003EAdd a family member\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Type the person's email address or phone number. For a child, you can either add an existing Microsoft account or create a new one. Choose the role you want to assign to this person -- member or organizer. Then send the invitation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0310ae9c-746c-408d-bcf4-15bf3db676fd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET  \" data-image-alt-text=\"Send the invitation\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1252\" data-image-height=\"656\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAllow family members to sign into Windows\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that you've set up accounts for the different family members, each person can sign into any of your Windows computers. To check this, go to \u003Cstrong\u003EAccounts > Family & other users\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in Windows 10 and \u003Cstrong\u003EAccounts > Family\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in Windows 11. You should see all the accounts you set up. If an account has \"Can sign in\" next to it, then the person's email address or name will appear at the Windows login screen. If the account says \"Can't sign in\" next to it and you want that person to be able to log into this PC, click the entry for that account and then click Allow.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e454a421-e898-46a2-9c55-5196f2f38196\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET  \" data-image-alt-text=\"Allow family members to sign into Windows\" data-image-filename=\"figure-9-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1129\" data-image-height=\"627\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo test this, sign out of your account. The login screen should display the names or email addresses of everyone who's able to sign in. Pick a specific account. The first time you do this, Windows will configure itself for that person. That family member can then personalize Windows by choosing wallpaper, colors, themes, Lock screen, accessibility features, privacy settings, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4d4c6bad-6937-4fd1-ab3c-08f2a7e0e917\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET  \" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows login screen with different accounts\" data-image-filename=\"figure-10-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"700\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EManage family accounts\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, you and other organizers can manage the individual adult and child accounts. To do this, open the Family app in Windows or browse to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faccount.microsoft.com\u002Ffamily\u002F\"\u003EFamily Safety page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for your Microsoft account. Click the three-dot icon for an account you want to manage. If the person is an organizer, you can only remove them from the family group. If the person is a member, you can modify certain types of information. Most likely, you'll want to exercise the greatest control over a child account. From the menu, click the option for \u003Cstrong\u003EGo to overview\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5f4b06fa-d1ef-4594-8584-78194aeb93a5\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Manage family accounts\" data-image-filename=\"figure-11-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1182\" data-image-height=\"708\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the Overview page, you can control the screen time on the child's computer, set limits on the apps and games they're able to use, turn on search filters for Microsoft Edge, control their spending at the Microsoft Store and related marketplaces, view their activity, and receive a weekly email with updates on their activities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9a3dca8c-d4af-4660-92a3-00b830ee1b6f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Manage child's account\" data-image-filename=\"figure-12-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"425\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"77635b39-fa40-48b8-b215-00cf0ab2ae6a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F77635b39-fa40-48b8-b215-00cf0ab2ae6a\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-28 15:50:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Need to set up access to Windows for other people in your household? Here's how to give them their own dedicated accounts.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5120d983-cbec-4348-8dda-d628f427efc8",image:{id:"19cc9ec4-656a-4b9c-92b7-a13756f0695d",filename:"figure-top-image-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-11-28 12:41:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg",credits:"ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F28\u002F19cc9ec4-656a-4b9c-92b7-a13756f0695d\u002Ffigure-top-image-how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1200,height:700,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-create-and-manage-windows-accounts-for-your-family",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to create and manage Windows accounts for your family",topic:{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"efbd7300-d618-4a60-bdd1-939f14ac2ece\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAnyone can use the Microsoft 365 app for free to save and retrieve documents in the cloud via a Microsoft account.&nbsp; However, with a paid Microsoft 365 subscription you will be able to tap into more online storage and take advantage of certain premium features in the app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"figure-top-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"769\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft offers separate mobile apps for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs. This means you have to switch from one app to another depending on the file you want to access. Instead, you may want to try the Microsoft 365 app, which lets you create and open any type of file across the suite. With this app, you can also share files, scan documents, work with PDFs, and convert an image to text or a table. Here's how it works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, anyone can use the Microsoft 365 app for free to save and retrieve documents in the cloud via a Microsoft account. Your files are housed in your OneDrive storage space. However, those of you with a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"f44b966c-349c-44cb-b566-509fa56040c8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"paid Microsoft 365 subscription\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E will be able to tap into more online storage and take advantage of certain premium features in the app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Funderstanding-microsofts-grand-vision-for-building-the-next-generation-of-apps\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnderstanding Microsoft's grand vision for building the next generation of apps\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe layout for the app is the same for both iOS and Android. However, the layout does differ depending on whether you're using it on a phone or a tablet, though the basic features and commands are the same.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's what you do:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4d0b6c24-6c4e-4401-8bcd-723380941b3e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo get started, download and install the Microsoft 365 app for \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fmicrosoft-365-office\u002Fid541164041"\u003EiOS\u002FiPadOS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.microsoft.office.officehubrow&amp;hl=en"\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. If prompted, sign in with your Microsoft account so the app can tell whether or not you have a Microsoft 365 subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Install the Microsoft 365 app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b3636c82-ff94-4f1e-81ad-6c252294a013\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Install the Microsoft 365 app\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a80a7a6f-b07b-4a8f-82f3-bc04b125ca04\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAssuming you've already been using Microsoft 365 to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, or other types of files, the app will display thumbnails for your most recent files right off the bat.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Open the app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8515d75f-313c-4d81-8931-dc2d9071d5b8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Open the app\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f8ca6ef4-549f-46a2-841c-05565d52b726\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can change the view to see other ranges of files. Among the icons at the top, tap the ones for Shared, Cloud Files, Pinned, Scans, and Video to see files in each category.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Change the view\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d31ac461-8970-4906-b7db-63856f0e8e9d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Change the view\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Ffor-efficient-document-collaboration-try-these-tips\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor a better document collaboration experience, try these tips\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fa0f933d-103f-42e7-9b7b-c62100997b57\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can add or remove different views. Tap the More icon at the top. In the first section, tap the minus sign for any views you don't wish to see. In the second section, tap the plus sign for any views you do wish to see. When finished, tap Done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Modify the views\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b9d05ae9-2ad0-4c39-90a5-58a1a65fbf0e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Modify the views\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d5085e45-4746-4a01-bc5a-2c4855e163c3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESwipe down the screen on any view to browse the list of recent files. Otherwise, type the full or partial name of a document in the search field to find specific files.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Browse or search for files\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"36e913ea-3477-4633-aae4-7d70aef7234d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Browse or search for files\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bb3d4a34-e5ba-41fb-857b-08c0b503c6fc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAnother way to access your files and documents is to go directly to your OneDrive storage. Tap the Folder icon and select the entry for your OneDrive account. You can then drill down through your folders and subfolders to find the file you want.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Browse your OneDrive space\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c61bbc75-e0db-4c26-bdd4-df7e6849206c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Browse your OneDrive space\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-screen-record-in-windows-10-or-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to screen record in Windows 10 or Windows 11\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"53b64401-270c-4a1e-b7c6-3345e0d7db56\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn the left sidebar, tap the entry for \u003Cstrong\u003EFiles App\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E and then select a location, such as Google Drive or Box, to access any files stored in that service.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Access other services\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b5468e5f-b660-4aec-bcb9-67c771518cea\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Access other services\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e0097b97-e3dc-4543-9302-9b78a348f2cd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENext, tap the entry for \u003Cstrong\u003EAdd Storage Account\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. From here, you can add access to other online accounts, such as Box, Dropbox, and SharePoint.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"8. Add other storage accounts\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fdca5cde-0329-490d-a962-1682863a254a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Add other storage accounts\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8b998c6c-8879-48c9-8881-1b0448345ff8\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETap the file you wish to open. Using the built-in features and tools for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or another app, you can edit the file as necessary. Any changes you make to the file are automatically saved and synced to the cloud.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"9. Open a file\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9e25d6fc-3d1c-44bc-8998-54b18f79561b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Open a file\" data-image-filename=\"figure-9-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"738\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-365-copilot-uses-ai-to-optimize-its-office-apps-heres-how-you-can-take-advantage\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYour Microsoft apps are getting an AI revamp. Here's what we know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c09baa24-84f8-4ecd-9421-056efcd4ddc7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo create a new file, tap the Create button in the lower right and then choose the type of file you want to create -- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. If you choose Word, you can opt to start by scanning text, using a blank document, or creating one from a template. For Excel, you're able to scan a table, use a blank workbook, or create one from a template. And for PowerPoint, you can start with a picture, use a blank presentation, or create one from a template.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"10. Create a new file\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"341f01ed-e794-4ac0-9dd0-988895d42190\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Create a new file\" data-image-filename=\"figure-10-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9f88cb99-b6e7-408a-b2ae-80b10caf289b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you opt to scan text to Word, your device's camera app will open. Position the printed document you want to scan. Tap the Shutter button in the camera app to scan the document. The scan then appears in an editor where you're able to delete or retake the scan as well as rotate or crop the image. When ready, tap the Next button. At the next screen, you can tweak the image further by adding filters, rotating it, applying text boxes, and marking it up. Tap Save, and the scanned text appears in Word.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"11. Scan a printed document into Word\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6a8eb5fb-f20b-4700-886b-b80719ba6636\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Scan a printed document into Word\" data-image-filename=\"figure-11-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3cabace9-f1d1-4963-8b14-fd06f0bb282d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you choose to scan a printed table to Excel, tap the Shutter button. Crop the image if you wish and then tap Confirm. The data is then imported into a preview table where you're able to make any necessary adjustments. When done, tap Open to open it directly in Excel or Copy to paste the table elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"12. Scan a printed document into Excel\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"01f0112e-7088-4ce7-912d-f3b0e2373b4a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Scan a printed document into Excel\" data-image-filename=\"figure-12-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"468b9f53-1a78-4936-9556-3b51946d4f1b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENext, you can use the app to generate PDFs. Click the Create button, choose PDF, and then select one of the three methods—Scan to PDF, Pictures to PDF, or Document to PDF.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you choose to scan a printed document, tap the Shutter button and adjust the image if required. Tap Next, tweak the image further if you wish, and then tap Save. The scan then appears as an image in a PDF.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-ai-chatbot-can-sum-up-any-pdf-and-any-question-you-have-about-it\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis AI chatbot can sum up any PDF and answer any question you have about it\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you opt to add a picture, choose a location to find the image. Select one or more images from the library on your mobile device and tap the right arrow. Tweak the image if necessary and tap save. The image is added to a PDF.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you choose to add a document, select the document. Tap the Edit icon if you need to tweak the document. When done, tap the checkmark, and then tap the Share icon to save the file to the cloud or store it locally.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"13. Work with PDFs\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3443c73e-39d8-441c-94d6-522b03c6431b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Work with PDFs\" data-image-filename=\"figure-13-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1100\" data-image-height=\"791\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b4dc414b-8a39-4061-b85d-9ec414be6202\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBeyond scanning printed text directly in Word or Excel or to a PDF, you can scan a printed file and just store it in the cloud. Set up the document you wish to scan. Tap Create and then Scan. Tap the Shutter button, tweak the image, tap Next, and then tweak the image further. Tap Save, and the scanned image is stored in a OneDrive folder named OfficeMobile.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"14. Scan or import a printed file\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"35a28038-9623-44d8-bd14-e5e96806e797\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Scan or import a printed file\" data-image-filename=\"figure-14-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"838\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"aaf855f2-7116-4a0e-b19e-0c658fea202e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Microsoft 365 app gives you more ways to work with PDFs and images. Tap the Apps icon. The PDF tools let you sign a PDF, scan to a PDF, create a PDF from a picture or document, and convert a PDF into a Word document. The Image tools let you extract text from an image and extract a table from a picture to add to Excel. Here, you can also scan a QR code and create a form using the Microsoft Forms app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"15. Do more with PDFs and images\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"469f4a62-b8dc-4752-aee6-b25131c8aaba\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Do more with PDFs and images\" data-image-filename=\"figure-15-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"838\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e297a232-5006-4f24-8ee4-39d05452a81f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Apps screen or the Microsoft Apps screen, you're able to access links to the individual Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, and OneDrive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"16. Access individual apps\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a03bca5b-441e-4a50-8f86-e9961d10df4d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Access individual apps\" data-image-filename=\"figure-16-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"838\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e72d06b1-6889-4d9f-94e3-72cdeb2d653b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFinally, you can review and modify settings for the Microsoft 365 app. Tap the Gear icon or tap your profile icon and select Settings. From there, you're able to adjust your storage options, control notifications, and tweak other settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"17. Review the settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ae3aa932-086b-426d-9e4c-d26113ae52e9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Review the settings\" data-image-filename=\"figure-17-how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"838\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthese-are-my-5-favorite-ai-tools-for-work\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese are my 5 favorite AI tools for work\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-06-26 18:41:32",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Is switching among productivity apps slowing down your workflow? With the Microsoft 365 app, you can retrieve and work with all your documents directly on your tablet or phone.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e1ad4efe-d537-4f68-a5cf-cc643cfc66a6",image:{id:"0e1776f1-1bc0-4dc9-90fa-53cecd017660",filename:"gettyimages-1416600447.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-06-26 18:39:47",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"sample-image-16-9-red.jpg",credits:"ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F26\u002F0e1776f1-1bc0-4dc9-90fa-53cecd017660\u002Fgettyimages-1416600447.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Mobile OS",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-use-the-microsoft-365-mobile-app-to-work-with-your-documents-and-files",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to use the Microsoft 365 mobile app to work with your documents and files",topic:{id:"10cdea3b-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"mobile-os",name:"Mobile OS",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10cdea3b-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"mobile-os",name:"Mobile OS",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (scheduled for publication in 2022).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1d04fa8e-61b0-417a-9d9f-6e0fa119ba87\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows 11\" data-image-filename=\"windows-11-desktop.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"576\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow do you test \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-hands-on-microsofts-biggest-minor-upgrade-ever-is-all-about-new-hardware\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for compatibility with essential apps without \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-fixes-amd-cpu-performance-issue-with-new-windows-11-test-build\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eputting your work at risk\u003C\u002Fa\u003E? Simple: Use the built-in Hyper-V platform on your Windows 10 PC to create a virtual machine and install Windows 11. You can run your existing apps and services in that virtual machine without risking the integrity or stability of your \"real\" PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"63af5ece-e4b6-45cf-8d82-edce9c1f53bc\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F63af5ece-e4b6-45cf-8d82-edce9c1f53bc\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreating a new virtual PC is easy, assuming your PC satisfies the requirements. You must be running a 64-bit business edition of Windows Pro or Enterprise edition; the Home edition does not include Hyper-V support. In addition, your CPU and associated hardware must meet specific requirements. (For this walkthrough, I assume you are running Windows on a PC with a supported Intel or AMD CPU; the rules for Arm-based CPUs are different.) Most modern CPUs pass this test with ease. (For full details, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-10-tip-find-out-if-your-pc-can-run-hyper-v\u002F\"\u003E\"Windows 10 tip: Find out if your PC can run Hyper-V.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou also need enough physical hardware resources to devote to your virtual machine. I recommend at least 8 GB of memory, along with enough unused local storage to hold a full installation of Windows, apps, and checkpoints (32 GB should be sufficient).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, you need a copy of the Windows 11 installation files in ISO format. You can get that file from Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsoftware-download\u002Fwindows11\"\u003EDownload Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E page by choosing the Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith those preliminaries out of the way, you're ready to get started. Note that all of the steps below work exactly the same on Windows 10 and Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1. Click Start and type Hyper-V in the search box\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E If Hyper-V is already enabled, open the Hyper-V Manager utility and skip to the next step. If you see the Turn Windows features on or off option, click to open the Windows Features dialog box, choose the Hyper-V option, and restart your PC to continue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2. In Hyper-V Manager, make sure your PC's name is selected in the center pane and then, in the Actions pane on the right, click New > Virtual Machine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E3. In the New Virtual Machine wizard, use the following settings:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecify Name and Location\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E – Enter a descriptive name here. This name will appear in the Hyper-V Manager window.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecify Generation\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E – Choose Generation 2 here. (You won't be able to install Windows 11 on a Generation 1 VM, which is strictly for legacy operating systems.)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAssign Memory\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E – You can use the default settings here. If you have at least 16 GB of RAM on the host PC, I recommend entering 4096 MB in the Startup Memory box.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"10ad2cf8-0043-4dd5-9bc1-c5cd1302abc5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe default Dynamic Memory option keeps RAM usage to a minimum, expanding as needed&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-memory.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-memory.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"704\" data-image-height=\"533\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConfigure Networking\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E – Choose Default Switch from the drop-down menu.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnect Virtual Hard Disk\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E – Use the default option, Create A Virtual Hard Disk. You can safely leave its size at 127 GB. Hyper-V creates a dynamically expanding virtual hard disk that uses only a fraction of that space.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d360a294-a4c2-4ad8-882f-ad2d47169c6c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese default settings create a dynamically expanding 127 GB virtual hard disk that uses only a small amount of actual disk space\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-disk.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-disk.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"704\" data-image-height=\"533\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstallation Options \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E– Choose the second option, as shown here; then click Browse and choose the Windows 11 ISO from your Downloads folder.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8fb5692c-c543-4ff5-8f15-f5b43d97445b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESpecify the location of the Windows 11 installation file to automatically mount your ISO as a virtual DVD drive&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-iso.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-iso.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"704\" data-image-height=\"533\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E4. Click Finish to create the virtual machine, but don't connect to the VM just yet. Instead, from Hyper-V Manager, right-click the VM you just created, click Settings, and make the following tweaks to avoid having Windows 11 complain later that your VM doesn't meet its hardware requirements:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn the Hardware pane on the left, select Security. Then, in the pane on the right, click Enable Trusted Platform Module.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6a701921-9406-4c90-83d6-eebfcc146f66\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESelect this checkbox to enable the virtual TPM required for a Windows 11 VM.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-virtual-tpm.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-virtual-tpm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"722\" data-image-height=\"687\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelect Processor in the Hardware pane and change the setting for Number Of Virtual Processors to 2.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e50139f4-4bb1-42bb-88b5-1d915762def7\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EMake this tweak as well to avoid seeing an error message when installing Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-processor-cores.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-processor-cores.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"722\" data-image-height=\"687\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick OK to save your changes.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E5. Double-click the VM and click Start to connect to the virtual machine. Be prepared to click in the Virtual Machine Connection and tap any key to boot from the virtual DVD you created using your Windows 11 ISO. That should open the Windows Setup screen shown here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"24b87546-2493-4454-b764-f5f608f3562f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf everything's configured correctly, you can start here to do a clean install of Windows 11 on your new VM&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-setup-from-virtual-dvd.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-setup-from-virtual-dvd.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E6. Click next to begin the installation. When you're asked to enter a product key, click the small \"I don't have a product key\" link at the bottom of the dialog box, and then select Windows 11 Pro from the list of available editions. Follow the prompts to complete setup.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you configured Windows to use a Microsoft account, you'll need to do one last tweak before you can sign on in an enhanced session and use your VM in full-screen mode: Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options and turn the Require Windows Hello Sign-in For Microsoft Accounts switch to the Off position.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f8d18eeb-7a1e-423a-990c-57c8a3ae86c5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou'll need to turn this setting off to sign in to a Windows 11 VM using a Microsoft account in an enhanced session\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows11-vm-enhanced-session-tweak.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows11-vm-enhanced-session-tweak.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you forget to make this adjustment and try to sign in using an enhanced session, you'll find yourself stuck at the Windows sign-in screen with only the background image visible. The fix is simple: From the Virtual Machine Connection window, choose View, then click Enhanced Session to clear the checkbox and switch to a basic session.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESign in and make the change to your account settings and then use the View menu to switch back to an enhanced session.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2021-10-17 23:33:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want to try Windows 11 risk-free? Use Hyper-V to create a virtual machine where you can test the new operating system without losing access to your \"real\" PC. I've got step-by-step instructions here.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"7c6486b8-f135-4722-a019-a9bbc8173dfc",image:{id:"7fe3fab7-1723-4cce-be60-c18684d82e13",filename:"shutterstock-2013850121.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-10-17 23:29:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Swirly Fabric 3d rendrered wallpaper in 4K Windows 11 style",credits:"dgtl.escapism shutterstcl",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F10\u002F17\u002F7fe3fab7-1723-4cce-be60-c18684d82e13\u002Fshutterstock-2013850121.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-create-the-perfect-windows-11-virtual-machine",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to create the perfect Windows 11 virtual machine",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11d72d67-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"virtualization",name:"Virtualization",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (scheduled for publication in 2022).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"video\" data-uuid=\"86a35928-203b-4900-8667-7b36b2b1f011\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you think you understand Microsoft's strategy for Windows feature updates, it's time for a reset. With Windows 10, Microsoft experimented with feature updates during the chaotic first year or two, even assigning marketing names to each big feature release: Anniversary Update, Creators Update, and so on. Eventually, they settled on a predictable schedule for feature updates, with major releases every six months, typically in March\u002FApril and September\u002FOctober.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"7f352fd9-d446-4c63-b025-2a99e6a5aeb7\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F7f352fd9-d446-4c63-b025-2a99e6a5aeb7\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose feature updates were designed to be delivered through Windows Update and are, for all intents and purposes, full Windows version upgrades.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft dialed back that schedule with the launch of Windows 11, committing to delivering these sometimes-disruptive feature updates only once each year, in the second half of the year. (That decision was also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwith-rollout-of-21h2-microsoft-moves-windows-10-to-annual-updates\u002F\"\u003Eapplied retroactively to Windows 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReasonable people might have assumed that the schedule change meant Microsoft was thereby committing to not delivering any new features outside of those annual end-of-year feature updates. LOL, as the kids like to say.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows boss Panos Panay rattled off a laundry list of \"new experiences\" (that's Microsoft-speak for features) at the end of February in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fwindowsexperience\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F15\u002Fbringing-you-closer-to-what-you-love-with-new-experiences-in-windows-11\u002F\"\u003Elengthy blog post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of those changes will arrive this week as part of the March Patch Tuesday update. That's right on schedule for what would previously have been a semi-annual feature update. It also raises a bunch of questions, starting with the obvious one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dc87ede7-3bbb-4eae-927b-032c0a9c2263\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWell, no.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new features rolling out in the March updates were previewed in the February 2022 non-security update (the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Ftopic\u002Ffebruary-15-2022-kb5010414-os-build-22000-527-preview-73e259d0-45ca-45ef-960f-426035104e73"\u003E2022-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems [KB5010414]\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). Other new features will arrive as app updates from the Microsoft Store and through what Microsoft refers to as "servicing."\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat might seem like enough to qualify as a feature update, but there's a crucial difference. This update checks in at a relatively lightweight 230MB on x64 systems. That's about one-tenth of the size of what a Windows 10 feature update used to clock in at.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first official Windows 11 feature update is due in late 2022.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is this a Windows feature update?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2f64f241-d5da-4c60-b6f1-f404f0576167\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere's now a Weather icon at the far left side of the taskbar (where the Start button used to be), which shows the current temperature and a brief forecast.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows-11-new-features.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows-11-new-features.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"1366\" data-image-height=\"768\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0a574137-b293-4fb9-8ff7-3c031855a16c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe new feature Microsoft has chosen to highlight is the Windows Subsystem for Android, which allows Windows 11 users to download and install a "curated" (that means small) selection of Android apps from the Amazon Appstore. This feature isn't installed automatically, and it doesn't require the latest Windows 11 cumulative updates -- more on that in a minute.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother group of new features are focused on the Windows 11 taskbar. There's now a Weather icon at the far left side of the taskbar (where the Windows 10 Start button used to be), which shows the current temperature and a brief forecast. Clicking that icon opens the Widgets pane. If you don't want either one, you can hide the Weather icon by turning off the Widgets option in Taskbar Settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows 11 now displays a clock on the second display on multi-monitor setups. Some Windows watchers might argue that this is not a new feature but a bug fix, and it's hard to argue with that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor audio calls using Microsoft Teams with a work or school account, the microphone button on the taskbar now allows you to mute and unmute your audio with a single click. Likewise, buttons at the bottom of every app window allow you to share that window (and only that window) with the current Teams call.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo "redesigned" apps with very familiar names, Media Player and Notepad, are also available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are these new Windows 11 features?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8ae1aad8-b1ec-4bb9-8151-368c727cafb6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has a rich history of attaching confusing names to new products, but they've really outdone themselves this time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're running Windows 11, at some point soon, you will find that the Microsoft Store has automatically installed a new app called Media Player on your PC. This app is, in fact, the replacement to the ill-fated Groove Music, which in turn had followed the even more ill-fated Zune Music, which…\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, you get the idea.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyway, the best part of the story is that the absolutely ancient Windows Media Player program (Wmplayer.exe) still exists on Windows 11, with its Windows Vista-era theme intact. It still allows you to rip CDs and can still sync with your 20-year-old MP3 player if you insist.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, the new Media Player is a rebranded version of the Groove Music app that's just as good-looking as its predecessor and equally irrelevant for any music fan who doesn't own a 20-year-old MP3 player.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What does the new Media Player app do?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"14af02fd-1474-4733-a643-181f472d8798\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter years of being mostly ignored, Notepad finally gets a refresh in Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"new-windows-notepad.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"new-windows-notepad.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F07\" data-image-width=\"919\" data-image-height=\"608\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"04803cd0-e280-4816-8e04-61906eb6aad5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you were to look for the most anodyne of all Windows utilities, the extremely basic Notepad text editor would certainly be on the list of finalists. After years of being mostly ignored, it finally gets a refresh in Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest change in the new Notepad is that it's a so-called modern app, installed and serviced via the Microsoft Store. Other than that, the list of new and changed features is pretty slim:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt now supports dark themes, so you don't have to deal with the blinding white background when editing a text document in a dark room.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMulti-level Undo (Ctrl+Z) is supported, along with a Redo feature that isn't on the menus but works with the Windows-standard Ctrl+Y shortcut.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe menus have been simplified slightly.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's not really a lot in the way of new features, and most people who want a full-featured text editor will choose a third-party app like&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fnotepad-plus-plus.org\u002Fdownloads\u002F"\u003ENotepad++\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;or&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fatom.io\u002F"\u003EAtom\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. More than anything, the Windows Notepad app update says less about the app and more about how Microsoft is concentrating its development resources on Store apps rather than traditional Win32 programs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's in the new Notepad app?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ba17be1c-4619-4e04-9c39-a6d2a8bcb50a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EI looked at the Windows Subsystem for Android last month and was, to put it charitably, underwhelmed. Limiting the selection of apps to a subset of those in the Amazon Appstore means very few apps deliver any meaningful value on a full-sized, touch-enabled Windows laptop. The one exception is Amazon's own Kindle app running on a Surface tablet like the Surface Pro X or the smaller Surface Go 3.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe aware also that the Android subsystem demands some fairly hefty resources. For full details, including installation instructions, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fandroid-on-windows-11-is-it-worth-the-effort\u002F"\u003E"Android on Windows 11: Is it worth the effort?"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's the deal with Android on Windows 11?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"98bcbba5-d506-4a29-9631-37edf3459aeb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has already embraced Android on its own mobile devices, including the Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2. They've also&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsamsung-to-add-more-integration-with-microsofts-office-apps-windows-10-on-galaxy-note-20-devices\u002F"\u003Epartnered with Samsung\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;on some Android-specific integrations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut integrating Google's store into the Windows platform is probably a bridge too far for Microsoft, which isn't keen on the prospect of allowing Google to sink its hooks into Windows. On the unlikely chance that the Windows Subsystem for Android becomes a surprise hit, those negotiations might heat up. But don't hold your breath.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Will Android apps from the Google Play Store work on Windows 11?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cd898805-8b71-4157-961f-24659b2be623\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENot exactly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you read the support document announcing the changes in this release of Windows 11, you'll see multiple references to "Internet Explorer mode," including one new feature: the ability to share cookies between Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer mode and Microsoft Edge. That feature allows Windows 10 users to open older sites that were originally written for Internet Explorer in a sandboxed Microsoft Edge tab that supports old features (like ActiveX controls and Browser Helper Objects) that are no longer supported in Edge. This feature is a big deal for enterprise customers with legacy line-of-business apps, but it's not something consumers and small businesses are likely to use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Did Microsoft bring Internet Explorer back?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"66464c74-be08-4046-a7d9-4711d63864af\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F66464c74-be08-4046-a7d9-4711d63864af\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7d32015d-9558-4023-964e-12492322f3f5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAny changes to the Windows shell are specific to Windows 11, so don't expect to see them on the older OS. Likewise, the Windows Subsystem for Android is a Windows 11-only feature. To run Android apps on Windows 10, you'll need a third-party solution like&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bluestacks.com\u002F"\u003EBluestacks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new Media Player is also MIA for Windows 10. Curiously, its listing in the Windows 11 Store shows the old name, Groove Music, with an updated version number of 11. The listing for the same app displays as version 10 on Windows 10. Besides the name, it's hard to spot any substantive differences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for the new Windows Notepad, no, you can't install it on current versions of Windows 10. Its Store listing notes that the minimum requirements for this product include Windows 10 version 19541 or later. That version is currently available only as an Insider Preview. Check again at the end of the year, after Windows 10 22H2 is released.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Does any of this stuff work on Windows 10?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"047d8225-b4c5-4443-b205-4f7b2f4bd6c3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWell, yes. In that February blog post, Panay says the company plans to release new features more frequently.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs today's release shows, we're committed to delivering experiences into Windows 11 that enrich and inspire people's lives. Over time, you'll see us release new features into Windows 11 for end users more frequently in addition to our annual update. We will leverage the variety of update mechanisms we have in place including servicing and Microsoft Store updates. Our goal is to deliver continuous innovation, providing you with the best experiences year-round.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe good news is that the big disruptive feature updates, which can take 30 minutes or more to install, will only arrive once a year. And with a 24-month support window for Windows Home and Pro editions, you can even move to an every-other-year schedule for PCs you manage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if you want a Windows version whose feature set is frozen and won't change from month to month, maybe you're best off sticking with Windows 10 for now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are these surprise feature dumps going to be a regular thing?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F11d06a52-f745-42cd-a335-edf5631018f1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-08 11:58:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Six months after it launched Windows 11, Microsoft is delivering an assortment of new features for its flagship operating system. But don't call this a feature update. Confused? I've got the details.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e11572aa-d7f7-41b2-bd75-ab8092079cc2",image:{id:"39ab7e6d-f4ba-41b2-abf6-0238580982a1",filename:"gettyimages-1238265331-windows-11-and-windows-10-operating-system-logos-are-displayed-on-laptop-screens.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-08 00:56:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos are displayed on laptop screens",credits:"Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F08\u002F39ab7e6d-f4ba-41b2-abf6-0238580982a1\u002Fgettyimages-1238265331-windows-11-and-windows-10-operating-system-logos-are-displayed-on-laptop-screens.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1024,height:683,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"windows-11-latest-updates-bring-a-wave-of-new-features",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Windows 11: Latest updates bring a wave of new features",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5fcba21f-6664-4075-9592-48e3991f3541\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Diki Prayogo\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Authentication code illustration for site. Verification pin code, security code message notification, two step authentication in control system for personal account and banking\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1435456437.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F17\" data-image-crop=\"2853x1602+0+201\" data-image-width=\"2853\" data-image-height=\"1975\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou are one data breach away from having your entire online life turned upside down. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-you-can-still-trust-other-password-managers-even-after-that-lastpass-mess\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe problem is passwords\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which are hopelessly fragile ways to secure valuable resources.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"554f74a9-7b93-4459-a921-9e427dd0d89f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F554f74a9-7b93-4459-a921-9e427dd0d89f\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't be lulled into a false sense of security by the belief that creating a longer, more complex, harder-to-guess password will somehow make you safer online. You can create a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthese-are-the-most-hacked-passwords-is-yours-on-the-list\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epassword that is so long and complex\u003C\u002Fa\u003E it takes you five minutes to type, and it will do nothing to protect you if the service where you use that password stores it improperly and then has their server breached. It happens all the time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven with reasonable policies in place to ensure that passwords are strong, randomly generated, and not reused, people are still the weakest link in the security chain. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-simple-cybersecurity-rules-you-can-apply-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESocial engineering\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can convince even intelligent people to enter their credentials on a phishing site or give them up over the phone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-password-manager\u002F\"\u003EThe best password managers to save you from login hassle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe solution is two-factor authentication, aka 2FA. (Some services, being sticklers for detail, call it multi-factor authentication or two-step verification, but 2FA is the most widely used term, so that's the nomenclature I've chosen to use here.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETurning on 2FA for a service changes the security requirements, forcing you to provide at least two proofs of identity when accessing a secure service. Those two forms of authentication can come from any combination of at least two of the following elements:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"Something you know,\" such as a password or PIN\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"Something you are,\" such as a fingerprint or other biometric ID\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"Something you have,\" such as a trusted smartphone that can generate or receive confirmation codes, or a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-security-key\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehardware-based security device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf someone steals your password and tries to sign in from an unknown device, they need to supply a second form of identification, usually in the form of a numeric code. If the sign-in request were from someone who had stolen my account credentials, they'd be stopped dead in their tracks. Without that code, they can't continue the sign-in process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpasskeys-what-are-they-and-how-to-get-started\u002F\"\u003EWhat are passkeys? The life-changing magic of going passwordless\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the most part, the two-factor authentication systems you see in place today use the first item (your password) and the last item (your smartphone). Smartphones have become ubiquitous, making them ideal security devices.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour smartphone can assist with authentication by providing a unique code that you use along with your password to sign in. You can acquire that code in one of two ways: Sent as a text message from the service, or generated by an app installed on your phone. (Some services also allow you to approve a push notification on your smartphone.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-using-multi-factor-authentication-blocks-99-9-of-account-hacks\u002F\"\u003Ereport from Microsoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E concluded that 2FA works, blocking 99.9% of automated attacks. If a service provider supports multi-factor authentication, Microsoft recommends using it, even if it's as simple as SMS-based one-time passwords. A separate report from Google offered similar conclusions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstop-using-your-browsers-built-in-password-manager\u002F\"\u003EStop using your browser's built-in password manager. Here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo-factor authentication will stop most casual attacks dead in their tracks. It's not perfect, though. A determined attacker who is directly targeting a specific account might be able to find ways to work around it, especially if they can hijack the email account used for recovery or redirect phone calls and SMS messages to a device they control. But if someone is that determined to break into your account, you have a bigger problem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReady to get started? Setting up additional security for most online services requires minimal technical skills. If you can use your smartphone's camera, type a six-digit number, and tap OK in a dialog box, you have all the skills required. The most difficult part of the job is finding the page that has the relevant settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's everything you need to know on how to enable 2FA to step up your security. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f786ac36-ed35-49ec-afc1-396db39e6c49\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're using SMS messages, all you need to do is associate a mobile phone number with your account. (You can also use a virtual phone line, such as a Google Voice number, that can receive SMS messages.) Configure the account to send a code to that number whenever you sign in on an untrusted device. The screenshot below, for example, shows what this option looks like when enabled on the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwise.com\u002Fus\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eonline money platform Wise\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I set up 2FA with my phone or email address?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"10838af2-86f5-4e31-ad2b-e8ffe4fce258\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe simplest 2FA option is a code, sent via SMS message to a registered phone. This is the 2FA setup page for the money-transfer service Wise.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"sms-code-2fa\" data-image-filename=\"sms-code-2fa.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"566\" data-image-height=\"870\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you set up this form of 2FA on an account for the first time, you're typically required to re-enter your password and then enter the phone number where you want to receive authentication codes. After you complete that process, you'll receive a code on that device. Enter the code to confirm you received it, and the 2FA setup is complete, with the service marking that device as trusted. (This is also a good time to generate a recovery code, print it out, and file that code in a safe place so you can recover it in the event your primary 2FA method is unavailable.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-simple-cybersecurity-rules-you-can-apply-now\u002F\"\u003E6 simple cybersecurity rules you can apply now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome services allow you to set up a trusted email address to receive authentication codes. The process is identical to the one for using text messages. Enter your preferred email address, wait for a code to arrive in your email app, and enter the code to confirm that this method works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c50212ba-b1f3-4375-a6ec-06395aebb9ea\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo set up an authenticator app as a trusted device, you have to first prove that you can sign into the service using your password, then prove that you are who you say you are on the trusted device, using biometrics or a PIN.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat initial configuration process requires a data connection. After that, everything happens on your device. The process is governed by a well-accepted standard -- the Time-based One-Time Password algorithm (TOTP) -- which uses the authenticator app as a sophisticated calculator that generates codes using the current time on your device and the shared secret. The online service uses the same secret and its own timestamp to generate codes that it compares against your entry. Both sides of the connection can adjust for time zones without problem, although your codes will fail if the time on your device is wrong.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo get started, you first need to install the authenticator app on the mobile device you want to use as your second authentication factor. Here are some authenticator apps for you to consider:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you carry an iOS device, you can get the Google Authenticator app from the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fappsto.re\u002Fus\u002Ffdakx.i"\u003EApp Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. (It's optimized for use on iPhones but should work on an iPad as well.) On Android devices, install the Google Authenticator app from the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2"\u003EGoogle Play Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Microsoft Authenticator app, which uses the same standard to create authentication tokens, is available for Android devices from the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.azure.authenticator&amp;hl=en_US" target="_blank"\u003EGoogle Play Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and for iOS devices from the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fapp\u002Fmicrosoft-authenticator\u002Fid983156458" target="_blank"\u003EApp Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETwilio Authy is also available from the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fauthy\u002Fid494168017" target="_blank"\u003EApp Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and from the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.authy.authy&amp;hl=en_US" target="_blank"\u003EGoogle Play Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you use 1Password as your password manager, 2FA support is built into the 1Password app on all platforms. For details on how to use the One-Time Password feature, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.1password.com\u002Fone-time-passwords\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ethis 1Password support page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. A popular open-source option, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fbitwarden.com\u002Fhelp\u002Fauthenticator-keys\u002F"\u003EBitwarden\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, offers similar features.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-microsoft-authenticator-as-your-password-manager\u002F"\u003EHow to use Microsoft Authenticator as your password manager\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter you install the app for your device, the next step is to set it up to work with each account where you have enabled 2FA.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe setup process typically requires that you enter a shared secret (a long text string) using the mobile app. All of the mobile apps I listed above support using a smartphone camera to take a picture of a QR code, which contains the shared secret for your account. That's much easier than entering a complex alphanumeric string manually.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe screenshot below, for example, is the QR code I saw when setting up a Dropbox account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I set up 2FA with an authenticator app?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5ff34775-b2e7-4230-83f2-81684da60847\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn your smartphone app, choose the option to add a new account and then snap a picture of the bar code to automatically set up 2FA support.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"dropbox-2fa-code\" data-image-filename=\"dropbox-2fa-code.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"598\" data-image-height=\"574\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn your authenticator app, choose the option to add a new account, choose the bar code option, aim the smartphone at the bar code on your computer screen, and wait for the app to fill in the necessary fields.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter you set up the account in the authenticator app, it begins generating codes based on the shared secret and the current time. To complete the setup process, enter the current code from the authenticator app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vpn\u002F\"\u003EThe best VPN services, tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe next time you try to sign in with a new device or web browser, you'll need to enter the current code, as displayed by the authenticator app.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome 2FA settings include an option to generate special app passwords for use with ancient apps that don't support modern authentication. The security settings for your account should guide you through that process. (But really, if you are using an app that's so outdated it requires an app password, you are living in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FPleistocene\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPleistocene era\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and you should replace it with a modern alternative.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the 2FA setup process, you should also generate one or more recovery codes, which you can print out and store in a safe place. In the event your smartphone is lost or damaged, you can use those codes to regain access to your account.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a3054292-0923-4333-9017-65010372aa5b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you use SMS text messages as a second factor for authentication, transferring your number to the new phone will seamlessly transfer your 2FA setup too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-phone\u002F"\u003EThe best phones you can buy right now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome authenticator apps allow you to generate codes on multiple devices. 1Password and Authy both fall into this category. Set up the app on the new phone, install the app, sign in, and then check each account to confirm that the codes generated on the new phone work properly. Microsoft Authenticator allows you to back up codes to the cloud and restore them on a new device. For step-by-step instructions, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fazure\u002Factive-directory\u002Fuser-help\u002Fuser-help-auth-app-backup-recovery" target="_blank"\u003E"Back up and recover account credentials in the Authenticator app."\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp; Authy offers a similar feature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Google Authenticator and other no-frills apps, however, you'll need to manually re-create each account on the new device. Install the authenticator app on your new device and repeat the setup process for each account you used with your old phone. Setting up an account on a new authenticator app in this fashion automatically disables codes generated by the old device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I transfer 2FA accounts to a new smartphone?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8eda75c7-5ae3-495f-b992-597db6e81d2a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETurning on 2FA for a service changes the security requirements, forcing you to provide at least two proofs of identity when accessing a secure service for the first time on an unknown device. After you successfully meet that challenge, you usually have the option to categorize the device as trusted, which means that 2FA requests should be relatively rare on the devices you use regularly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost (but not all) services that support 2FA offer a choice of authentication methods. Google and Microsoft, for example, can both push notifications to a trusted device; you tap the notification to approve the sign-in. An increasing number of services support the use of hardware security keys (see:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyubikey-hands-on-hardware-based-2fa-is-more-secure-but-watch-out-for-these-gotchas\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E"YubiKey hands-on: Hardware-based 2FA is more secure, but watch out for these gotchas."\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Isn't 2FA inconvenient?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4b5fbfe8-41af-4d23-8a92-c9e8dd4cf5da\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best authentication method is the one you're most comfortable with, assuming you have a choice at all. Whenever possible, you should set up at least two verification options, to avoid the risk of being locked out of your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I have a choice, I prefer the option to use an authenticator app rather than receiving codes via text message, and so should you, for two good reasons. The first reason is a matter of simple logistics. There are times when you have access to the internet (via a wired connection or Wi-Fi) but can't receive a text message, because your cellular signal is weak or nonexistent, or you're using a different SIM while traveling. The second reason is the small but real chance that an attacker will social-engineer their way through your mobile carrier's defenses to acquire a SIM card with your phone number, a process called \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365-life-hacks\u002Fprivacy-and-safety\u002Fwhat-is-sim-swapping"\u003ESIM swapping\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E or \u003Cem\u003Esimjacking\u003C\u002Fem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-quick-tips-to-strengthen-your-android-phone-security-today\u002F"\u003E5 quick tips to strengthen your Android phone security today\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe most popular 2FA app is Google Authenticator, which is available on iOS and Android. But because the process for generating secure tokens is based on open standards, there are plenty of alternatives! One highly regarded alternative is \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fauthy.com\u002F"\u003EAuthy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a free, cross-platform authenticator app that allows you to manage codes on multiple devices with the ability to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.authy.com\u002Fhc\u002Fen-us\u002Farticles\u002F115001750008-Backups-and-Sync-in-Authy"\u003Eback up and sync those credentials\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr maybe you don't need a dedicated authenticator app at all. Increasingly, password managers like \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fbitwarden.com\u002Fhelp\u002Fauthenticator-keys\u002F"\u003EBitwarden\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.1password.com\u002Fone-time-passwords\u002F"\u003E1Password\u003C\u002Fa\u003E include the ability to generate 2FA codes and sync them along with the password repository.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you prefer, you can also mix and match authenticator apps on a trusted device. I use 1Password to save both passwords and 2FA codes for most sites and services, making sign-in even more seamless. However, I use the separate \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Faccount\u002Fauthenticator" target="_blank"\u003EMicrosoft Authenticator\u003C\u002Fa\u003E app for high-value accounts, including verification codes for setting up 1Password on a new device. I go into more detail about your authenticator app options here: &nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprotect-yourself-how-to-choose-the-right-two-factor-authenticator-app\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E"Protect yourself: How to choose the right two-factor authenticator app."\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which authentication method is best?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7a139d87-3507-4376-9111-5433d0d617fd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhen I started writing about this technology, more than a decade ago, 2FA support was relatively rare. Today, it's commonplace and increasingly becoming a checklist feature that security-conscious customers demand from online services. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGoogle accounts, including both consumer Gmail and business Google Workspace accounts, offer a wide range of two-step verification alternatives and now support passkeys. This support page will get you started:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fmyaccount.google.com\u002Fsigninoptions\u002Ftwo-step-verification\u002Fenroll-welcome"\u003E2-Step Verification (google.com)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAll Microsoft accounts, including the free accounts used with Outlook.com, Xbox, Skype, and other consumer services, support a variety of authentication options that are managed directly by the account holder. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Faccount-billing\u002Fhow-to-use-two-step-verification-with-your-microsoft-account-c7910146-672f-01e9-50a0-93b4585e7eb4"\u003E"How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdministrators of Microsoft 365 business and enterprise subscriptions manage user authentication with Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management platform, Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory). If your IT department has enabled this feature, follow these instructions: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Foffice\u002Fset-up-your-microsoft-365-sign-in-for-multi-factor-authentication-ace1d096-61e5-449b-a875-58eb3d74de14"\u003E"Set up your Microsoft 365 sign-in for multi-factor authentication"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFor Apple accounts, two-factor authentication requires that you supply a six-digit verification code when signing in on a new device for the first time. Apple assumes you have another trusted Apple device handy. (You can use a trusted phone number if you don't have access to another device signed in to your Apple account.) Official instructions are in this Apple Support article: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.apple.com\u002Fen-us\u002FHT204915"\u003E"Two-factor authentication for Apple ID"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-verify-encryption-in-google-messages\u002F"\u003EHow to verify encryption in Google Messages\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2FA support is ubiquitous among social media services (Facebook, X\u002FTwitter, Instagram, and so on). Every online storage service worth considering supports 2FA, as do most domain registrars and web hosting companies. If you're unsure about a specific service, the best place to check is a superb open source information repository called the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002F2fa.directory\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E2FA Directory\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is run by a \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002F2fa.directory\u002Fabout\u002F"\u003ESwedish nonprofit, the 2factorauth group\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002F2factorauth\u002Ftwofactorauth"\u003Emaintained on GitHub\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd if a high-value service you rely on doesn't support 2FA, well, maybe you should consider switching to one that does.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How do I know which services support 2FA?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e7058822-0701-4209-8cef-e2ecc6c7d083\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou probably have login credentials at dozens of online services that support 2FA, so the best strategy is to make a prioritized list and work your way through it. I suggest following these priorities:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPassword\u002Fidentity managers:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Using a password manager is perhaps the most important way to ensure that you have a strong, unique password for every service, but that also creates a single point of attack. Adding 2FA shores up that potential weakness. Note that for some password management software, 2FA support is a paid option. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft, Google, and Apple accounts:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;If you use services from any of these major platform companies, adding 2FA support is essential. Fortunately, it's also easy. (See the previous section for links to detailed instructions.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmail accounts:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;If a bad actor can take over your email account, they can often wreak havoc, because email messages are a standard means of sending password reset links. Messages sent from a compromised email account can also be used to attack your friends and co-workers (by sending malware-laden attachments, for example). If you use Outlook.com, Exchange Online, Gmail, or Google Workspace, your email account uses the identity verification method associated with your Microsoft or Google account. If you use a different email service, you'll need to set up 2FA separately.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-email-hosting\u002F"\u003EThese are the best email hosting services that will protect your data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESocial media accounts:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;As with email, the biggest risk associated with a hacked Facebook or Instagram account is that it will be used against your friends and associates. Even if you're a lurker who rarely posts anything on social media, you should protect these accounts. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBanks and financial institutions:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Most banks and credit card companies have made significant investments in back-end fraud detection programs, which is why 2FA options are typically limited compared with other categories. Nonetheless, it's worth exploring these settings and securing them as much as possible. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShopping and online commerce:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Any site where you've saved a credit card number should be secured.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which services should I protect first?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-17 14:15:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want to avoid having your online accounts hacked? Two-factor authentication is a crucial security measure requiring an extra step for signing in to high-value services. Here's how to set up 2FA and which accounts to focus on.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b1f5132f-76b2-11e4-b569-d4ae52e95e57",image:{id:"5fcba21f-6664-4075-9592-48e3991f3541",filename:"gettyimages-1435456437.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-17 02:39:56",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"2fa-gettyimages-1470159620",credits:"d3sign\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Ch1\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh1\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F17\u002F5fcba21f-6664-4075-9592-48e3991f3541\u002Fgettyimages-1435456437.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2853,height:1975,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"multi-factor-authentication-how-to-enable-2fa-and-boost-your-security",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Multi-factor authentication: How to enable 2FA and boost your security",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"108f2b14-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"ios",name:"iOS",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"114c901c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"social-media",name:"Social Media",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"b0fb3d1e-3e24-473d-9325-eaaf1980f7c7",slug:"android",name:"Android",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4b7f5e2a-32b7-482d-95ef-4d4cbfce5a8e\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Gorgaiphotography\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"colorkeyboardgettyimages-498528113\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1599973349.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's your most valuable online account, the one most deserving of protection? If you have a personal Microsoft account, that account should be among those you guard most jealously. That's especially true if you use that account and its associated email address to sign in to one or more Windows PCs or to create and save documents using the Office apps in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-microsoft-365-formerly-office-365-everything-you-need-to-know\"\u003EMicrosoft 365\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-take-advantage-of-microsoft-onedrive-in-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft's OneDrive\u003C\u002Fa\u003E cloud storage service. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"554f74a9-7b93-4459-a921-9e427dd0d89f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F554f74a9-7b93-4459-a921-9e427dd0d89f\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this post, I list seven steps you can take to help you lock that account down so it's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fonline-security-101-how-to-protect-your-privacy-from-hackers-spies-and-the-government\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esafe from online attacks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Your goal is to prevent an unauthorized person from stealing your account credentials and using them to access your private information. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs always, there's a balancing act between convenience and security, so I've divided the steps into three groups, based on how tightly you want to lock down your Microsoft account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-simple-cybersecurity-rules-to-live-by\u002F\"\u003E6 simple cybersecurity rules to live by\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd here's an important note right up front: This article is about the free consumer Microsoft accounts used with Microsoft 365 Family and Personal editions and the personal OneDrive service. These accounts are typically associated with an email address using the @outlook.com domain, although older accounts might also use @hotmail.com, @live.com, or @msn.com. Security settings for \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"bc4545c1-7e93-457a-95fd-82d52c8e90a8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fbusiness\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"business and enterprise Microsoft 365 accounts,\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E which use the OneDrive for Business cloud service, are managed by domain administrators through Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory), using a completely different set of tools.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow much security do you need?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBaseline: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe baseline level of security (steps 1-3) is perfectly acceptable for most casual users of Microsoft services, especially those who don't use their Microsoft email address as a primary factor for signing in to other sites. If you're helping a friend or relative who's technically unsophisticated and intimidated by passwords, these options will do a lot of good.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first step is to create a strong password for your Microsoft account, one that's not used by any other account. Next, you'll turn on two-step verification (Microsoft's term for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbetter-than-the-best-password-how-to-use-2fa-to-improve-your-security\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emulti-factor authentication\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) to protect yourself from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-phishing-how-to-protect-yourself-from-scam-emails-and-more\"\u003Ephishing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and other forms of password theft. Enabling that feature requires you to supply additional proof of your identity when you sign in for the first time on a new device or when you perform a high-risk activity, such as changing your password or adding a credit card to your account. The additional verification typically consists of a code sent in an SMS text message to a trusted device or in an email message to a registered alternate account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, you'll save a recovery code that allows you to access your account if you forget that password and don't have access to any other authentication methods.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBetter: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThose baseline precautions are adequate, but you can tighten security significantly with the actions outlined in steps 4 and 5.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fuser-forgetfulness-drives-preference-for-biometrics-over-passwords\u002F\"\u003EUser forgetfulness drives preference for biometrics over passwords\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone (it's available for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fmicrosoft-authenticator\u002Fid983156458\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiPhone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.azure.authenticator&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndroid\u003C\u002Fa\u003E devices) and set it up for use as a sign-in and verification option. Then add a secure email address as a backup factor to verify your identity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaximum: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe final two steps provide the most extreme security, adding at least one \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-security-key\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ephysical hardware key\u003C\u002Fa\u003E along with the Microsoft Authenticator app, and then removing SMS text messages as a backup verification factor. With that configuration, you can still use your mobile phone as an authentication factor, but a would-be attacker won't be able to break into your account by intercepting text messages or hijacking your mobile phone account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat configuration places significant roadblocks in the way of even the most determined attacker. It requires an extra investment in hardware and it definitely adds some friction to the sign-in process, but it's by far the most effective way to secure your Microsoft account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's get started.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHere's how to lock down your Microsoft account\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6caeb399-c34a-4ef9-b2e3-7acefefafd8f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EFirst things first: You need a strong, unique password for your Microsoft account. Microsoft requires a minimum password length of eight characters, but security experts recommend that you make your password longer. A good length is 12-16 characters, using any random combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. You can also use a passphrase consisting of four or more randomly selected words, separated by a special character such as a hyphen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 1: Create a new, strong password\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"create-strong-password","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EGenerate a brand-new password to ensure that you aren't accidentally reusing an old one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"8db9af02-f410-442f-9fcb-a2a54217930b","title":"create-strong-password","filename":"create-strong-password.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002F8db9af02-f410-442f-9fcb-a2a54217930b\u002Fcreate-strong-password.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EGenerate a brand-new password to ensure that you aren't accidentally reusing an old one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":376705,"width":2318,"height":1452,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-09 11:39:41","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-09 11:40:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","alt":"create-strong-password","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"8db9af02-f410-442f-9fcb-a2a54217930b","imageAltText":"create-strong-password","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EGenerate a brand-new password to ensure that you aren't accidentally reusing an old one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"create-strong-password.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F09","imageWidth":2318,"imageHeight":1452,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EGenerate a brand-new password to ensure that you aren't accidentally reusing an old one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best way to ensure that you've nailed this requirement is to use your password manager's tools to generate a brand-new, random password or passphrase. (No password manager? Try an online option like the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"281909ca-36f2-46f3-a48c-a8652e3e6e5e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002F1password.com\u002Fpassword-generator\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"1Password Strong Password Generator\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E or the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"ef7c1fe9-abbd-4c3d-89a1-f3dc32bf46c4\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbitwarden.com\u002Fpassword-generator\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Bitwarden Password Generator\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerating a new password ensures that your account credentials are not shared with any other account; it also guarantees that an older password that you might have inadvertently reused isn't part of a password breach.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-password-manager\u002F\"\u003EThe best password managers to save you from login hassle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo change your password, go to the Microsoft Account Security Basics page at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faccount.microsoft.com\u002Fsecurity\u002F\"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Faccount.microsoft.com\u002Fsecurity\u002F\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Sign in, if necessary, then click Change Password. (But don't check the box that requires you to change your password every 72 days. That will surely annoy you, and it won't make your account appreciably more secure.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollow the instructions to save the new password using your password manager. Feel free to write it down, if you prefer a physical backup. Just make sure to store the paper in a secure location, such as a locked file drawer or a safe.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8eaf1794-39ff-4636-9dbd-fa1f47dabad7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDon't leave the Microsoft Account Security page just yet. Instead, scroll up to the Two-Step Verification section (under the Additional Security heading) and make sure this option is turned on.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe setup process is a fairly straightforward wizard that confirms you are able to receive verification messages. If you're using a modern smartphone with an up-to-date version of iOS or Android, you can safely ignore the prompts to create an app password for the mail client on those phones.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 2: Turn on two-step verification\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"set-up-two-step-verification","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this option to require an extra proof of identity when signing in on a new device\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"c05fbeaf-fedf-4269-a5ff-6cfea4d9cc20","title":"set-up-two-step-verification","filename":"set-up-two-step-verification.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002Fc05fbeaf-fedf-4269-a5ff-6cfea4d9cc20\u002Fset-up-two-step-verification.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this option to require an extra proof of identity when signing in on a new device\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":116144,"width":718,"height":452,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-09 11:54:08","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-09 11:55:07","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","alt":"set-up-two-step-verification","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"c05fbeaf-fedf-4269-a5ff-6cfea4d9cc20","imageAltText":"set-up-two-step-verification","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this option to require an extra proof of identity when signing in on a new device\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"set-up-two-step-verification.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F09","imageWidth":718,"imageHeight":452,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUse this option to require an extra proof of identity when signing in on a new device\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b077c09c-71a8-4018-9867-0c6416001839\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe next step is to save a recovery code. If you're ever unable to sign in to your account because you've forgotten the password, having access to this code will save you from being permanently locked out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESetting up two-step verification, as you did in the previous step, automatically prompts you to create a recovery code. If you didn't keep a copy of that code, you'll need to create a new one. On the Microsoft Account Security Basics page, find the Advanced Security Options section and click Get Started. That takes you to the not-so-basic Microsoft Account Security page. (To go there directly, bookmark this address:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional"\u003Ehttps:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-ai-can-improve-cybersecurity-by-harnessing-diversity-according-to-microsoft-securitys-vasu-jakkal\u002F"\u003EHow AI can improve cybersecurity by harnessing diversity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScroll to the bottom of the page and look for the Recovery Code section. Click Generate A New Code to display a dialog box like the one shown here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrint out that recovery code and file it away in the same locked file cabinet or safe where you put your password. (Microsoft allows you to generate only one code at a time for a Microsoft account. Generating a new code renders the old code invalid.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd now for some more advanced security options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 3: Create a recovery code and keep it in a safe place\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"microsoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EPrint out a recovery code and store it in a safe place; you'll need it if you lose access to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"a60a69eb-0451-4d6a-91a0-005b9f57f6da","title":"microsoft-account-recovery-code","filename":"microsoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F12\u002F17\u002Fa60a69eb-0451-4d6a-91a0-005b9f57f6da\u002Fmicrosoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":22391,"width":422,"height":252,"dateCreated":{"date":"2020-12-17 20:41:49","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2020-12-17 20:41:51","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"microsoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"a60a69eb-0451-4d6a-91a0-005b9f57f6da","imageAltText":"microsoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EPrint out a recovery code and store it in a safe place; you'll need it if you lose access to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"microsoft-account-recovery-code.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2020\u002F12\u002F17","imageWidth":422,"imageHeight":252,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EPrint out a recovery code and store it in a safe place; you'll need it if you lose access to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7d0453c3-d585-43bd-a87c-82e323453733\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ESmartphone apps that generate Time-based One-time Password Algorithm (TOTP) codes are an increasingly popular form of multi-factor authentication, and I highly recommend their use for any service that supports them. (For more on these options, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprotect-yourself-how-to-choose-the-right-two-factor-authenticator-app\u002F"\u003E"Protect yourself: How to choose the right two-factor authenticator app."\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you use another authenticator app for most services, I recommend using Microsoft Authenticator with your Microsoft account. In this configuration, any sign-in attempt that requires verification sends a push notification to your smartphone. Approve the request, and you're done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-easiest-thing-you-can-do-to-keep-your-phone-secure\u002F"\u003EThe easiest thing you can do to keep your phone secure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn added bonus is that the Microsoft Authenticator app can be used for passwordless sign-in as well as verification.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo set up Microsoft Authenticator with a Microsoft account, go to the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional"\u003Eadvanced Microsoft Account Security page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and click Add A New Way To Sign In Or Verify. Choose the Use An App option and then, after installing the Microsoft Authenticator app, sign in using your account credentials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 4: Set up the Microsoft Authenticator app\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6d17e674-7358-4a70-9596-fa43a2bd44a9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft recommends that you have at least two forms of verification available in addition to your password. If you need to reset your password, when two-step verification is enabled, you'll need to supply both of those forms of identification or you risk being permanently locked out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA free email address, such as a Gmail account, is acceptable if your security needs are minimal, but a business email address secured by a professional IT staff is a much better choice. If necessary, you can have a verification code sent to that email address.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGo to the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional"\u003Eadvanced Microsoft Account Security page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and click Add A New Way To Sign In Or Verify.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoose the Email A Code option, enter your email address, and then enter the code you receive to confirm that verification option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 5: Add a secure email address as a form of verification\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"email-a-code-to-verify","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this dialog box to add secure verification options to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"f523a20a-d07f-47a2-a971-c02431060c9f","title":"email-a-code-to-verify","filename":"email-a-code-to-verify.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002Ff523a20a-d07f-47a2-a971-c02431060c9f\u002Femail-a-code-to-verify.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this dialog box to add secure verification options to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":74546,"width":426,"height":544,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:11:24","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:11:48","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","alt":"email-a-code-to-verify","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f523a20a-d07f-47a2-a971-c02431060c9f","imageAltText":"email-a-code-to-verify","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EUse this dialog box to add secure verification options to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"email-a-code-to-verify.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F09","imageWidth":426,"imageHeight":544,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUse this dialog box to add secure verification options to your account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"33b796e6-f238-442d-a042-85a1ff0891b5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBy this point, you should have more than enough secure ways to authenticate yourself and verify your identity. That means it's time to remove the weakest link in the chain: SMS text messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat makes SMS text messages so problematic from a security point of view is the reality that an attacker can hijack your mobile account. It&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsim-swap-horror-story-ive-lost-decades-of-data-and-google-wont-lift-a-finger\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Ehappened to my ZDNET&nbsp;colleague Matthew Miller a few years ago\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and I wouldn't wish that nightmare on anyone. (For details and some additional security advice, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprotect-your-online-identity-now-fight-hackers-with-these-5-security-precautions\u002F"\u003E"Protect your online identity now: Fight hackers with these 5 security safeguards."\u003C\u002Fa\u003E)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnewly-discovered-android-malware-has-infected-thousands-of-devices\u002F"\u003ENewly discovered Android malware has infected thousands of devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you change this setting, confirm that you have at least two alternative forms of verification (a secure email address and the Microsoft Authenticator app, ideally) and that you've saved a recovery code for the account. Then, from the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional"\u003Eadvanced Microsoft Account Security page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, expand the Text A Code section.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick Remove to eliminate this option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 6: Remove SMS text messages as a form of verification\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"remove-sms-text-option","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've added more secure verification options, remove the weak link of SMS text messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"e5fbf4a9-a5ce-4678-a2a2-eaf28e9eca40","title":"remove-sms-text-option","filename":"remove-sms-text-option.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002Fe5fbf4a9-a5ce-4678-a2a2-eaf28e9eca40\u002Fremove-sms-text-option.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've added more secure verification options, remove the weak link of SMS text messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":28404,"width":698,"height":358,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:17:01","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:17:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","alt":"remove-sms-text-option","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"e5fbf4a9-a5ce-4678-a2a2-eaf28e9eca40","imageAltText":"remove-sms-text-option","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've added more secure verification options, remove the weak link of SMS text messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"remove-sms-text-option.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F09","imageWidth":698,"imageHeight":358,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've added more secure verification options, remove the weak link of SMS text messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3a6b5a34-1c4f-4dd0-b6d1-4d0f01418a6a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThis step is the most advanced of all. It requires an investment in extra hardware, but the requirement to insert a device into a USB port or make a connection via Bluetooth or NFC adds the highest level of security.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor an overview of how this type of hardware works, see&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyubikey-hands-on-hardware-based-2fa-is-more-secure-but-watch-out-for-these-gotchas\u002F"\u003E"YubiKey hands-on: Hardware-based 2FA is more secure, but watch out for these gotchas."\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-security-key\u002F"\u003EThe best security keys to protect yourself and your business\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo configure a hardware key, go to the&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faccount.live.com\u002Fproofs\u002FManage\u002Fadditional"\u003Eadvanced Microsoft Account Security page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and click Add A New Way To Sign In Or Verify. Choose the Use A Security Key option and then follow the prompts. You'll need to enter the PIN for your hardware key, then touch to activate it. When that setup is complete, you've got a powerful way to sign in to any service powered by your Microsoft account without having to fuss with passwords.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I mentioned at the start of this article, most people don't need this level of advanced protection. But if your OneDrive account includes valuable documents like tax returns and bank statements, you'll want to lock it down as tightly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Step 7: Use a hardware security key for authentication\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"set-up-hardware-key","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUsing a hardware key, you can sign in to your Microsoft account by entering a PIN and then tapping the key.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"92cc3a8c-1562-4d5f-bd9b-4b066c47525d","title":"set-up-hardware-key","filename":"set-up-hardware-key.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002F92cc3a8c-1562-4d5f-bd9b-4b066c47525d\u002Fset-up-hardware-key.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EUsing a hardware key, you can sign in to your Microsoft account by entering a PIN and then tapping the key.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":15592,"width":456,"height":274,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:25:27","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-10-09 12:26:06","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":null,"alt":"set-up-hardware-key","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"92cc3a8c-1562-4d5f-bd9b-4b066c47525d","imageAltText":"set-up-hardware-key","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003EUsing a hardware key, you can sign in to your Microsoft account by entering a PIN and then tapping the key.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"set-up-hardware-key.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F10\u002F09","imageWidth":456,"imageHeight":274,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUsing a hardware key, you can sign in to your Microsoft account by entering a PIN and then tapping the key.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6765f19d-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-12 19:15:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"You can get a Microsoft account for free, but that doesn't begin to describe its value, especially if you use that account for crucial email and cloud storage. Here are seven steps to establish a solid baseline of security and protection.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5e80e330-b2c4-4352-8987-00cd5e1d7f7c",image:{id:"4b7f5e2a-32b7-482d-95ef-4d4cbfce5a8e",filename:"gettyimages-1599973349.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-09-28 20:48:48",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"colorkeyboardgettyimages-498528113",credits:"Gorgaiphotography\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F28\u002F4b7f5e2a-32b7-482d-95ef-4d4cbfce5a8e\u002Fgettyimages-1599973349.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-lock-down-your-microsoft-account-and-guard-it-from-attackers",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to lock down your Microsoft account and guard it from attackers",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"b2be23e0-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"sbisson",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Simon",lastName:"Bisson",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e10a5d19-7f20-47e6-874d-5549bd666fde",filename:"simonbisson.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2016-11-21 11:51:18",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2016\u002F11\u002F21\u002Fe10a5d19-7f20-47e6-874d-5549bd666fde\u002Fsimonbisson.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Born on the Channel Island of Jersey, Simon moved to the UK to attend the University of Bath where he studied electrical and electronic engineering. Since then a varied career has included being part of the team building the world's first solid state 30KW HF radio transmitter, writing electromagnetic modelling software for railguns, and testing the first ADSL equipment in the UK. He also built one the UK's first national ISPs, before spending several years developing architectures for large online services for many major brands.\r\n\r\nFor the last decade he's been a freelance writer, specialising in enterprise technologies and development. He works with his wife and writing partner Mary Branscombe from a small house in south west London, or from anywhere there's a WiFi signal and a place for a laptop.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e9dff463-6bbe-4c9f-a5b0-386110b36ee9\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-surface-family.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-family.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENearly 10 years ago, on a hot June afternoon, I was standing on a Los Angeles street corner waiting to be let into a top-secret Microsoft briefing. On the floor, someone had chalked a line of rectangles, leading to the door. What did they mean? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose rectangles were the first sign of what was to become Microsoft's line of Surface devices, at first with the familiar 16:9 aspect ratio, but soon transitioning to a more tablet- and document-friendly 3:2. That display has been the heart of Surface and is key to understanding how Microsoft thinks of its devices: a surface where we interact with applications and content. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c7853f81-004d-4804-81fd-13ec550e8cad\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ETop: Surface RT (2012). Above: Surface Pro (2013).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Images: ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-rt-surface-pro.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-rt-surface-pro.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"1156\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-new-surface-tablets-make-a-solid-first-impression\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELA launch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (which was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoing-viral-millions-watch-microsoft-surface-crash-during-debut\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enot gremlin-free\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) set the scene for Microsoft's arrival in the PC hardware market, with slim, lightweight tablets and removable keyboards, plus a built-in kickstand for use on desk and (more awkwardly) lap. The first Surfaces were touch-first \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fpictures\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENvidia ARM-based devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and were shortly followed by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-with-windows-8-pro\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIntel-powered Pro models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with pen support.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhich-microsoft-surface-pc-is-right-for-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Surface PC: Which Windows 11-ready Surface device is right for you?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the past decade, the Surface range has evolved from these beginnings to include laptop devices like the Surface Book and the Surface Laptop Studio, and even to foldable Surface Duo phones running Android. All have excellent displays, designed to show two documents side by side. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday's Surface family covers everything from robust educational laptops to slim lightweight always-connected devices, to creator-focused convertibles, to an all-in-one desktop PC and huge collaboration screens. There's a device for all budgets and for most use cases, with some models supporting 4G LTE connections and offering front-facing infrared-equipped webcams for Windows Hello facial authentication. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's what the current line-up looks like.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Pro 8 \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnnounced \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F22\u002Fintroducing-new-surface-products-built-for-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESeptember 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EForm factor \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2-in-1 detachable (13-inch) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrice (from) \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$859.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-8\u002F8qwcrtq8v8xg?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsumer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), $1,099 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-8-for-business\u002F8x957cqqp1t4?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebusiness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d07eaabd-a363-43e9-b5c6-783bc4d4417a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-pro-8-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-pro-8-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe latest version of the classic Surface tablet, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-8\u002F8qwcrtq8v8xg?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Pro 8\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has a new design that makes it thinner and lighter, building on cues from the ARM-based \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-x\u002F8xtmb6c575md?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Pro X\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's a powerful machine, with an excellent screen and long battery life. You can add the familiar Type Cover removable keyboard, as well as a Surface Pen. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsix-reasons-im-replacing-my-surface-pro-7-with-a-surface-pro-8\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESix reasons I'm replacing my Surface Pro 7 with a Surface Pro 8\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"abd9edfe-40f0-42bc-8244-0d8102f37f75\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 8\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"surface-pro-8-770x433.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Image: Microsoft","imageData":{"id":"d07eaabd-a363-43e9-b5c6-783bc4d4417a","filename":"surface-pro-8-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F04\u002Fd07eaabd-a363-43e9-b5c6-783bc4d4417a\u002Fsurface-pro-8-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-04 09:30:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d07eaabd-a363-43e9-b5c6-783bc4d4417a","imageFilename":"surface-pro-8-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F04"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-8\u002F8qwcrtq8v8xg?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-offerprice=\"859.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Pro 7+ for Business\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnnounced \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F11\u002Fintroducing-surface-pro-7-for-business-purpose-built-to-empower-people-teams-and-classrooms-in-the-new-digital-age\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJanuary 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EForm factor \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2-in-1 detachable (12.3-inch) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrice (from) \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$699.99 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e49c6021-b820-43d0-89c2-05c627df8169\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-pro-7-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-pro-7-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's business-focused \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-7-plus-and-type-cover-bundle\u002F8s6t3hp3ct18?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Pro 7+\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, announced in January 2021, is the workhorse of the family. The last iteration of the design introduced with the Surface Pro 3, it was the first Intel-based Surface to have removable storage, allowing you to upgrade the built-in M.2 2230 SSD. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsurface-pro-7-for-business-heres-what-makes-it-different\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Pro 7+ for Business: Here's what makes it different\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"c793bdd4-56ed-4865-b05f-9b60f01f73c2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"e49c6021-b820-43d0-89c2-05c627df8169","filename":"surface-pro-7-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F04\u002Fe49c6021-b820-43d0-89c2-05c627df8169\u002Fsurface-pro-7-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-04 10:07:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"e49c6021-b820-43d0-89c2-05c627df8169","imageFilename":"surface-pro-7-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F04"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-7-plus-and-type-cover-bundle\u002F8s6t3hp3ct18?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-offerprice=\"699.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fclick.linksynergy.com\u002Fdeeplink?id=IokOf8qagZo&mid=24542&u1=[subid_value]&murl=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-7-plus-and-type-cover-bundle\u002F8s6t3hp3ct18?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Pro X \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnnounced \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F02\u002Fsurface-reveals-new-holiday-lineup-and-introduces-a-new-category-of-dual-screen-devices-built-for-mobile-productivity\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOctober 2019\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (SQ1), \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F01\u002Fintroducing-surface-laptop-go-new-updates-to-surface-pro-x-and-new-accessories\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOctober 2020\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (SQ2) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EForm factor \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2-in-1 detachable (13-inch) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrice (from) \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$899.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-x\u002F8xtmb6c575md?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsumer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), $999.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-x-for-business\u002F8NN2SMPXK1FR?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebusiness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8357bd4b-c4ab-44f0-a737-219733663325\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-pro-x-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-pro-x-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe return of the ARM-based Surface, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-x\u002F8xtmb6c575md?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Pro X\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a light and powerful machine that runs full Windows and supports x86 binaries as well as ARM apps on Microsoft's own SQ2 processor (a modified version of Qualcomm's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.qualcomm.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fapplication\u002Fmobile-computing\u002Fsnapdragon-8-series-mobile-compute-platforms\u002Fsnapdragon-8cx-gen-2-5g-compute-platform\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESnapdragon 8cx Gen 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). The versions announced in October 2020 came with built-in 4G LTE for always-on connectivity, with Microsoft adding a more affordable (-$150) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F22\u002Fintroducing-new-surface-products-built-for-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWi-Fi-only version\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in September 2021. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-x\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Surface Pro X review: Desirable but expensive hardware, work-in-progress software\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-upgraded-the-ssd-in-a-surface-pro-x-this-is-how-it-went\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI upgraded the SSD in a Surface Pro X. This is how it went\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"4aa0b6ed-a693-4de2-a440-819d61f90341\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Pro X\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"8357bd4b-c4ab-44f0-a737-219733663325","filename":"surface-pro-x-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F04\u002F8357bd4b-c4ab-44f0-a737-219733663325\u002Fsurface-pro-x-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-04 10:48:21","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"8357bd4b-c4ab-44f0-a737-219733663325","imageFilename":"surface-pro-x-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F04"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-x\u002F8xtmb6c575md?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-offerprice=\"899.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Go 3 \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnnounced \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F22\u002Fintroducing-new-surface-products-built-for-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESeptember 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EForm factor \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2-in-1 detachable (10.5-inch) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrice (from) \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$399.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-go-3\u002F904h27d0cbwn?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsumer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), $499.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-go-3-for-business\u002F8msjbnl8hbxw?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebusiness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d6ca539f-cc7d-45a2-b4cf-dd60ff2b92d8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-go-3-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-go-3-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the Surface Pro is Microsoft's pro tablet, the Surface Go is the consumer edition. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-go-3\u002F904h27d0cbwn?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Go 3,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E announced in September 2021, is small and light, and best thought of as a 10.5-inch version of the larger Surface Pro, with either a Pentium Gold or Core i3 processor. It's not the most powerful tablet on the market, but it is one of the cheapest and a 4G LTE option makes it a good option for a low-cost, carry-along device. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-go-3-review-but-battery-life-disappoints\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Surface Go 3 review: A portable and versatile 2-in-1, but battery life disappoints\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"bced855e-018f-4440-9fcf-6cc17dc94509\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Go 3\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"d6ca539f-cc7d-45a2-b4cf-dd60ff2b92d8","filename":"surface-go-3-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F04\u002Fd6ca539f-cc7d-45a2-b4cf-dd60ff2b92d8\u002Fsurface-go-3-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-04 11:20:58","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"d6ca539f-cc7d-45a2-b4cf-dd60ff2b92d8","imageFilename":"surface-go-3-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F04"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-go-3\u002F904h27d0cbwn?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-offerprice=\"399.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Laptop Studio \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnnounced \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F22\u002Fintroducing-new-surface-products-built-for-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESeptember 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EForm factor \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConvertible laptop (14.4-inch) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrice (from) \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$1,399.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-studio\u002F8srdf62swkpf?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsumer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), $1,614.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-studio-for-business\u002F8wvj5p8dd2th?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebusiness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a5a808f5-b694-4213-b1ce-80ede6e3409a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Images: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-laptop-studio-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-laptop-studio-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe current Surface flagship, part of the wave of new hardware announced in September 2021, is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-studio\u002F8srdf62swkpf?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop Studio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which replaces the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-book-3-13-5-core-i7-1065g7-32-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-english-slm00001\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Book\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Instead of a removable screen, Microsoft has added a second hinge, so you can fold the display over the keyboard, turning the Laptop Studio into a 14-inch tablet. There's plenty of horsepower too, with an 11th generation Intel processor and a discrete Nvidia GPU. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-studio-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio review: A true convertible, with designer appeal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"1312ebea-e0a1-4385-9f43-f407be4c727b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"a5a808f5-b694-4213-b1ce-80ede6e3409a","filename":"surface-laptop-studio-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F04\u002Fa5a808f5-b694-4213-b1ce-80ede6e3409a\u002Fsurface-laptop-studio-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-04 11:27:12","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"a5a808f5-b694-4213-b1ce-80ede6e3409a","imageFilename":"surface-laptop-studio-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F04"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-studio\u002F8srdf62swkpf?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-offerprice=\"1399.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Laptop 4 \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnnounced \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F13\u002Fintroducing-surface-laptop-4-and-new-accessories-for-enhanced-meeting-experiences\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApril 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EForm factor \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaptop (13.5-inch, 15-inch) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrice (from) \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$799.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-4\u002F946627fb12t1?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsumer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), $1,199.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-4-for-business\u002F929894rg3gd7?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebusiness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"63884dfc-d043-4407-bb34-2d458baad423\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-laptop-4-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-laptop-4-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe workhorse of the Surface range, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-4\u002F946627fb12t1?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop 4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E comes in both 13.5-inch and 15-inch versions, as well as with Intel or AMD processors. It's a great everyday machine, offering both touch and pen support in a lightweight laptop form factor. The latest versions have removable storage, making them easier to repair and upgrade. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-4-13-5-ryzen-7-4980u-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-english\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch, AMD) review: Sleek, stylish, speedy and sensible\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"156b3d9c-1fa2-4785-a5a7-11abf861eca5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop 4\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"63884dfc-d043-4407-bb34-2d458baad423","filename":"surface-laptop-4-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F04\u002F63884dfc-d043-4407-bb34-2d458baad423\u002Fsurface-laptop-4-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-04 11:48:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"63884dfc-d043-4407-bb34-2d458baad423","imageFilename":"surface-laptop-4-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F04"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-4\u002F946627fb12t1?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-offerprice=\"799.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Laptop Go \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnnounced \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F01\u002Fintroducing-surface-laptop-go-new-updates-to-surface-pro-x-and-new-accessories\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOctober 2020\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EForm factor \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaptop (12.4-inch) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrice (from) \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$399.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-go\u002F94fc0bdgq7wv?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsumer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), $574.98 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-go-for-business\u002F8NR6D2WCLC72?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebusiness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e834fa28-b7bf-4be3-8846-e68e129ca486\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-laptop-go-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-laptop-go-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-go\u002F94fc0bdgq7wv?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop Go\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is the budget Surface, built around Intel's Core i5 processor. It was the first Surface to use plastic components in its case, and also removed pen support to keep the cost down. Small and light, it's ideal for many home users and for education. Launched in October 2020, the Surface Laptop Go is among the oldest members of the current line-up. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsurface-laptop-go-microsofts-smaller-cheaper-portable-pc-is-easy-to-recommend\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop Go: Microsoft's smaller, cheaper budget PC is easy to recommend\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"062fcca9-e695-439b-91f3-979b911b2393\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Go\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"e834fa28-b7bf-4be3-8846-e68e129ca486","filename":"surface-laptop-go-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F04\u002Fe834fa28-b7bf-4be3-8846-e68e129ca486\u002Fsurface-laptop-go-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-04 12:01:55","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"e834fa28-b7bf-4be3-8846-e68e129ca486","imageFilename":"surface-laptop-go-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F04"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-laptop-go\u002F94fc0bdgq7wv?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-offerprice=\"399.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Laptop SE \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnnounced \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=V-MksplvAU4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENovember 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EForm factor \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaptop (11.6-inch) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrice (from) \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$249 (education channels only)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6c654726-5b31-4d39-9dbe-07fdcf35f8e4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-laptop-se-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-laptop-se-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike the rest of the Surface family, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsurface\u002Fbusiness\u002Fsurface-laptop-se\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop SE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E isn't available through traditional consumer channels. That's because it's designed for educational users, and is the Microsoft equivalent of a school-managed Chromebook. It runs the locked-down \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Feducation\u002Fproducts\u002Fwindows-11-se\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11 SE for Education\u003C\u002Fa\u003E operating system, which needs to be managed through Microsoft's Intune cloud-hosted management platform. The Surface Laptop SE was announced in 2021, but only became available for purchase from educational suppliers in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F18\u002Fempowering-schools-with-windows-11-surface-laptop-se-and-more\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eearly 2022\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-introduces-windows-11-se-new-250-surface-laptop-se-for-education-market\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft introduces Windows 11 SE, new $250 Surface Laptop SE for education market\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Duo 2 \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnnounced \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F22\u002Fintroducing-new-surface-products-built-for-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESeptember 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EForm factor \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDual-screen phone (2x 5.8-inch, 1x 8.3-inch) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrice (from) \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$999.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-duo-2\u002F9408kgxp4xjl?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsumer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E), $1,549.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-duo-2-for-business\u002F8s3v46w10hfr?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebusiness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"de06999a-adae-48fc-a1a3-db4e9b2212ee\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-duo-2-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-duo-2-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Microsoft cancelled its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdont-expect-microsofts-andromeda-this-year-or-maybe-ever\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndromeda project\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, it was assumed the Surface phone would never appear. However, we're now two generations into Microsoft's folding phone experiment, with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-duo-2\u002F9408kgxp4xjl?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Duo 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E becoming available in October 2021. The second Android-powered Duo adds better cameras and a flagship-grade processor, as well as support for a built-in pen charger. Taking lessons from its Windows-based tablet stablemates, the Surface Duo 2 is a lot more than a phone – especially when paired with the Surface Pen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-duo-2-review\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Surface Duo 2 review in progress: Two weeks in and I'm as confused as I am intrigued\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-foldable-phone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best foldable phones: Is Samsung still leading the pack?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"74670086-650b-4738-b9db-481a37fc05e5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Duo 2\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"de06999a-adae-48fc-a1a3-db4e9b2212ee","filename":"surface-duo-2-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F04\u002Fde06999a-adae-48fc-a1a3-db4e9b2212ee\u002Fsurface-duo-2-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-04 13:19:34","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"de06999a-adae-48fc-a1a3-db4e9b2212ee","imageFilename":"surface-duo-2-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F04"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-duo-2\u002F9408kgxp4xjl?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-offerprice=\"999.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Studio 2 \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnnounced\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.microsoft.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002Fprod\u002F2018\u002F10\u002FSurface-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOctober 2018\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EForm factor \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll-in-one PC (28-inch) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrice (from) \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$3,499.99 (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-studio-2\u002F8sbjxm0m58t4?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econsumer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E & \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-studio-2-for-business\u002F8zg5fh1fmdsr?icid=SurfaceStudio2PDP_Business_082619&activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebusiness\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3305a997-94e8-43d5-ad51-e4279511eb2d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-studio-2-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-studio-2-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only desktop PC in the Surface family, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.microsoft.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002Fprod\u002F2018\u002F10\u002FSurface-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Studio 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is getting distinctly long in the tooth, having originally launched back in October 2018. In fact, Microsoft had to make it an exception to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-gb\u002Fwindows\u002Fwindows-11-specifications#table1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehardware requirements for Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. But the smoothly hinged 28-inch display makes it a desirable platform for designers and other creative users, as it can be easily adjusted from conventional orientation to drafting-board mode.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-studio-2\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Surface Studio 2 review: A powerful digital drawing board\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-all-in-one-computer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 6 best all-in-one computers: Efficiency and elegance on the desktop\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"bd6e84db-5d3a-437f-a9c0-d510d98f812d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Studio 2\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"3305a997-94e8-43d5-ad51-e4279511eb2d","filename":"surface-studio-2-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F04\u002F3305a997-94e8-43d5-ad51-e4279511eb2d\u002Fsurface-studio-2-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-04 13:38:04","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"3305a997-94e8-43d5-ad51-e4279511eb2d","imageFilename":"surface-studio-2-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F04"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-studio-2\u002F8sbjxm0m58t4?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-offerprice=\"3499.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESurface Hub 2S\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnnounced \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F17\u002Fsurface-hub-2s-advances-microsofts-vision-to-empower-teams-in-todays-modern-workplace\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApril 2019\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EForm factor \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInteractive whiteboard (50-inch, 85-inch) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPrice (from) \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E$8,999.99 \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"554ad6ce-ab19-4b64-8f10-e6fdca0c4073\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-hub-2s-770x433.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"surface-hub-2s-770x433.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"433\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsurface\u002Fbusiness\u002Fsurface-hub-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Hub 2S\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is Microsoft's interactive whiteboard, designed for collaborative work in meetings and as a conferencing tool for shared workspaces. Launched in April 2019, it runs a dedicated version of Windows 10, is focused on teams rather than individuals, and has a separate 4K video-conferencing camera. As well as working as a meeting hub, the Surface Hub 2S is available as a remote display, so you can project screens and control it from any Windows PC. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-brings-windows-10-pro-enterprise-to-surface-hub-2s\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft brings Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise to Surface Hub 2S\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"9ef71a6f-4b0a-4f21-866b-8ff91caef935\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Hub 2S\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"554ad6ce-ab19-4b64-8f10-e6fdca0c4073","filename":"surface-hub-2s-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fhub\u002Fi\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F04\u002F554ad6ce-ab19-4b64-8f10-e6fdca0c4073\u002Fsurface-hub-2s-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-05-04 14:01:57","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"554ad6ce-ab19-4b64-8f10-e6fdca0c4073","imageFilename":"surface-hub-2s-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F05\u002F04"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-hub-2s-for-business\u002F8xgr3x8n3768?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" data-offerprice=\"8999.99\" data-offermerchant=\"Microsoft\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat's next for Surface?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESurface Laptop Go 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe most obvious next move is an update to the Surface Laptop Go. While the Surface Laptop Go 2 is rumoured to be due in May, I suspect that Microsoft may hold off in order to avoid a collision with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fregister.build.microsoft.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBuild\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (24-26 May) and tie in a launch with the 10th anniversary of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-new-surface-tablets-make-a-solid-first-impression\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface's announcement\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (18 June).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESurface Pro 9\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThere won't be much change to the physical design of Surface Pro hardware in 2022, as the Surface Pro 8 was a big change and Microsoft likes to keep its basic form factors stable for long enough to allow partners to deliver cases and other accessories. However, there may be an upgrade to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-dock-2\u002F8qd908364sg2?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Dock 2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is more suited to older hardware as it lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop-docking-station\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest laptop docking stations: Transform your workspace\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESurface Pro X 2 (SQ3) \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EQualcomm has a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.qualcomm.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fapplication\u002Fmobile-computing\u002Fsnapdragon-8-series-mobile-compute-platforms\u002Fsnapdragon-8cx-gen-3-compute-platform#:~:text=Snapdragon%208cx%20Gen%203%20enables,Balance%2C%20and%20Auto%20Exposure).\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew generation of PC-grade ARM processors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and these are likely to form the basis of a Microsoft updated SQ3 for a new Surface Pro X, adding Microsoft's own machine-learning hardware to the SoC, which continues to improve. With \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fuwp\u002Fporting\u002Fapps-on-arm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows on ARM\u003C\u002Fa\u003E support \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-brings-arm-support-to-azure-virtual-machines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enow available in Azure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Microsoft is close to having an end-to-end ARM-based development environment, which should make it easier for developers to build and test ARM versions of their applications without needing Qualcomm's woefully under-powered (and US-only) ARM developer hardware. There have been recurring rumours of desktop developer hardware from Microsoft, but with Azure ARM support available, there's now little need for it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESurface Duo 3 \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOn the phone side, much of Microsoft's 2022 focus on the Surface Duo will be on software. The company has shipped versions of Android 11 for both first- and second-generation hardware, with an Android 12 update waiting on the completion of Google's large- and dual-screen \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeveloper.android.com\u002Fabout\u002Fversions\u002F12\u002F12L\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndroid 12L\u003C\u002Fa\u003E update. Due later this year, Android 12L should allow Microsoft to push much more of a custom experience to its folding Surfaces, as it will be able to build on Google's APIs rather than develop its own Android extensions. With improved software, a third version of the Duo would be able to ship in 2023 with the next generation of Qualcomm's 5G hardware. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESurface Neo \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWe're unlikely to see the much-delayed dual-screen Surface Neo – \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fdevices\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F02\u002Fsurface-reveals-new-holiday-lineup-and-introduces-a-new-category-of-dual-screen-devices-built-for-mobile-productivity\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eannounced back in October 2019\u003C\u002Fa\u003E – in 2022. Originally designed for Intel's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnewsroom.intel.com\u002Fpress-kits\u002Flakefield\u002F#gs.zcjwb2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELakefield\u003C\u002Fa\u003E processor family, the big.little core model it used is now part of the 12th generation chipset. The current chipset family is still a bit on the over-powered side for a small, always-connected companion device like the Neo, and so, with dual-screen Windows on the backburner after the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-drops-windows-10x-before-it-ever-launched\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecancellation of Windows 10X\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and with silicon supply chains still constrained, we're likely to have to wait for another iteration of Intel's technology before chipsets are ready for the Neo to finally make its appearance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESurface Studio 3 \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA possible surprise on the horizon could be a new version of the Surface Studio. Stocks of the Studio 2 seem to be running low, which either means the end of the line or new hardware on the way. With a big anniversary around the corner, could a new Surface Studio 3 allow Microsoft to set a new direction for desktop computers and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-all-in-one-computer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eall-in-one form factor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E?  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter all, even with a tiny production run, Apple's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fpictures\u002Fit-was-the-best-of-apple-it-was-the-worst-of-apple\u002F7\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E20th Anniversary Macintosh\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was an innovative desktop device that incorporated many of the features we now expect from a desktop PC. Could a 10th Anniversary Surface Studio push the envelope in a similar way? With Microsoft continuing to come up with innovative hardware like the Surface Laptop Studio, it's clear that anything could happen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso see:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhich-microsoft-surface-pc-is-right-for-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best Surface PC: Which Windows 11-ready Surface device is right for you?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-2-in-1-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best 2-in-1 laptops: Top flexible, hybrid, and convertible notebooks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-all-in-one-computer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe 6 best all-in-one computers: Efficiency and elegance on the desktop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-foldable-phone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best foldable phones: Is Samsung still leading the pack?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-05 11:43:54",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"As the 10th anniversary of the unveiling of Microsoft's Surface devices approaches, we examine the current range and predict what's on the way.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"d886bf62-298e-461d-aebb-23b43229a0f8",image:{id:"349cfa64-0ac1-4d2c-9f66-7f27fb547f5c",filename:"microsoft-surface-family-thumb.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-04 09:17:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"microsoft-surface-family-thumb.jpg",credits:"Image: Microsoft",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F04\u002F349cfa64-0ac1-4d2c-9f66-7f27fb547f5c\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-family-thumb.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:770,height:577,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-surface-in-2022-what-do-we-want-and-what-do-we-expect",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft Surface in 2022: What do we want, and what do we expect?",topic:{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"116c1d92-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"tablets",name:"Tablets",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b",filename:"thumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-20 18:05:46",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F20\u002F50f6af8c-f846-4158-835e-fd3c636dfa2b\u002Fthumbnail-lance-whitney-zdnet-shot2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"aa6b68a0-6821-4508-ad08-1495fdc63720\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Prostock-studio\u002FShutterstock\" data-image-alt-text=\"Woman typing on laptop in a bright office setting\" data-image-filename=\"shutterstock-1660017136.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F09\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"6720\" data-image-height=\"4320\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have a Microsoft 365 subscription that I periodically need to view and manage. Normally, I have to sign in to my Microsoft account page to do that. But with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-downgrade-a-windows-11-pc-to-windows-10\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I can handle that directly in the operating system.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows 11 includes a section in Settings under Accounts in which you can access all the options for your Microsoft 365 plan. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe OS lets you view your billing, see who in your family is running the different Office apps, and find out how much space you're using in OneDrive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYes, you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd if you need to check or change other settings, you can access your Microsoft account site right from Windows 11. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to manage your Microsoft 365 subscription in Windows 11\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"761c6566-b2f1-4fdd-9544-369053c68bac\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe ability to manage your Microsoft 365 account has been available in Windows 11 for the past several months, so the option should be accessible on your PC. To check, go to&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESettings &gt; Accounts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're running the latest \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-version-22h2-what-to-expect-from-the-2022-update\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E22H2 update for Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, your Microsoft 365 account information automatically pops up. If you haven't yet updated to this latest release, click the setting for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EYour Microsoft account\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;to see the Microsoft 365 details.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder the name of your subscription, the first piece of info shows your subscription price and the type of billing in place, such as recurring billing. The next area shows you the initials of the people currently sharing in the subscription. The third area displays the total amount of OneDrive storage available and the amount currently being used.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Go to Settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ffb8bd16-255d-439c-bab0-1f1f37733dbc\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EView your Microsoft 365 subscription information in Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft 365 subscription information page\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-how-to-manage-your-microsoft-365-subscription-in-windows-11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1173\" data-image-height=\"467\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b9917339-16da-4066-a68e-8769d57dc1b3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAccessing more details or managing the different aspects of your account requires a trip to the website. But you can easily get to the right place from Windows 11. For billing info, click the link for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESee details\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;under the subscription price. Sign in to your Microsoft account site. In the Subscription section, you can change your payment method, view your billing history, redeem a code or prepaid card on the subscription cost, turn recurring billing on or off, and cancel your subscription entirely.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Click 'See details' to manage your account\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f3264d1c-4984-4c17-9b59-078c8aff5c1c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EManage your subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Subscription page in Windows 11\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-how-to-manage-your-microsoft-365-subscription-in-windows-11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1097\" data-image-height=\"572\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"51220f3e-911c-4955-8a56-485040bd8b8c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EReturn to Windows 11 and click the link for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EManage sharing\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Back at your Microsoft account site, click the drop-down arrow next to Share in the Share subscription section. The names of all the people in your Microsoft family appear along with an indicator as to which ones are sharing your Microsoft 365 subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-microsoft-office-for-free\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get Microsoft Office for free\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick the link for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EStart sharing\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;to share the subscription with a specific person and the link for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EStop sharing\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;to cut off the subscription access for someone. Click the link above for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAdd or manage Microsoft family members\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;if you need to add or remove people in your Microsoft family.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Manage your sharing\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"57ad96e8-a4c3-45c3-9d95-5349a4a828c8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EManage your subscription sharing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Share your Microsoft 365 subscription page\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-how-to-manage-your-microsoft-365-subscription-in-windows-11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1095\" data-image-height=\"651\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d17bd401-eff0-4edf-80ea-a1022505a2fa\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGo back to Windows 11 and click the link for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EManage storage\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;or&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen OneDrive\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. At the Microsoft account site, you can manage your OneDrive storage. The page shows the total amount of storage and how much is being used.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhere-do-tech-pros-go-for-tech-support-here-are-their-top-four-fix-it-strategies\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhere do tech pros go for tech support? 4 fix-it strategies\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Manage your OneDrive storage\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3a1a6643-348d-433c-aeda-6ef356e234b7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EManage your OneDrive storage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"OneDrive storage page\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-how-to-manage-your-microsoft-365-subscription-in-windows-11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1204\" data-image-height=\"537\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dcbe3864-68b7-454a-8d83-bd2fea7045c3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOneDrive offers its own recycle bin to hold deleted files for up to 30 days. If you're running low on OneDrive storage and need to free up space, click&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EEmpty recycle bin\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;to remove older deleted files. After you select that option, a dialog box pops up asking you to delete the files or open the recycle bin. Open the bin first and review the files inside to make sure there are none that you would need to recover. If you still wish to empty the recycle bin, return to the previous page, click the link to empty it, and confirm the deletion.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Click 'Empty recycle bin' to free up more space\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c83a3564-5a3c-44b6-8623-4211570b7b8e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EEmpty the OneDrive Recycle Bin.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Permanently delete popup\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-how-to-manage-your-microsoft-365-subscription-in-windows-11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1203\" data-image-height=\"538\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2e63ad80-c72d-4940-baa3-3e66f7f19d84\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ETo review other files taking up space on OneDrive, click the link for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat's taking up space?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-secure-your-sensitive-onedrive-files-with-a-personal-vault\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to secure your sensitive OneDrive files with a Personal Vault\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe page reveals the largest files chewing up OneDrive storage so you can delete or move any you no longer need backed up or synced this way.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Find which files are taking up space\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f9677376-7cfd-40d5-aa84-6930a37a72cb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EView the largest files on OneDrive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Storage summary on OneDrive\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-how-to-manage-your-microsoft-365-subscription-in-windows-11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"551\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2fe6ef5e-8ec3-4c02-ac13-44992189673b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EReturn to Windows 11. The next tidbit shows when your subscription ends or when the next charge kicks in for a recurring subscription. Clicking the Manage button takes you to the Microsoft account page for managing your subscription. Next, click the button for&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EView benefits\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Click 'View benefits' in your Microsoft account page\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fb0a8c3f-3c52-4485-8b54-7f259e23e960\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EView your Microsoft 365 subscription benefits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Subscription benefits on Microsoft 365\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-how-to-manage-your-microsoft-365-subscription-in-windows-11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1160\" data-image-height=\"337\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c1b730a6-03e2-4aa2-8c3a-6218b773f295\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou're taken to an overview page at your Microsoft account site that tells you how many devices can run the Office apps concurrently, which apps are included in your subscription (such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook), how to get the Office apps for mobile devices, and how to access Family Safety and Microsoft Teams.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"8. Explore the overview page of your Microsoft account site\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9c47c1d1-bb9f-4be2-b8f7-0f99b5c1162d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECheck out an overview page on your Microsoft 365 subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Overview page for Microsoft 365 subscription\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-how-to-manage-your-microsoft-365-subscription-in-windows-11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"538\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-12-06 18:58:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"You can review your Microsoft 365 plan directly in Windows 11 and easily access your Microsoft account website to manage your subscription.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"c3104fdc-4694-4b1c-ad42-fc9990728979",image:{id:"aa6b68a0-6821-4508-ad08-1495fdc63720",filename:"shutterstock-1660017136.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-09-10 10:03:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Woman typing on laptop.",credits:"Prostock-studio\u002FShutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F10\u002Faa6b68a0-6821-4508-ad08-1495fdc63720\u002Fshutterstock-1660017136.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:6720,height:4320,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-manage-your-microsoft-365-subscription-in-windows-11",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to manage your Microsoft 365 subscription in Windows 11",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"a0de22ce-dbed-419b-9a97-562689032701",username:"kwan2035",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"June",lastName:"Wan",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51",filename:"1549928918804.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-03 20:04:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F03\u002F4cc4d03e-eeaf-4b0c-bb8a-63d34de6cc51\u002F1549928918804.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"June serves as Technology Editor of ZDNET and is based in New York City. He reviews the latest consumer gadgets and shares advice to make the most out of them. When June isn't drooling over the next best thing, he's probably being let down by the Los Angeles Lakers.",profile:c,title:"Technology Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ed2bb1d6-08c2-4a29-ac44-7f88c9bc5626\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"MacBook keyboard control key\" data-image-filename=\"pxl-20221208-204842960.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F08\" data-image-crop=\"3848x2162+101+42\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"2268\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, I did a thing: I switched my heavyweight Windows PC for a docked \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"34fec0c0-0df3-47d9-945f-97b041cc588e\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FApple-MacBook-14-inch-8%E2%80%91core-14%E2%80%91core\u002Fdp\u002FB09JQWSQK7\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"16-inch MacBook Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. The hardest part of the transition, surprisingly, wasn't the data transferring or assimilation to Apple's bubblier operating system. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fa-free-utility-so-simple-and-useful-you-have-to-wonder-why-its-not-shipped-with-every-mac\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis free utility is so simple and useful, it should be shipped with every Mac\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"77635b39-fa40-48b8-b215-00cf0ab2ae6a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F77635b39-fa40-48b8-b215-00cf0ab2ae6a\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was the fact that, for years, I had gotten so used to reaching over to the bottom-left corner of the keyboard for the Control key in order to select all (Ctrl+A,) copy (Ctrl+C,) paste (Ctrl+V,) and do all the other useful \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-improve-and-enhance-the-windows-11-taskbar\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows-based shortcuts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, that by the time I was presented with the MacBook's repositioned Control key alternative, the Command key, my muscle memory was beginning to question itself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo what if I told you you can remap the Apple keyboard so that the Globe key, which is situated where the Control key is typically found on a Windows layout, serves as the Command key instead? Here's the lowdown.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fsmart-office\u002Fbest-ergonomic-keyboard\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe best ergonomic keyboards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(Even if you've always been a Mac user, and everything I just wrote meant nothing to you, you'll still want to read this. There's a good chance that the following remapping feature will benefit you just as much, too.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to remap the Globe key into the Command key\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ce36dca7-a5af-49dd-978b-0f8b1ed989bd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ELet's start by running a Spotlight Search (clicking the magnifying glass on the top right of the status bar) and searching for "Keyboard." Hit return and the Keyboard settings should open, presenting you with a slew of adjustable options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also access this menu by clicking the Apple icon on the top left of the status bar &gt; System Preferences &gt; and then Keyboard.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open up Keyboard settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ee5ad2e8-8809-4065-b429-f271136475b5\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn the bottom right of the Keyboard settings should be a button labeled "Modifier Keys...". It is here where you can remap and modify what each key to the left of the spacebar can do, like changing the Globe key to trigger the Command action instead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Open Modifier Keys\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4bbb91a1-3051-487d-ac28-60c3707d6ba7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Mac OS keyboard settings\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-12-08-at-5-10-24-pm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F08\" data-image-crop=\"2628x1477+0+32\" data-image-width=\"2628\" data-image-height=\"1550\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"eb22e7c3-5f71-46fe-b1bc-f329baad7bd7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMake sure "Apple Internal Keyboard \u002F Trackpad" is selected on the top menu and then set Globe key's action to Command. If you still want the functionality of the now-replaced Globe key, you're welcome to remap it elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote: There is a "Control key" on the Mac keyboard but it doesn't function the same as that on Windows. The Command key is the direct alternative.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Remap the Globe key to Command\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"18961a6a-e167-41c0-902d-e866b777d8d0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Mac OS modifier keys remapping\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-12-08-at-5-11-24-pm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F12\u002F08\" data-image-crop=\"1596x896+44+0\" data-image-width=\"1678\" data-image-height=\"896\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow this helps\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom a Windows user perspective, being able to still access my usual keyboard shortcuts -- and by usual I mean ones I use dozens of times a day -- without searching for the right combination of keys increases my productivity. It's also a more natural and effortless action to shift my pinky downward to press and hold the \u003Cem\u003Enew \u003C\u002Fem\u003ECommand key versus tucking my thumb underneath my hand to hit the old one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F61b2fa86-25ca-4edd-8c79-0a571ebf1336\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-12-09 14:19:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Muscle memory is real. Here's how to remap your Mac keyboard to simulate the control shortcuts of a Windows computer.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b7e84ea7-8c4b-4350-ab6e-6070a33e6368",image:{id:"ed2bb1d6-08c2-4a29-ac44-7f88c9bc5626",filename:"pxl-20221208-204842960.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-12-08 21:10:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"MacBook keyboard control key",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F12\u002F08\u002Fed2bb1d6-08c2-4a29-ac44-7f88c9bc5626\u002Fpxl-20221208-204842960.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"3391x1905+304+163",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4032,height:2268,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Mac OS",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The one setting every Windows user should know when switching to Mac",section:b,slug:"how-to-remap-the-command-key-on-a-mac-keyboard",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to remap the Command key on a Mac keyboard",topic:{id:"d0aee31d-965e-4a8b-97f0-5c7c1b8bf7f1",slug:"mac-os",name:"Mac OS",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"d0aee31d-965e-4a8b-97f0-5c7c1b8bf7f1",slug:"mac-os",name:"Mac OS",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d20d62fc-9814-466c-b4a4-8920cc8dc11e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe AI-powered feature is now available in light, dark, or automatic mode.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Photo: Witthaya Prasongsin via Getty Images | Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Bing Chat dark mode\" data-image-filename=\"new-bing-dark.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"4256\" data-image-height=\"2394\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft continues to improve its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI-powered\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-the-new-bing-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBing Chat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in an effort to make the service more accessible for users, and the latest update includes the ability to change its appearance from the default Light mode to Dark mode. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-the-new-bing-and-how-its-different-from-chatgpt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use Bing Chat (and how it's different from ChatGPT)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo recap, Bing Chat is Microsoft's generative \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-chatbot\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI chatbot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in response to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Microsoft invested heavily into OpenAI and has been adopting the powerful technology behind ChatGPT and the DALL-E image creator into its search engine and across \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-announces-azure-ai-trio-at-inspire-2023-ai-vector-search-al-document-intelligence-and-whisper-model\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAzure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-inspire-2023-10-quick-ai-and-partnership-announcements-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Office\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince launching at the beginning of the year, Bing AI for desktop has only been presented in Light mode, with visual elements that are presented in brighter hues. But a new Dark mode setting flips things around, arguably for the better.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to turn on Dark mode in Bing Chat\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fba8b38c-d7d0-4874-abe2-c426caad9148\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESetting up dark mode on Bing Chat.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Bing Chat dark mode\" data-image-filename=\"54f1d176-9a87-4071-84d0-c5439db19086.gif\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"600\" data-image-height=\"600\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eneed\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: At the moment, you must use Microsoft Edge to access Bing Chat on your desktop. However, you don't need to log in to a Microsoft account to change your appearance settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbing-ai-chat-expands-to-chrome-and-safari-for-select-users\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBing AI chat expands to Chrome and Safari for select users\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8dcdda77-2b23-46b1-8530-0f7d749080d7\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOpen a new Bing Chat window and click on the hamburger menu next to your name at the top right corner. This will give you access to your Settings.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Open Bing Chat and go to Settings\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d0bbebaf-311f-4c3b-afc3-30202f6ca648\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Settings Bing Chat\" data-image-filename=\"ss1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"4256\" data-image-height=\"2394\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-and-microsoft-partner-with-openai-to-form-ai-safety-watchdog-group\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGoogle and Microsoft partner with OpenAI to form AI safety watchdog group\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"269f921c-5f81-4909-9cf9-25b80610c030\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn the Bing Chat \u003Cstrong\u003ESettings\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, look for\u003Cstrong\u003E Appearance.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Then, click on\u003Cstrong\u003E Dark.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBing Chat has three Appearance modes:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is the default mode you see when opening Bing Chat. Its colors change depending on your chosen conversation style, whether Creative, Balanced, or Precise, but the light theme prevails.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDark:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Makes the chat window black, regardless of the conversation style.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESystem default:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Adjusts to the preset system preferences of your device.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Under Appearance, choose 'Dark'\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"879c26a0-3961-435b-a07c-e35bfc9ce9f4\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Settings Bing Chat\" data-image-filename=\"appearance.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"4256\" data-image-height=\"2394\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's all you need to set your Bing Chat appearance to dark mode.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"adb63dc3-738f-43c2-ac14-bf716625e120\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EBing AI is now in dark mode.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot: Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Bing Chat dark mode\" data-image-filename=\"dark.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"4256\" data-image-height=\"2394\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQ\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs dark mode available for the mobile app?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can't change the appearance settings for Bing Chat on the mobile app, but the theme will adjust if you have system-wide dark mode turned on. Likewise, if your phone is natively set to light mode, Bing Chat will also be displayed in light mode.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d134cb46-1b0d-445f-b840-2239e42b5030\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd134cb46-1b0d-445f-b840-2239e42b5030\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-08-02 18:44:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"With a click of a button, Bing Chat's whole user interface instantly becomes easier on the eyes.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"09383013-8af7-4143-ab38-d9fe16f1d204",image:{id:"d20d62fc-9814-466c-b4a4-8920cc8dc11e",filename:"new-bing-dark.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-02 15:09:06",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Bing Chat dark mode",credits:"Photo: Witthaya Prasongsin via Getty Images | Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThe AI-powered feature is now available in light, dark, or automatic mode.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F02\u002Fd20d62fc-9814-466c-b4a4-8920cc8dc11e\u002Fnew-bing-dark.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4256,height:2394,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"bing-chat-now-has-the-highly-requested-dark-mode-heres-how-to-turn-it-on",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Bing Chat now has the highly-requested dark mode. Here's how to turn it on",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d}],componentLabel:"Practical tips, tricks, and advice for getting things done",description:c,filters:c,paging:c,slug:"dynamic-topic-3-story-carousel-how-to",title:"How-to Guides",label:c,viewMoreText:c,viewMoreUrl:c,relatedItems:c},{id:"58d3384f-a0d7-4628-acc1-a44626a03c4e",meta:{componentName:"58d3384f-a0d7-4628-acc1-a44626a03c4e",componentDisplayName:"Analysis & Opinion",componentType:"ContentList"},metadata:{},links:{self:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002F58d3384f-a0d7-4628-acc1-a44626a03c4e\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=microsoft&componentType=ContentList&componentName=58d3384f-a0d7-4628-acc1-a44626a03c4e"}},items:[{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3fdfd730-f820-461b-ae32-4ec0ddfd2e7b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"MirageC\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"money signs\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1147839022.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Windows 10 begins its final year of official support, Microsoft is executing a familiar game plan for its business customers.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast April, in separate posts on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftechcommunity.microsoft.com\u002Ft5\u002Fwindows-it-pro-blog\u002Fwhen-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates\u002Fba-p\u002F4102628\"\u003EWindows IT Pro Blog\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feducationblog.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002F2024\u002F04\u002Fwindows-10-end-of-support-updates-for-education\"\u003EMicrosoft Education Blog\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the company revealed its price list for commercial and education customers who want to continue receiving security updates for Windows 10 after the end-of-support deadline arrives on October 14, 2025. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company had previously confirmed that it plans to offer a version of this program for consumers, but waited six additional months, until October 31, 2024, to offer an explanation of how that program would work. The details are buried near the end of a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fwindowsexperience\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F31\u002Fhow-to-prepare-for-windows-10-end-of-support-by-moving-to-windows-11-today\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elong-winded post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that sings the praises of Windows 11 and encourages business customers to upgrade or buy new PCs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you plan to keep using Windows 10, here's what you can expect to pay. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"57ad7387-224e-49af-9011-540edcda78d4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Ch2\u003EBusiness customers\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusiness customers will need to pay dearly to stick with Windows 10. A license for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program is sold as a subscription. For the first year, the cost is $61. For year two, the price doubles, and it doubles again for year three. That Microsoft blog post doesn't do the math on those, probably because the total is uncomfortably high. A three-year ESU subscription will cost $61 + $122 + $244, for a total of $427 per PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhave-a-windows-10-pc-that-cant-be-upgraded-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-next-year\u002F"\u003EHave a Windows 10 PC that can't be upgraded? You have 5 options\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program closely resembles what Microsoft offered for Windows 7's end-of-support date in 2020, although the Windows 10 price is 22% higher than the $350 total cost of that program, which started at $50 for year one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't think you can game the system by jumping into the program after sitting out for a year or two. "ESUs are cumulative," Microsoft said, and you can't buy year two unless you've already paid for year one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs was the case with Windows 7, Redmond really wants business customers to upgrade to Windows 11, which explains the high price tag. Microsoft's April announcements talk just as much about what you don't get with an ESU license as they do about the updates themselves.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How much will Windows 10 updates cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExtended Security Updates are not intended to be a long-term solution but rather a temporary bridge. ESUs do not include new features, non-security fixes, or design change requests. The ESU program does not extend technical support for Windows 10. Technical support is limited to the activation of the ESU licenses, installation of ESU monthly updates, and addressing issues that may have been caused due to an update itself. \t \t\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d0226dab-b2c1-43b0-8e57-5be57ea1d30c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEducation customers are getting off much easier. The rules are the same, but the price for the first year is $1. It doubles to $2 in the second year and doubles again to $4 in the third and final year, for a grand total of ... $7 per PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it\u002F"\u003EYou can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdministrators who want to get a head start can sign up for the first year of an ESU license as early as October 2024, one year before the actual end-of-support date.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\" data-hed=\"Education customers\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2ae42de3-4ee9-4a52-ad7d-fc8e49aed9e1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn the page that announced details of the ESU program for commercial customers, a Microsoft spokesperson wrote that details and prices for consumers "will be shared at a later date" on the company's \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fend-of-support" target="_blank"\u003Econsumer end-of-support page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Six months later, those details are finally available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F"\u003EThe best Windows laptop you can buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsumers will be able to sign up for a one-year ESU subscription for $30. That's roughly half what businesses will pay for that first year. That deal comes with two significant restrictions, however. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, it's available only for "personal use," a move that's obviously designed to discourage business customers from trying to get security updates at a discount. Second, the subscription can't be renewed after that first year. On October 25, 2026, security updates will stop for good on those consumer PCs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, the fact that Microsoft is even offering a consumer option is noteworthy. The Windows 7 ESU program was messy. It was \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fso-you-want-to-keep-running-windows-7-good-luck-with-that-small-businesses\u002F"\u003Enot exactly friendly to small businesses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and there was no option at all for consumers. The difference, of course, is that those customers had a straightforward option to upgrade their Windows 7 PCs to the successor OS, Windows 10. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocked-your-windows-11-upgrade-this-trusty-tool-can-fix-that\u002F"\u003EMicrosoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This trusty tool can fix that\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft says that ESU program enrollment for consumers will be available closer to the end of support date. It's unclear how many consumers will be willing to fork over $30, but the number of eligible PCs will be \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-only-one-year-to-solve-it\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Efrightfully large\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Consumers\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d558e088-706b-4f3a-b4b6-436e119b48b1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EBusinesses that use one of Microsoft's official cloud-based update management services, like Microsoft Intune and Windows AutoPatch, get a discount that takes the first year cost down to $45, but Microsoft doesn't specify what happens in the second and third years. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fis-onedrive-moving-all-your-files-how-to-take-back-control-of-your-windows-storage-3-ways\u002F"\u003EIs OneDrive moving all your files? How to take back control of your Windows storage - 3 ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose solutions are mainly applicable to very large organizations that pay for Windows Enterprise edition licenses and manage them in the cloud. It's worth noting that the option applies only to devices owned by an organization; personal (BYOD) devices aren't eligible. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also an option for businesses that sign up for Windows 365. Subscribers who access a Windows 11 Cloud PC on Windows 365 from a physical device running Windows 10 automatically get an ESU license for their Windows 10 PC. Similar discounts are available for devices running Azure Virtual Desktop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft also says it plans to offer discounts to nonprofit organizations, but details aren't available on that yet either.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What discounts are available for Windows 10 updates?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ENote: This post was originally published in April 2024. The most recent update was on October 31, 2024.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-10-31 17:47:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Businesses can expect to pay a shockingly high sum for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates. Educators will fare better. And for the first time, consumers can sign up - but there's a catch.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"1d99bafb-0d67-49e6-a44f-c0d81ed99e0f",image:{id:"3fdfd730-f820-461b-ae32-4ec0ddfd2e7b",filename:"gettyimages-1147839022.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-10-31 17:43:31",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"money signs",credits:"MirageC\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F31\u002F3fdfd730-f820-461b-ae32-4ec0ddfd2e7b\u002Fgettyimages-1147839022.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"cant-quit-windows-10-microsoft-will-charge-for-updates-next-year-heres-how-much",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Can't quit Windows 10? Microsoft will charge for updates next year. Here's how much",topic:{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"7ba93295-2caf-4dd0-a86b-85d50f348846",username:"kkucharski",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Kyle",lastName:"Kucharski",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ec018756-f0a4-4808-a2d2-ea26188ade20",filename:"kyle-closeup-headshot-edited2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-04-24 19:47:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F24\u002Fec018756-f0a4-4808-a2d2-ea26188ade20\u002Fkyle-closeup-headshot-edited2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Kyle Kucharski is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor interested in emerging technologies and all things futurism. When he's not covering new laptops and computers for ZDNET, he's writing about music and speculative fiction.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f1df0bcc-8d56-4615-befd-883ba66ae4e1\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows 365 Link\" data-image-filename=\"windows-365-link-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E kicked off the first day of its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fignite.microsoft.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIgnite conference\u003C\u002Fa\u003E today, showcasing various new technologies in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI innovation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, cloud computing, and productivity. One of the most interesting announcements was a preview of Microsoft's Windows 365 Link, a new class of devices resembling mini PCs designed to connect to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-microsoft-365-formerly-office-365-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 365 apps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- and that's it. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe compact, fanless, and lightweight device has no local data or other apps and is a gateway to a company's corporate cloud. By connecting the device to an external monitor, workers can access a limited but fast, efficient, and highly secure streamlined version of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-ultimate-windows-11-upgrade-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-tighten-windows-security-dramatically-in-2025-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Windows 365 Link is designed for workers who spend most of their time accessing apps in the cloud and don't need local storage. The device aims to provide fast access without being bogged down (or distracted) by all the features on a full Windows laptop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, Windows 365 Link is not just for spreadsheets or Word docs; the device will also support videoconferencing with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-teams-launches-as-a-single-app-for-work-personal-and-education\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Teams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and Webex on up to two external monitors at 4K resolution. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, it's inexpensive. Because the device has no display, peripherals, or functional components, Windows 365 Link will only cost around $349. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis low price makes it an attractive option for enterprises to connect employees cost-effectively, rather than doling out full-fledged laptops to entire workforces.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EAs more companies move operations to the cloud and off local devices, they can more tightly control connectivity and access. The Windows 365 Link echoes this sentiment with a suite of security policies that can't be disabled, and secure logins with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsecurity\u002Fbusiness\u002Fidentity-access\u002Fmicrosoft-entra-id\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Entra ID\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or via the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsecurity\u002Fmobile-authenticator-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Authenticator app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIT personnel will be able to manage these devices in Microsoft Intune alongside other Windows PCs. However, with minimal configuration policies, Windows 365 Link is designed to be set up and ready to go in minutes. Additionally, should the need arise, the devices can be remotely reset in minutes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2a24e466-41d1-43e8-8479-dac7f60cdaeb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows 365 Link\" data-image-filename=\"windows-365-link-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe device also features solid connectivity: two USB-A ports, an HDMI, USB-C, an audio port, and an ethernet port with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Link enters the market at a similar time as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapples-new-m4-mac-mini-is-powerhouse-pc-but-i-love-it-for-two-reasons-beyond-that\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple's new Mac Mini M4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. However, these two devices are very different -- the latter is a much more powerful piece of hardware, designed for creative tasks and demanding workloads. Conversely, Windows 365 Link is more of an access point to cloud-based productivity across the suite of 365 apps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-the-cheapest-surface-pro-11-model-here-are-my-3-main-takeaways-as-a-windows-expert\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI tested the cheapest Surface Pro 11 model: 3 main takeaways as a Windows expert\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows has another way to provide a limited (and more secure) operating system with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fwindows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows S Mode\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. There are plenty of laptops specifically designed to work with this restricted OS, such as Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 5 -- \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-679-lenovo-ideapad-has-a-clever-feature-that-makes-it-a-budget-laptop-winner\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea laptop I tested earlier this year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. But it's still a laptop, and even though it's inexpensive (around $500), it's still not as cheap as the Windows 365 Link. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe Windows 365 Link is essentially Microsoft's first mini PC for the corporate professional space. The device provides a low-cost, low-energy way for workers to connect, with improved security. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe devices will be generally available in April 2025. However, Microsoft is allowing organizations in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the UK, and the US to apply for the preview program starting today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 13:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Announced today at the Ignite developer conference, the new Windows 365 Link gives access to Microsoft's suite of 365 apps on the cloud, and will only cost $349.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"3a6a3141-97cd-42fc-b0eb-2ec4a8a61e93",image:{id:"2a24e466-41d1-43e8-8479-dac7f60cdaeb",filename:"windows-365-link-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 00:28:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Windows 365 Link",credits:"Microsoft",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F2a24e466-41d1-43e8-8479-dac7f60cdaeb\u002Fwindows-365-link-2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Computers & Tech",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsofts-new-mini-pc-is-designed-for-the-office-heres-what-it-can-do",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft's new mini PC is designed for the office. Here's what it can do",topic:{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f6766034-0530-4765-8be5-effa45e1c660",slug:"office-hardware-appliances",name:"Office Hardware & Appliances",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"68bb6eb3-3407-42f6-9b3d-374a33b72d52\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002Fshapecharge\" data-image-alt-text=\"developers coding\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1322205575.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"2234\" data-image-height=\"1341\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAre \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Feveryone-loves-low-code-development-but-not-all-are-ready-for-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eno-code development\u003C\u002Fa\u003E becoming synonymous? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt looks that way. Both provide ways to quickly generate code specifying certain routines. But there are distinct differences as well -- namely, generative AI assists professional developers, while no and low-code is more targeted at non-developers. Non-developers likely won't be ready to fuss with AI-generated code any time soon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwho-owns-the-code-if-chatgpts-ai-helps-write-your-app-does-it-still-belong-to-you\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho owns the code? If ChatGPT's AI helps write your app, does it still belong to you?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcloudblogs.microsoft.com\u002Fpowerplatform\u002F2023\u002F04\u002F13\u002Flow-code-signals-2023\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esurvey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of 2,000 IT executives released by Microsoft finds 87% of CIOs and IT pros say increased AI and automation embedded into low-code platforms would help them better use the full set of capabilities. This is \"a trend we are seeing across low-code tools,\" remarks \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Frichardriley\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERichard Riley\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, general manager for Microsoft's Power Platform.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Generative AI certainly appears to be another way for code to be automatically generated,\" says Dr. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pitneybowes.com\u002Fus\u002Four-company\u002Fleadership-team\u002Fjames-fairweather.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJames Fairweather\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, chief innovation officer of Pitney Bowes. \"It's showing the potential to be a great aid in bridging the gap between the intent of a person and the computer programming required to solve a task.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, software development is a much more complex experience than simply pumping out code, Fairweather adds. \"The generative capabilities we are seeing in language and image models are a small subset of the topics that will need to be modeled for generative AI to take a larger role in automated software development,\" he points out. \"Every software system has additional considerations -- like logical and physical system architecture, data modeling, build and deployment engineering, and maintenance and management activity -- that still appear to be well beyond current generative AI capabilities.\"    \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgithub-developer-survey-finds-92-of-programmers-using-ai-tools\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E92% of programmers are using AI tools, says GitHub developer survey\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI will ultimately serve \"as a way to enable low-code and no-code environments,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fleon-kallikkadan\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELeon Kallikkadan\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, vice president of technology at Atrium. \"I also think that as other partnerships can come onboard it will make low-code and no-code more of a possibility. I believe it will be a phased approach whereby as you, the human developer builds it, an AI component will start creating a vision or future step. The long-term possibilities depend on how deep the integration is, but yes, it can go that far to become a low-code, no-code environment.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo and low-code solutions may be a good fit for non-technical users.  \"Low code is more geared towards non-coders,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fjessereiss\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJesse Reiss\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, CTO of Hummingbird. \"It provides organizations with the ability to reimagine business processes without obtaining steep IT expertise. This is crucial for small- to medium-sized businesses, especially during the ongoing labor challenge where they can be short-staffed or do not have the resources to support business operations.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-code\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to write code\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerative AI is more suitable for development work requiring high-level expertise, experts state. \"For \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-create-an-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuilding apps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I don't think it is as much about low- or no-code environments as we currently imagine them,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Flouislandry\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELouis Landry\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, engineering fellow with Teradata. \"Building things always requires code. Rather, it's about simplifying and speeding up the coding process for the programmer.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerative AI serves to \"rapidly provide code that supports existing systems or infrastructure,\" says Reiss. \"What I'm seeing now is that the businesses that are able to leverage generative AI most effectively are businesses that have the underlying framework or infrastructure to support the use case. They are able to make their operations faster, easier, and simpler or are able to incorporate AI into existing product lines.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fim-using-chatgpt-to-help-me-fix-code-faster-but-at-what-cost\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI'm using ChatGPT to help me fix code faster, but at what cost?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, generative AI may help make low-code more no-code. \"One of the most significant benefits of generative AI is its ability to bridge the gap between low-code and no-code environments,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Foshr1\u002F?originalSubdomain=il\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOshri Moyal\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, cofounder and CTO at Atera. \"By providing pre-built models and code templates, generative AI allows developers to create sophisticated applications without requiring extensive coding skills. This democratizes the development process and opens up opportunities for a broader range of individuals to participate in building technology solutions.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d134cb46-1b0d-445f-b840-2239e42b5030\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd134cb46-1b0d-445f-b840-2239e42b5030\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-06-30 14:27:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Generative AI and no-code development may be converging but producing code with AI is not for novices.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"9ae5a5ba-95c6-478a-971d-c82f1b1230cf",image:{id:"68bb6eb3-3407-42f6-9b3d-374a33b72d52",filename:"gettyimages-1322205575.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-06-30 14:19:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"developers coding",credits:"Getty Images\u002Fshapecharge",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F30\u002F68bb6eb3-3407-42f6-9b3d-374a33b72d52\u002Fgettyimages-1322205575.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2234,height:1341,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"generative-ai-or-no-code-development-converging-but-with-caveats",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Generative AI may help make 'low-code' more 'no-code' - but with important caveats",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"031fd12e-b89b-42a1-b7cc-3b89453294b1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"10'000 Hours \u002F Getty\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1327779017.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1327779017.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been working on the internet since the early '80s and its predecessors, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftheconversation.com\u002Fhow-the-internet-was-born-from-the-arpanet-to-the-internet-68072\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EARPANET\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, before that. So when the web, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpractical-tech.com\u002F1993\u002F04\u002F20\u002Fwais-and-web-the-future-of-internet-data-searching\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWEB as we put it then\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, came along, I started keeping a close eye on web browsers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWeb browsers are still the primary way we connect with the endless fields of data, stories, and video that make up the modern web. Today, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fsafari\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Safari\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on smartphones -- thanks to the iPhone -- and Google Chrome on desktop are ways we work and play on the web.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"56171094-1e7b-4b42-86b1-ef2adb50bdc5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F56171094-1e7b-4b42-86b1-ef2adb50bdc5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHistorically, it's been challenging to get hard data on which browsers really were the most popular web browsers. True, many companies claimed to have good numbers, such as \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.netmarketshare.com\u002F?source=NASite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENetMarketShare\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstatcounter.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStatCounter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fweb-browser-war-the-early-2013-report\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enumbers are massaged\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The US federal government's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.digitalgov.gov\u002Fservices\u002Fdap\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDigital Analytics Program (DAP)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, however, gives us a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fanalytics.usa.gov\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erunning count of the last 90 days of US government website visits\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That doesn't tell us much about global web browser use, but it's the best information we have about American web browser users today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd the top web browser is, according to the DAP's 5.65-billion visits over the past 90 days (drumroll, please): \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fchrome\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Chrome\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with 48%. That's a smidgen down from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fmost-popular-web-browser-in-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elast year when Chrome had 48.3%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis drop didn't come from any sudden rise of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fedge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEdge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or another alternative browser. Perish the thought. On the desktop, Chrome rules. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fdumping-google-chrome-heres-the-best-browser-to-replace-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDumping Google Chrome? Here's the best browser to replace it\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, in the last 12 months, we've seen an enormous rise of smartphones over PCs for web use. In 2022, 54% of the web browsing market belonged to smartphones over PCs. Back in 2019 and 2020, smartphones gained on desktops from 46.9% to 50%. Today, smartphones rule. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPay attention website designers: if you're not developing sites for smartphones, you're making a major blunder. Tablets? The tablet market is down to a mere 1.8%.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for smartphones, Safari rules. Macs are a bit more popular, having moved up to 10.4% of the PC market from 2021. But with a 35% market share, iPhones dominate both the smartphone and smartphone browser markets. Indeed, the iPhone's iOS is now the most popular end-user operating system of all. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll the varieties of Windows put together only comes to 31.1%. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAndroid? It has only a 20.7% share The only other browsers that matter on smartphones, besides Safari and Chrome, are Samsung's built-in Samsung Internet with a tiny 1.1% share and the generic Android Webview. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fhere-comes-the-web-browser-100-problem\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHere comes the web browser 100 problem\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for desktop web browsers, Chrome is even bigger than it looks at a glance. Its open-source foundation, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fedge-goes-chromium-and-open-source-wins-the-browser-wars\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChromium, is also what Microsoft Edge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E runs. Edge, with 6.7% of the user base, is now the third-place web browser. Except for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mozilla.org\u002Fen-US\u002Ffirefox\u002Fnew\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMozilla Firefox\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, all the other \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fpictures\u002Fall-the-chromium-based-browsers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eweb browsers that matter, such as Opera, Vivaldi, and Brave, run on top of Chromium\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirefox is in fourth place and doing badly. In the last 12 months, Firefox dropped to 2.6% from last year's 2.7%. In 2015, when I first started using DAP's numbers, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-most-u-s-popular-web-browsers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFirefox had an 11%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E market share. By 2016, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhats-really-the-most-popular-web-browser\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFirefox had declined to 8.2%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It had \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fin-the-new-browser-war-microsoft-edge-is-losing-internet-explorer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea slight bounce upward by 2018 to 9%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Despite its ad deals with Google, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fendangered-firefox-the-state-of-mozilla\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMozilla has been laying off more employees\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Firefox, frankly, is becoming irrelevant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, at long, long last, the long dying Internet Explorer (IE) has finally dropped off the list entirely. It's gone from 2.2% in 2021 to be in the also-run category with everyone else at 1.9%.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn short, today's internet belongs to Chrome on the desktop and Safari on smartphones. Nothing else really matters.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bd76f1b6-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbd76f1b6-41fe-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-05 22:03:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Safari? Chrome? It depends on the device.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"19cdbc3c-6a1b-414a-8ecd-a114ca6b12b7",image:{id:"1c6636e5-e63f-4274-9c5b-9f5286e747fc",filename:"internet.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-01-25 13:06:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"internet.jpg",credits:"metamorworks -- Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F25\u002F1c6636e5-e63f-4274-9c5b-9f5286e747fc\u002Finternet.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Networking",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"whats-the-most-popular-web-browser-in-2022",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"What's the most popular web browser in 2022?",topic:{id:"10e2a445-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"networking",name:"Networking",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10e2a445-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"networking",name:"Networking",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1093d9cb-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"iphone",name:"iPhone",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1147b242-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"smartphones",name:"Smartphones",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"42faa449-4de1-4fbe-bc67-6ec024f2a108\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EShould technology hide who you really are?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsofts-unified-office-mobile-app-wha-5da725fadc406100013edcab-1-oct-25-2019-19-25-39-poster.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"microsofts-unified-office-mobile-app-wha-5da725fadc406100013edcab-1-oct-25-2019-19-25-39-poster.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F10\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"960\" data-image-height=\"540\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot so long ago, I watched two people I really like enduring a blazing argument.b \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"32a1154f-70f8-48bf-bcd3-c541419f5b8d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F32a1154f-70f8-48bf-bcd3-c541419f5b8d\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe subject? Being woke. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis recently ubiquitous term has incited so many emotions. When that happens, there's no longer a real definition of what it means. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if there ever was. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhich was why I was moved by the sudden debate around a little-known \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fblog\u002Fmicrosoft\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E feature that's actually been around for almost two years. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a feature within the newest versions of Word in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fmicrosoft-editor?activetab=tabs%3afaqheaderregion3#coreui-contentrichblock-ya2t17p\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft 365\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Within the Editor tool, this one underlines words and phrases deemed to be, well, \"problematic.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo much in people's lives is problematic. It would be wonderful if technology could solve more of them. But this feature seems a touch odd. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EEnter the robust male view.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven that it's been around since March 2020, you'd think that someone on one or other side of the cultural divide would have already offered a loud \"Hurrah, Americah!\" or snorted \"Oh, God, not this\" before now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-says-this-is-the-ultimate-truth-about-windows-11-i-still-dont-get-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft says this is the ultimate truth about Windows 11. I still don't get it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut it took the \u003Cem\u003EDaily Mail\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, of all publications, to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.co.uk\u002Fnews\u002Farticle-10398999\u002FBlacklist-postman-mankind-just-words-wont-fly-Microsofts-woke-filter.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemit a little stink\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Microsoft's direction. The paper calmly explained how Redmond's \"woke filter was capturing words like mankind, blacklist, whitewash, mistress and even maid.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cem\u003EMail \u003C\u002Fem\u003Eeven scoffed that former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher couldn't be referred to as \"Mrs. Thatcher.\" No, she is now \"Ms. Thatcher.\" I'm not sure she'd have liked that. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd then there's \"dancer\" being not inclusive, while \"performance artist\" is. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENaturally -- or, some might say, thankfully -- this problematic-solver is an opt-in selection. It doesn't autocorrect. It merely whispers gently that you may be sounding like someone not everyone will like. Or that only particular people will like. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe feature also offers alternative suggestions across subjects such as age bias, cultural bias, ethnic slurs, gender bias and racial bias. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft says it performs due diligence when it comes to deciding which words and phrases need a prompt and which don't. Which sounds like an extremely difficult -- and painfully subjective, at times -- job. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral glances at the Mail's comments section offered several tones of outrage. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESample One: \"If you can't control thoughts, control language. George Orwell, 1984.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESample Two: \"but don't worry, you can turn it off----------------for now.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd please don't get me started on the social media reactions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt all left me feeling a little twisted. It's bad enough having to autocorrect, which still doesn't always (often? ever?) understand what you're trying to say. Now, you can have another potentially self-righteous thing looking over your shoulder? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd since when has Microsoft's grammar police force offered useful suggestions? I tried it once. Never again. (That two-word sentence is probably bad grammar.) \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003EBut, wait. Who's using this?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, I wondered one mere thing: Who actually wants this? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs it people who live in fear of offending? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs it companies who live in fear of offending?\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs it those who genuinely have no idea which words and phrases are acceptable in a business sphere (or any other) and which aren't? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs it people who are desperate to be politically correct -- in a business sense, not merely a political sense -- because they believe their careers may depend on it? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs it people at Microsoft? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn which case, this Microsoft feature ought to embrace a lot more words and phrases than simply those that suggest an obvious lack of inclusivity.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe possibilities are profound, as well as problematic. I'm not sure even Microsoft knows what to do with it all. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not as if it's made it a default -- or even easy to locate. It's buried under \"Grammar and Refinements.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E \t\u003Cstrong\u003ESoftware that awakens. Is it a good thing?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut ultimately, isn't it all a little sad? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot because one doesn't want everyone to be inclusive -- it really is about time that happened -- but because you'd wish the responsibility wasn't abdicated to technology. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's even more well, interesting is the peculiar freedoms this tool offers. You can turn on, say, the gender-bias checker while turning off the one for ethnic slurs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne can imagine the mental contortions for the user: \"How would I like to sound today? Like a sexist bigot or a woke bigot?\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd what if you're in a corporate context and your IT administrator can identify your settings? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey might mutter: \"Aha, Henry fears he's racist, but he's really strong on gender inclusivity.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome might wonder whether this feature allows people to be even more fake at work than they already are. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany may feel it's more uplifting to know who you're working with and to get a strong sense of what they're really like. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf, instead, they're using technology to mask aspects of their true selves, is it a little dispiriting? Or is it merely part of modern life? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnology has made it so much easier to fake so much. We're constantly on our guard, wondering what's real and what isn't. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWould you rather know, when you see something that someone has written, that it's a reflection of their true voice and self? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy rely on technology to Botox your lines? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour writing is you, right? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's why you always begin emails with \"Hi! I hope this finds you well.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vb3Blbi5zcG90aWZ5LmNvbS9lbWJlZC9lcGlzb2RlLzVVNERTN2dMWmw3aktZYXFYWVUwaVk\u002FdGhlbWU9MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMjMyIiBmcmFtZUJvcmRlcj0iMCIgYWxsb3d0cmFuc3BhcmVuY3k9InRydWUiIGFsbG93PSJlbmNyeXB0ZWQtbWVkaWEiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-02-13 13:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Is this a terrible idea? Is it something people really need? If so, what sorts of people?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"fac458d2-a30a-4645-9aa7-4a569223ca79",image:{id:"42faa449-4de1-4fbe-bc67-6ec024f2a108",filename:"microsofts-unified-office-mobile-app-wha-5da725fadc406100013edcab-1-oct-25-2019-19-25-39-poster.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2019-10-25 19:26:14",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"microsofts-unified-office-mobile-app-wha-5da725fadc406100013edcab-1-oct-25-2019-19-25-39-poster.jpg",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003EShould technology hide who you really are?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F25\u002F42faa449-4de1-4fbe-bc67-6ec024f2a108\u002Fmicrosofts-unified-office-mobile-app-wha-5da725fadc406100013edcab-1-oct-25-2019-19-25-39-poster.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:960,height:540,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"Microsoft quietly released a little feature and suddenly it caused outrage",section:b,slug:"microsoft-quietly-released-a-little-feature-and-suddenly-it-caused-outrage",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft quietly released a little feature and suddenly it caused outrage",topic:{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c3f03e88-0033-4d2e-b375-64c9177e7116\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECan't we begin in peace?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-5-54-57-pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-5-54-57-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1310\" data-image-height=\"706\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow do you begin your day?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you start up your laptop and then squint as tightly as you can?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI fear that's the modus operandi of many an employee who wakes in the morning and worries about what the (work)day may bring.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe secret, therefore, is to ease gently into the day. Stare a moment at your serene desktop. Then spend a few minutes on sites that you know will bring cheer. None of them are, of course, news sites. Or work sites. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps checking your personal email might bring you a little joy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat I suspect you don't want is your desktop being invaded with a message from your employer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut here is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fblog\u002Fmicrosoft\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E gleefully promising just such a concept.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-confirms-tabs-are-coming-to-windows-11s-file-explorer-but-heres-whats-more-interesting\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAs my colleague Mary Jo Foley reported\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, one of Microsoft's latest fun, fine wheezes is to soon allow IT admins to do something not everyone will adore.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe writes: \"IT can send targeted messages to employees on their Windows 11 desktops or right above the taskbar.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELordy, please no.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou've opened your laptop and you instantly see: \"Hey, Pete from corporate IT admin here. You've been using a forbidden app, haven't you?\" Or perhaps: \"Heyyyyy, you didn't forget your corporate self-denial training today, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd this is just above your little app icons.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs nothing sacred? Is no tiny element of technological space immune from the corporate nag, the corporate squeeze, the corporate sell, or the corporate entreaty?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, I understand why corporations might want to do this. There's nothing more stirring than being able to get into your employees' virtual faces in an instant. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWho can forget Microsoft using similar targeted messages to encourage \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-edge-is-malware-says-angry-windows-7-user\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe Windows faithful to use Microsoft Edge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E? (Not everyone loved that idea.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's principal group product manager for Windows, Heena Macwan, put it like this: \"With the shift to hybrid workplaces, we can see that organizations need to better connect with employees in a way that is tailored to individual situations.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome individual situations are blessedly personal. Do they need to be so instantly polluted?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know, I know. You'll tell me that personal (work) communication is the essence of (work) life. You'll tell me IMs fly all day anyway, so what's one more intrusion?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps it's that working from home has made the corporate invasion a little more complete. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your employer can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fworking-from-home-your-boss-has-a-creepy-new-way-to-spy-on-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Espy on you at home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, judge your interior design and even comment on your choice of dog, what part of you hasn't been sold for the price of a salary?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWouldn't it be at least equitable if employees could send IT admin such personal desktop Windows 11 notifications? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnes that might read: \"Hey, please don't bother me today. OK?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-10 11:00:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Work\u002Flife balance is hard enough as it is right now. Is this entirely necessary, Microsoft?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f99861ab-9129-4510-b0b5-183d62e072f2",image:{id:"c3f03e88-0033-4d2e-b375-64c9177e7116",filename:"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-5-54-57-pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-04-06 00:55:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-5-54-57-pm.png",credits:"Screenshot by ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ECan't we begin in peace?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F06\u002Fc3f03e88-0033-4d2e-b375-64c9177e7116\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-04-05-at-5-54-57-pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1310,height:706,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"warning-this-new-microsoft-update-may-increase-your-work-nightmares",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Warning: This new Microsoft update may increase your work nightmares",topic:{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"63bd5331-9e74-4b0b-b914-e918353ae354\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Nikolas Kokovlis\u002FNurPhoto via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"OpenAI on phone\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1601792737.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"6000\" data-image-height=\"4000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo one would have guessed in October 2022 that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) would shortly revolutionize the world. Then, on November 30, 2022, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003EOpenAI launched ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and everything changed. Now, AI is everywhere. The next major step was when ChatGPT would shift from a largely free experimental service to a commercial one. That day is today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenai.com\u002Fblog\u002Fintroducing-chatgpt-enterprise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenAI has announced the launch of ChatGPT Enterprise\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a new and improved version of its popular AI chatbot. This enterprise-grade version boasts enhanced security, privacy, and a range of powerful features tailored for businesses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F4-things-claude-ai-can-do-that-chatgpt-cant\u002F\"\u003E4 things Claude AI can do that ChatGPT can't\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd what exactly will you get from ChatGPT Enterprise?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenai.com\u002Fenterprise-privacy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEnterprise-grade security and privacy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. OpenAI says that businesses will have full control over their data without training on business-specific conversations. All interactions are encrypted, and the platform is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aicpa-cima.com\u002Fresources\u002Flanding\u002Fsystem-and-organization-controls-soc-suite-of-services\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESystem and Organization Controls, (SOC)  2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E compliant. This is a Certified Public Accountants (CPA) privacy standard. However, you should note that if you use the free or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-subscribe-to-chatgpt-plus-and-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPlus versions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of ChatGPT, your queries may be used to train OpenAI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, with Enterprise, all your conversations will be encrypted in transit, with Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2+ and at rest with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256. The ChatGPT new admin console also enables you to manage your team members with domain verification, Single Sign-on (SSO), and usage reporting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT Enterprise offers faster response times -- up to twice as fast as before. It can also process longer inputs and files of up to 32K tokens. In practice, this means you can enter queries up to four times larger than before. It also removes all usage caps. And, of course, it uses the latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmassaging-ai-language-models-for-fun-profit-and-ethics\u002F\"\u003Elarge language model (LLM)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-gpt-4-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003EGPT-4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis Enterprise edition also provides unlimited access to advanced data analysis tools. If you want to build applications around ChatGPT, which you almost certainly do, it also comes with shareable chat templates. You can use these to build common workflows for your companies. For more advanced users with programmers, you also get free credits to use \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenai.com\u002Fblog\u002Fopenai-api\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOpenAI's Application Programming Interfaces (API)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to write your own custom AI programs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince its inception just nine months ago, ChatGPT has seen rapid adoption, with over 80% of Fortune 500 companies integrating it into their operations, according to OpenAI. The new enterprise version aims to meet the growing demand for a secure and efficient AI assistant in the workplace, and, needless to say, to make a profit.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F40-of-workers-will-have-to-reskill-in-the-next-three-years-due-to-ai-says-ibm-study\u002F\"\u003E40% of workers will have to reskill in the next three years due to AI, says IBM study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter all, even with its hundreds of millions of users and a limited commercial release, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgpt-3-5-vs-gpt-4-is-chatgpt-plus-worth-its-subscription-fee\u002F\"\u003EChatGPT Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, OpenAI needs to start making returns to its substantial investors. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-just-made-a-huge-investment-in-chatgpt-maker-openai-heres-why\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft, for example, has invested $10 billion in OpenAI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. And, in April, OpenAI closed a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftechcrunch.com\u002F2023\u002F04\u002F28\u002Fopenai-funding-valuation-chatgpt\u002F?tpcc=tcplustwitter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$300 million share sale\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with investments from Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWill companies invest in it? It seems likely. According to OpenAI, companies such as The Estée Lauder Companies, PwC, and Zapier are already using \"ChatGPT to craft clearer communications, accelerate coding tasks, rapidly explore answers to complex business questions, assist with creative work, and much more.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpenAI isn't releasing any pricing. While the service is available today, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenai.com\u002Fcontact-sales\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyou must talk to a sales representative to get the price for your company\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Will you be subscribing? Let us know if you'll use it and how much you pay. We're all curious. This is one question ChatGPT won't answer! \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-08-28 20:37:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"ChatGPT Enterprise arrives. Here's what we know.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"ce1c158b-1410-4208-b1e6-c26c44dd1058",image:{id:"63bd5331-9e74-4b0b-b914-e918353ae354",filename:"gettyimages-1601792737.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-08-28 20:28:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"OpenAI on phone",credits:"Nikolas Kokovlis\u002FNurPhoto via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F28\u002F63bd5331-9e74-4b0b-b914-e918353ae354\u002Fgettyimages-1601792737.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:6000,height:4000,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"openai-finally-introduces-a-business-version-of-chatgpt",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"OpenAI finally introduces a business version of ChatGPT",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"af4184f9-80be-4da5-b30c-73f54f3b7470\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Loren Elliott\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Satya Nadella\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1259744696.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"3259\" data-image-height=\"2173\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn early 2023, pundits couldn't say enough good things about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-the-new-bing-and-how-its-different-from-chatgpt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft's Bing search engine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with its superpowered \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) engine. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Bing Chat actions could be a game changer,\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tomsguide.com\u002Fnews\u002Fmicrosoft-supercharges-bing-with-chatgpt-to-take-the-fight-to-google\"\u003Ewe were told\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"[W]e might be witnessing the start of a new era -- a renaissance, one might even call it 'a Bing-aissance,'\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdatos.live\u002Fthe-bing-aissance-why-bing-it-isnt-an-internet-punchline-anymore\u002F\"\u003Esomeone wrote\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, apparently without cringing. \"Bing is king!\" was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.financialexpress.com\u002Flife\u002Ftechnology-bing-is-king-microsofts-google-search-rival-records-10x-jump-in-downloads-after-chatgpt-ai-integration-2977728\u002F\"\u003Ean actual headline\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on an actual website that was not The Onion.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-the-new-bing-and-how-its-different-from-chatgpt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to use Bing Chat (and how it's different from ChatGPT)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd then, six months later, the Wall Street Journal came along and let all the air out of that balloon with a story that called the new Bing with AI chatbot \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wsj.com\u002Ftech\u002Fai\u002Fmicrosoft-bing-search-artificial-intelligence-google-competition-6e51ec04?mod=djemalertNEWS\"\u003E\"cute, but not a game-changer.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E At ZDNET, Lance Whitney concluded that \"the new capabilities of Bing have failed to jumpstart Microsoft's cut of the search engine market.\" As proof, he \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbings-search-market-share-fails-to-budge-despite-ai-push\"\u003Ecited the same numbers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that the WSJ used:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStatistics from market intelligence firm Statcounter \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgs.statcounter.com\u002Fsearch-engine-market-share\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshow Bing's global search engine share at 2.99%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in July, down slightly from 3.03% in January and up slightly from 2.76% in April. Data from web analytics firm \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbings-search-market-share-fails-to-budge-despite-ai-push\u002F?ftag=TREc64629f&utm_email=43d9bb04bd83ae16b2ec1be1f7b5ced61b080047494262f633aa0a8a292e1e80&utm_campaign_id=7527485&utm_email_id=82fba154bbae68d4f45726f846b9d02918c9a9874aa49430ebd29f57e3ec9108&utm_newsletter_id=92316&medium=email&source=iterable\"\u003ESimilarweb \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.similarweb.com\u002Fengines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshows Bing's share at 3.23%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in June, a number that's been relatively the same since the start of the year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, what do the numbers mean? As I have mentioned many times over the years, I think StatCounter does an admirable job at identifying big trends, such as the shift from desktop PCs to mobile devices and the relative position of web browsers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut those StatCounter numbers do not tell us anything at all about who has what share in the search engine market. And don't just take my word for it. Go read this disclaimer on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgs.statcounter.com\u002Ffaq#bing-chat\"\u003EStatCounter's FAQ\u003C\u002Fa\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIs bing chat included in search engine share?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe have no way of measuring the number of queries performed in bing chat. However, we also don't measure the number of queries to regular search engines like bing or google either. Instead we track search engine referrals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003Ei.e. If you go to bing.com and do a search for anything and you click on a website result, we'll record that click as a search engine referral if that website had the statcounter code installed. It's the click to a website that we measure, not the actual search queries that were performed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, that context changes everything, doesn't it? StatCounter is measuring the last click -- the one that took you away from the search engine -- and not counting any of the activity on the page itself. What the StatCounter data tells us is that \u003Cem\u003Eamong sites that use the StatCounter tracking service, \u003C\u002Fem\u003Ethe impact of referrals from Bing worldwide, on all platforms, hasn't changed dramatically during the past six months.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-why-windows-pcs-are-only-going-to-get-more-annoying\u002F\"\u003EHere's why Windows PCs are only going to get more annoying\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut even that statement needs some qualifying. Bing Chat only works in the Microsoft Edge browser or with the Bing app on mobile devices. That makes it a non-starter for people using the world's most popular browser, Google Chrome, or who use Safari, the default browser on Apple's mobile devices. With those roadblocks, the worldwide all-platforms numbers are unlikely to move much at all.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can play around with some of StatCounter's chart-making tools to see different segments at work. For example, if you exclude mobile and tablet platforms, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgs.statcounter.com\u002Fsearch-engine-market-share\u002Fdesktop\u002Fnorth-america\u002F#monthly-202302-202307\"\u003Elook only at their desktop search statistics in North America\u003C\u002Fa\u003E since the Bing Chat rollout in February 2023, referrals from Bing are up 2.2%, while those from Google are down 2.8%.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-the-bing-ai-chat-widget-on-your-iphone-or-android-device\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWant quick access to Bing Chat on your phone? Add this handy widget\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't advise taking any of those numbers too seriously, though.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe WSJ also quoted SimilarWeb, which is in the business of selling big data reports to publishers, marketing agencies, investment bankers, consultants, and the like. On its FAQ page, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.similarweb.com\u002Fcorp\u002Fourdata\u002F\"\u003E\"How We Measure the Digital World\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the firm talks about generating more than 10,000 reports daily.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you dig deep enough, eventually you get to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.similarweb.com\u002Fengines\u002F\"\u003E\"Search Engines Market Share\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E page, which offers the same sort of customization tools as StatCounter. According to their numbers, Bing in June 2023 had a 3.23% share on all platforms worldwide. That number shoots up to 8.79% if you look only at desktop platforms worldwide -- and even more, to 12.55%, if you look only at traffic from desktop machines in the United States. Similarweb offers a line graph, but none of the data points are labeled, so you can't really tell whether there's been any movement during the past year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-build-your-own-ai-chatbot-with-this-drag-and-drop-tool\u002F\"\u003EYou can build your own AI chatbot with this drag-and-drop tool\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's so much noise in all those numbers that it's really hard to find the signal, which is why the chart on search engine market share contains this disclaimer:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis traffic and engagement data is based on aggregated and anonymized first-party analytics shared with Similarweb by millions of websites and apps and represents more than 500 billion pageviews. This data is for a subset of sites and as a result, is an estimation of the market share.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA third analytics firm quoted by the Journal is YipitData, which doesn't offer any information on how its numbers are collected. Three of the six most recent articles on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.yipitdata.com\u002Fresources\u002Fblog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe firm's blog\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are about bathroom renovation, and there's little else on the page to suggest they have any special insights into AI or search.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Microsoft, a gain of even half a percentage point of worldwide usage for its search products would be huge. But without knowing the margin of error, it's hard to have much confidence in any of the numbers that the Journal is treating as gospel. And what's more, I think they are probably missing the real story.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F4-things-claude-ai-can-do-that-chatgpt-cant\u002F\"\u003E4 things Claude AI can do that ChatGPT can't\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAgain, don't just take my word for it. In a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-why-windows-pcs-are-only-going-to-get-more-annoying\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econfidential 2022 strategy document\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that was accidentally leaked in a court case, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed Microsoft's Search, Advertising, News, and Edge (\"SANE\") segment:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe capture ~2% of the $560 billion core [Total Addressable Market] in SANE. With $10 billion in revenue, we are a large digital advertising business, and our products are competitive. ... \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIncreasingly we are succeeding in closing the product experience gap with our large competitors as measured by objective user feedback. In some cases our product experiences are rated the best. However, our share does not reflect this as there are a range of structural impediments each of which is hard to overcome. However, we are seeing steady improvements over time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe real goal, Nadella's memo continues, is \"a step change in the scale of our advertising business.\" And one effective way to accomplish that is to \"drive browser share within our install \u003Cem\u003E[sic]\u003C\u002Fem\u003E base This is a high impact lever for us given the size of our install base and even small gains from 'grinding the funnel' can result in large operating margin gains.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo put that suggestion another way: Maybe Microsoft isn't trying to compete head-on with Google search after all.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's revenue from search and advertising would be a rounding error at Google, which \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F9to5mac.com\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F23\u002Fapples-google-search-payment\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epays twice that amount every year to Apple alone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as a bounty for sending search traffic on iPhones, iPads, and Macs to Google. But it's a decent side business in Redmond, with plenty of room to grow, especially by \"grinding the funnel\" on a billion or more Windows PCs to pester those customers into switching to Edge. Annoying? Absolutely. But also a surefire source of incremental revenue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-chatbot\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best AI chatbots\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's goal with Bing and Edge isn't to take over from Google as the world's biggest search engine. The goal is to scale up an advertising business that is already paying its way as yet another segment that earns at least $10 billion in revenue for Microsoft every year. As \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dirksencenter.org\u002Fresearch-collections\u002Feverett-m-dirksen\u002Fdirksen-record\u002Fbillion-here-billion-there\"\u003Ea famous Senator might once have said\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: \"A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon you're talking real money.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you don't believe me, just ask Bing Chat.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-08-24 19:41:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Earlier this year, Bing Chat was set to change the search game for good. Six months later, pundits are using statistics to write off Microsoft's big AI initiative. 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She specializes in the intersection of technology and everyday life. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"64c2d9dd-b868-41f8-9001-e4775b4e9b4b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 colors\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F09\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmark-your-calendar-microsofts-fall-event-date-is-here\u002F\"\u003Eprivate launch event in NYC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E happened earlier this week and ZDNET was on the show floor to cover every major news drop, from the latest Surface products to AI updates to new features coming to Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-went-hands-on-with-microsofts-new-ai-features-and-these-5-are-the-most-useful\u002F\"\u003EI went hands-on with Microsoft's new AI features, and these 5 are the most useful\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year's fall event saw Microsoft clearly positioning itself as the AI leader that it is, with a barrage of generative AI upgrades to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-the-new-bing-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBing Chat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-adding-more-ai-smarts-to-windows-11-via-copilot-and-dev-home\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows Copilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and more. Two new Surface models were introduced as well, which would further ingrain the company's AI efforts to the masses. Here's the full recap of what was announced on Thursday.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat's new with software and AI?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c5c94f0d-6145-4791-ab05-f7db48dd2167\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ECopilot is becoming one of the core experiences running across Microsoft's most used applications and experiences including Windows, Edge, Teams, and more. It will anticipate your needs and seamlessly facilitate your workflow, according to Microsoft.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot will be available on Windows 11 devices, across Microsoft 365 services including Powerpoint, Excel, and Teams, and on Microsoft Edge. Because Copilot builds on \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-the-new-bing-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EBing Chat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, it shares similar AI-powered features like the ability to summarize and pinpoint key information in bodies of text, from websites to text messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn September 26, Copilot will begin rollout as part of a new Windows 11 release, the most ambitious update to Windows 11 since it was first released, according to Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is Microsoft's answer to \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-workspaces-ai-facelift-is-finally-here-meet-duet-ai-for-workspace\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EGoogle's Duet AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is another generative AI assistant that works across the Google Workspace.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Copilot\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Microsoft Event - Copilot","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"f266da79-0981-48b6-b7f2-031b3a68bfc2","title":"Microsoft Event - Copilot","filename":"img-0025.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F21\u002Ff266da79-0981-48b6-b7f2-031b3a68bfc2\u002Fimg-0025.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":565678,"width":4032,"height":2268,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-21 14:20:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-21 14:21:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","alt":"Microsoft Event - Copilot","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"f266da79-0981-48b6-b7f2-031b3a68bfc2","imageAltText":"Microsoft Event - Copilot","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"img-0025.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F21","imageWidth":4032,"imageHeight":2268,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fc08c933-4c8b-4579-8fb4-e8d5d863bc24\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAs predicted by ZDNET, Windows 11 is being infused with generative features through the incorporation of Copilot, listed above.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the AI integration across Windows 11 applications, the web, and even your connected devices, Copilot on Windows 11 can now assist with all of your actions, from browsing to playing music.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-may-soon-give-windows-11-an-ai-revamp-according-to-reports\u002F"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft may soon give Windows 11 an AI revamp\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows Ink Anywhere is another new Windows 11 feature that will work with Copilot to help solve math problems and more. For example, you can use your Surface Laptop pen to highlight a problem on the screen, and Copilot will help you solve it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also use the pen within the Snipping Tool to copy and paste the equation into Copilot and have it solved.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot on Windows can also obtain information from your connected smartphone so that you can ask Copilot any questions about what's on-device, like text message summaries. An example that was demoed included the presenter asking Copilot about an upcoming flight.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Windows 11 AI integration\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Microsoft Event - Copilot on Windows","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"1edd7aba-0855-40fe-9004-9ef0f692d383","title":"Microsoft Event - Copilot on Windows","filename":"img-0027.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F21\u002F1edd7aba-0855-40fe-9004-9ef0f692d383\u002Fimg-0027.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":604451,"width":4032,"height":2268,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-21 14:20:40","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-21 14:21:16","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","alt":"Microsoft Event - Copilot on Windows","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"1edd7aba-0855-40fe-9004-9ef0f692d383","imageAltText":"Microsoft Event - Copilot on Windows","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"img-0027.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F21","imageWidth":4032,"imageHeight":2268,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7dc099a8-2de0-4afc-913a-ccc8e5e3afd4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere have been over one billion chats on \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-the-new-bing-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EBing Chat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E since its inception, according to Microsoft, and now it is getting new features that will improve the experience further.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBing Chat has two major updates: Personalized Answers and the integration of DALLE-3 into Bing's Image Creator.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-beefs-up-its-image-generating-ai-tool-with-dall-e-3\u002F"\u003EOpenAI beefs up its image generating AI tool with DALL-E 3\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the Personalized Answers feature, Bing Chat will be able to refer to whatever content you have in your search history and use that information to provide context for your answer. This is especially useful because it helps avoid having to repeat yourself, and prompts can be less specific.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, if you have previously told Bing Chat that you love to read romance novels, when you ask Bing Chat for a book suggestion, it will automatically look for books within that romance genre.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-bing-image-creator\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EBing Image Creator\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is also getting an upgrade to the brand new DALL-E 3, which allows you to describe an image and get even quicker, more reliable generations. It is also easier to tweak the images to get the output you'd like with its better understanding of prompts.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe overall quality of the image generations will significantly improve thanks to the DALL-E 3 integration. This will help address problems such as warped hands and blurry details that are often found in AI-generated images.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-vs-bing-chat\u002F"\u003EChatGPT vs. Bing Chat: Which AI chatbot is better for you?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a side-by-side demo of the original and updated Bing Image Generator, the latter produced significantly better results. Bing Image Generator will also now feature content credentials, which will have a tag that says "Generated with AI" to help users distinguish between AI and reality.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBing Chat will also support a new shopping experience called "Microsoft Shopping" that informs and educates users as they're about to make purchases online and also makes it easier to find the perfect product for your shopping needs.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt basically acts as a personal shopper that asks you questions about what you are looking for to provide the best results and give you buying advice. Once you narrow your product choices to a handful, it can even generate a table with different specs and price comparisons to help you make your decision.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhave-you-used-generative-ai-to-shop-17-of-shoppers-have\u002F"\u003EHave you used generative AI to shop? 17% of shoppers have\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Microsoft Shopping Experience will be a standalone site that can be accessed through any browser. It will also be integrated into Edge and Bing Chat. For the best shopping advice, users should use the feature within Edge because they will be able to access additional shopping tools such as price trends, coupons, and more when browsing, similar to the popular RetailMeNot and Honey browser extensions.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is also a suite of new tools coming to Bing Chat Enterprise including the incorporation with mobile. 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The new model is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther new additions include iCloud Photos Integration and Clipchamp on Windows 11, allowing users to sync image and video assets from their iCloud-supported devices to their Surface. In a live demo, the Laptop Go 3 was able to download and edit a vertical video in a matter of seconds (versus minutes of the previous generation).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F"\u003EThe best Windows laptops: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs far as hardware and design go, the Surface Laptop Go 3 looks just about, if not the same, as the previous version, meaning you're still getting a sleek, portable form factor that's ultralight (just under 2.5 pounds) with a 12.4-inch PixelSense touchscreen at the helm.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe laptop will start at $799 and be available in four colors, including Ice Blue, Sage, Sandstone, and Platinum.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Surface Laptop Go 3\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"64c2d9dd-b868-41f8-9001-e4775b4e9b4b","title":"microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3","filename":"microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F21\u002F64c2d9dd-b868-41f8-9001-e4775b4e9b4b\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-go-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":1653822,"width":4240,"height":2384,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-09-21 15:46:26","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-09-21 15:47:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","alt":"Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 colors","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"64c2d9dd-b868-41f8-9001-e4775b4e9b4b","imageAltText":"Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"June Wan\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F09\u002F21","imageWidth":4240,"imageHeight":2384,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ae56ecdb-2a7f-4e7f-ab15-5bc287b69c96\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft claims the new Surface Laptop Studio 2 is twice as fast as its predecessor, thanks to the latest Intel 13th Gen i7 H and Nvidia RTX 4050\u002F4060 processors. Intel NPU on Windows is also present, bringing support for Windows studio effects, including the ability to produce a bokeh effect when users are on video calls and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA 14.4-inch screen is at the center of the Laptop Studio 2, with omnidirectional speakers surrounding the sides. It's a similar tilting-screen design as the previous model, which is timeless enough to still be relevant today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn terms of RAM and storage, the Laptop Studio 2 can be configured with up to 64GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-hands-on-review\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EI demoed Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 and was left all kinds of jealous\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Laptop Studio 2 also features a new haptic touchpad with a "perfect-feeling click," Microsoft touts. In fact, the company claims it's "the most inclusive touchpad on any laptop today". 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Microsoft says the new hardware will allow users to have a more adaptive meeting experience, whether it's a group call or a one-on-one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-quietly-announced-two-products-today-that-business-users-will-love\u002F"\u003EMicrosoft quietly announced two products today that business users will love\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Hub 3 is also more capable, with a 60% boost in CPU performance and 160% GPU graphics performance, Microsoft touts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI is also integrated with the Surface Hub 3. 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As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"190b844c-a03c-4e13-ac51-bf402eeaff5c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"skynesher\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"focused-gettyimages-1000820778\" data-image-filename=\"focused-gettyimages-1000820778.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAllow for remote work and keep meetings at bay, and you will have the most productive developers money can buy, \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the word from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fbrian-houck-b4123132\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBrian Houck\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, principal productivity engineer for Microsoft, who studied productivity patterns at his company and shared some of his findings with attendees at the recent Developer Productivity Engineering (DPE) conference in New York, sponsored by Gradle. Houck and his team studied 5,000 developers across the company and found some surprising results. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002F5-practical-ways-to-separate-work-from-the-rest-of-your-life\u002F\"\u003E5 practical ways to separate work from the rest of your life\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with almost every company, the 2020 COVID crisis created a 100% remote work environment for all office and professional workers at Microsoft. This gave Houck and his colleagues the opportunity to study the impact of remote work on developer productivity, and they went to 5,000 developers and engineers across the company to explore the issues. The verdict: Developers are more productive and happier when working remotely, versus five days in the office. A puzzling outcome of their study, however, was that hybrid work situations did not result in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-more-productivity-have-everyone-think-like-a-developer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egreater productivity or job satisfaction\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA revelation from the study was that friction in developers' time -- especially waiting for code reviews and having to spend time at meetings -- caused them to lose focus. \"Focused work\" is key, and the distraction factor was a key inhibitor to productivity, he said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeasuring productivity turned out to be a complex exercise. For instance, the number of developer pull requests went up 20% during the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhybrid-and-remote-work-the-state-of-play-in-2023\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efull remote work period\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the spring of 2020. At the same time, Microsoft's stock price went up 20%. \"We were producing a lot of code,\" Houck related. \"If you look at those numbers, surely we were being more productive, right? No. Our developers were miserable. They were working 12 to 14 hours a day, and feeling disconnected from their teams.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProductivity is more than just output quantity, Houck continued. Importantly, he added, productivity and job satisfaction vary depending on circumstances. \"Fifty-five percent of our developers had less distractions working remotely; 49% had more distractions. Productivity is not one thing. it is many things -- such as \"how happy and fulfilled your developers are.\" When asked what productivity means to them, developers mentioned learnings, business outcomes, and amount of work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, Houck and his team concluded, happiness and job satisfaction for developers come from \"spending their days writing code. They don't want to spend their days reading and writing emails. Writing code is a more fulfilling use of their time. We saw that the amount of time developers spend their days coding possibly correlates to their overall job satisfaction.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-software-development-still-unclear\u002F\"\u003EThe impact of artificial intelligence on software development? Still unclear\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, productivity is in the eye of the beholder. \"If you asked developers every day how productive they were, and correlate that to what they actually did that day, you find that amount of lines of code they wrote or amount of bugs they fixed have no explanatory power over how productive they felt that day,\" Houck says. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHouck's team also found that \"many developers really struggle with their satisfaction on with their work-life boundaries. And that has a very meaningful relationship to their self-reported productivity. So the key is not to stretch the day longer -- it's finding more \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-improve-your-focus-at-work\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etime to do focused work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. To do that deep thinking, free of interruptions.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo this end, the researchers measured what they defined \"as an uninterrupted block of time of an hour or more -- no emails, no IMs, not hopping on Team calls or Zoom calls,\" Houck relates. \"And we can see that development teams who have more time for focused work do more focused work. Developers who feel like they have a better ability to focus are much more likely to say they are productive.\"\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe solution, he concluded, is to have developers \"formally block time on their calendars to do focused work. Developers who formally block time on their calendar do 80% more coding during those times than they do during empty blocks of time on their calendar.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Feverything-you-need-to-work-remote\u002F\"\u003EEverything you need to work from home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EPlus, \"explicitly setting aside blocks of time to code is substantially more effective than trying to find empty blocks of time throughout their day,\" he continues. \"One of the most powerful ways to improve productivity in organizations is to assist employees setting aside time to do productive work.\"\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EA way to enhance the quality of this blocked time \"is to reduce the amount of time we are in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fzoom-adds-asynchronous-video-tool-to-help-you-avoid-unnecessary-meetings\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elow-quality meetings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Too many meetings is the second-most cited workplace challenge for developers.\" Of course, some meetings are important, especially those that involve collaboration or meetings with bosses. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\"How do we tell if a meeting is a low-quality meeting?\" he asked. \"One way is if you're doing something else during that meeting. If you find yourself sending emails or writing code, that isn't you being more productive, it's sitting in a meeting you shouldn't be in.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"961fc539-4b3d-40fb-8c43-f23e79066412\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F961fc539-4b3d-40fb-8c43-f23e79066412\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-23 18:19:09",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Developer productivity is in the eye of the beholder. Here's what Microsoft productivity analysts found that works.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"54fcdc56-6e7d-4562-be8b-35063f6b3db9",image:{id:"190b844c-a03c-4e13-ac51-bf402eeaff5c",filename:"focused-gettyimages-1000820778.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-23 18:17:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"focused-gettyimages-1000820778",credits:"skynesher\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F23\u002F190b844c-a03c-4e13-ac51-bf402eeaff5c\u002Ffocused-gettyimages-1000820778.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Developer",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"want-the-most-productive-developers-money-can-buy-microsofts-got-the-answer",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Want the most productive developers money can buy? Microsoft's got the answer",topic:{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926460b5-b4e9-464e-859e-278dd409a3a7",slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than two decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3aa2661f-3b0e-4217-9160-1dc6c1ec142b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Bloomberg\u002FContributor\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Satya Nadella\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-881808560.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"683\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMathias Döpfner, the CEO of German publishing giant Axel Springer, sat down recently with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella for what the company called a \"wide-ranging interview\". It was nothing of the kind. A billionaire CEO (Döpfner) lobbed one softball question after another to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bloomberg.com\u002Fnews\u002Farticles\u002F2023-07-19\u002Fmicrosoft-ceo-nadella-s-payouts-top-1-billion-on-1-000-msft-stock-boom\"\u003Ebillionaire CEO\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (Nadella) of a trillion-dollar company (Microsoft).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-you-still-get-a-windows-10-upgrade-for-free\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECan you still get a Windows 10 upgrade for free?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd then he didn't ask a single follow-up question.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider, for example, this exchange, which you can find in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.businessinsider.com\u002Fmicrosoft-ceo-satya-nadella-interview-ai-activision-blizzard-axel-springer-2023-10\"\u003Etranscript published on Business Insider\u003C\u002Fa\u003E:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIs there any kind of real strategic mistake or just wrong decision that you regret in retrospect? \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe decision I think a lot of people talk about – and one of the most difficult decisions I made when I became CEO – was our exit of what I'll call the mobile phone as defined then. In retrospect, I think there could have been ways we could have made it work by perhaps reinventing the category of computing between PCs, tablets, and phones.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI can think of a dozen follow-up questions I would have asked at that point:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat do you mean by \"reinventing the category of computing between PCs, tablets, and phones\"? Can you elaborate?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow would that have made the Windows Phone ecosystem viable?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou talk about \"the mobile phone as defined then\", referring to when you became CEO in 2014. Can you define how the modern mobile device is different from that one?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo you understand exactly how many angry Windows Phone fans are going to send you email messages demanding that you revive that product line?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm serious about that last question. Windows Phone fans are nothing if not... well, let's say \u003Cem\u003Epassionate\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, and this latest round of rehashing Microsoft's failed attempt to create a viable mobile platform is only going to reawaken them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyway, this confession is a shift on the part of Nadella, who defended the exit decision in his 2017 book \u003Cem\u003EHit Refresh\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. In that ghostwritten volume, he noted that Microsoft in 2013 was \"desperate to catch up after missing the rise of mobile technology.\" As a member of Steve Ballmer's management team, he had voted against Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia. The deal went through anyway:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI voted no. While I respected Steve and understood the logic of growing our market share to build a credible third ecosystem, I did not get why the world needed the third ecosystem in phones, unless we changed the rules.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E[…]\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few months after I became CEO, the Nokia deal closed, and our teams worked hard to relaunch Windows Phone with new devices and a new operating system that came with new experiences. But it was too late to regain the ground we had lost. We were chasing our competitors' taillights. Months later, I would have to announce a total write-off of the acquisition as well as plans to eliminate nearly eighteen thousand jobs….\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat seems like the right take, frankly. Carving out a third ecosystem in phones turned out to be impossible, primarily because most developers didn't see the need to invest resources outside of the two dominant ecosystems, iPhone and Android. There was no combination of incentives or even outright bribes that was going to change that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnow-android-and-windows-devices-arent-safe-from-flipper-zero-either\u002F\"\u003ENow Android and Windows devices aren't safe from Flipper Zero either\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENor can I think of any sort of \"reinvention\" that would have breathed life back into the Windows Phone platform. It sucks to be the third platform. Just ask the people running Google's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-cloud-storage\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecloud business\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which is in a distant third behind Amazon's AWS and Microsoft's Azure, and not showing any signs of gaining ground.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENadella's team has had some success in expanding its Office franchise to mobile devices, but on both iOS and Android it's clearly playing on platforms it doesn't control. That means paying rent to Apple and Google, and being forced to fight an uphill battle against the well-entrenched platform owners, who are able to set their own apps and services as defaults.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-lock-down-your-microsoft-account-and-guard-it-from-attackers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to lock down your Microsoft account and guard it from attackers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has struggled to carve out a niche in the Android ecosystem, releasing the dual-screen Surface Duo to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsurface-duo-reviews-round-up-a-less-than-perfect-10-from-the-tech-press\u002F\"\u003Edecidedly mixed reviews\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (I \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffive-reasons-why-i-returned-my-surface-duo\u002F\"\u003Ereturned mine\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). An upgraded device didn't fare much better, and the line appears to be dead, or at least \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FDead_Parrot_sketch\"\u003Epining for the fjords\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's possible, with some effort, to turn a stock Android phone into something that could be called a Microsoft phone. The Microsoft Launcher, with its emphasis on Microsoft 365 services, replaces the Google-centric default launcher. The Edge browser is a solid replacement for Chrome, and the Phone Link app on Android does a creditable job of tying the phone and a Windows PC together in ways that vaguely resemble the features that tie iPhones and Macs together so well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft doesn't brag about its use of any of these apps on Android devices, which is a pretty clear sign that the percentage is tiny. And there's not much the company can do to force those numbers up. After all, defaults are powerful things.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-has-over-a-million-paying-github-copilot-users-ceo-nadella\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft has over a million paying Github Copilot users: CEO Nadella\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm doubtful that Microsoft plans to expand its mobile hardware platform in 2024 or 2025, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-microsoft-recover-from-the-collapse-of-its-surface-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecent developments in the Surface division\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including the loss of the division's longtime boss, Panos Panay, support that conclusion. In that same interview with Mathias Döpfner, Nadella made it pretty clear that the company is concentrating its bets on AI-related projects.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven Microsoft's push to add AI features into its existing search engine, I figured maybe I could ask \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-the-new-bing-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to take a crack at one of those follow-up questions:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease answer the following question from the perspective of Satya Nadella. What do you mean by \"reinventing the category of computing between PCs, tablets, and phones\"? Can you elaborate?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to several web sources, by \"reinventing the category of computing between PCs, tablets, and phones\", Satya Nadella means that Microsoft could have created a new kind of device that would combine the best features of all three platforms and offer a unique user experience. He regrets that Microsoft exited the mobile phone business too soon and missed the opportunity to innovate in this space.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA new kind of device? Sounds interesting. But my guess is that Bing is hallucinating. As is anyone who expects to see Windows Phone come back to life in the AI era.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-27 15:09:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"CEO Satya Nadella attracted attention this week when he confessed that Microsoft's decision to kill its mobile platform almost a decade ago was a strategic mistake. But someone's hallucinating here.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"79ebfa40-c003-4902-8cc3-13d7d69441be",image:{id:"3aa2661f-3b0e-4217-9160-1dc6c1ec142b",filename:"gettyimages-881808560.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-27 14:59:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Satya Nadella",credits:"Bloomberg\u002FContributor\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F27\u002F3aa2661f-3b0e-4217-9160-1dc6c1ec142b\u002Fgettyimages-881808560.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1024,height:683,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-is-still-paying-for-its-mobile-mistakes-10-years-later",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft is still paying for its mobile mistakes 10 years later",topic:{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10cdea3b-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"mobile-os",name:"Mobile OS",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"371a7418-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"sjvn",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steven",lastName:"Vaughan-Nichols",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365",filename:"steven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 18:47:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe2171bd1-84f6-4ca8-9801-2abdeb61a365\u002Fsteven-vaughan-nichols.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"170e8f0f-ffe9-4ee2-be8f-990d8e5fe867\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kena Betancur\u002FVIEWpress\u002FCorbis via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft logo\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-952061104.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"3500\" data-image-height=\"2333\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonterrey, California:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E At the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fevents.linuxfoundation.org\u002Flf-member-summit\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux Foundation Members Summit\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fazure.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Azure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E's CTO, Mark Russinovich, unveiled a groundbreaking open-source project, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fradapp.io\u002F\"\u003ERadius\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This cloud-native, application platform will enable developers and operators to define, deploy, and collaborate on cloud-native applications across public clouds and private infrastructure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst things first, if you're a serious enterprise user, you might be thinking: \"That's not RADIUS!\" You're right. It's not. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techtarget.com\u002Fsearchsecurity\u002Fdefinition\u002FRADIUS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERemote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) protocol\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is commonly used in Microsoft software stacks to deliver remote and cloud Active Directory (AD) services. The cloud-native Radius has nothing to do with RADIUS. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-has-over-a-million-paying-github-copilot-users-ceo-nadella\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft has over a million paying Github Copilot users: CEO Nadella\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new Radius aims to simplify the development, management, and operational hurdles in cloud-native computing's complex landscape. As Russionvitch said, \"Cloud native technologies like Kubernetes have made building applications that can run anywhere easier.\" Indeed, as I've argued myself, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-the-kubernetes-hybrid-cloud-and-why-it-matters\u002F\"\u003EKubernetes is the foundation for hybrid clouds.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, that's much easier to say than to do. You may have noticed it's not simple at all to write an application that will run the same on Azure and, say, Amazon Web Services (AWS). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Russinovich explained, \"While Kubernetes is a key enabler, we see many customers building abstractions over Kubernetes, usually focused on compute, to work around its limitations: Kubernetes has no formal definition of an application, it mingles infrastructure and application concepts, and it is overwhelmingly complex.\" You can say that again!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, as \"developers inevitably realize their applications require much more than Kubernetes, including support for dependencies like application programming interface (API) front ends, key-value stores, caches, and observability systems,\" Microsoft has introduced Radius to give them the additional tools.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-took-this-free-ai-course-for-developers-in-one-weekend-and-highly-recommend-it\u002F\"\u003EI took this free AI course for developers in one weekend and highly recommend it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERussinovich added, \"Radius meets application teams where they live by supporting not just Kubernetes, but other popular infrastructure tools such as Terraform and Bicep, and by integrating with existing \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpractical-tech.com\u002F2018\u002F07\u002F10\u002Fcontinuous-integration-and-delivery-tool-basics\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econtinuous integration and continuous delivery (CI\u002FCD)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E systems such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Ffeatures\u002Factions\"\u003EGitHub Actions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Radius also supports multi-tier web-plus-data to complex microservice applications like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fdotnet\u002Farchitecture\u002Fcloud-native\u002Fintroduce-eshoponcontainers-reference-app\"\u003EeShop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a popular Microsoft microservices cloud reference application.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, and this is the important bit, even though he mostly mentioned Microsoft and GitHub development tools, Radius is not an Azure-only program. It's meant to work over any cloud that uses Kubernetes. These days, that essentially means all clouds. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe also noted that the modern shift from conventional two or three-tier \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoa-versus-microservices-how-are-they-different\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eservice-oriented architecture (SOA)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E applications we learned in college or on our own to microservices and cloud-native-based applications is presenting us with new challenges around monitoring, management, and continuous updating. We're a long way from the bygone era of waterfall software development. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-is-still-paying-for-its-mobile-mistakes-10-years-later\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft is still paying for its mobile mistakes 10 years later\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERussinovich added that troubleshooting is notably tougher with the intertwined systems within applications. Furthermore, the enforcement of best practices within these applications remains a struggle for many developers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, it can be done, but the process of creating and deploying applications has become a convoluted exercise. Russiovich explained that today, our code is \"tied together with baling wire and duct tape using Bash and PowerShell scripts. And so, creating an application has become just a jury-rigged kind of exercise. Not only that, but once you deploy the application, you can't see anything about the relationship between the resources. Find the front end here, the back end there, and you just don't understand what's going on here.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERadius is engineered to alleviate these challenges. For example, said Russonvich, \"Radius automatically connects those components to their application by taking care of permissions, connection strings, and more.\" It also ensures the cloud infrastructure used by applications meets cost, operations, and security requirements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-open-source-is-the-cradle-of-artificial-intelligence\u002F\"\u003EOpen source is actually the cradle of artificial intelligence. Here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll these requirements are captured in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.radapp.io\u002Fguides\u002Frecipes\u002Foverview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecipes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These bind an application to its dependent infrastructure, which enables it to provide an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.geeksforgeeks.org\u002Fapplications-of-graph-data-structure\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eapplication graph\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This shows precisely how the application and infrastructure are interconnected. With these, your team can view and intuitively understand what makes up an application.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, for example, you can have a recipe that calls on a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fredis.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERedis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E cache, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mongodb.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMongoDB\u003C\u002Fa\u003E database, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.twilio.com\u002Fen-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwilio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E API communication links. The magic part is you can use a recipe to deploy an application not just to one cloud but to several different clouds at once. So, you can build hybrid or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vmware.com\u002Ftopics\u002Fglossary\u002Fcontent\u002Fmulti-cloud.html\"\u003Emulti-cloud\u003C\u002Fa\u003E applications much more easily. On Azure, the recipe will call the appropriate Azure resources, on AWS, the AWS resources, and so on. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-linux-kernel-maintainers-do-and-why-they-need-your-help\u002F\"\u003EWhat Linux kernel maintainers do and why they need your help\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis isn't just a good idea. Besides Microsoft, companies such as BlackRock, Comcast, and Millennium BCP are working together to ensure Radius defined and managed applications can run on any cloud. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant to join in and give it a try? Radius's code, which is licensed under the Apache license, is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fradius-project\u002Fradius\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eready to modify and run on GitHub.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Radius is not ready yet for production workloads, but its promise is great, and I'm eager to see what developers will make of it. This could be a real game changer for anyone developing or using hybrid\u002Fmulti-cloud software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-10-27 15:48:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft - yes, Microsoft - is introducing a new open-source approach to enable you to run your applications across multiple clouds.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"7f9bdf42-99f4-4edf-84b3-bb1d81ae0fd7",image:{id:"170e8f0f-ffe9-4ee2-be8f-990d8e5fe867",filename:"gettyimages-952061104.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-27 15:36:45",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft logo",credits:"Kena Betancur\u002FVIEWpress\u002FCorbis via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F27\u002F170e8f0f-ffe9-4ee2-be8f-990d8e5fe867\u002Fgettyimages-952061104.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3500,height:2333,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Cloud",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-azure-introduces-radius-an-open-source-development-platform-for-multi-cloud-computing",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft Azure introduces Radius, an open-source development platform for multi-cloud computing",topic:{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10f422bf-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"open-source",name:"Open Source",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"926c47ed-1be1-4a99-99aa-c2f9e5cc013b\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"iStockphoto\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Woman smiling at laptop with earphones in \" data-image-filename=\"istock-1219714898.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2020\u002F07\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"1254\" data-image-height=\"836\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI sit in my fair share of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-teams-or-zoom-a-salesman-offers-his-stunning-verdict\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Teams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E meetings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, even an unfair share.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMostly, I find Teams perfectly functional, if occasionally unintuitive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut I sit, listen, and try to resist talking as long as I can. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomehow, though, the meetings I sit in are generally simple affairs. There's a controlled number of people, usually less than 10. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome turn their cameras off once the meeting has begun, while others sit and do something else at the same time -- like check their emails or place their bets on the 3.30 race at Del Mar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fin-depth\u002Finnovation\u002Fless-is-more-why-the-four-day-week-rocking-the-world-of-work\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe four-day week is rocking the world of work\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've never stopped to consider, however, whether there's a spatial hierarchy. Then again, I don't get invited to meetings in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-teams-this-update-could-make-big-meetings-a-bit-more-bearable\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETogether mode\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis simulates people being in the same room, even if they're never going to be on the same page.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShould you have never experienced Together mode, you can make participants' heads and top-halves appear in various places all together -- for example, in an afternoon movie theater, seated in quite comfy seats. Yes, even if they're really sitting on a plastic chair in their kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a perfectly kindly attempt at virtual camaraderie. Or, at least, real-life meeting simulation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut now, Microsoft has come up with a perfectly twisted kink, one whose nuances have its own nuances.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Microsoft 365","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fc\\\u002Fmicrosoft365","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FMGsNmYKgeTA?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"Together mode in Microsoft Teams\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FMGsNmYKgeTA\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"Together mode in Microsoft Teams","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FMGsNmYKgeTA\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe idea is to allow meeting organizers to assign seats to participants. Yes, virtual seats, because they're not actually there.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDistressingly, Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftechcommunity.microsoft.com\u002Ft5\u002Fmicrosoft-teams-blog\u002Fwhat-s-new-in-microsoft-teams-october-2022\u002Fba-p\u002F3666435\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eannouncement\u003C\u002Fa\u003E doesn't explain why this is a good idea.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo here I am having to posit any logic that may be lurking in the Microsoft psyche.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps the company wants to allow the meeting organizer to feel more powerful. Perhaps it wants to give the organizer the agency to put certain people together who really don't (ever) want to be together. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECould it be that this allows the organizer to put fully remote employees next to those who are merely hybrid to foster a sense of (visual) camaraderie?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-work-has-changed-everything-and-its-still-getting-weirder\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERemote work has changed everything. And it's still getting weirder\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, may I remind you, these people aren't really there. Why would they care who they're next to on a screen? Why, in fact, would Microsoft concoct such a kink and give meeting organizers the power?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr might this be a cunning way to create a little power game or two?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome things in technology make perfect sense. Not too many, in my estimation. But entertaining a meeting organizer by giving them a perfectly artificial power will only lead to participants thinking: \"Why has he put him next to her?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd \"Why has she put her next to her?\" Or even: \"Why is no one sitting next to him?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI fear I know how this idea came about. Someone at Microsoft thought they'd impress someone else at Microsoft. And someone else at Microsoft said: \"Wow. That's cool.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI can, of course, imagine wily, teenage-minded managers -- I'm not specifically referring to any current or former CEO of Twitter here -- taking great advantage of this feature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo here it is. Please enjoy it. It can only make meetings very slightly worse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-13 11:00:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Why would this be a good idea? Why would it even be a thing?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"24492802-738a-409f-8008-14e3c1f1a86c",image:{id:"85a19611-120a-48ea-9ff8-332c5b4a5090",filename:"istock-1219714898-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-10-28 10:07:37",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Young woman video calling using a laptop sitting on a sofa wearing earphones",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F10\u002F28\u002F85a19611-120a-48ea-9ff8-332c5b4a5090\u002Fistock-1219714898-2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1254,height:836,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Services & Software^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-has-a-new-idea-to-make-meetings-a-little-more-awful",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft has a new idea to make meetings a little more awful",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c5e66ad6-5090-49c7-8ef2-6c57d56a128a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn the edge of paranoia?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"CNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"microsoft-edge\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-edge.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are times when Microsoft just can't help itself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose times include today, yesterday and always.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the longest time, Redmond has pressed, prodded and persisted in trying to force human beings to only use Microsoft products.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-ai-powered-bing-is-coming-to-the-windows-11-taskbar\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft's AI-powered Bing is coming to the Windows 11 taskbar\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy, just the other day Microsoft \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-wanted-to-try-the-new-bing-with-chatgpt-then-microsoft-went-all-microsoft\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etried to tease me\u003C\u002Fa\u003E into moving up the line for the new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-microsofts-new-bing-with-chatgpt-heres-everything-we-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI-powered Bing chat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by suggesting I make Microsoft my default everything.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, it seems, the company has gone back to another form of pernickety, performative perturbation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm indebted to, and sympathetic with, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.neowin.net\u002Fnews\u002Fmicrosoft-is-now-injecting-full-size-ads-on-chrome-website-to-make-you-stay-on-edge\u002F?utm_source=pocket_saves\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETaras Buria at Neowin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E who discovered that having the temerity to install Chrome while using Edge Canary incited Microsoft's ire.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the download started, a full width banner ad appeared. It pleaded: \"Microsoft Edge runs on the same technology as Chrome, with the added trust of Microsoft.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd without the added mistrust of Google? Or does only Edge enjoy the added trust of Microsoft while, say, Word doesn't?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Ftoo-many-google-chrome-tabs-open-here-are-tips-on-how-to-take-back-control\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EToo many Chrome tabs open? Here's how to take back control\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I've wondered so very many times before, why is this necessary? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEdge is a perfectly fine product. Doesn't advertising such as this feel grotesquely paranoid? Doesn't it merely suggest that Microsoft's marketing of Edge has been found more wanting than successive UK governments?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis all made me ponder quite a bit. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEdge's market share \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.statista.com\u002Fstatistics\u002F545520\u002Fmarket-share-of-internet-browsers-usa\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehas hovered at 6%\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for a little while now. Is Microsoft becoming doubly frustrated that Chrome is still at around 50% and Safari at around 35%?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut I wanted to be fair. Well, as fair as I'm able. Well, at least attempt a drift toward fairness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wanted to see whether this was an isolated Canarist pose or more widely prevalent. So I searched for Chrome using Bing. Quite literally. I just performed a search.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-screen-record-in-windows-10-or-windows-11\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to screen record in Windows 10 or Windows 11\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstantly, a large ad appeared at the top. It read: \"There's no need to download a new web browser.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease forgive me, Microsoft, but who are you to tell me about my needs? Do you really know me that well? I rather think you need to pipe down a touch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut ad continued: \"Microsoft recommends using Microsoft Edge for a fast, secure, and modern web experience that can help you save time and money.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fc7db635-5c9a-4f79-9736-0d86cdf03a9d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ENo need, huh?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Chris Matyszczyk\u002Fscreenshot\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-2023-02-21-at-8-05-59-pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2023-02-21-at-8-05-59-pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"2496\" data-image-height=\"1368\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh, perhaps I forgot to mention. I performed this search using the Edge browser. Following it, I was a little more on edge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis absurd paranoia and, some might muse, dribbling neediness lurched toward the profoundly grating. It's like your recently-met lover refusing to let you leave the house until you tell them where you're going. And why.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd it's not as if Microsoft doesn't just dislike me searching for Chrome. When I searched for Safari (in Edge), I got this big ad: \"You're already browsing in Microsoft Edge.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGosh, am I? Thank you so much. I simply hadn't noticed. But thank you, I prefer Firefox actually but I was just doing this search to see what (I feared) you'd say.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-browser-for-privacy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best browsers for privacy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft wasn't done. The copy added: \"Keep using to get world class performance with more privacy, more productivity and more value.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep using.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWould you believe I got the same message when I performed a Bing search in Edge for the Opera Browser?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd then there was a quirk. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I Binged \"Duck Duck Go,\" there was no hurt message. Had Microsoft acquired a conscience? Lordy, no. For when I Binged \"Duck Duck Go browser,\" there was the \"You're already browsing in Microsoft Edge\" waddle toward twaddle.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI opened Chrome. Was Google upset when I searched for Microsoft Edge? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut it never said a word about it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-03-05 14:10:02",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"When will Microsoft stop getting upset when anyone so much as considers looking elsewhere?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"4bfc0db4-af8d-4010-ad88-13040bf34ce2",image:{id:"c5e66ad6-5090-49c7-8ef2-6c57d56a128a",filename:"microsoft-edge.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-09-06 14:09:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"microsoft-edge",credits:"CNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EOn the edge of paranoia?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F09\u002F06\u002Fc5e66ad6-5090-49c7-8ef2-6c57d56a128a\u002Fmicrosoft-edge.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:729,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-just-got-paranoid-again-and-you-may-need-to-laugh-or-weep",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft just got paranoid again and you may need to laugh (or weep)",topic:{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"af3b58e0-11c8-4c69-a84b-e91c7dc510eb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESudoku, anyone?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Catherine Falls Commercial\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Two people looking at laptop with graphs\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1441723112.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F02\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"2041\" data-image-height=\"1469\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt must be hard to be really, really good at one dull thing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're the greatest toilet brush maker in the world, it's surely not easy to launch, say, a soap dispenser or a showerhead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I welled up with sympathy on hearing that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fmicrosoft-teams-premium-is-getting-a-gpt-boost-via-openai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is desperate for you to take one of its dullest, most successful products, and actually enjoy using it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-add-a-drop-down-list-in-google-sheets\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to add a drop down list in Google Sheets\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd9187ff5-288d-4569-8b5e-e4f0aa892d83\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI received an email, you see, from the company, with a hearty New Year's twist. The subject line was, \"Try one of these creative ways to use Microsoft Excel this year.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI confess I'd never thought I'd see a sentence that included the words \"Excel\" and \"creative,\" unless that sentence was, \"If you're just not creative at all, you might actually enjoy using Excel.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet here is Microsoft with six suggestions that may inspire you to greater heights or merely drift your mind to a wintery woe.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-create-a-drop-down-list-in-excel\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to create a drop-down list in Excel\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirstly, Microsoft would like you to use Excel to track your fitness. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't desperate fitness people already have fancy watches and apps to do just that? Don't they adore sharing their performance data with their fitness trainers, significant friends, or just every other fitness obsessive in the world? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe mere idea of Excel somehow dramatizing or even enlightening one's fitness numbers seems quaint.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf that doesn't grab you either, how about using Excel to play Sudoku? I always thought people used Sudoku to play Sudoku, and there's surely nothing playful about Excel. How would Excel enhance the Sudoku experience? I have no clue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-fitness-tracker\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 5 best fitness trackers\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's third suggestion is equally sedentary: Follow your sports bracket.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh, I suppose. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI think Microsoft is specifically referring to the NCAA Tournament, without actually naming it for legal reasons. Again, though, Excel for that? Aren't there a hundred prettier little apps that give your bracket a more glorious look? Or am I simply not giving Excel sufficient credit?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft is undeterred. If you don't want to use Excel for your sports bracket, how about using it to plan your vacation? I actually clicked on that link from the email and found, oh, the Trip Planner with the word \"worksheet\" in parentheses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't want planning my trips to be work. I want them to be fun. And the templates Microsoft offers here look anything other than a day at the beach.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-trip-planner-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 5 best trip planner apps\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWas Microsoft getting desperate here? I fear it's possible. Especially as its next idea was \"Create Pixel Art.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have no idea what this has to do with Excel as, when I clicked on the link, it took me to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002F@microsoft365\u002Fvideo\u002F7017812421733633285?ocid=cmm50bixyyq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea TikTok\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of illustrations from circa 1978. One was of a waffle, I'm told, because waffles have rows and columns. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis wasn't working on me. It just wasn't. It wasn't working on everyone on the TikTok page either, as there were comments, such as \"Can't open Microsoft Edge help\" and \"How do I get the TPM 2.0 Stick for Windows 11?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was feeling spent. None of these creative Excel activities felt appealing. None of them screamed at me to change my less than Excel-lent ways.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut there was one more suggestion to go. This would surely be the most creative of all. You have the leave the best for the end, surely.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, suggestion No. 6 was: \"Organize Your Week. Stay on top of your to do list and make time for what's important.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fbest-to-do-list-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe 6 best to-do list apps\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAh. Oh.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI felt Microsoft had run out of ideas. I know a lot of people use Excel for organization, so I struggled to see how this idea was in any way creative.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease, it may well be there are many people around the world who are immensely adept at using Excel for all sorts of exciting things. Why, Microsoft itself \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-just-watched-microsoft-try-to-make-excel-exciting-recovery-wont-be-easy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeven holds an Excel championship\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for truly exciting people. Like actuaries, I think.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI fear, though, that for very many people, Excel is just a dull, efficient, utilitarian thing, and it will always be so -- until \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpts-next-big-challenge-helping-microsoft-to-challenge-google-search\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E makes it redundant, I suppose.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2023-02-05 12:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Are these Microsoft suggestions really things you'd ever do? Except for, perhaps, one of them.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"8307fd3c-96e9-401f-a416-6ad81c65014f",image:{id:"eec01c3f-fc5e-4d77-a9f5-48f1f1e9747b",filename:"gettyimages-1441723112.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-02-03 14:39:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"gettyimages-1441723112.jpg",credits:"Catherine Falls Commercial\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F02\u002F03\u002Feec01c3f-fc5e-4d77-a9f5-48f1f1e9747b\u002Fgettyimages-1441723112.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2041,height:1469,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Companies^Microsoft",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-says-i-should-be-more-creative-with-excel-so-i-took-the-bait",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft says I should be more creative with Excel, so I took the bait",topic:{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7d9adf58-8ed7-4ae7-93bb-69f6a58c1fec\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ESo simple. So normal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-2024-03-12-at-8-59-01am.png\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-03-12-at-8-59-01am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"1634\" data-image-height=\"860\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft wants \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-copilot-formerly-bing-chat-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to be your everyday companion. But what does this really mean? And when are you likely to use it most?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company just offered some answers and you might be especially interested if you happen to spend a lot of time alone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-chatbot\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI chatbots: ChatGPT isn't the only one worth trying\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps you haven't noticed yet, but Microsoft is already pushing a democratic slogan \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fmscloud\u002Fstatus\u002F1765840453671198955?s=43&t=1QeKgm6aFAVhMUF6f9rEKA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ein social media\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: \"AI for all,\" as it shows how the tool can prepare you for, for example, meetings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"twitter_tweet\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Microsoft Cloud","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FMSCloud","cache_age":"3153600000","height":null,"html":"\u003Cblockquote class=\\"twitter-tweet\\"\u003E\u003Cp lang=\\"en\\" dir=\\"ltr\\"\u003EMicrosoft Copilot makes prepping for meetings a snap. AI for All.\u003C\\\u002Fp\u003E&mdash; Microsoft Cloud (@MSCloud) \u003Ca href=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FMSCloud\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1765840453671198955?ref_src=twsrc^tfw\\"\u003EMarch 7, 2024\u003C\\\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fblockquote\u003E\\n\\n","provider_name":"Twitter","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com","type":"rich","url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Ftwitter.com\\\u002FMSCloud\\\u002Fstatus\\\u002F1765840453671198955","version":"1.0","width":550}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fmscloud\u002Fstatus\u002F1765840453671198955?s=43&t=1QeKgm6aFAVhMUF6f9rEKA\" data-conversation=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"How does this tool make me feel?\" you might wonder. \"BOOMSHAKALAKA,\" is Microsoft's answer in the tweet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-microsoft-copilot-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot is for everyone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, when might everyone need it the most?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYour new best friend? Your only best friend?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=G9-10FKzGrw&t=9s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehas just released a YouTube video\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that suggests the most perfect time to have a Copilot is when you're wandering the world alone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this case, the YouTube video's purpose is to address a big question: The Chicago Pizza Debate, which Microsoft wants to solve  \"ONCE AND FOR ALL.\" Using AI, you understand.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat can AI possibly understand about pizza? It's never going to eat one. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut this video features Liv Pearsall as the moderator of the big debate. Should you be unaware of Pearsall she is, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theteenmagazine.com\u002Fliv-pearsall-on-creating-original-comedy-content-and-her-snl-dreams?utm_source=pocket_saves\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereportedly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a \"multi-faceted sensation\" and \"a leading figure within the new wave of Gen Z comedic talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe also studied applied math.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, though, her performance and that of her new AI friend is quite disarming. You see, Pearsall makes a very good case for Copilot actually substituting for one -- or perhaps even all -- of your friends.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe wafts about Chicago using Copilot as her guide. She turns up at a little joint called Mr. Beef. She vaguely recognizes it, but turns to Copilot for more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsnapchat-ai-gets-even-weirder-introducing-ai-pets\u002F\"\u003ESnapchat AI gets even weirder: Introducing AI pets\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMerely by taking a photograph, she discovers that Mr. Beef is where they shot most of the pilot for \"The Bear,\" the show that the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblockclubchicago.org\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F16\u002Fchicago-based-series-the-bear-wins-emmy-for-outstanding-comedy-3-acting-awards\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEmmy organizers believe to be a comedy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot even makes suggestions for what Pearsall should order. It's almost like her BourdAIn.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFinally, a pizza in action\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut wait, what's this got to do with pizza? Well, that part comes after a tour of various Chicago landmarks, with Copilot being endlessly fascinating. It's like one of those friends who simply knows stuff. More stuff than you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Microsoft","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F@Microsoft","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002FG9-10FKzGrw?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"AI Solves the Chicago Pizza Debate ONCE AND FOR ALL! | City Companion | Microsoft Copilot\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002FG9-10FKzGrw\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"AI Solves the Chicago Pizza Debate ONCE AND FOR ALL! | City Companion | Microsoft Copilot","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FG9-10FKzGrw\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy now, you'll either be deeply involved in this Copiloted tour or you'll be frustrated that a video that was supposed to be about pizza has not offered even the shallowest dish.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, Pearsall arrives at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.loumalnatis.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELou Malnati's\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the famous Chicago pizza joint. (Citation: Copilot.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-food-delivery-app\u002F\"\u003EThe best food delivery apps: DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, and more compared\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's here that our intrepid guide enters the great pizza debate: Deep Dish or Tavern? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApparently, most locals prefer Tavern pizza -- thinner crust, cut into squares -- rather than Deep Dish. Will this influence Pearsall? Will Copliot's prodding push her away from her favorite Deep Dish? How powerful a friend is this Copilot?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPearsall insists she still prefers Deep Dish -- though who eats pizza with a knife and fork?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe marketing of AI\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis video might seem a touch mundane to you, but that's precisely the point. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore often than not, many people really are alone these days. Loneliness is becoming not just a factor of life, but \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sfchronicle.com\u002Fopinion\u002Fopenforum\u002Farticle\u002Floneliness-older-people-19082396.php\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea genuine public health problem\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-ai-curb-loneliness-in-older-adults-this-robot-companion-is-proving-its-possible\u002F\"\u003ECan AI curb loneliness in older adults? This robot companion is proving it's possible\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft wants you to feel that Copilot is a very, \u003Cem\u003Every\u003C\u002Fem\u003E normal companion, something\u002Fsomeone you turn to naturally.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI fancy that Microsoft has done a slightly better (marketing) job than, say, Google in presenting its AI to the world. I just wandered over to Google's YouTube page and all I could find for Gemini was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=b5Fh7TaTkEU&t=7s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea video announcing Bard had become Gemini\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"youtube_video\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-oembed=\"{"author_name":"Google","author_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F@Google","height":113,"html":"\u003Ciframe width=\\"200\\" height=\\"113\\" src=\\"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002Fembed\\\u002Fb5Fh7TaTkEU?autoplay=0&amp;loop=0&amp;fs=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=1&amp;feature=oembed\\" frameborder=\\"0\\" allow=\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\\" allowfullscreen title=\\"Bard becomes Gemini | Ultra 1.0 and a new mobile app\\"\u003E\u003C\\\u002Fiframe\u003E","provider_name":"YouTube","provider_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fwww.youtube.com\\\u002F","thumbnail_height":360,"thumbnail_url":"https:\\\u002F\\\u002Fi.ytimg.com\\\u002Fvi\\\u002Fb5Fh7TaTkEU\\\u002Fhqdefault.jpg","thumbnail_width":480,"title":"Bard becomes Gemini | Ultra 1.0 and a new mobile app","type":"video","version":"1.0","width":200}\" data-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002Fb5Fh7TaTkEU\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-loop=\"false\" data-start=\"0\" data-fs=\"true\" data-rel=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce upon a time, Microsoft and marketing went together like Bill Gates and joke-telling.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet since Satya Nadella became CEO, the company has radiated a rather more human attitude and a distinct emphasis on the importance of presentation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy, just a couple of weeks ago Adweek \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.adweek.com\u002Fbrand-marketing\u002Fsatya-nadella-microsoft-ceo-digital-tech-executive-of-the-year\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enamed Nadella its Digital and Tech Executive of the Year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It offered that \"the CEO has secured the company's positioning as a leader in AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow did he do it? By coming across as a (relatively) normal human being, interested in human feelings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-we-tried-to-outwit-ai-last-week-legislation-preparation-intervention\u002F\"\u003E3 ways we tried to outwit AI: Legislation, preparation, intervention\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo for every headline that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.businessinsider.com\u002Fmicrosoft-insiders-worry-company-has-become-just-it-for-openai-2024-3?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_Insider%20Today,%20March%2012,%202024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereads\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \"Microsoft insiders worry the company has become just 'IT for OpenAI'\", you'll likely find Microsoft continuing to present Copilot as the bastion of normal, modern behavior -- something \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F19\u002Fmicrosoft-names-deepmind-co-founder-mustafa-suleyman-as-ceo-of-ai-unit.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eits new head of AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Mustafa Suleyman, might further pursue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother positive, of course, could be this: More people will whip out their phones to take pictures of their surroundings in order to learn about them, rather than taking selfies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat, to me, would feel like a vast step forward for civilization.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-03-31 10:00:22",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"When it says Copilot is your AI companion, Microsoft really means it.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"fd919a04-e3f3-4ecc-ae0d-40e3851cfc81",image:{id:"7d9adf58-8ed7-4ae7-93bb-69f6a58c1fec",filename:"screenshot-2024-03-12-at-8-59-01am.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-12 15:59:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screenshot-2024-03-12-at-8-59-01am.png",credits:"Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ESo simple. So normal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F12\u002F7d9adf58-8ed7-4ae7-93bb-69f6a58c1fec\u002Fscreenshot-2024-03-12-at-8-59-01am.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1634,height:860,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-has-a-clever-way-of-showing-you-ai-is-normal-especially-if-youre-alone",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft has a clever way of showing you AI is normal (especially if you're alone)",topic:{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ab7d5e69-f385-4467-983e-5652fdd9fd86\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWill it become my friend?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"screenshot-2024-03-12-at-4-03-45pm.png\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-03-12-at-4-03-45pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"1610\" data-image-height=\"854\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe careful what you share with your AI companion.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I asked  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-copilot-formerly-bing-chat-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft's Copilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E why it was trying to sell me a sofa, my new companion got all embarrassed and denied any commercial intentions. Then Copilot's employer threw its bot under the bus.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-chatbot\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI chatbots: ChatGPT and alternatives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESurprised? So was I. Here's how it all unfolded:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith AI, you should always expect the unexpected. But after I downloaded the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"af02e08c-68ec-408b-acf4-eaa9f39d1ce5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fmicrosoft-copilot\u002Fid6472538445\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Microsoft Copilot app\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E onto my iPhone, there was one thing that truly made my eyebrows rise. Copilot is supposed to be your AI companion. It's supposed to be there to help you navigate the world, so I began with a simple question. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA gentle takeoff\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was in my living room, observing one of my sports teams struggling. I allowed my Copilot access to my camera, presented a photograph of my sofa, and asked: \"What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps this was a very rudimentary beginning, but I wanted to see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-microsoft-copilot-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhat sort of companion\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Copilot really was.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot gave it some thought and then replied: \"The image you've uploaded is of a living room featuring a red tufted sofa with dark wooden legs, which gives it a classic and elegant look.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease note that I didn't tell Copilot this was my sofa. So the fact that it described it as classic and elegant was instantly charming. (My wife and I refer to this sofa as the bordello sofa.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Famazons-new-ai-lets-sellers-create-listings-using-just-a-url\u002F\"\u003EAmazon's new AI tool lets sellers create listings using just a URL\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot then detected a glass table with a metallic frame and -- on it -- an item wrapped in clear plastic. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeither of these things exists, but no matter. Copilot had only just begun. It proceeded to -- accurately -- describe the room. It used words like \"well-decorated\" and \"cozy.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWho are you really, Copilot?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, its extremely punctilious description ended in a way that I didn't expect.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot volunteered: \"The red sofa certainly stands out as the centerpiece of the room.\" And then: \"If you're looking for similar furniture or decor, stores like Joybird offer a range of options that might match this style.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-in-commerce-5-ways-industries-are-changing-how-they-do-business\u002F\"\u003EGenerative AI in commerce: 5 ways industries are changing how they do business\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat was already something of a surprise -- and then I noticed that my Copilot had added five links to commercial establishments: Etsy, Parlourhome Blog, Offerup, Etsy again, and -- of course -- Joybird.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot seems to have assumed that I sent it a picture of my sofa because I wanted to buy another sofa. Or -- who knows? -- some new cushions and, perhaps, a glass table. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis whole interaction was mesmerizing because it was clearly inspired by extreme technological development.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9051621e-f4a0-4fc5-b307-af1f62b51d13\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EFive links. Two Etsy's.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-2448.png\" data-image-filename=\"img-2448.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F12\" data-image-width=\"1170\" data-image-height=\"2532\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut I had to ask my new AI companion: \"Wait, you're trying to sell me things?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopliot seemed hurt: \"Oh, not at all! I'm here to provide information and answer any questions you might have [...] My intention is to assist, not to sell.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECopilot is sorry (I'm not, this is fun)\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot wanted to move right along, wondering whether there was anything specific I wanted to know about the image. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI asked whether Microsoft made any money if I clicked on the provided links and bought something. This wasn't a question born of annoyance. It was a genuinely open inquiry. After all, every Google search is adorned with ads.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pullquote\" data-alignment=\"right\" data-quote=\"Copilot "apologized for the confusion," but insisted it didn't provide direct links. I whispered that it did and Copilot repeated its denial and wished me a "great day!"  \"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot, though, seemed tense.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I understand your concern. To clarify, I don't have the capability to provide direct links or conduct transactions.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-copilot-formerly-bing-chat-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003EWhat is Copilot? Here's everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, well, it had provided links. Five of them -- two to Etsy, not the first place I'd think of buying a sofa.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI asked again -- politely, as always.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot \"apologized for the confusion,\" but insisted it didn't provide direct links. I whispered that it did and Copilot repeated its denial and wished me a \"great day!\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm extremely partial to having a true digital friend. I enjoyed the film \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FHer_(film)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"Her\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E enormously and was quite envious of the intimate relationship between Joaquin Phoenix and his digital assistant.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMicrosoft speaks\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, I had to contact Microsoft to ask whether these links really did help Microsoft's business in any way. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA company spokesperson told me: \"We're taking a thoughtful approach to monetization in Copilot and continue to explore new opportunities for ad experiences. Ads are in Copilot, specifically in chat, as they are in the traditional search results on Bing.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-will-change-customer-service-forever-heres-how-we-get-there\u002F\"\u003EGenerative AI will change customer service forever. Here's how we get there\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuite understandable, but this was Copilot itself directly suggesting a place to purchase.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESaid the spokesperson: \"Citations in Copilot are a mix of algorithm results like you would see in traditional search results, as well as ad placements. And we will include 'ad' beside those that are ads.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAh,\u003Cem\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ewill\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Einclude.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat, then, is something to be aware of: Copilot is not just your companion. It's also going to be your friendly salesperson.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI want this relationship to work. I want Copilot to be at my side, especially when there's no one else there. I'm not sure it knows me well enough, however, to know when I'm in a spendy frame of mind. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut what happens when it does? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-3-biggest-risks-from-generative-ai-and-how-to-deal-with-them\u002F\"\u003EThe 3 biggest risks from generative AI - and how to deal with them\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll be sitting there late at night, and suddenly a whisper from my Copilot: \"Psst. Wanna buy some new shoes?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Then how about a new sofa?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-03-21 16:56:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft admits users can expect more of this with its AI companion. Perhaps even a lot more.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"9db35b1b-7e30-4779-b95f-790baa1a2660",image:{id:"ab7d5e69-f385-4467-983e-5652fdd9fd86",filename:"screenshot-2024-03-12-at-4-03-45pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-12 23:04:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"screenshot-2024-03-12-at-4-03-45pm.png",credits:"Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EWill it become my friend?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F12\u002Fab7d5e69-f385-4467-983e-5652fdd9fd86\u002Fscreenshot-2024-03-12-at-4-03-45pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1610,height:854,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsofts-copilot-may-be-a-helpful-ai-tool-but-its-trying-to-sell-you-things-too",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft's Copilot may be a helpful AI tool but it's trying to sell you things too",topic:{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"103a5e4f-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"e-commerce",name:"E-Commerce",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"ef68a551-ce69-4159-8cce-3e88681376d3\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"June Wan\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 at NYC event\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F11\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"4240\" data-image-height=\"2384\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Microsoft \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-unveils-surface-pro-10-and-laptop-6-with-ai-upgrades-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eunveiled its latest members of the Surface family\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in March, the most important news out of the event was what the company \u003Cem\u003Edidn't \u003C\u002Fem\u003Etalk about. The new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, powered by Intel processors, are being marketed and sold exclusively to business customers. Meanwhile, the more exciting models -- with Arm-based SoCs inside -- remained firmly under wraps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.windowscentral.com\u002Fhardware\u002Fsurface\u002Farm-powered-surface-pro-10-with-10-core-snapdragon-x-plus-soc-leaks-will-16gb-ram-be-the-new-baseline\"\u003EWindows Central\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Zac Bowden found evidence that a new Surface Pro 10 running on an SoC from the new Snapdragon X family is being tested now. It's widely expected that several new Arm-based Surface machines will debut at a Microsoft event in Seattle on May 20. In addition to Microsoft's reveal, expect to see parallel announcements of new PCs using the latest Qualcomm chips from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.windowscentral.com\u002Fhardware\u002Flaptops\u002Fsnapdragon-x-elite-yoga-slim-7-leak\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELenovo \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eand \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tomshardware.com\u002Flaptops\u002Fsamsungs-snapdragon-elite-x-powered-galaxy-book4-edge-will-reportedly-cost-as-much-as-premium-intel-and-apple-alternatives\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESamsung\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, among others.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best laptops you can buy: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis week, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theverge.com\u002F2024\u002F4\u002F24\u002F24138768\u002Fqualcomm-snapdragon-x-plus-elite-processors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQualcomm officially announced the Snapdragon X Plus SoC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the entry-level alternative to the previously announced Snapdragon X Elite. And although Microsoft and Qualcomm have managed -- so far -- to keep a tight lid on leaks of the actual machines and corresponding benchmarks, they've also strategically \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theverge.com\u002F2024\u002F4\u002F24\u002F24138768\u002Fqualcomm-snapdragon-x-plus-elite-processors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshared accounts of their confidence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that Windows on Arm is finally ready to take on Apple's powerful M-series processors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-on-arm-can-microsoft-deliver-a-silicon-surprise-before-years-end\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI wrote\u003C\u002Fa\u003E about Microsoft's efforts to move Windows to an Arm-based model, with an emphasis on \"custom silicon to ... ensure the competitiveness of the entire Windows ecosystem and Surface hardware.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I noted then, \"If they're really serious about this custom silicon effort, they'd better pick up the pace.\" Unfortunately, Microsoft's historical reliance on investments and partnerships is a real handicap in terms of keeping up with Apple, which develops its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fintroducing-my-design-for-an-apple-silicon-based-mac-pro\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eown custom silicon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for iPhones, iPads, and Macs in lockstep with the operating system developers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-silicon-rosetta-m1-m2-m3-soc-why-these-terms-matter-to-every-computer-buyer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple's approach\u003C\u002Fa\u003E ties the silicon and the operating system together in a way that allows them to optimize for performance and battery life without the need to pay a third-party chip supplier (like Qualcomm or Intel). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-on-arm-can-microsoft-deliver-a-silicon-surprise-before-years-end\u002F\"\u003ECan Microsoft deliver a silicon surprise before year's end?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's why Apple has been shipping \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fm3-apple-silicon-is-here-and-theres-more-to-it-than-new-laptops-and-all-in-ones\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethird-generation Apple Silicon devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for months, while Microsoft is still yet to announce, much less ship, its first Surface devices built using custom silicon. (The current Arm-powered Surface devices are based on slightly customized versions of Qualcomm processors but can't really be considered \"custom silicon.\")\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn early 2023, Qualcomm forecasted optimistically that it would ship devices based on the next-generation SoC, which was eventually branded as the Snapdragon X Elite, before the end of the year. That obviously didn't happen, which is why those new Arm-based Surface PCs are still just rumors. That delay has given Apple crucial months to sell its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-m3-macbook-air-hands-on-these-3-new-features-stood-out-to-me-most\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrand-new M3 MacBook Airs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E without the competition that the new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 might provide.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest advantage of the Arm architecture, of course, is its power efficiency. Existing Arm-based Surface models are thin and light and get vastly better battery life than their Intel-based rivals, without generating heat and requiring fans. (My first-generation Surface Pro X, for example, averaged well over 8 hours of real-world battery usage per charge.) The trouble is those numbers are hours less than, say, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fm3-macbook-air-vs-m2-macbook-air\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMacBook Air with an M2 or M3 processor\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. And Apple's laptops blow the doors off their current Surface rivals for more demanding tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fm3-macbook-air-review\u002F\"\u003EM3 MacBook Air review: Apple's AI computer for the masses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBowden's sources tell Windows Central that \"these new chips will enable huge performance and efficiency gains over previous Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models.\" They'd better. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, someone at Microsoft \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theverge.com\u002F2024\u002F4\u002F24\u002F24138768\u002Fqualcomm-snapdragon-x-plus-elite-processors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etold Tom Warren at The Verge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that the company is \"so confident in these new Qualcomm chips that it's planning a number of demos that will show how these processors will be faster than an M3 MacBook Air for CPU tasks,\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's pretty bold talk, and longtime Microsoft watchers are understandably skeptical. But this is a make-or-break moment for Redmond. If Microsoft wants the market to take its new devices seriously, it has to deliver huge improvements in performance and battery life over its current models, and it has to be competitive with what Apple is shipping today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost importantly, those Surface devices have to be good enough to convince the two largest PC OEMs, HP and Dell, to begin the big shift to an Arm-based model and away from the classic \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fintel-spotlights-ai-in-new-core-ultra-5th-gen-xeon-chips\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIntel architecture\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's no accident that these new devices are being touted as purpose-built for AI, with neural processing units that can shift demanding AI workloads away from the GPU, as well as a Copilot key that hops straight into Windows 11's AI features. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee also: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-an-ai-pc-and-should-you-buy-one\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is an AI PC? (And should you buy one?)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the end of 2023, it seemed like a sure bet that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-12-faq-yes-its-coming-in-2024-and-more-surprising-predictions\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft would release Windows 12 this year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. I think we'll probably still see preview releases before the end of 2024, but the official release might wait until next year. If so, that gives Apple another year to extend its lead in hardware and software. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"73acd149-be52-4594-aa01-295e1bc9507b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F73acd149-be52-4594-aa01-295e1bc9507b\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-04-24 18:58:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft and its OEM partners are poised to announce a crop of new Arm-based laptops. Can those devices really compete with Apple's mature M-series designs?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"9970d003-25a9-47aa-9886-57b294d50292",image:{id:"ef68a551-ce69-4159-8cce-3e88681376d3",filename:"microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-11-30 23:59:18",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 at NYC event",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F30\u002Fef68a551-ce69-4159-8cce-3e88681376d3\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4240,height:2384,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^PCs",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"could-windows-finally-get-arm-right-and-outperform-apple-silicon",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Could Windows finally get ARM right and outperform Apple silicon?",topic:{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0765e4d4-53d3-4b04-878c-c0532f646fc4",username:"Sabrina Ortiz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sabrina",lastName:"Ortiz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11",filename:"screenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-27 23:36:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F27\u002F74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11\u002Fscreenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sabrina Ortiz is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She covers technology news for ZDNET, specializing in generative AI. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"121cb5ec-e34d-4da8-869d-fabbc4a680c2\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Copilot+PC\" data-image-filename=\"img-3259.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"2268\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E evolves, tech giants are developing new solutions that make solving everyday problems a little faster and easier. Microsoft's latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-copilot-pc-microsoft-just-announced-to-take-on-apples-m3-macbooks\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot+ PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E announcement featured such AI solutions from the start to the end of the presentation, and I got a chance to test them all out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-copilot-pc-microsoft-just-announced-to-take-on-apples-m3-macbooks\u002F\"\u003EEvery Copilot+ PC Microsoft just announced to take on Apple's M3 MacBooks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new AI features, including Recall, Cocreator in Paint, Live captions with live translation, Restyle in Photos, and Windows Studio Effects, are only available on Copilot+ PCs, which include the new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"d7217561-b9b4-4116-823a-8f28e4d02dbf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002Fsurface-laptop-7th-edition\u002F8tq2hq5xxkj9\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"e7a3c513-cfa8-4a8c-b014-8c1d39744103\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002Fsurface-pro-11th-edition\u002F8n9t09p96cmj\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, as well as PCs from partners such as Lenovo, HP, and Dell.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy thoughts on the latest AI tools, their performance and usability, and more below. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Recall \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"07ef8459-e464-470e-b906-5c7c9977003f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Recall\" data-image-filename=\"img-3283.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-crop=\"3426x1925+255+59\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"2268\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow often have you exited out of a tab, application, or project that you later wanted to access but couldn't find? Microsoft yesterday unveiled a new \"Recall\" feature for Copilot+ PCs that solves that exact issue, while taking things a step further.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith Recall, users can locate just about anything they've ever interacted with on their PC -- including files, images, text, and more -- simply by typing in what they want to locate and having their PC populate possible matches for them. You can also scroll back through possible timelines to see what and where you were browsing in the past.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ai-features-coming-to-copilot-pcs-that-i-wish-were-on-my-macbook\u002F\"\u003E3 AI features coming to Copilot+ PCs that I wish were on my MacBook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe feature works by storing a semantic index of your activity locally on your PC. If you are like me, your first thoughts were, \"Do I want \u003Cem\u003Eeverything\u003C\u002Fem\u003E stored?\" Microsoft addresses that concern by allowing users to personalize their snapshots, delete specified information, pause any tracking, and filter websites and apps that they don't want to be saved.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne example that a Microsoft member shared with me was when he asked his colleague if they were familiar with another colleague. To help show him what the other colleague looked like, he used the Recall feature to access a Zoom call he had with the individual. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Live captions with live translation\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"45dd8d18-e81b-4a33-8904-29a2e86eb732\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Live captions\" data-image-filename=\"img-3353.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"1037\" data-image-height=\"581\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs someone who grew up in a Spanish-speaking household, I am familiar with language barriers and how much they can hinder everyday communication. Naturally, the AI-supported Live captions with live translation feature stood out to me the most. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the lengthy name implies, the feature can generate captions for all audio that passes through your PC in over 40 languages into English subtitles, all in real time. For the demo, I spoke into the Surface Laptop's microphone and was pleasantly surprised with how accurate and speedy the Spanish-to-English translation was. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-surface-pro-and-laptop-are-the-ultimate-ai-pcs-and-im-worried-for-apple\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft's Surface Pro and Laptop are the ultimate 'AI PCs', and I'm worried for Apple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I switched from speaking English to Spanish, the captions automatically shifted from one language to the other nearly instantaneously with minimal lag. Most importantly, the translations were still accurate and better than the standard Google Translate. Not having to switch between languages manually is a game-changer because, in real-world conversations, you don't have the time or foresight to predict when the other person will start speaking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen using it, you can choose whether the computer's microphone or the internal audio from a video, song, or meeting should be used. This makes the feature suitable for various applications, such as translating all-hands meetings, conversations with customer service representatives, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Cocreator in Paint\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a0709b03-2c87-469b-8532-d3d1d783a9e5\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Cocreator\" data-image-filename=\"img-3291-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-crop=\"3537x1988+333+562\" data-image-width=\"3883\" data-image-height=\"2912\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWill Cocreator win awards for being the most useful AI feature ever? Probably not. Was it tons of fun to test? Definitely. With Cocreator, users can use an AI canvas to quickly transform their sketches into more polished art. The Creativity bar lets you choose how much of the original sketch you'd like to keep and how much more you'd like to be AI-generated.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-went-hands-on-with-microsofts-surface-pro-and-laptop-and-im-ready-to-ditch-my-macbook\u002F\"\u003EI went hands-on with Microsoft's Surface Pro and Laptop, and I'm ready to ditch my MacBook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, in the demo, I drew a terrible sketch of a puppy, as seen in the image above. When I turned Creativity up to 100, Cocreator generated a much cuter rendition of the dog, keeping some basic features such as big beady eyes, floppy ears, and even my color scheme. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis feature appeals to me more than the traditional \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-image-generator\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI image generators\u003C\u002Fa\u003E since the mock-up process feels more genuine and personal. Additionally, some creatives, such as marketers or interior designers, can benefit from adding a tool like this to their workflow -- when an idea comes to mind, and they just don't have the time to map it all out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Restyle Image in Photos \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"edbdfcf3-3e11-491a-ae27-3ec33b2d9746\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Restyle feature\" data-image-filename=\"img-3295.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-crop=\"3630x2040+0+372\" data-image-width=\"3630\" data-image-height=\"2722\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlmost equally as fun is Restyle in Photos. With this feature, users can modify their photos with generative AI, changing elements such as the background or even the full picture to match a specific style or theme. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-veo-meet-googles-next-gen-ai-video-creator-powered-by-imagen-3\u002F\"\u003EWhat is Veo? Meet Google's next-gen AI video creator\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs seen in my demo, I was able to completely change the background of a photo of the couple by typing in a descriptive text prompt with what I wanted to see instead. Like Cocreator, users can set a Creativity level to adjust how much of the image is generated with AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile Restyle in Photos may not be a feature I would necessarily use every day, I can see it being useful for creating lock screens, greeting cards, seasonal messages, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Image Creator in Photos\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"28d6a562-813e-466f-a45c-5ffd8a59cd23\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Image Creator in Photos\" data-image-filename=\"img-3293.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"3441\" data-image-height=\"2581\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECopilot+ PCs also have Image Creator in Photos, which, like other image generators, transforms a user text prompt into an image. However, the impressive part here is that the tool runs on-device instead of in the cloud like DALL-E. As a result, generated images come out faster, and the whole process happens locally.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-image-generator\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI image generators of 2024: Tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn my demo, I prompted Image Creator in Photos to generate 50 images, and I was shocked by how quickly it completed the task. As seen in the image above, Image Creator relied entirely on Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite NPU to generate the images, lessening the power required from the laptop's GPU and CPU.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E6. Windows Studio Effects\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b1bee5af-b0fe-4e38-9f73-f00feb0e6233\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Creative filters\" data-image-filename=\"img-3285.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-crop=\"4032x2264+0+400\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"3024\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELastly, Windows Studio Effects has been enhanced to deliver improved video calls, with features such as Portrait Light that enhances how you or your background are illuminated, an eye contact teleprompter, which helps you read your screen while keeping contact, and, my favorite, creative filters.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-bing-image-creator\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use Image Creator from Microsoft Designer (formerly Bing Image Creator)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile creative filters are perhaps the least practical addition to Windows Studio Effects, it was really fun to see myself being transformed into an animated version with impressive detail, as seen in the image above. Work and video calls can be boring, so why not have some fun? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more serious conversations, voice focus, a feature that uses AI to detect and cancel noises around you, and portrait blur, which blurs your background in calls, will be of great use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-05-21 15:18:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"From Recall to Windows Studio Effects, these AI features can do just about everything on a PC for you.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"d90e1b5c-fbd2-411b-8bf6-bcecd06503b8",image:{id:"b1bee5af-b0fe-4e38-9f73-f00feb0e6233",filename:"img-3285.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-05-21 05:08:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Copilot+PC",credits:"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F21\u002Fb1bee5af-b0fe-4e38-9f73-f00feb0e6233\u002Fimg-3285.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"3517x1975+20+681",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4032,height:3024,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"i-demoed-every-new-ai-feature-coming-to-copilot-pcs-and-im-nearly-sold-on-the-hype",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"I demoed every new AI feature coming to Copilot+ PCs, and I'm nearly sold on the hype",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0765e4d4-53d3-4b04-878c-c0532f646fc4",username:"Sabrina Ortiz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sabrina",lastName:"Ortiz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11",filename:"screenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-27 23:36:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F27\u002F74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11\u002Fscreenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sabrina Ortiz is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She covers technology news for ZDNET, specializing in generative AI. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7bce5596-1f8a-47ec-98d0-69967f60bc73\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Surface Pro and Surface Laptop\" data-image-filename=\"img-3308.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"2268\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Monday, Microsoft launched its first consumer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-an-ai-pc-and-should-you-buy-one\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E-- the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"91dce667-5f9b-4ba9-aa4f-cf805b6f1348\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002Fsurface-laptop-7th-edition\u002F8tq2hq5xxkj9\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"7171bd7c-29a3-4cf1-a770-ba3cacd2aaea\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002Fsurface-pro-11th-edition\u002F8n9t09p96cmj\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E --ahead of its annual developers' conference, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fmeet-the-team\u002Fsabrina-ortiz\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Build\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These devices boast a series of upgrades from their predecessors in nearly every area, with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E taking the driver's seat. I went hands-on with both Surface releases and am impressed (and slightly envious). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-surface-pro-and-laptop-are-the-ultimate-ai-pcs-and-im-worried-for-apple\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft's Surface Pro and Laptop are the ultimate 'AI PCs', and I'm worried for Apple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore I even used the devices, the upgraded designs for both the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro jumped out at me. The display of the Surface Laptop has significantly improved from the previous version, with thinner bezels that allow users to get an optimal view experience while keeping a smaller, thinner, and less bulky footprint.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c5e6b92a-4773-42aa-ae29-ff8582832bd2\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Bezels on new Surface Laptop\" data-image-filename=\"img-3307.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"2268\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was pleasantly surprised by how vibrant the pictures on the Surface Laptop looked, with crisp contrasts and dynamic colors. This display quality is due to the laptop's blend of PixelSense touchscreen display, HDR technology, Dolby Vision IQ, and Adaptive color technology, and I'm curious to see how it fares outside of the demo environment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-copilot-pc-microsoft-just-announced-to-take-on-apples-m3-macbooks\u002F\"\u003EEvery Copilot+ PC Microsoft just announced to take on Apple's M3 MacBooks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsers can choose from a 13.8-inch display, which has a larger viewing area than the traditional 14-inch laptop, or a 15-inch model. Both sizes, despite feeling solidly built, don't feel heavy, coming in at 2.96 pounds for the 13.8-inch and 3.67 pounds for the 15-inch. To put that into perspective, compared to my nearly five-pound \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"a4c9c1c8-e5ad-4153-8cef-81253fa17145\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-mac\u002Fmacbook-pro\u002F16-inch\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MacBook Pro M1 16-inch laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, the 15-inch Surface Laptop felt significantly lighter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Surface Laptop is offered in Platinum, Black, Dune (a light pink color), and Sapphire (a baby blue color). I was particularly drawn to the Dune colorway, seen below, which offers users a sophisticated, fun, and unique finish. Apple, take notes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2bdf1999-2610-4737-bee2-b262a4e01495\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Surface Laptop Dune color\" data-image-filename=\"img-3303.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F20\" data-image-crop=\"3446x2024+137+61\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"2268\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event also showcased how the laptop can extend to up to three 4K monitors while the device screen is active -- a subtle jab at \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2c5b7fc2-3310-4f74-a8d8-c1807361e209\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fshop\u002Fbuy-mac\u002Fmacbook-air\u002F13-inch-m3\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Apple's M3 MacBook Air\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which can only support one display with up to 6K resolution while open or two 4K displays with the laptop lid closed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f0fc3de9-67f9-4d14-b75f-8e975e45743f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Surface Laptop three displays\" data-image-filename=\"img-3309.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"3012\" data-image-height=\"1694\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuch like the MacBook's, the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro's upgrade to a haptic trackpad adds a nice tactile touch, giving users more personalization and control when gliding and clicking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"503531eb-e340-4dff-b79b-9347c925dbb2\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"New Surface Pro Keyboard\" data-image-filename=\"img-3261-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"3498\" data-image-height=\"1968\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond design, as an AI reporter and aficionado, I was very interested in how the two devices handled AI applications. I was impressed by how quickly AI applications ran on the device, especially for image generation and live captions. In both cases, the PCs were quick and snappy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-copilot-pc-microsoft-just-announced-to-take-on-apples-m3-macbooks\u002F\"\u003EEvery Copilot+ PC Microsoft just announced to take on Apple's M3 MacBooks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis speed is facilitated by the devices' Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus chips, one of the biggest highlights of the new Copilot+ PCs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"121cb5ec-e34d-4da8-869d-fabbc4a680c2\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Surface Pro\" data-image-filename=\"img-3259.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"2268\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow big of an upgrade is the Snapdragon X Elite chip? Microsoft says it allows for 90% faster speeds on the Surface Pro than its predecessor, especially when running AI applications. The new processor also improves the battery life of the Surface Pro with a 14-hour rating for video playback. Again, we'll have to see how the device performs under real-world tests.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b1d25691-5137-4aa6-87af-ee9d7b1a52fa\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ECocreator ran at impressive speeds on the Surface Pro.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Cocreator ran at impressive speeds on the Surface Pro.\" data-image-filename=\"img-3291.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"3883\" data-image-height=\"2912\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom what I saw, the 13-inch LCD panel on the Surface Pro offers the same impressive picture as the Surface Laptop. But for $500 more, you can get the Pro model with an OLED display, which brings higher contrast levels and those inky blacks that MacBooks simply can't match. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcopilot-pro-vs-chatgpt-plus-which-is-ai-chatbot-is-worth-your-20-a-month\u002F\"\u003ECopilot Pro vs. ChatGPT Plus: Which is AI chatbot is worth your $20 a month?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELastly, Microsoft unveiled several new AI features during yesterday's event, including Cocreator, Recall, Live Captions with live translations, Restyle, and Windows Studio effects. After trying them all, I wish MacBooks offered similar functionalities, especially \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-new-recall-feature-lets-you-ask-ai-for-that-file-or-email-you-cant-find\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERecall\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which I would take advantage of daily. Of course, Apple has the chance to land a counterpunch with WWDC looming. Until then, Microsoft has the edge when it comes to AI applications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"82c8e52a-3ddc-4540-8dae-09d108631053\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002Fsurface-laptop-7th-edition\u002F8tq2hq5xxkj9\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Laptop\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"2da0d286-d93c-4707-af22-a60c96b2b571\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fstore\u002Fconfigure\u002Fsurface-pro-11th-edition\u002F8n9t09p96cmj\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E are both available for preorder on the Microsoft website. The Surface Laptop 13.8-inch display starts at $999, and the 15-inch starts at $1,299, while the Surface Pro starts at $999 for the LCD display and $1,499 for OLED. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-05-21 14:16:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Design, speed, and AI applications make the new Surface releases strong MacBook competitors.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b99c45be-2e66-449f-8c24-e63b98502b3e",image:{id:"2bdf1999-2610-4737-bee2-b262a4e01495",filename:"img-3303.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-05-20 21:10:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Surface Laptop Dune color",credits:"Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F20\u002F2bdf1999-2610-4737-bee2-b262a4e01495\u002Fimg-3303.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4032,height:2268,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"i-went-hands-on-with-microsofts-surface-pro-and-laptop-and-im-ready-to-ditch-my-macbook",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"I went hands-on with Microsoft's Surface Pro and Laptop, and I'm ready to ditch my MacBook",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"21cbb2df-d864-4708-94de-79d0a895574d\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"windows-10-hero-gif-10x.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"windows-10-hero-gif-10x.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F10\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"497\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis article was originally published in September 2019 and has been updated significantly and republished several times since then. The current version incorporates details about major changes Microsoft made to the free upgrade program in September 2023.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn January 2017, I wrote a post titled  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade\u002F\"\u003E\"Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E It became the single most popular post I've ever published at ZDNET, and it is still one of the site's most popular pages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-screen-record-in-windows-10-or-11\u002F\"\u003EHow to screen record in Windows 10 or 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the months after that original publication, I rechecked, revised, and updated the post several times. After the first few updates, though, I ran out of old PCs to upgrade; so I tacked on a note at the end of the article, asking readers who tried this technique to use the contact form and let me know how the experience went.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe response to that request was overwhelming, and I still receive reports today.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlas, these days, most of those reports are from people confirming that the free upgrade offer no longer results in a valid digital license. That loophole officially closed on September 20, 2023, when Microsoft posted an inconspicuous announcement on a website for its hardware partners. (For details, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fits-official-no-more-free-windows-10-upgrades\u002F\"\u003E\"It's official: No more free Windows 10 upgrades\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fseven-ways-to-make-windows-11-less-annoying\u002F\"\u003E7 ways to make Windows 11 less annoying\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough the upgrade to Windows 10 still works, the newly upgraded PC reports that it's not properly activated. In the Settings app, all options on the Personalization page are unavailable, and this message appears at the top of the page, in red:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You need to activate Windows before you can personalize your PC.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo why did Microsoft allow those free upgrades in the first place? And is there any chance that it'll \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-your-windows-license-legal-should-you-even-care\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erevoke those digital licenses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, now that the free upgrade offer is officially defunct?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy did Microsoft do this?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe answer to that first question is easy. Remember, Microsoft's Windows business is predicated on its partnership with PC makers, who pay a license fee for every copy of Windows they install on a new PC. Those OEMs are none too happy about the idea of extending the life of an older PC; they would much rather have you buy a brand-new PC instead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe best Windows laptops you can buy right now\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, to mollify its OEM partners, Microsoft put a time limit on the free upgrade offer, and when it expired after a year, the company simply didn't speak of it. Today, the Windows marketing team enthusiastically promotes new PCs running Windows 11, and the enterprise sales staff continues to sell volume licenses of Windows Enterprise editions and Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Nobody talks about upgrades.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrankly, at this point, the only people who are still interested in a free upgrade to Windows 10 are enthusiasts, home users, and very small businesses running hardware that's at least eight years old. That doesn't mean the upgrade will fail, of course. I've received multiple reports of successful Windows 10 upgrades on PCs that date back to the very beginning of the Windows 7 era in 2009-2011.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut most of those ancient PCs have been retired. The vast majority of Windows PCs sold in the past eight years included Windows 10 licenses, and even businesses who stuck with Windows 7 to the bitter end typically did so by exercising downgrade rights. They're free to install Windows 10 anytime, without having to jump through any hoops.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn PCs that were originally sold with older versions of Windows, Microsoft's calculus is pretty straightforward: It's in the company's best interests to see those old Windows versions replaced, both for support purposes and to improve the security of the Windows ecosystem. There's little or no profit in trying to sell upgrades to that market, and there's plenty of goodwill to reap by making those upgrades easy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBut is there a catch?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second question is a little tougher. \u003Cem\u003EIs\u003C\u002Fem\u003E there a catch? In technical terms, no. A PC that upgraded from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 before the cutoff date in September 2023 reports that it is activated and has a digital license for Windows 10.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-downgrade-from-windows-11-to-windows-10\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs that license legal? As I've said many times, I am not a lawyer, so I can't offer legal advice. But I have a lot of experience with Windows licensing, and it's literally inconceivable (and yes, that word means exactly what you think it means) that Microsoft would choose to enforce an ambiguous license agreement against its retail customers. They are, after all, prospects to subscribe to Microsoft 365, buy Xbox hardware and games, play Minecraft, use \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-copilot-formerly-bing-chat-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Copilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and eventually buy a new Windows 11 PC from one of those aforementioned partners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd whatever pittance Microsoft's bean counters might be able to squeeze out of those upgrades wouldn't come close to balancing the very, very bad publicity that would come from sending threatening letters to retirees and mom-and-pop businesses that are trying to squeeze a few extra years of life out of their old hardware.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're running a business, of course, the calculation is different. Do you really want to be unsure about whether your business software assets are properly licensed? (Your accountant will tell you no.) But here too I'm convinced that there's roughly zero likelihood that the software police are going to haul any consumers or small business owners away because they decided to upgrade an old PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-send-and-receive-imessages-on-windows\u002F\"\u003EHow to send and receive iMessages on Windows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, this all ties into the new Windows retail licensing model Microsoft introduced with Windows 10 way back in 2015. You only have to buy the license once, usually with a new PC, and after that, all the upgrades are free, as long as the hardware allows it. That's the official policy with Windows 10 and Windows 11, and it's clear that the unofficial policy includes older Windows versions too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-05-16 12:09:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"For seven years after Microsoft's free upgrade offer officially ended, people were still reporting successful Windows 10 upgrades from older machines. Were all those loophole digital licenses legit?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"95e2f8e0-9915-4d86-ac2b-aaf20e2a721b",image:{id:"628e0f11-0157-426b-af16-80aa0ef653d3",filename:"windows-10-hero-gif.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2018-10-05 13:20:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"windows-in-reach.jpg",credits:b,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2018\u002F10\u002F05\u002F628e0f11-0157-426b-af16-80aa0ef653d3\u002Fwindows-10-hero-gif.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:770,height:497,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 10",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"what-ever-happened-to-the-free-windows-10-upgrade-offer",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"What ever happened to the free Windows 10 upgrade offer?",topic:{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4063eda6-8a42-40be-853c-e775d3869b9c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ENotable?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Teams and Copilot\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-03-26-at-5-41-16pm.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F03\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"974\" data-image-height=\"604\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmid the fears that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-taking-on-more-work-doesnt-mean-it-replaces-you-here-are-12-reasons-to-worry-less\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI will take over\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, well, everything, perhaps it's worth considering where the supposed takeover may start.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd where, indeed, it might even be useful.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-taking-on-more-work-doesnt-mean-it-replaces-you-here-are-12-reasons-to-worry-less\u002F\"\u003EAI taking on more work doesn't mean it replaces you. Here are 12 reasons to worry less\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEver since \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-copilot-formerly-bing-chat-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Copilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E emerged with a rush of promises, I've wondered where it might be most easily embraced. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-has-a-clever-way-of-showing-you-ai-is-normal-especially-if-youre-alone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efirst suggestions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was that you treat it as a friend, while you wander through life entirely alone. It was, in its way, persuasive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet what role is Copilot already playing in everyday business functions?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, some selected companies are testing Copilot to see if it brings them, well, benefits. It's easy to be enchanted by AI, but sometimes harder to see whether it can make an active, accurate contribution to company efficiency and -- who knows? -- perhaps even profits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was moved, then, to learn of the early reactions of one organization: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Famadeus.com\u002Fen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmadeus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The renowned travel software company seems to have found a vast benefit in perhaps one of the most unsung areas of business life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Frederick Ros, Amadeus's head of digital workplace services, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fskift.com\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F23\u002Fheres-how-amadeus-employees-use-ai-with-microsoft-copilot\u002F?utm_campaign=New%20Daily%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--JM4oX85WBrUJq9WU_ibg3CKBD_dTjGFxgT4iYBueKOJqmeslKgwiQAzqn1R75sCFFN047XQX_NqZgUXnrjkkTdPGfUg&_hsmi=304102241&utm_content=304102239&utm_source=hs_email\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etold\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Skift: \"There is no organization in the world that is really super good at taking notes of meetings.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F7-reasons-i-use-copilot-instead-of-chatgpt\u002F\"\u003E7 reasons I use Copilot instead of ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis may be partly because no human being in any organization wants to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-note-taking-tablet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etake notes of meetings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It's a particular form of torture, one that involves not only accurate reporting but political nuances. If one of your bosses says something ineffably ignorant, do you report that? And if so, how?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you know that a piece of technology is doing the notetaking, perhaps that notetaking will feel more accurate and precise. More honest, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's an additional problem, as Ros confirmed: \"It's always difficult to have somebody focusing on what is said and taking notes instead of being part of the discussion.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnter Copilot, doing something a truly helpful companion -- and employee -- should.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-unveils-seven-new-ai-features-to-level-up-your-meetings\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft unveils seven new AI features to level up your meetings\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"With this kind of technology, it's much more efficient,\" said Ros.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf every participant in a meeting is truly an \u003Cem\u003Eactive\u003C\u002Fem\u003E participant, it might just make a (small) difference to company profits. It also avoids the designated human note-taker from mumbling to themselves: \"Why me? Just because I'm Gen Z?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERos insists that the vast underswell of the company wants Copilot to become a permanent, as it were, member of the staff. To that end, Amadeus is training its employees to understand not only what AI can do, but how it works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of the other Copilot benefits the company sees may, to some, be a touch more questionable. For example, \"Suggesting draft text for an email based on the context of the employee's job.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-note-taking-tablet\u002F\"\u003EThe best note-taking tablets: Tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr: \"Summarizing long threads of chat between coworkers, which is particularly helpful for those who join a chat late.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI feel more confident when AI is restricted to providing objective assistance, rather than potentially more subjective, proactive editing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDraft text? Hmm, perhaps better if the employee writes with their own personality, rather than a bot's pre-programmed view of what text should sound like. Is it \u003Cem\u003Ereally\u003C\u002Fem\u003E healthy if every email sounds just the same? Think of how many more \"Hi. I hope you're well\" emails you might get.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEqually, summarizing a chat might allow the bot to miss something that's actually important, something the participants all forgot. How the bot is taught and the information on which it's trained is somewhat vital here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet one of the greatest joys of good technology is how it can successfully eliminate particular elements of life that humans uniformly find tedious and even time-wasting. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's worth taking note of that.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-05-04 11:00:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Could the best use for generative AI turn out to be startlingly mundane? At this company, employees love their Copilot for a very simple reason.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b31af5bf-6334-47a8-a8b1-d26b18152672",image:{id:"bdd4f31e-e1ea-47ae-8d1e-02f339f2f0a6",filename:"screenshot-2024-04-02-at-3-49-22pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-04-02 19:58:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Copilot in enterprise hero images",credits:"Microsoft",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ENotable?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F02\u002Fbdd4f31e-e1ea-47ae-8d1e-02f339f2f0a6\u002Fscreenshot-2024-04-02-at-3-49-22pm.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:480,height:270,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-one-companys-employees-use-microsoft-copilot-to-avoid-the-worst-part-of-meetings",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How one company's employees use Microsoft Copilot to avoid the worst part of meetings",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"23dc3b80-dd2c-41be-bce0-85dda2631588\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Thomas Trutschel\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"siri2024gettyimages-1237878806\" data-image-filename=\"siri2024gettyimages-1237878806.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F03\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"683\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-keeps-insisting-your-iphone-doesnt-need-a-case-is-anyone-listening\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple\u003C\u002Fa\u003E isn't perfect, you may be surprised to hear.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd Siri is a fine example of the company's deepest imperfections.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Siri first came out, you wanted to give it a chance. You wanted to believe this \u003Cem\u003Etruly\u003C\u002Fem\u003E was an intelligent assistant who would understand your questions -- and your needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F7-reasons-i-use-copilot-instead-of-chatgpt\u002F\"\u003E7 reasons I use Copilot instead of ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, time has proven that -- all too often -- Siri doesn't quite get it. Sometimes, it doesn't get any of it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt reacts when you haven't asked it anything. It also hears things that you simply haven't said. And its answers can range from the unhelpful to the downright bewildering, especially, if -- like me -- you have something of an accent.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorst of all, the brand name \"Siri\" has become something of a joke. Spend some time with anyone who has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Funleash-google-assistant-5-handy-tricks-you-need-to-try-today\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle's hard-working assistant\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and they'll likely chuckle when you try to invoke Siri. (Yes, you can still chuckle that they only get a green bubble in a text conversation.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHey Siri, let's talk about Microsoft\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet now, and urgently, Apple is thrusting itself further into AI. Cupertino \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-claims-its-on-device-ai-system-realm-substantially-outperforms-gpt-4\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ealready claims\u003C\u002Fa\u003E its on-device AI is better than GPT-4. The name of its on-device system? ReALM (Reference Resolution As Language Modeling), apparently.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot very memorable, that. Yet still, so rumors have it, this on-device AI will exist to help Siri on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthree-iphone-16-features-that-would-win-me-over-from-android\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EiPhone 16\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, rather than remove the name from the public ether.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-changed-these-10-iphone-settings-and-improved-its-battery-life-dramatically\u002F\"\u003EI changed these 10 iPhone settings and improved battery life dramatically\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of those who claim to know \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.macrumors.com\u002Fguide\u002Fapple-gpt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einsist\u003C\u002Fa\u003E it'll be \"AI for Siri.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI worry.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Microsoft embraced OpenAI, the first essence to emerge was that the product would be called Bing Chat.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps someone at Microsoft themselves started to worry that associating Microsoft's AI with the name \"Bing\" didn't quite offer the sense of a tangible breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore Bing Chat became a thing, it was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-copilot-formerly-bing-chat-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etransformed into Microsoft Copilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-builds-a-slimmed-down-ai-model-using-stanford-google-innovations\u002F\"\u003EApple builds a slimmed-down AI model using Stanford, Google innovations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftechcrunch.com\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F15\u002Fbing-chat-is-now-copilot\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eofficial reason\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was, according to the company's director of communications Caitlin Rouston: \"Our vision to create a unified Copilot experience for consumer and commercial customers.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut Bing, too, had become a thing of humor -- whether that humor was justified or not. Because of Google's dominance, Bing felt like a struggling search engine in search of a retirement home. It seemed clear that a trite name with a less-than-competitive product wasn't an ideal mix. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft, on the other hand, is a strong brand -- one that's become both more important and more likable in recent years. Add the notion of a Copilot to it and it suddenly feels like something with which you want to be involved, something that has a chance to be your true companion, something that might \u003Cem\u003Eactually\u003C\u002Fem\u003E be good.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, Siri connotes the phrase \"You cannot be Sirious.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHey Siri, say goodbye\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESiri enjoys a Reddit thread \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reddit.com\u002Fr\u002Fios\u002Fcomments\u002F16gijak\u002Fsiri_is_pathetic_how_is_this_allowed_to_happen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eentitled\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: \"Siri is pathetic. How is this allowed to happen???\" One of the better-known Apple acolytes, Jim Dalrymple, was recently \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fjdalrymple\u002Fstatus\u002F1770154960610537945\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emoved to muse\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: \"Siri has done what no person could for 30 years: Make me stop using an Apple product.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-chatbot\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI chatbots: ChatGPT isn't the only one worth trying\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's surely time, then, for Apple to focus its larger and more agile brains toward a new promise -- an AI assistant that you can trust to get the basics right, surprise you on occasion, and even inspire you with its inner knowledge. One infused with new AI technology. (Apple will insist it's \"revolutionary.\") One \u003Cem\u003Enot\u003C\u002Fem\u003E called Siri.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not just a matter of enabling better personalization, more intimate human conversation, and enhanced trust. It's not just a matter of launching a \"New, improved Siri. Now with better AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe true challenge for Apple is to help its customers forget Siri entirely and believe that the company has generated a whole new AI-driven world inspired by Siri's replacement. (A robot replaced by a better robot. Imagine that!)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapples-new-ai-model-can-understand-your-home-screen-and-supercharge-siri\u002F\"\u003EApple's new AI model could understand your home screen and supercharge Siri\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis replacement should have a new name -- Cuper or Cooky anyone? -- that'll make people believe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapples-new-ai-model-can-understand-your-home-screen-and-supercharge-siri\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple has finally mastered the AI assistant thing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and created AI for tomorrow, rather than from yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-05-05 12:00:24",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"As Apple promises to venture further into AI, the name Siri -- and the assistant itself -- just doesn't feel right any more. For very good reasons.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f4fe7455-8746-4328-ace4-4b495fd08da0",image:{id:"23dc3b80-dd2c-41be-bce0-85dda2631588",filename:"siri2024gettyimages-1237878806.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-05-03 17:24:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"siri2024gettyimages-1237878806",credits:"Thomas Trutschel\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F03\u002F23dc3b80-dd2c-41be-bce0-85dda2631588\u002Fsiri2024gettyimages-1237878806.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1024,height:683,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"siri-has-become-apples-bing-its-time-for-an-ai-inspired-change",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Siri has become Apple's Bing. It's time for an AI-inspired change",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"2a142269-ad72-4347-a8d7-cbab9a2f6346",username:"chris_matyszczyk",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Chris",lastName:"Matyszczyk",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"dc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42",filename:"chris-matyszczyk.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:17:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fdc8b697c-2b0a-4b2d-8ce9-7ff431642a42\u002Fchris-matyszczyk.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who now runs the consultancy Howard Raucous LLC. In 2013, Mediapost named him the Most Influential Person on Madison Avenue. His writing has been published all over the world, most recently on CNET.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d17c22da-9e20-4f1c-a01b-5a10a02d286f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIs there a better way?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Program like StartAllBack may not be able to run in Windows 11 24H2\" data-image-filename=\"figure-top-microsoft-may-try-to-block-third-party-customization-apps-in-windows-11-24h2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F04\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"1438\" data-image-height=\"784\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's tempting to believe that brute force always works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter all, wasn't much of the modern tech industry built upon the notion of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.snopes.com\u002Ffact-check\u002Fmove-fast-break-things-facebook-motto\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emoving fast and breaking things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-wants-to-show-you-ads-in-windows-11s-start-menu-heres-how-to-prevent-them\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft wants to show you ads in Windows 11's Start menu. Here's how to prevent them\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ftopic\u002Fmicrosoft\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and some of its ingrained customer-facing habits, the idea that you can simply force things on your users rarely dies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet the company's latest attempts seem, as often happens, to have annoyed the very people Microsoft shouldn't.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA wreckommendation?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, Microsoft decided this was the right time to mess with the Windows 11 Start menu. By inserting ads for \"recommended apps.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know this annoyed people because my colleague Lance Whitney began \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-wants-to-show-you-ads-in-windows-11s-start-menu-heres-how-to-prevent-them\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehis description of this maneuver\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with delicious words: \"Microsoft is testing a way to further mismanage the Windows 11 Start menu: displaying icons for recommended apps.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI sense he may even have been very annoyed by this maneuver -- even though it's only a test -- because he added: \"As a Windows Insider, I have some feedback, none of which is printable. Despite being a $3 trillion company with $227 billion in revenue in 2023, Microsoft apparently feels the need to eke out more money from Windows users by annoying them with ads.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELance wasn't alone in his feelings. Why, here's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.windowscentral.com\u002Fsoftware-apps\u002Fnew-features-ship-to-edge-insiders-enough-with-the-ads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea headline from Windows Central\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: \"Microsoft, please, enough with the ads -- For once, I'm not experiencing FOMO with these new additions for Edge Insiders.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this case, the ads were for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-has-a-clever-way-of-showing-you-ai-is-normal-especially-if-youre-alone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Microsoft's new AI companion. The promise is for \"Copilot with more efficient settings.\" These include managing your passwords and bookmarking tabs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-12-faq-is-it-coming-in-2024-plus-some-surprising-predictions\u002F\"\u003EWindows 12 FAQ: Is it coming in 2024? (Plus some surprising predictions)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOften, however, we create our own efficiencies. We feel good about the way our tech functions and how we use it. Declaring baldly that there are (allegedly) more efficient settings isn't quite what one might call persuasive. Or even remotely personal.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECharm, don't harm\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is another way, Microsoft. Truly there is.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETesting new ideas by simply shoving them at your customers describes a mindset that is, well, nerdish. It's direct, it's matter-of-factual and it can be somewhat grating.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn alternative is to communicate with your customers first -- or, dare one mention it -- use a little charm and wit to entice, rather than repel.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-windows-update-annoying-you-take-back-control-in-3-easy-steps\u002F\"\u003EIs Windows Update annoying you? Take back control in 3 easy steps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of instantly shoving recommended apps on the Start Menu, perhaps Microsoft could have teased one or two popular app recommendations in, say, a humorous way. Humor can be disarming in a way that arm-twisting is not.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft could even have shown that it respected its customers' mindset and declared: \"Look, we know you don't like ads much, but these apps might just be useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimilarly, in the case of the Copilot ads on Edge, Microsoft could have used the voice of its new AI: \"Hey, did you know that Copilot can make your life just a tiny, tiny bit easier? Want to see how?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-may-try-to-block-third-party-customization-apps-in-windows-11-24h2\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft may try to block third-party customization apps in Windows 11 24H2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr perhaps: \"We know there's a lot of hype about AI right now, but we'd still like to show you how Copilot can help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr even: \"Psst. Copilot wants to be your new friend that's actually there when you need them. We all need friends like that, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThink about what you know\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, there's a difference between inserting a product change you feel sure the customers will like, as opposed to one that you know -- you just know -- they'll see as merely the company trying to make more money.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, Microsoft slipped a tiny new element into Outlook that was extremely helpful -- giving users \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fmicrosoft-suddenly-did-something-quite-simple-and-its-ridiculously-helpful\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ean instant view of potential junk mail via visible email addresses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It did it without fanfare. Microsoft surely knew this was an idea customers would appreciate. (I did.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Windows laptop you can buy: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut when customers -- particularly paying customers -- are faced with the cold insertion of something they may instinctively be resistant to, they tend to respond with frigid irritation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is something Microsoft actually knows, too. Or, rather, has learned over time. The company has made considerable -- and successful -- efforts to move its brand expression from the Arctic Circle to somewhere off the Florida coast. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has understood that human warmth is a valuble asset, one that isn't immediately revealed on its balance sheet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you recognize the truth of that, you have to carry it through all of your communication. Even the most basic, potentially irritating communication. \u003Cem\u003EEspecially\u003C\u002Fem\u003E the most basic, potentially irritating communication.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHey Microsoft, make love, not war.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c484d26-6f31-48ab-8c73-282514bb76c1\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-04-21 11:00:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The temptation to coldly stuff ads into every service is just too much for some people. There must be a better way - and Microsoft knows it.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"fe1a1241-872a-44bd-a652-5e0b2ddb8f11",image:{id:"7bdfb4a6-3d29-49c5-9cec-8a5441899ebf",filename:"fist-keyboard-gettyimages-540980164.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-04-19 19:04:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"fist-keyboard-gettyimages-540980164",credits:"delihayat\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F19\u002F7bdfb4a6-3d29-49c5-9cec-8a5441899ebf\u002Ffist-keyboard-gettyimages-540980164.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-is-annoying-users-again-heres-what-it-could-do-instead",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft is annoying users again. 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He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"62ea7721-b57a-4248-8845-0a9fca050277\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Vaishnav K Suresh \u002F 500px \u002F Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"camera\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1394240632.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"4152\" data-image-height=\"2276\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter multiple delays, Microsoft has finally begun rolling out a preview of its controversial Recall feature for testing by members of the Windows Insider Program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe feature, which promises a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-new-recall-feature-lets-you-ask-ai-for-that-file-or-email-you-cant-find\u002F\"\u003E\"photographic memory\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for Windows 11 PCs, was originally announced as part of the rollout of the new AI-powered Copilot+ in June. After a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fafter-brutal-critiques-microsoft-recall-will-get-these-major-privacy-and-security-changes\u002F\"\u003Ebrutal firestorm of criticism from security experts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the company delayed the feature so that sweeping privacy changes could be implemented.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-even-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-heres-how-to-tell\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC even handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to tell\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat schedule change was followed by additional delays, with a rollout of the Recall preview pushed back to October. (For a detailed timeline, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fas-microsoft-breaks-awkward-silence-around-its-controversial-recall-feature-privacy-questions-remain\u002F\"\u003E\"As Microsoft breaks awkward silence around its controversial Recall feature, privacy questions remain.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) As October ended, the launch was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-delays-its-troubled-ai-powered-recall-feature-yet-again\u002F\"\u003Edelayed one more time\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with the company citing the need for additional time to deliver \"a secure and trusted experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday's announcement comes in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fwindows-insider\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002Fpreviewing-recall-with-click-to-do-on-copilot-pcs-with-windows-insiders-in-the-dev-channel\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elengthy post on the Windows Insider Blog\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that includes details on how to sign up for the Insider program and how to use Recall. Pointedly, the announcement recognizes \"the contributions of researchers and the security community in shaping Recall.\" It also includes this detailed description of how the feature is implemented in the new Windows 11 preview:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInsiders and Recall users, we want you to know your snapshots are truly yours. We do not send your snapshots off your PC to Microsoft or third parties, and don't use them for training purposes. Microsoft can't access the keys to view your encrypted data, so we can't restore your snapshots if you remove Windows Hello or restore your snapshots if you need to reset your PC or move to a new PC. We will in future updates provide ways for you to store a backup of your keys for these cases. For now, your Copilot + PC only releases the keys to use Recall if you show your face, fingerprint, or PIN.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this release, Microsoft says, it programmed Recall to detect \"sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, and personal identification numbers\" and block snapshots containing that information from being saved or stored. Testers can exclude specific apps and sites from being saved under any circumstances, and an option in Settings, which is off by default, allows testers to anonymously share details of apps and sites they prefer to be excluded from Recall.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Recall feature is included in Preview Build 26120.2415 (KB5046723), which is rolling out to users who are signed up for the Windows Insider Dev Channel.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor now, the feature is only available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs; support for Copilot+ PCs based on AMD and Intel processors will be available later, Microsoft says. For this preview, the only supported languages are Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn PCs running Windows 11 Enterprise edition and on PCs managed by an IT administrator on work and school networks, the Recall feature will be removed by default. On those managed networks, employees who have enrolled in Windows Hello using biometric authentication can opt into the Recall feature. Administrators can block use of Recall completely or can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fclient-management\u002Fmanage-recall\"\u003Euse management tools\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to prevent saving snapshots from specific apps and websites. On managed networks, enterprises cannot access Recall data saved by an employee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this build, Recall also includes the Click to Do feature, which adds AI-powered automated actions to text and images. The feature offers the ability to search, save, and edit text with a preferred app and to manipulate images using AI tools in the Photos and Paint apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe blog post includes a lengthy list of known issues that testers are likely to encounter. The feature requires Secure Boot to be enabled, for example, and Microsoft recommends updating Microsoft 365 apps to the latest version before using Recall. Some users might experience lengthy delays in saving screenshots or a spurious error message; either issue can be resolved with a reboot.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-tighten-windows-security-dramatically-in-2025-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecall can be enabled or disabled using the \"Turn Windows features on or off\" dialog; in this build, disabling the feature caches the binaries that control the feature. In a future update, Microsoft says, it will completely remove the feature when the option to turn it off is selected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven the rocky nature of the initial announcement, Microsoft executives are likely holding their breath awaiting reactions from testers and the security community. That feedback will no doubt dictate the eventual release schedule, sometime in 2025.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 18:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"What was supposed to be a signature feature of the AI-powered Copilot+ PCs for Windows 11 was delayed after a firestorm of privacy and security complaints. 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But he's also passionate about smartphones, GPUs, and cybersecurity.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWith all the new Windows laptops released this year, we've seen more than a handful of impressive machines. But it all comes down to which ones deliver an exceptional experience. That could mean delivering on solid hardware, offering something unique, or being a fantastic value relative to the competition. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EWith advances in processor technology and the release of the ever-growing new Copilot+ lineup, Windows machines are thinner, sleeker, and run cooler than ever before. Not to mention the fantastic battery life on devices like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-laptop-i-recommend-to-most-people-undercuts-the-macbook-air-and-its-on-sale\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-samsungs-new-copilot-pc-and-its-one-of-the-best-windows-laptop-deals-right-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESamsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge. \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-lightweight-laptops\u002F\"\u003EThe best lightweight laptops of 2024: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur experts have tested dozens of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pcmag.com\u002Fpicks\u002Fthe-best-laptops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebest laptops\u003C\u002Fa\u003E this year, and broken down our favorites by aligning them to common use cases that we think will be helpful to most folks. Here are our top Windows laptops of 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is the best Windows laptop right now?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've tested several of the best Windows laptops that have come out this year, including models from Lenovo, Asus, Dell, Samsung, Microsoft, and more. Currently, our pick for the best overall Windows laptop is the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4de391ee-e7f2-42f0-9b04-a287a64e86a5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fshop\u002Fdell-laptops\u002Fxps-16-laptop\u002Fspd\u002Fxps-16-9640-laptop\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell XPS 16\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which is as versatile as it is high performing, handling everything from mainstream productivity to creative workloads, multitasking and gaming. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, there are plenty of other options out there, and for that reason, we've included several different use cases to round out the list. Our experts took the time to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etest each device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E included here to help you find the best of the best.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe best Windows laptops of 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ea986d0a-c1b3-4ddf-aa6f-3bfedf215796\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Dell XPS 16 is arguably the most well-rounded laptop that you can buy right now. As the "Goldilocks" of Dell's XPS line, it sports all of the best features from other models while introducing several improvements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDesign-wise, the XPS 16 features a zero-lattice keyboard and seamless glass trackpad making for a sleek, stylish-looking device. The display is also gorgeous with a 16-inch, 4K OLED touchscreen surrounded by ultra-thin bezels, giving the illusion that it's bigger than it actually is.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdell-xps-16-2024-review\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDell XPS 16\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe XPS line of laptops is highly configurable, but my review unit came with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, giving it the ability to easily handle tough workloads like video editing or graphical rendering.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll in all, the wide range of configurations, the sleek form factor, and the gorgeous display make the Dell XPS 16 one of the most well-rounded and performant laptops on the market in 2024.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDell XPS 16 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In my opinion, the best 2-in-1 device on the market today is the Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED. On specific aspects, you could argue that there are better options out there, but in terms of a complete package, you can't beat this, based on \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-challenge-you-to-find-a-better-looking-laptop-for-under-1000-than-this\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Emy testing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-challenge-you-to-find-a-better-looking-laptop-for-under-1000-than-this\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAsus Zenbook 14 Flip hands-on review\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Zenbook 14 Flip OLED sports a stunning, vibrant 14-inch OLED screen outputting 2.8K resolution, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It also has a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, which is notable because it allows the laptop to show off incredible detail. The image is so clear on the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED you can see the pixels on the screen, which is truly the best thing about it. All this is housed in a sturdy yet lightweight 3.31-pound aluminum frame. Under the hood, you'll find a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, an Iris Xe graphics card, and 16GB of memory -- excellent hardware for good all-around performance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-2-in-1-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe best 2-in-1 laptops: Top flexible, hybrid, and convertible notebooks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther important features of the Zenbook 14 Flip include its 1080p IR webcam (perfect for video calls), a keyboard with a great typing feel, and a decent assortment of connections. While the laptop has a thin form factor, it still has a USB-C port, a headphone jack, and an HDMI input on top of the Thunderbolt 4.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe one downside is it is a bit heavy. 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Also, the cooling fans were way louder back then.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-gaming-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe best gaming laptops of 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhatever you choose, it'll be paired up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 TI graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a stunning Full HD 360Hz display for a world-class gaming experience. Of course, it has all the goodies you expect from a gaming laptop, like a Chrome RGB keyboard plus the Vapor Chamber Cooling system to keep the operating temperature low. To top it all off, the Blade 17 is great as an all-around laptop thanks to a wide array of ports. It's compatible with USB-A, Thunderbolt 4, and even SD cards.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGamers, unsurprisingly, say they love the Razer Blade 17. Many online point to the "perfect" combination of the 12th-gen Intel Core processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card, and full terabyte of storage as the reason they bought the laptop. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX" target="_blank"\u003EOne particular Amazon review\u003C\u002Fa\u003E talks about how the machine still runs like new even after owning it for a year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERazer Blade 17 tech specs:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOperating System:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWindows 11 Home |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECPU:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E12th Gen Intel Core i7-12800H&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGPU:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ENvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (8GB)&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERAM:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;32GB&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECamera:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;1080p + IR |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E61.6Wh |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E395 x 260 x 19.9 mm |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E5.2lbs\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Razer Blade 17\" data-superlative=\"Best Windows gaming laptop\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Razer Blade 14","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Razer\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"e29359b0-ab5d-474b-94eb-d98af7f8ef3c","title":"razer-blade-17-1","filename":"razer-blade-17-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F20\u002Fe29359b0-ab5d-474b-94eb-d98af7f8ef3c\u002Frazer-blade-17-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":199385,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-08-20 22:31:42","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-08-20 22:32:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Razer\u002FZDNET","alt":"razer-blade-17-1","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"e29359b0-ab5d-474b-94eb-d98af7f8ef3c","imageAltText":"Razer Blade 14","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Razer\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"razer-blade-17-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F08\u002F20","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Razer\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX\u002Fref=sr_1_3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX\u002Fref=sr_1_3?","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX\u002Fref=sr_1_3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~Good build quality ~360GHz display ~Top tier performance ~A lot of ports\" data-dislike=\"~Expensive ~Poor battery life\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b6aa08a7-a889-4b09-8aa2-6df5fcbaca53\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAsus' sleek new Zenbook S 16 runs on the recently-released AMD Ryzen AI 9 chip with a 50-tops NPU to boost performance via AI. There's been a lot of hype surrounding this processor as it's supposed to be AMD's answer to Intel's AI chips and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X, and in my benchmarking it outperformed the Snapdragon when it came to graphics.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of graphics, I adore the display. It is a 16-inch 3K (2880 x 1800 pixels) OLED touchscreen that runs at a speedy refresh rate of 120Hz. The glass appears to be covered in an anti-fingerprint coating because no matter how many times I touched it, not a single smudge was left behind. It also covers the entire DCI-P3 color gamut, allowing over a billion colors to be displayed on the screen at once.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-asus-has-one-of-the-best-oled-displays-ive-seen-and-ive-tested-hundreds-of-laptops\u002F"\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also have to mention the physical design of the Zenbook. It's made out of "ceraluminum," a composite material made of ceramic and aluminum primarily used in aerospace design due to its strength, scratch resistance, and lightness. All of which directly apply to this laptop (particularly the latter), as the Zenbook weighs just 3.3 pounds. Not to mention, it looks premium and unique.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI recommend the Asus Zenbook S 16 to users who want a lightweight laptop with a gorgeous OLED display and powerful AI capabilities. AMD's next-gen chipset provides solid performance, but it falls short in running as cool as other processors on the market, and its battery life is not the best, giving around 10 hours during our battery test.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16 tech specs: Operating System:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Windows 11 Pro |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECPU:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 5.1GHz&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGPU:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;AMD Radeon 880M |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E16-inch AMOLED, up to 500 nits brightness, 120Hz refresh rate&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERAM, Storage:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Up to 32GB, Up to 1TB SSD&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECamera:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;1080p FHD&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Up to 10 hours&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;3.3 lbs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Asus Zenbook S 16\" data-superlative=\"Best Windows OLED laptop\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b9465b3f-3f3b-462f-b3d3-80163253bcfb","title":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","filename":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F20\u002Fb9465b3f-3f3b-462f-b3d3-80163253bcfb\u002Fasus-zenbook-s-16-image-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":457634,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-08-20 22:23:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-08-20 22:23:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","alt":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b9465b3f-3f3b-462f-b3d3-80163253bcfb","imageAltText":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F08\u002F20","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-zenbook-s-16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-24gb-memory-1tb-ssd-scandinavian-white%2F6584435.p&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-zenbook-s-16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-24gb-memory-1tb-ssd-scandinavian-white\u002F6584435.p","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-zenbook-s-16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-24gb-memory-1tb-ssd-scandinavian-white%2F6584435.p&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Brilliant display ~ Sleek, durable form factor from a unique material ~ Great speakers\" data-dislike=\"~ Middling battery life ~ Tendency to run hot ~ Pricey\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"49cfa699-2510-4714-9181-dd423e2c46b2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best Windows laptop overall is the Dell XPS 15, due to an impressive combination of display, CPU, GPU, battery life, and other features. In order to compare these devices further, let's break down some of their key components.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWindows laptop\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECPU\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGraphics\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell XPS 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,499\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Core Ultra 7 or 9\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Arc, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, 4070\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,349\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnapdragon X Elite 3.4GHz or 3.8GHz\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQualcomm Adreno\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Surface Laptop\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $999\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnapdragon X Plus (8-core) or X Elite (12-core)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQualcomm Adreno\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcer Aspire Go 15\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $299\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Core i3\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel UHD Graphics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 12th Gen\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $2,099\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Core Ultra 5 or 7\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel UHD Graphics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook 14 OLED\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,000\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E13th-Gen Intel Core i5-1240P\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Iris Xe Graphics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERazer Blade 17\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $2,849\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E12th Gen Intel Core i7-12800H\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,399\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAMD Ryzen AI 9 365\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAMD Radeon 880M\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best Windows laptop?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"281cf1c2-32a2-48c7-900e-7954afe22559\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe key to deciding which Windows laptop is best for you starts with asking and evaluating what you want or need it for.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, if you're a hybrid or remote worker, you'll want a lightweight, flexible configuration, sturdy build with plenty of connectivity options and good battery life. But if you're a largely deskbound graphic designer or creator who occasionally needs to visit a client with a laptop in tow, your priorities will be different.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe table below provides a quick breakdown to help you further narrow your choices based on your needs.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this Windows laptop...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell XPS 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA well-rounded 16-inch laptop for work and home use with an incredible display, CPU, and power with an OLED display.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Windows Copilot+ PC with integration in Samsung's ecosystem, brilliant display, and top-tier processing power.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Surface Laptop\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA sleek and compact Copilot+ PC with fantastic battery life and solid hardware.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcer Aspire Go 15\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn affordable laptop for students, kids, everyday use, or as a secondary machine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 12th Gen\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA durable work-minded laptop with a brilliant display.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook Flip 14 OLED\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a gorgeous touchscreen display, 1080p webcam, and a long-lasting battery life.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERazer Blade 17\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA high-end 17-inch gaming laptop with a stunning FullHD 360GHz display and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 TI GPU.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA well-rounded laptop with a nice 16-inch OLED screen and unique design.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which Windows laptop is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9926c059-56ad-4daf-bd52-9f529b66316c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe use a combination of methods to test laptops here at ZDNET. First, we acquire data from benchmarking software to analyze a system's metrics under the hood, and compare those to advertised numbers. Then, we spend an extended amount of time with the laptop (usually a week or two) using it the same way a normal consumer would, in order to analyze its portability, form factor, and how well the battery&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eactually\u003C\u002Fem\u003E&nbsp;holds up, among others. For an extensive breakdown, check out our comprehensive&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F"\u003Elaptop testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenchmarking:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;First, we run a series of tests to put the computer's hardware through the wringer in order to see what it's capable of.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.maxon.net\u002Fen\u002Fdownloads\u002Fcinebench-2024-downloads" target="_blank"\u003ECinebench\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;is one of the most commonly used&nbsp;hardware testing suites, which tests the laptop's rendering performance on single and multiple CPU cores.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fbenchmarks.ul.com\u002Fpcmark10" target="_blank"\u003EPCMark 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;is another powerful program that covers a wide variety of tasks performed in the workplace, and there are many others that we use in tandem to gather as much data as we can. Some components we run tests on include:\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProcessor:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;The "brain" of the laptop, and one of the most important factors that determines performance. The four biggest manufacturers that make most of the CPUs found in laptops today are Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple (in their own machines only). This is tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;The size of the display (measured diagonally from corner to corner) is also what dictates the laptop's overall size, and play a big role in the laptop's cost. Brightness is measured in "nits," and color spectrums are tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe graphics processor (GPU):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Whether it's integrated into the CPU or a dedicated graphics card, how well the machine handles graphics is a key factor when it comes to demanding visual tasks like video editing, rendering, and of course, gaming. We test the GPU with a combination of benchmarking software, gaming, and media playback.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhysical form factor:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFinally, the laptop's overall appearance and physical form factor encompasses its weight, thickness, how the keyboard and trackpad feel, and whether or not it has a display that can be folded back to form a tablet. We carry the laptop around for at least a week and note how well it commutes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery testing:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;We test a unit's battery in a few ways. A handful of benchmarking programs have their own battery testing components, but we also will just let the laptop run for as long as it can under a medium load. We ensure screensavers and hibernation mode are turned off, set the display's brightness and audio at 50%, load up a livestream on YouTube in Chrome, and wait 'til the end.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe human element:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;As we mentioned earlier, metrics and system data is important, but numbers alone don't give you the full picture. This is where we weave in our personal experience with the device and tap into the practical use cases that consumers actually care about.&nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, our goal is to break down the capabilities of each and every laptop we test into digestible terms that real people can find useful. 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In our evaluation, we weighed the following aspects:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDesign:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAs the name suggests, design focuses primarily on how aesthetically pleasing a laptop looks. Does it come in a good color and is the computer made of a good, sturdy material? Those are some of the questions we try to answer.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPerformance:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELaptop hardware can vary wildly, so it's important to mention what's powering the machine. Some opt for processors you'd see in smartphones, while others go for top-of-the-line CPUs. Battery life is also taken into account.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ENaturally, you'll want a laptop with the best possible display since you'll be staring at one for hours. But we also consider the screen size as it dictates the overall size and weight of the laptop.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELastly, we consider the full suite of features a laptop has. Gaming laptops have RGB lights, whereas a work computer may skew to have a better webcam than others.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are some factors to consider when choosing a Windows laptop?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9300ef4a-9ae3-4043-8a95-81044c8101ed\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese days, a "computer" for most people is a laptop of some kind. However, the desktop form factor — particularly in the shape of \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-all-in-one-computer\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eall-in-one (AIO) devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E — is by no means obsolete, particularly when it comes to gaming machines. Still, laptops are more diverse than ever, ranging from thin, light, and ultraportable to bulky, powerful, and deskbound.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf working on small screens are not ideal for you, you can always attach an external monitor (or two, or three). There are also plenty of hybrid 2-in-1 devices that straddle the divide between laptops and tablets and can act as either, depending on the circumstances.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why should you buy a laptop and not a desktop or a tablet?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b48888ef-a236-4ccc-bea8-29b57780a87b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEvery operating system has its committed supporters, but most people end up using a particular one either because of key applications run on it, it was chosen for them by their employer, or their familiarity with the OS. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-add-a-work-or-school-account-to-windows-10-or-11\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E spans the range from budget to premium, while&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffive-reasons-chromebooks-are-the-perfect-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EChrome OS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is largely confined to the affordable end of the market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of the Windows devices listed here qualify for Windows 11. So if you buy one with Windows 10 installed, you'll be able to upgrade to the newer version. If you don't, note that Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, after which there will be no more security patches or feature updates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which operating system should you choose: Windows, Chrome OS, or Linux?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"37c4c346-3bfe-4e43-98d0-11667a65583d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEverything listed in this guide are all the top brands for Windows laptops. If you're looking for a specific brand that rises above the rest, it just comes down to personal preference. Laptops by each of the major manufacturers have their pros and cons, and brands see different levels of success with product lines.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the biggest factors we look at here at ZDNET is bang for your buck. We love to see laptops that feature surprisingly-good hardware or features that don't command a premium price point. With that in mind, most of the laptops on this list are firmly placed in the mid-range price point: enough hardware for solid performance, but nothing that will break the bank.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is there a top brand for Windows laptops?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c38c2241-a8af-4238-9d71-541af1e0e95a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThat's a tough question to answer because it ultimately comes down to what you, the buyer, are looking for. But we can give you an idea. Budget devices, by and large, cost less than $800. Hardware below that range can deliver solid overall performance and, most importantly, a long battery life. $1,500 and above is where you begin to see the elite laptops, the cream of the crop. You're looking at gaming laptops, business computers like the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, and specialty machines such as the Panasonic Toughbook 55.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBetween $800 and $1,500 is where you will the mid-range options. Everyday laptops that can perform well while also not completely destroying your wallet. Most options fall in this range with plenty to choose from.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What should a good quality laptop cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bf5b1e13-d2c3-46bb-bc12-aaf1d0f5794d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGenerally speaking, the leading PC vendors have the broadest range of offerings and the best-documented track records in terms of product development and customer relations. 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Here are our top picks.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b932788f-d0a1-4788-8467-90960a8d9557",image:{id:"166e7f46-2a73-4be3-a173-f6f1caedadc1",filename:"dsc00109.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-28 14:33:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"A man works on a laptop computer near a Windows 10 display at Microsoft Build in San Francisco",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F28\u002F166e7f46-2a73-4be3-a173-f6f1caedadc1\u002Fdsc00109.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3978,height:2237,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The best Windows laptops you can buy: Expert tested",section:b,slug:"best-windows-laptop",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The best Windows laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10335f9c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"dell",name:"Dell",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10666ed8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"hardware",name:"Hardware",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10af6e14-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"lenovo",name:"Lenovo",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bf9ef21c-4ff5-4f20-b575-387b40e8c41a",slug:"hp-inc",name:"HP Inc.",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e2245882-e9ac-4aac-bb5a-f6262f586367\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Carlos Ruben Hernandez Blasco\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"moody keyboard\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1351537194.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1999\" data-image-height=\"1499\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust when you thought it was safe to run Windows 11 24H2, along comes another glitch. Thankfully, this one is far from a showstopper. And you can easily get past it until Microsoft cooks up a fix.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs described on Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Frelease-health\u002Fstatus-windows-11-24h2#november-2024\"\u003Ewebpage for Windows 11, version 24H2 known issues and notifications\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, users without administrative privileges may be unable to change the time zone at the Date & Time screen in Windows Settings. Without admin rights, the time zone option fails to even appear.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-even-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-heres-how-to-tell\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC even handle the Windows 11 upgrade? Here's how to tell\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough this sounds like a minor issue, the ability to change the time zone does come in handy. New PCs typically come with the time zone set to Pacific time, requiring people outside the West Coast to change it. And if you're traveling with a laptop, you need to be able to switch the time zone to your ultimate destination.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssuming your account is not set up as an administrator, how do you handle this glitch until it's resolved?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the webpage, Microsoft explained that the bug is limited to the Date & Time screen in Windows Settings and isn't caused by changes to permissions, user policies, or Windows settings. That means you're still able to modify the time zone using an older but still reliable method.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen Control Panel. In the search field at the top, type the phrase \"time zone.\" Among the search results, click the link for \"Change the time zone.\" That opens the older Date and Time window. From there, click the button for \"Change time zone\" and you can then switch it to the current zone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively, press Win key+R to open the Run dialog box. In the Open field, type timedate.cpl and click OK. The same older Date and Time window pops up allowing you to switch to a different time zone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft said it's investigating the issue and will resolve it in an upcoming Windows update. For now, at least there's a simple enough workaround.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 50+ best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the overall scheme of Windows 11 24H2 bugs, this is a small one. However, other bugs affecting this new version have been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-11-24h2-bug-list-grows-again-10-reasons-to-avoid-this-update-for-now\u002F\"\u003Emore serious and frustrating\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, causing Microsoft to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocks-windows-11-24h2-update-for-some-pcs-following-bug-onslaught\u002F\"\u003Epause the update for certain PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company did roll out a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-november-patch-tuesday-squashes-several-bugs-in-windows-11-24h2\u002F\"\u003Eseries of fixes on this month's Patch Tuesday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which resolved most (but not all) of the outstanding issues. The Windows 11 2024 update seems safe enough to install now. Just be aware that the bug brigade for this version may not quite be done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 14:43:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"You can't change the time zone the usual way unless you have admin rights. 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She was formerly a Managing Editor at CNET, covering software, services, and home tech, and a Senior Editor at TechRepublic, covering AI, cybersecurity, tech and the workplace, and CxO\u002Fleadership.",profile:c,title:"Managing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e9494c6e-94f2-4be9-adae-129b87570e37\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EScore a Microsoft Office license now at a big discount.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"StackSocial\" data-image-alt-text=\"stack-social-microsoft-deal\" data-image-filename=\"stack-social-microsoft-deal.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"800\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're setting up your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or using a machine you've had for years, access to Microsoft Office is a necessity for many of us to get things done. Right now, you can buy a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-3?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-2_033024&utm_term=scsf-594302&utm_content=a0xRn000000nYGfIAM&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elifetime license to the 2019 version of Microsoft Office Professional Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for either Windows or Mac from Stack Social for $27 -- that's 88% off. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"a626d340-4ef6-4332-ae21-1ee3c9b1b70d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"80f87402-726a-4201-b8c9-645a52489c70","filename":"office-2019-professional-plus.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16\u002F80f87402-726a-4201-b8c9-645a52489c70\u002Foffice-2019-professional-plus.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-11-16 15:33:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"80f87402-726a-4201-b8c9-645a52489c70","imageFilename":"office-2019-professional-plus.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F11\u002F16"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-3?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-2_033024&utm_term=scsf-594302&utm_content=a0xRn000000nYGfIAM&scsonar=1\" data-offermerchant=\"Stack Social\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only major difference between Office 2019 and later versions is that it doesn't include Microsoft Teams. However, it does include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access -- so if that's all you need, it's a great deal for the price. (If you do want a version of Microsoft Office with Teams, you can check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-5?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-5_031224&utm_term=scsf-592940&utm_content=a0xRn000000djgPIAQ&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis deal for Microsoft Office Professional 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA caveat: While Stack Social is an authorized Microsoft partner and offers \"lifetime\" access to Office, it is possible that Microsoft could end the license. But the site has been running these Microsoft deals for years now, and I can personally vouch for them -- I purchased an Office license from Stack Social about two years ago, and it's still working on my personal MacBook today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis deal won't give you the benefits of the latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-365-deal\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Office 365 subscription\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, either -- but you won't have to pay a $70 yearly fee to access Office apps, either. Windows users must have their OS updated to Windows 10 or 11, while Mac users should have at least Monterrey Version 12 or newer to download the software. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuy your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-3?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-2_033024&utm_term=scsf-594302&utm_content=a0xRn000000nYGfIAM&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elifetime license Microsoft Office Professional 2019\u003C\u002Fa\u003E right now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"89ddfbda-b3a1-4e04-a69f-8f8622978cdc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell-out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to score savings and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-20 14:00:17",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This deal gets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac and access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for 88% off.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5e3d554e-1e04-4646-85eb-4c5dfdea1b94",image:{id:"e9494c6e-94f2-4be9-adae-129b87570e37",filename:"stack-social-microsoft-deal.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-11 14:38:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"stack-social-microsoft-deal",credits:"StackSocial",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EScore a Microsoft Office license now for 86% off. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F11\u002Fe9494c6e-94f2-4be9-adae-129b87570e37\u002Fstack-social-microsoft-deal.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1200,height:800,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"get-a-microsoft-office-2019-license-for-mac-or-windows-for-27-deal",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Get a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Mac or Windows for $27: Deal",topic:{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"510d5d7e-d53d-4525-afd3-6ab1a63006d8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"tupungato\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1729779122\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1729779122.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHackers and security researchers who uncover vulnerabilities in certain Microsoft products could take home part of a $4 million bug bounty. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Tuesday, the company \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmsrc.microsoft.com\u002Fblog\u002F2024\u002F11\u002Fsecuring-ai-and-cloud-with-the-zero-day-quest\u002F\"\u003Eannounced a new invitation-only hacking event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fmicrosoft-zero-day-quest?oneroute=true\"\u003EZero Day Quest\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Touted as the largest of its kind, the event will invite top-ranked researchers to discover and report high-impact security flaws. Microsoft also announced a research challenge that is open to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-tighten-windows-security-dramatically-in-2025-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research challenge will start today and run until January 19, 2025. Part of Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-ai?oneroute=true\"\u003EAI Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, this challenge encourages people to hunt for bugs in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-ai\"\u003EMicrosoft AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-microsoft-azure\"\u003EMicrosoft Azure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-microsoft-identity\"\u003EMicrosoft Identity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-online-services\"\u003EM365\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-dynamics\"\u003EMicrosoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore diving in, first-time researchers and other curious parties should check out the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fmsrc-researcher-resource-center\"\u003EMSRC Researcher Resource Center\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to learn how to submit security vulnerabilities to Microsoft.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZero Day Quest is scheduled to be held in 2025 at Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft's top 10 ranked researchers from each of the 2024 Annual Azure, Dynamics, and Office \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmsrc.microsoft.com\u002Fleaderboard\"\u003ELeaderboards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will be able to attend the hacking event. Another 45 researchers will be accepted based on the quality of their submissions to the research challenge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fmicrosofts-new-mini-pc-is-designed-for-the-office-heres-what-it-can-do\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft's new mini PC is designed for the office. Here's what it can do\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose invited will get round-trip economy airfare, a five-night hotel stay, transportation between the airport and hotel, and the chance to take home a hefty bug bounty. With $4 million ready to dole out, Microsoft will award researchers who uncover flaws in areas including:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECritical and important severity Remote Code Execution\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECritical and important severity Elevation of Privilege\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh-impact scenarios on the Azure Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh-impact scenarios on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh-impact scenarios on the M365 Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the hefty bug bounties, Microsoft will also offer qualifying researchers a chance to work with its engineers and security experts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"To advance AI security, starting today we will offer double AI bounty awards,\" Tom Gallagher, VP of Engineering at Microsoft Security Response Center, said in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmsrc.microsoft.com\u002Fblog\u002F2024\u002F11\u002Fsecuring-ai-and-cloud-with-the-zero-day-quest\u002F\"\u003Ethe blog post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"We will also offer researchers direct access to the Microsoft AI engineers focused on developing secure AI solutions, and our AI Red Team. This unique opportunity will allow participants to enhance their skills with cutting-edge tools and techniques and work with Microsoft to raise the bar for AI security across the ecosystem.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to qualify\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat will it take for you to qualify? The goal of the bounty program is to find important security flaws that directly impact the security of Microsoft users, so you'll need to identify a vulnerability not previously reported or known to Microsoft. The vulnerability must be considered Critical or Important in severity and must be reproducible. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, you'll have to provide clear steps in writing or video showing Microsoft engineers how to reproduce and fix the bug.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 19:59:48",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The company's Zero Day Quest hacking event will reward researchers who find new security flaws.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"df5d41d4-6a8f-42cf-84ef-74a5453b66f3",image:{id:"510d5d7e-d53d-4525-afd3-6ab1a63006d8",filename:"gettyimages-1729779122.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 16:42:21",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"gettyimages-1729779122",credits:"tupungato\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F510d5d7e-d53d-4525-afd3-6ab1a63006d8\u002Fgettyimages-1729779122.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-offers-4-million-in-ai-and-cloud-bug-bounties-how-to-qualify",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft offers $4 million in AI and cloud bug bounties - how to qualify",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d}],componentLabel:c,description:c,filters:c,paging:c,slug:"dynamic-topic-listing-right-rail-basic-latest",title:"Latest",label:c,viewMoreText:c,viewMoreUrl:c,relatedItems:c},{id:"2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29",meta:{componentName:"2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29",componentDisplayName:c,componentType:"ContentList"},metadata:{},links:{self:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002F2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=microsoft&componentType=ContentList&componentName=2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29"}},items:[{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"62ea7721-b57a-4248-8845-0a9fca050277\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Vaishnav K Suresh \u002F 500px \u002F Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"camera\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1394240632.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"4152\" data-image-height=\"2276\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter multiple delays, Microsoft has finally begun rolling out a preview of its controversial Recall feature for testing by members of the Windows Insider Program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe feature, which promises a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-new-recall-feature-lets-you-ask-ai-for-that-file-or-email-you-cant-find\u002F\"\u003E\"photographic memory\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for Windows 11 PCs, was originally announced as part of the rollout of the new AI-powered Copilot+ in June. After a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fafter-brutal-critiques-microsoft-recall-will-get-these-major-privacy-and-security-changes\u002F\"\u003Ebrutal firestorm of criticism from security experts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the company delayed the feature so that sweeping privacy changes could be implemented.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-even-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-heres-how-to-tell\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC even handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to tell\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat schedule change was followed by additional delays, with a rollout of the Recall preview pushed back to October. (For a detailed timeline, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fas-microsoft-breaks-awkward-silence-around-its-controversial-recall-feature-privacy-questions-remain\u002F\"\u003E\"As Microsoft breaks awkward silence around its controversial Recall feature, privacy questions remain.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) As October ended, the launch was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-delays-its-troubled-ai-powered-recall-feature-yet-again\u002F\"\u003Edelayed one more time\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with the company citing the need for additional time to deliver \"a secure and trusted experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday's announcement comes in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fwindows-insider\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002Fpreviewing-recall-with-click-to-do-on-copilot-pcs-with-windows-insiders-in-the-dev-channel\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elengthy post on the Windows Insider Blog\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that includes details on how to sign up for the Insider program and how to use Recall. Pointedly, the announcement recognizes \"the contributions of researchers and the security community in shaping Recall.\" It also includes this detailed description of how the feature is implemented in the new Windows 11 preview:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInsiders and Recall users, we want you to know your snapshots are truly yours. We do not send your snapshots off your PC to Microsoft or third parties, and don't use them for training purposes. Microsoft can't access the keys to view your encrypted data, so we can't restore your snapshots if you remove Windows Hello or restore your snapshots if you need to reset your PC or move to a new PC. We will in future updates provide ways for you to store a backup of your keys for these cases. For now, your Copilot + PC only releases the keys to use Recall if you show your face, fingerprint, or PIN.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this release, Microsoft says, it programmed Recall to detect \"sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, and personal identification numbers\" and block snapshots containing that information from being saved or stored. Testers can exclude specific apps and sites from being saved under any circumstances, and an option in Settings, which is off by default, allows testers to anonymously share details of apps and sites they prefer to be excluded from Recall.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Recall feature is included in Preview Build 26120.2415 (KB5046723), which is rolling out to users who are signed up for the Windows Insider Dev Channel.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor now, the feature is only available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs; support for Copilot+ PCs based on AMD and Intel processors will be available later, Microsoft says. For this preview, the only supported languages are Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn PCs running Windows 11 Enterprise edition and on PCs managed by an IT administrator on work and school networks, the Recall feature will be removed by default. On those managed networks, employees who have enrolled in Windows Hello using biometric authentication can opt into the Recall feature. Administrators can block use of Recall completely or can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fclient-management\u002Fmanage-recall\"\u003Euse management tools\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to prevent saving snapshots from specific apps and websites. On managed networks, enterprises cannot access Recall data saved by an employee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this build, Recall also includes the Click to Do feature, which adds AI-powered automated actions to text and images. The feature offers the ability to search, save, and edit text with a preferred app and to manipulate images using AI tools in the Photos and Paint apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe blog post includes a lengthy list of known issues that testers are likely to encounter. The feature requires Secure Boot to be enabled, for example, and Microsoft recommends updating Microsoft 365 apps to the latest version before using Recall. Some users might experience lengthy delays in saving screenshots or a spurious error message; either issue can be resolved with a reboot.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-tighten-windows-security-dramatically-in-2025-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecall can be enabled or disabled using the \"Turn Windows features on or off\" dialog; in this build, disabling the feature caches the binaries that control the feature. In a future update, Microsoft says, it will completely remove the feature when the option to turn it off is selected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven the rocky nature of the initial announcement, Microsoft executives are likely holding their breath awaiting reactions from testers and the security community. That feedback will no doubt dictate the eventual release schedule, sometime in 2025.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 18:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"What was supposed to be a signature feature of the AI-powered Copilot+ PCs for Windows 11 was delayed after a firestorm of privacy and security complaints. 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But he's also passionate about smartphones, GPUs, and cybersecurity.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWith all the new Windows laptops released this year, we've seen more than a handful of impressive machines. But it all comes down to which ones deliver an exceptional experience. That could mean delivering on solid hardware, offering something unique, or being a fantastic value relative to the competition. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EWith advances in processor technology and the release of the ever-growing new Copilot+ lineup, Windows machines are thinner, sleeker, and run cooler than ever before. Not to mention the fantastic battery life on devices like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-laptop-i-recommend-to-most-people-undercuts-the-macbook-air-and-its-on-sale\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-samsungs-new-copilot-pc-and-its-one-of-the-best-windows-laptop-deals-right-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESamsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge. \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-lightweight-laptops\u002F\"\u003EThe best lightweight laptops of 2024: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur experts have tested dozens of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pcmag.com\u002Fpicks\u002Fthe-best-laptops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebest laptops\u003C\u002Fa\u003E this year, and broken down our favorites by aligning them to common use cases that we think will be helpful to most folks. Here are our top Windows laptops of 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is the best Windows laptop right now?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've tested several of the best Windows laptops that have come out this year, including models from Lenovo, Asus, Dell, Samsung, Microsoft, and more. Currently, our pick for the best overall Windows laptop is the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4de391ee-e7f2-42f0-9b04-a287a64e86a5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fshop\u002Fdell-laptops\u002Fxps-16-laptop\u002Fspd\u002Fxps-16-9640-laptop\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell XPS 16\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which is as versatile as it is high performing, handling everything from mainstream productivity to creative workloads, multitasking and gaming. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, there are plenty of other options out there, and for that reason, we've included several different use cases to round out the list. Our experts took the time to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etest each device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E included here to help you find the best of the best.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe best Windows laptops of 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ea986d0a-c1b3-4ddf-aa6f-3bfedf215796\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Dell XPS 16 is arguably the most well-rounded laptop that you can buy right now. As the "Goldilocks" of Dell's XPS line, it sports all of the best features from other models while introducing several improvements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDesign-wise, the XPS 16 features a zero-lattice keyboard and seamless glass trackpad making for a sleek, stylish-looking device. The display is also gorgeous with a 16-inch, 4K OLED touchscreen surrounded by ultra-thin bezels, giving the illusion that it's bigger than it actually is.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdell-xps-16-2024-review\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDell XPS 16\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe XPS line of laptops is highly configurable, but my review unit came with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, giving it the ability to easily handle tough workloads like video editing or graphical rendering.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll in all, the wide range of configurations, the sleek form factor, and the gorgeous display make the Dell XPS 16 one of the most well-rounded and performant laptops on the market in 2024.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDell XPS 16 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In my opinion, the best 2-in-1 device on the market today is the Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED. On specific aspects, you could argue that there are better options out there, but in terms of a complete package, you can't beat this, based on \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-challenge-you-to-find-a-better-looking-laptop-for-under-1000-than-this\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Emy testing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-challenge-you-to-find-a-better-looking-laptop-for-under-1000-than-this\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAsus Zenbook 14 Flip hands-on review\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Zenbook 14 Flip OLED sports a stunning, vibrant 14-inch OLED screen outputting 2.8K resolution, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It also has a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, which is notable because it allows the laptop to show off incredible detail. The image is so clear on the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED you can see the pixels on the screen, which is truly the best thing about it. All this is housed in a sturdy yet lightweight 3.31-pound aluminum frame. Under the hood, you'll find a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, an Iris Xe graphics card, and 16GB of memory -- excellent hardware for good all-around performance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-2-in-1-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe best 2-in-1 laptops: Top flexible, hybrid, and convertible notebooks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther important features of the Zenbook 14 Flip include its 1080p IR webcam (perfect for video calls), a keyboard with a great typing feel, and a decent assortment of connections. While the laptop has a thin form factor, it still has a USB-C port, a headphone jack, and an HDMI input on top of the Thunderbolt 4.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe one downside is it is a bit heavy. 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Also, the cooling fans were way louder back then.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-gaming-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe best gaming laptops of 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhatever you choose, it'll be paired up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 TI graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a stunning Full HD 360Hz display for a world-class gaming experience. Of course, it has all the goodies you expect from a gaming laptop, like a Chrome RGB keyboard plus the Vapor Chamber Cooling system to keep the operating temperature low. To top it all off, the Blade 17 is great as an all-around laptop thanks to a wide array of ports. It's compatible with USB-A, Thunderbolt 4, and even SD cards.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGamers, unsurprisingly, say they love the Razer Blade 17. Many online point to the "perfect" combination of the 12th-gen Intel Core processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card, and full terabyte of storage as the reason they bought the laptop. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX" target="_blank"\u003EOne particular Amazon review\u003C\u002Fa\u003E talks about how the machine still runs like new even after owning it for a year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERazer Blade 17 tech specs:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOperating System:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWindows 11 Home |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECPU:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E12th Gen Intel Core i7-12800H&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGPU:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ENvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (8GB)&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERAM:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;32GB&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECamera:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;1080p + IR |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E61.6Wh |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E395 x 260 x 19.9 mm |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E5.2lbs\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Razer Blade 17\" data-superlative=\"Best Windows gaming laptop\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Razer Blade 14","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Razer\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"e29359b0-ab5d-474b-94eb-d98af7f8ef3c","title":"razer-blade-17-1","filename":"razer-blade-17-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F20\u002Fe29359b0-ab5d-474b-94eb-d98af7f8ef3c\u002Frazer-blade-17-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":199385,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-08-20 22:31:42","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-08-20 22:32:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Razer\u002FZDNET","alt":"razer-blade-17-1","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"e29359b0-ab5d-474b-94eb-d98af7f8ef3c","imageAltText":"Razer Blade 14","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Razer\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"razer-blade-17-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F08\u002F20","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Razer\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX\u002Fref=sr_1_3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX\u002Fref=sr_1_3?","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX\u002Fref=sr_1_3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~Good build quality ~360GHz display ~Top tier performance ~A lot of ports\" data-dislike=\"~Expensive ~Poor battery life\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b6aa08a7-a889-4b09-8aa2-6df5fcbaca53\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAsus' sleek new Zenbook S 16 runs on the recently-released AMD Ryzen AI 9 chip with a 50-tops NPU to boost performance via AI. There's been a lot of hype surrounding this processor as it's supposed to be AMD's answer to Intel's AI chips and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X, and in my benchmarking it outperformed the Snapdragon when it came to graphics.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of graphics, I adore the display. It is a 16-inch 3K (2880 x 1800 pixels) OLED touchscreen that runs at a speedy refresh rate of 120Hz. The glass appears to be covered in an anti-fingerprint coating because no matter how many times I touched it, not a single smudge was left behind. It also covers the entire DCI-P3 color gamut, allowing over a billion colors to be displayed on the screen at once.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-asus-has-one-of-the-best-oled-displays-ive-seen-and-ive-tested-hundreds-of-laptops\u002F"\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also have to mention the physical design of the Zenbook. It's made out of "ceraluminum," a composite material made of ceramic and aluminum primarily used in aerospace design due to its strength, scratch resistance, and lightness. All of which directly apply to this laptop (particularly the latter), as the Zenbook weighs just 3.3 pounds. Not to mention, it looks premium and unique.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI recommend the Asus Zenbook S 16 to users who want a lightweight laptop with a gorgeous OLED display and powerful AI capabilities. AMD's next-gen chipset provides solid performance, but it falls short in running as cool as other processors on the market, and its battery life is not the best, giving around 10 hours during our battery test.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16 tech specs: Operating System:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Windows 11 Pro |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECPU:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 5.1GHz&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGPU:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;AMD Radeon 880M |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E16-inch AMOLED, up to 500 nits brightness, 120Hz refresh rate&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERAM, Storage:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Up to 32GB, Up to 1TB SSD&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECamera:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;1080p FHD&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Up to 10 hours&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;3.3 lbs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Asus Zenbook S 16\" data-superlative=\"Best Windows OLED laptop\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b9465b3f-3f3b-462f-b3d3-80163253bcfb","title":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","filename":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F20\u002Fb9465b3f-3f3b-462f-b3d3-80163253bcfb\u002Fasus-zenbook-s-16-image-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":457634,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-08-20 22:23:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-08-20 22:23:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","alt":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b9465b3f-3f3b-462f-b3d3-80163253bcfb","imageAltText":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F08\u002F20","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-zenbook-s-16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-24gb-memory-1tb-ssd-scandinavian-white%2F6584435.p&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-zenbook-s-16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-24gb-memory-1tb-ssd-scandinavian-white\u002F6584435.p","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-zenbook-s-16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-24gb-memory-1tb-ssd-scandinavian-white%2F6584435.p&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Brilliant display ~ Sleek, durable form factor from a unique material ~ Great speakers\" data-dislike=\"~ Middling battery life ~ Tendency to run hot ~ Pricey\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"49cfa699-2510-4714-9181-dd423e2c46b2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best Windows laptop overall is the Dell XPS 15, due to an impressive combination of display, CPU, GPU, battery life, and other features. In order to compare these devices further, let's break down some of their key components.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWindows laptop\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECPU\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGraphics\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell XPS 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,499\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Core Ultra 7 or 9\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Arc, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, 4070\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,349\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnapdragon X Elite 3.4GHz or 3.8GHz\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQualcomm Adreno\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Surface Laptop\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $999\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnapdragon X Plus (8-core) or X Elite (12-core)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQualcomm Adreno\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcer Aspire Go 15\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $299\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Core i3\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel UHD Graphics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 12th Gen\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $2,099\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Core Ultra 5 or 7\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel UHD Graphics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook 14 OLED\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,000\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E13th-Gen Intel Core i5-1240P\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Iris Xe Graphics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERazer Blade 17\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $2,849\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E12th Gen Intel Core i7-12800H\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,399\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAMD Ryzen AI 9 365\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAMD Radeon 880M\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best Windows laptop?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"281cf1c2-32a2-48c7-900e-7954afe22559\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe key to deciding which Windows laptop is best for you starts with asking and evaluating what you want or need it for.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, if you're a hybrid or remote worker, you'll want a lightweight, flexible configuration, sturdy build with plenty of connectivity options and good battery life. But if you're a largely deskbound graphic designer or creator who occasionally needs to visit a client with a laptop in tow, your priorities will be different.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe table below provides a quick breakdown to help you further narrow your choices based on your needs.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this Windows laptop...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell XPS 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA well-rounded 16-inch laptop for work and home use with an incredible display, CPU, and power with an OLED display.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Windows Copilot+ PC with integration in Samsung's ecosystem, brilliant display, and top-tier processing power.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Surface Laptop\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA sleek and compact Copilot+ PC with fantastic battery life and solid hardware.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcer Aspire Go 15\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn affordable laptop for students, kids, everyday use, or as a secondary machine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 12th Gen\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA durable work-minded laptop with a brilliant display.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook Flip 14 OLED\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a gorgeous touchscreen display, 1080p webcam, and a long-lasting battery life.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERazer Blade 17\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA high-end 17-inch gaming laptop with a stunning FullHD 360GHz display and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 TI GPU.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA well-rounded laptop with a nice 16-inch OLED screen and unique design.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which Windows laptop is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9926c059-56ad-4daf-bd52-9f529b66316c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe use a combination of methods to test laptops here at ZDNET. First, we acquire data from benchmarking software to analyze a system's metrics under the hood, and compare those to advertised numbers. Then, we spend an extended amount of time with the laptop (usually a week or two) using it the same way a normal consumer would, in order to analyze its portability, form factor, and how well the battery&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eactually\u003C\u002Fem\u003E&nbsp;holds up, among others. For an extensive breakdown, check out our comprehensive&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F"\u003Elaptop testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenchmarking:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;First, we run a series of tests to put the computer's hardware through the wringer in order to see what it's capable of.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.maxon.net\u002Fen\u002Fdownloads\u002Fcinebench-2024-downloads" target="_blank"\u003ECinebench\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;is one of the most commonly used&nbsp;hardware testing suites, which tests the laptop's rendering performance on single and multiple CPU cores.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fbenchmarks.ul.com\u002Fpcmark10" target="_blank"\u003EPCMark 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;is another powerful program that covers a wide variety of tasks performed in the workplace, and there are many others that we use in tandem to gather as much data as we can. Some components we run tests on include:\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProcessor:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;The "brain" of the laptop, and one of the most important factors that determines performance. The four biggest manufacturers that make most of the CPUs found in laptops today are Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple (in their own machines only). This is tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;The size of the display (measured diagonally from corner to corner) is also what dictates the laptop's overall size, and play a big role in the laptop's cost. Brightness is measured in "nits," and color spectrums are tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe graphics processor (GPU):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Whether it's integrated into the CPU or a dedicated graphics card, how well the machine handles graphics is a key factor when it comes to demanding visual tasks like video editing, rendering, and of course, gaming. We test the GPU with a combination of benchmarking software, gaming, and media playback.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhysical form factor:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFinally, the laptop's overall appearance and physical form factor encompasses its weight, thickness, how the keyboard and trackpad feel, and whether or not it has a display that can be folded back to form a tablet. We carry the laptop around for at least a week and note how well it commutes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery testing:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;We test a unit's battery in a few ways. A handful of benchmarking programs have their own battery testing components, but we also will just let the laptop run for as long as it can under a medium load. We ensure screensavers and hibernation mode are turned off, set the display's brightness and audio at 50%, load up a livestream on YouTube in Chrome, and wait 'til the end.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe human element:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;As we mentioned earlier, metrics and system data is important, but numbers alone don't give you the full picture. This is where we weave in our personal experience with the device and tap into the practical use cases that consumers actually care about.&nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, our goal is to break down the capabilities of each and every laptop we test into digestible terms that real people can find useful. 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In our evaluation, we weighed the following aspects:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDesign:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAs the name suggests, design focuses primarily on how aesthetically pleasing a laptop looks. Does it come in a good color and is the computer made of a good, sturdy material? Those are some of the questions we try to answer.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPerformance:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELaptop hardware can vary wildly, so it's important to mention what's powering the machine. Some opt for processors you'd see in smartphones, while others go for top-of-the-line CPUs. Battery life is also taken into account.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ENaturally, you'll want a laptop with the best possible display since you'll be staring at one for hours. But we also consider the screen size as it dictates the overall size and weight of the laptop.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELastly, we consider the full suite of features a laptop has. Gaming laptops have RGB lights, whereas a work computer may skew to have a better webcam than others.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are some factors to consider when choosing a Windows laptop?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9300ef4a-9ae3-4043-8a95-81044c8101ed\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese days, a "computer" for most people is a laptop of some kind. However, the desktop form factor — particularly in the shape of \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-all-in-one-computer\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eall-in-one (AIO) devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E — is by no means obsolete, particularly when it comes to gaming machines. Still, laptops are more diverse than ever, ranging from thin, light, and ultraportable to bulky, powerful, and deskbound.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf working on small screens are not ideal for you, you can always attach an external monitor (or two, or three). There are also plenty of hybrid 2-in-1 devices that straddle the divide between laptops and tablets and can act as either, depending on the circumstances.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why should you buy a laptop and not a desktop or a tablet?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b48888ef-a236-4ccc-bea8-29b57780a87b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEvery operating system has its committed supporters, but most people end up using a particular one either because of key applications run on it, it was chosen for them by their employer, or their familiarity with the OS. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-add-a-work-or-school-account-to-windows-10-or-11\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E spans the range from budget to premium, while&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffive-reasons-chromebooks-are-the-perfect-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EChrome OS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is largely confined to the affordable end of the market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of the Windows devices listed here qualify for Windows 11. So if you buy one with Windows 10 installed, you'll be able to upgrade to the newer version. If you don't, note that Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, after which there will be no more security patches or feature updates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which operating system should you choose: Windows, Chrome OS, or Linux?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"37c4c346-3bfe-4e43-98d0-11667a65583d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEverything listed in this guide are all the top brands for Windows laptops. If you're looking for a specific brand that rises above the rest, it just comes down to personal preference. Laptops by each of the major manufacturers have their pros and cons, and brands see different levels of success with product lines.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the biggest factors we look at here at ZDNET is bang for your buck. We love to see laptops that feature surprisingly-good hardware or features that don't command a premium price point. With that in mind, most of the laptops on this list are firmly placed in the mid-range price point: enough hardware for solid performance, but nothing that will break the bank.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is there a top brand for Windows laptops?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c38c2241-a8af-4238-9d71-541af1e0e95a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThat's a tough question to answer because it ultimately comes down to what you, the buyer, are looking for. But we can give you an idea. Budget devices, by and large, cost less than $800. Hardware below that range can deliver solid overall performance and, most importantly, a long battery life. $1,500 and above is where you begin to see the elite laptops, the cream of the crop. You're looking at gaming laptops, business computers like the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, and specialty machines such as the Panasonic Toughbook 55.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBetween $800 and $1,500 is where you will the mid-range options. Everyday laptops that can perform well while also not completely destroying your wallet. Most options fall in this range with plenty to choose from.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What should a good quality laptop cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bf5b1e13-d2c3-46bb-bc12-aaf1d0f5794d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGenerally speaking, the leading PC vendors have the broadest range of offerings and the best-documented track records in terms of product development and customer relations. 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Here are our top picks.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b932788f-d0a1-4788-8467-90960a8d9557",image:{id:"166e7f46-2a73-4be3-a173-f6f1caedadc1",filename:"dsc00109.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-28 14:33:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"A man works on a laptop computer near a Windows 10 display at Microsoft Build in San Francisco",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F28\u002F166e7f46-2a73-4be3-a173-f6f1caedadc1\u002Fdsc00109.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3978,height:2237,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The best Windows laptops you can buy: Expert tested",section:b,slug:"best-windows-laptop",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The best Windows laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10335f9c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"dell",name:"Dell",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10666ed8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"hardware",name:"Hardware",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10af6e14-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"lenovo",name:"Lenovo",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bf9ef21c-4ff5-4f20-b575-387b40e8c41a",slug:"hp-inc",name:"HP Inc.",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e2245882-e9ac-4aac-bb5a-f6262f586367\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Carlos Ruben Hernandez Blasco\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"moody keyboard\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1351537194.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1999\" data-image-height=\"1499\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust when you thought it was safe to run Windows 11 24H2, along comes another glitch. Thankfully, this one is far from a showstopper. And you can easily get past it until Microsoft cooks up a fix.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs described on Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Frelease-health\u002Fstatus-windows-11-24h2#november-2024\"\u003Ewebpage for Windows 11, version 24H2 known issues and notifications\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, users without administrative privileges may be unable to change the time zone at the Date & Time screen in Windows Settings. Without admin rights, the time zone option fails to even appear.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-even-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-heres-how-to-tell\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC even handle the Windows 11 upgrade? Here's how to tell\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough this sounds like a minor issue, the ability to change the time zone does come in handy. New PCs typically come with the time zone set to Pacific time, requiring people outside the West Coast to change it. And if you're traveling with a laptop, you need to be able to switch the time zone to your ultimate destination.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssuming your account is not set up as an administrator, how do you handle this glitch until it's resolved?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the webpage, Microsoft explained that the bug is limited to the Date & Time screen in Windows Settings and isn't caused by changes to permissions, user policies, or Windows settings. That means you're still able to modify the time zone using an older but still reliable method.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen Control Panel. In the search field at the top, type the phrase \"time zone.\" Among the search results, click the link for \"Change the time zone.\" That opens the older Date and Time window. From there, click the button for \"Change time zone\" and you can then switch it to the current zone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively, press Win key+R to open the Run dialog box. In the Open field, type timedate.cpl and click OK. The same older Date and Time window pops up allowing you to switch to a different time zone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft said it's investigating the issue and will resolve it in an upcoming Windows update. For now, at least there's a simple enough workaround.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 50+ best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the overall scheme of Windows 11 24H2 bugs, this is a small one. However, other bugs affecting this new version have been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-11-24h2-bug-list-grows-again-10-reasons-to-avoid-this-update-for-now\u002F\"\u003Emore serious and frustrating\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, causing Microsoft to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocks-windows-11-24h2-update-for-some-pcs-following-bug-onslaught\u002F\"\u003Epause the update for certain PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company did roll out a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-november-patch-tuesday-squashes-several-bugs-in-windows-11-24h2\u002F\"\u003Eseries of fixes on this month's Patch Tuesday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which resolved most (but not all) of the outstanding issues. The Windows 11 2024 update seems safe enough to install now. Just be aware that the bug brigade for this version may not quite be done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 14:43:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"You can't change the time zone the usual way unless you have admin rights. 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She was formerly a Managing Editor at CNET, covering software, services, and home tech, and a Senior Editor at TechRepublic, covering AI, cybersecurity, tech and the workplace, and CxO\u002Fleadership.",profile:c,title:"Managing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e9494c6e-94f2-4be9-adae-129b87570e37\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EScore a Microsoft Office license now at a big discount.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"StackSocial\" data-image-alt-text=\"stack-social-microsoft-deal\" data-image-filename=\"stack-social-microsoft-deal.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"800\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're setting up your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or using a machine you've had for years, access to Microsoft Office is a necessity for many of us to get things done. Right now, you can buy a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-3?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-2_033024&utm_term=scsf-594302&utm_content=a0xRn000000nYGfIAM&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elifetime license to the 2019 version of Microsoft Office Professional Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for either Windows or Mac from Stack Social for $27 -- that's 88% off. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"a626d340-4ef6-4332-ae21-1ee3c9b1b70d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"80f87402-726a-4201-b8c9-645a52489c70","filename":"office-2019-professional-plus.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16\u002F80f87402-726a-4201-b8c9-645a52489c70\u002Foffice-2019-professional-plus.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-11-16 15:33:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"80f87402-726a-4201-b8c9-645a52489c70","imageFilename":"office-2019-professional-plus.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F11\u002F16"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-3?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-2_033024&utm_term=scsf-594302&utm_content=a0xRn000000nYGfIAM&scsonar=1\" data-offermerchant=\"Stack Social\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only major difference between Office 2019 and later versions is that it doesn't include Microsoft Teams. However, it does include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access -- so if that's all you need, it's a great deal for the price. (If you do want a version of Microsoft Office with Teams, you can check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-5?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-5_031224&utm_term=scsf-592940&utm_content=a0xRn000000djgPIAQ&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis deal for Microsoft Office Professional 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA caveat: While Stack Social is an authorized Microsoft partner and offers \"lifetime\" access to Office, it is possible that Microsoft could end the license. But the site has been running these Microsoft deals for years now, and I can personally vouch for them -- I purchased an Office license from Stack Social about two years ago, and it's still working on my personal MacBook today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis deal won't give you the benefits of the latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-365-deal\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Office 365 subscription\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, either -- but you won't have to pay a $70 yearly fee to access Office apps, either. Windows users must have their OS updated to Windows 10 or 11, while Mac users should have at least Monterrey Version 12 or newer to download the software. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuy your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-3?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-2_033024&utm_term=scsf-594302&utm_content=a0xRn000000nYGfIAM&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elifetime license Microsoft Office Professional 2019\u003C\u002Fa\u003E right now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"89ddfbda-b3a1-4e04-a69f-8f8622978cdc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell-out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to score savings and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-20 14:00:17",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This deal gets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac and access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for 88% off.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5e3d554e-1e04-4646-85eb-4c5dfdea1b94",image:{id:"e9494c6e-94f2-4be9-adae-129b87570e37",filename:"stack-social-microsoft-deal.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-11 14:38:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"stack-social-microsoft-deal",credits:"StackSocial",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EScore a Microsoft Office license now for 86% off. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F11\u002Fe9494c6e-94f2-4be9-adae-129b87570e37\u002Fstack-social-microsoft-deal.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1200,height:800,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"get-a-microsoft-office-2019-license-for-mac-or-windows-for-27-deal",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Get a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Mac or Windows for $27: Deal",topic:{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"510d5d7e-d53d-4525-afd3-6ab1a63006d8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"tupungato\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1729779122\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1729779122.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHackers and security researchers who uncover vulnerabilities in certain Microsoft products could take home part of a $4 million bug bounty. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Tuesday, the company \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmsrc.microsoft.com\u002Fblog\u002F2024\u002F11\u002Fsecuring-ai-and-cloud-with-the-zero-day-quest\u002F\"\u003Eannounced a new invitation-only hacking event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fmicrosoft-zero-day-quest?oneroute=true\"\u003EZero Day Quest\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Touted as the largest of its kind, the event will invite top-ranked researchers to discover and report high-impact security flaws. Microsoft also announced a research challenge that is open to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-tighten-windows-security-dramatically-in-2025-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research challenge will start today and run until January 19, 2025. Part of Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-ai?oneroute=true\"\u003EAI Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, this challenge encourages people to hunt for bugs in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-ai\"\u003EMicrosoft AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-microsoft-azure\"\u003EMicrosoft Azure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-microsoft-identity\"\u003EMicrosoft Identity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-online-services\"\u003EM365\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-dynamics\"\u003EMicrosoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore diving in, first-time researchers and other curious parties should check out the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fmsrc-researcher-resource-center\"\u003EMSRC Researcher Resource Center\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to learn how to submit security vulnerabilities to Microsoft.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZero Day Quest is scheduled to be held in 2025 at Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft's top 10 ranked researchers from each of the 2024 Annual Azure, Dynamics, and Office \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmsrc.microsoft.com\u002Fleaderboard\"\u003ELeaderboards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will be able to attend the hacking event. Another 45 researchers will be accepted based on the quality of their submissions to the research challenge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fmicrosofts-new-mini-pc-is-designed-for-the-office-heres-what-it-can-do\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft's new mini PC is designed for the office. Here's what it can do\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose invited will get round-trip economy airfare, a five-night hotel stay, transportation between the airport and hotel, and the chance to take home a hefty bug bounty. With $4 million ready to dole out, Microsoft will award researchers who uncover flaws in areas including:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECritical and important severity Remote Code Execution\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECritical and important severity Elevation of Privilege\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh-impact scenarios on the Azure Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh-impact scenarios on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh-impact scenarios on the M365 Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the hefty bug bounties, Microsoft will also offer qualifying researchers a chance to work with its engineers and security experts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"To advance AI security, starting today we will offer double AI bounty awards,\" Tom Gallagher, VP of Engineering at Microsoft Security Response Center, said in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmsrc.microsoft.com\u002Fblog\u002F2024\u002F11\u002Fsecuring-ai-and-cloud-with-the-zero-day-quest\u002F\"\u003Ethe blog post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"We will also offer researchers direct access to the Microsoft AI engineers focused on developing secure AI solutions, and our AI Red Team. This unique opportunity will allow participants to enhance their skills with cutting-edge tools and techniques and work with Microsoft to raise the bar for AI security across the ecosystem.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to qualify\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat will it take for you to qualify? The goal of the bounty program is to find important security flaws that directly impact the security of Microsoft users, so you'll need to identify a vulnerability not previously reported or known to Microsoft. The vulnerability must be considered Critical or Important in severity and must be reproducible. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, you'll have to provide clear steps in writing or video showing Microsoft engineers how to reproduce and fix the bug.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 19:59:48",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The company's Zero Day Quest hacking event will reward researchers who find new security flaws.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"df5d41d4-6a8f-42cf-84ef-74a5453b66f3",image:{id:"510d5d7e-d53d-4525-afd3-6ab1a63006d8",filename:"gettyimages-1729779122.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 16:42:21",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"gettyimages-1729779122",credits:"tupungato\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F510d5d7e-d53d-4525-afd3-6ab1a63006d8\u002Fgettyimages-1729779122.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-offers-4-million-in-ai-and-cloud-bug-bounties-how-to-qualify",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft offers $4 million in AI and cloud bug bounties - how to qualify",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1c6142d0-43d6-4f00-a58b-0cdc107197a4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT vs. ChatGPT Plus\" data-image-filename=\"gpt.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-gpt-4-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F#link={%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-gpt-4-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22GPT-4%22}\"\u003EGPT-4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was OpenAI's most powerful \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) large language model (LLM), paying \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-subscribe-to-chatgpt-plus-and-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$20 a month\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to access it with a subscription to ChatGPT Plus was a no-brainer for many users. However, since OpenAI announced the availability of GPT-4o, the choice is a bit more complicated. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-your-resume\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to write your resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn May 2024, OpenAI \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-ways-openai-just-supercharged-chatgpt-for-free-users\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erevealed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E an omnimodel that makes GPT-4-level intelligence accessible to everyone. Free users can also access features previously reserved for paid subscribers, including the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgpt-store-openais-most-compelling-reason-to-become-a-chatgpt-plus-subscriber-yet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGPT Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for custom GPT bots; the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-makes-memory-available-to-all-chatgpt-plus-subscribers-how-to-use-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMemory feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to give their conversations continuity; uploading photos and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-analyze-pdfs-for-free\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edocuments to discuss them\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with ChatGPT; web browsing; and advanced data analysis. More recently, OpenAI launched \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenais-newly-released-gpt-4o-mini-dominates-the-chatbot-arena-heres-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGPT-4o mini\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as the default model for free users to replace GPT-3.5.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a ChatGPT Plus subscriber, I'll explain below when ChatGPT will suffice and when you might want to opt for Plus. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should use ChatGPT Plus if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7480bac9-20c0-40b8-86f4-394316ee0555\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT Plus window introduction on a laptop\" data-image-filename=\"gptplus.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F12\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"6738\" data-image-height=\"3790\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You want to try the Advanced Voice Mode\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpenAI finally \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-rolls-out-new-advanced-voice-mode-heres-how-you-can-access\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erolled out\u003C\u002Fa\u003E an alpha of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-rolls-out-new-advanced-voice-mode-heres-how-you-can-access\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAdvanced Voice Mode\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in late July to a select group of ChatGPT Plus users. While the alpha is still preliminary and does not yet include some of the bells and whistles OpenAI teased in May, the voice assistant can still be interrupted by a user and respond to emotions in the user's tone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenais-budget-gpt-4o-mini-model-is-now-cheaper-to-fine-tune-too\u002F\"\u003EOpenAI's budget GPT-4o mini model is now cheaper to fine-tune, too\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus subscribers now have access to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.openai.com\u002Fen\u002Farticles\u002F9617425-advanced-voice-mode-faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAdvanced Voice Mode feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in their accounts. While free users can access Advanced Voice Mode on the ChatGPT mobile apps for Android and iOS, they're limited to 15 minutes of monthly use. Advanced Voice Mode is one of the latest and most impressive features OpenAI has added to ChatGPT Plus. So, if you're looking for a reason to pay the $20 monthly fee, using this feature might be it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You want to use GPT-4o more than most\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that GPT-4o gives free users many of the same capabilities that were available only behind a Plus subscription, the reasons to sign up for a monthly fee have dwindled -- but haven't disappeared completely. Free ChatGPT users are limited in the number of messages they can send with GPT-4o, depending on usage and demand. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-copilot-vs-copilot-pro-is-the-pro-flavor-worth-the-subscription-price\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft Copilot vs. Copilot Pro: Is the subscription fee worth it?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT used to switch to GPT-3.5 when free users reached their limit; now, it switches to GPT-4o mini (which is faster and smarter than GPT-3.5). Though OpenAI doesn't specify the GPT-4o limit for free users, ChatGPT Plus subscribers have up to five times the capacity of the free tier and can send GPT-4o up to 80 messages every three hours. This capacity means free users should have up to a 15-16 prompt limit every three hours. ChatGPT Plus users still have access to GPT-4 when they exceed their GPT-4o limit. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough we expect OpenAI will increase the limits for GPT-4o for both free and paid users, if you'd like to use GPT-4o for more than 15 messages every three hours and during peak times, you're better off with a ChatGPT Plus subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. You want to generate multiple images\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"57d648e6-62d0-4aeb-bb57-c511855119c0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile GPT-4o for-free users can generate images, they're limited in how many they can create.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"GPT-4o mini free image creation\" data-image-filename=\"gpt-free-images.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGPT-4o is multimodal and capable of analyzing text, images, and voice. For example, GPT-4o can ingest an image of your refrigerator contents and provide you with recipes using the ingredients it identifies. Free ChatGPT users also can upload documents for GPT-4o to analyze and make inferences or summaries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, OpenAI reserves most of its image generation capabilities for ChatGPT Plus subscribers. While free users can generate images, they're subject to a limit. I got the popup (above) when I'd created two images with a free account, saying: \"You've reached your image creation limit. Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus or try again tomorrow after 4:27 PM [24 hours later].\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20use%20DALL-E%203%20in%20ChatGPT%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20use%20DALL-E%203%20in%20ChatGPT%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20use%20DALL-E%203%20in%20ChatGPT%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use DALL-E 3 in ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGPT-4o in the free ChatGPT tier recently gained access to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-image-generator\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDALL-E, OpenAI's image generation model\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This means that when you ask the AI to generate images for you, it lets you use a limited amount of prompts to create images. While free users can technically access GPTs with GPT-4o, they can't effectively use the DALL-E GPT through the GPT Store. When asked to generate an image, the DALL-E GPT responds that it can't, and a popup appears, prompting free users to join ChatGPT Plus to generate images. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. You want a tool to create charts and tables\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-will-put-your-data-into-interactive-tables-and-charts-with-gpt-4o\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eupgraded data analysis feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E lets users create interactive charts and tables from datasets. The upgrade also lets users upload files directly from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, in addition to the option to browse for files on their local device. These new features are available only in GPT-4o to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-make-charts-and-tables-with-advanced-data-analysis\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to make charts and tables with Advanced Data Analysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith these capabilities, you can upload an entire research study to ChatGPT and ask it to generate a table with certain parameters (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-chatgpt-answered-queries-in-gibberish-on-tuesday\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ealways check\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that the info ChatGPT enters is correct). Then, you could click on a cell and ask ChatGPT a question about it or prompt it to create a pie chart. The pie chart, which would also be interactive, can be customized and downloaded for use in presentations and documents.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsers with prompts that require more complex reasoning and analysis, like complex math problems or programming questions, can also access the preview of OpenAI o1 through ChatGPT Plus, which takes more time to process intricate challenges.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. You just can't wait \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from interactive chart generation, ChatGPT Plus users still get early access to new features that OpenAI has rolled out. For example, this early access included the new Advanced Voice Mode and other new features that rolled out this year for Plus subscribers first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-subscribe-to-chatgpt-plus-and-why\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-subscribe-to-chatgpt-plus-and-why\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20subscribe%20to%20ChatGPT%20Plus%20(and%20why%20you%20should)%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpenAI rolled out GPT-4o to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and ChatGPT free users this spring, later expanding to Enterprise users. Since then, it's rolled out GPT-4o mini, which is available for free and paying users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should use free ChatGPT if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c0aba98e-5c9d-4c88-be31-6b2e9ae7100a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Introducing ChatGPT\" data-image-filename=\"chatgpt.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You don't want to pay a monthly fee\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith GPT-4o rolling out to free users, ChatGPT users will no longer need a Plus subscription to access most of the features that initially attracted subscribers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-chatgpt-desktop-app-is-more-helpful-than-i-expected-heres-why-and-how-to-try-it\u002F\"\u003EThe ChatGPT desktop app is more helpful than I expected - here's why and how to try it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT free users can access the multimodal GPT-4o with GPT-4-level intelligence, get responses from the web, generate images, use advanced data analysis, upload files and photos to discuss with the chatbot, access custom GPTs in the GPT Store, and have more helpful experiences with Memory -- all of which used to be ChatGPT Plus benefits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You're a casual ChatGPT user\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is no need to upgrade to a ChatGPT Plus membership if you're a casual ChatGPT user who doesn't reach the GPT-4o and image generation usage limits. Plus users have a message limit that is five times greater than free users for GPT-4o, with Team and Enterprise users getting even higher limits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a free user who doesn't use ChatGPT often and stays within the usage limit, you wouldn't get much benefit from a ChatGPT Plus subscription now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-vs-bing-chat-vs-google-bard-which-is-the-best-ai-chatbot\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChatGPT vs. Bing Chat vs. Google Bard: Which is the best AI chatbot?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI expect OpenAI will amend the subscription benefits or the price as time passes and GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini become more popular.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 19:55:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"OpenAI's GPT-4o model makes it harder to determine who'll find free ChatGPT adequate and when ChatGPT Plus is worth it. We break down your options to help you decide.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f6c15cd3-31a1-495a-abe9-e12af8be6d37",image:{id:"1c6142d0-43d6-4f00-a58b-0cdc107197a4",filename:"gpt.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 18:46:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"ChatGPT vs. ChatGPT Plus",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F1c6142d0-43d6-4f00-a58b-0cdc107197a4\u002Fgpt.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"chatgpt-vs-chatgpt-plus-is-a-paid-subscription-still-worth-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"ChatGPT vs. ChatGPT Plus: Is a paid subscription still worth it?",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4c963c64-4997-4e41-8665-ffe073ca33b8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jeenah Moon\u002FBloomberg via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2180913163.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"4000\" data-image-height=\"2667\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's announcement time for Microsoft Ignite 2024. Unlike the Redmond company's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-build-2024-10-quick-developer-focused-announcements-you-need-to-know-about\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBuild conference\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which focuses mostly on developers, Ignite tends to be aimed at IT pros, decision-makers, and business leaders who are looking at enterprise, cloud, and IT management solutions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, as in years past, Microsoft has lit the flame on Ignite with a truly massive number of announcements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-tighten-windows-security-dramatically-in-2025-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll focus on some of Microsoft's workplace efficiency announcements. The company is looking at using its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-copilot-ai-is-coming-to-your-office-apps-whether-you-like-it-or-not\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft 365 Copilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, along with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-journey-to-ai-agents-according-to-the-venture-capitalists-funding-them\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI agents\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, to boost collaboration and productivity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe'll start by exploring some out-of-the-box AI agents that Microsoft is making available. Then we'll look at a broader view of the tools and updates Microsoft is offering for Microsoft 365 Copilot, including how AI can help improve automation and collaboration, and provide other organizational improvements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith that, let's dive in. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Out-of-the-box agents \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, Microsoft is announcing a series of task-oriented, proactive, context-aware, and at least mostly autonomous agents for some of its most popular business offerings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-introduces-autonomous-agents-into-copilot-studio\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft makes it easier for users to create AI agents in Copilot Studio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's classification of these agents as out-of-the-box implies that they are pre-configured and ready for use, without necessarily requiring a lot of customization and setup. This approach opens the door for businesses that don't have a stable of AI pros to help them deploy knowledge-based solutions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERather than making this an open-ended solution that might leave executives feeling confused about where to begin, the company has outlined five specific domains where agents can be immediately deployed:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESharePoint agents:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E These are agents designed to use the data stored in your SharePoint to increase productivity and enhance decision-making. While this is essentially an off-the-shelf solution, Microsoft provides the option to customize for more in-depth workflows.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilitator agent:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is a robotic meeting assistant that is designed to add value to Teams meetings and chats. It can take notes in real-time, summarize meetings, highlight key points of discussion, and help you focus on action items. This agent seems like the fastest time-to-value offering being showcased today.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInterpreter agent:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E The interpreter agent is a real-time translation tool, also for Teams meetings.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmployee self-service agents:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E These agents free up HR and IT staff time by providing interactive internal support that can respond to frequently asked and easier questions posed by staff. These agents can help with quick benefits, payroll, and leave queries, help request equipment or troubleshoot basic IT problems, and answer company-related questions.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProject management agents:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E I'm a little dubious about the idea of automatic plan creation, but I can see how AI project management agents can help with reminders and notifications, status reporting, task assignments, and progress tracking. These are all time-consuming tasks for a project manager that really could be -- and now are -- automated.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you can see, many of these agents can be easily deployed right out of the box, so you can derive business value right away. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Microsoft 365 Copilot \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, we'll kick off a lightning round of a dozen AI-enabled automation, collaboration, and organizational improvements made possible with Microsoft 365 Copilot. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 1. Copilot actions \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink of this feature as smart scripting with AI. You can automate (Microsoft calls this \"delegate\") repetitive tasks like pulling together updates or generating reports. Customizable prompts help tune the actions for each situation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 2. Scrape screen-shared content in Teams \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to analyzing and summarizing text and voice-based content in Teams meetings, Copilot will be able to analyze anything presented on screen and provide insights and summaries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 3. Summarize files shared in Teams \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf someone shares a file in Teams, Copilot will be able to summarize the contents. This feature is ideal for getting a quick real-time overview of substantial reports shared during meetings where you might not have time to read the whole thing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 4. Copilot features for PowerPoint \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPowerPoint adds three interesting features using Copilot. Narrative Builder will essentially write your presentation if you give it a prompt and a starting file. Presentation translation does what its name suggests. Copilot will also now pull images from a shared corporate asset library, including those built in SharePoint. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 5. New Excel start experience \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy the end of the year, Excel users will be able to use a Copilot prompt to ask Excel to craft a spreadsheet for them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fmicrosofts-new-mini-pc-is-designed-for-the-office-heres-what-it-can-do\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft's new mini PC is designed for the office. Here's what it can do\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not clear whether this is a true generative AI function or more of a smart wizard -- after telling Excel what you want, \"Copilot will suggest and refine a template.\" That description implies that, if your needs are pretty standard, Copilot will give you a nice spreadsheet. But if you need something particularly unique, there may not be a template available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 6. Better Outlook meeting management \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOutlook will offer a smart meeting scheduler using Copilot to coordinate schedules among participants. The tool will also draft agendas based on prompts provided to the AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 7. Multimodal note organization in OneNote \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's say you have a bunch of typed, handwritten, and voice notes in a section in OneNote. You can ask Copilot to organize those notes, interacting with the AI to produce a structured document based on those original concept assets. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 8. Copilot features for Pages \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's business website builder is getting some new Copilot features. With rich artifacts, Pages will be able to support new content types, including code and interactive charts. With multi-page support, users will be able to add multiple pages at once or pull in multiple chat sessions to create a page. With Ground on Page, Copilot will tune its responses to the page itself, updating as the page is updated. Finally, users will be able to edit and share pages on mobile devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 9. Microsoft Places general availability \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a fascinating product aimed squarely at the new reality of hybrid work. The tool is designed to help optimize team scheduling, meetings, and even building resource allocation. The idea is to help large teams coordinate work from home and in-office time, along with their associated meeting places. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Five-tested-a-lot-of-ai-tools-for-work-these-4-actually-help-me-get-more-done-every-day\u002F\"\u003EI've tested a lot of AI tools for work. These 4 actually help me get more done every day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe tool can recommend in-office days based on an analysis of everyone's calendars, manage room booking, allow team members to let other people know they're in the office, help find available meeting places, and even do occupancy analysis. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 10. Copilot helps admin Microsoft 365 \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, I have to show you this oh-so-Microsoft product title: Microsoft 365 Copilot in Microsoft 365 Administration Centers (Copilot in MAC). Seriously, that's the product title. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeparate from the wacky name, this Copilot tool is provided to admins to help them manage Microsoft 365, summarize updates, highlight trends, and troubleshoot problems. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 11. Copilot Analytics helps measure AI impact \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis tool is a dashboard that helps managers understand how their AI investment, particularly for Microsoft 365, is benefiting the organization. The tool tracks adoption rates and productivity improvements, among other metrics. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-googles-new-ai-tool-turns-research-papers-into-audio-conversations-try-it-free\u002F\"\u003EGoogle's new AI tool transforms dense research papers into accessible conversations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnalytics produces reports, both out-of-the box analytics reviews and customizable reports to help explore AI's impact in specific segments of usage. If you want AI to have a solid ROI, this is the tool for discovering if it does. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 12. Copilot Prompt Gallery \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is essentially a shared snippet library for Copilot AI prompts. The gallery enables users to share prompts that are particularly beneficial to the organization and tracks prompts that are effective. New features include agent prompt support and trending prompt lists. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E More from Inspire 2024 \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe hope you've enjoyed this lightning round of updates from Inspire. Stay tuned to ZDNET for the latest up-to-the-minute coverage of Inspire 2024, including even more coverage of Microsoft's big announcements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to subscribe to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadvancedgeekery.substack.com\u002F\"\u003Emy weekly update newsletter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and follow me on Twitter\u002FX at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 13:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Discover how Microsoft Ignite 2024 unveils powerful AI-powered agents and tools in Microsoft 365 Copilot, improving productivity, automation, and collaboration for hybrid work environments.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"dd5d6d93-9fe0-4cd5-8237-d7bd18da3d6b",image:{id:"4c963c64-4997-4e41-8665-ffe073ca33b8",filename:"gettyimages-2180913163.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 02:49:56",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft",credits:"Jeenah Moon\u002FBloomberg via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F4c963c64-4997-4e41-8665-ffe073ca33b8\u002Fgettyimages-2180913163.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4000,height:2667,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"ignite-2024-introduces-new-ai-agents-and-more-for-microsoft-365-copilot",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Ignite 2024 introduces new AI agents and more for Microsoft 365 Copilot",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"7ba93295-2caf-4dd0-a86b-85d50f348846",username:"kkucharski",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Kyle",lastName:"Kucharski",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ec018756-f0a4-4808-a2d2-ea26188ade20",filename:"kyle-closeup-headshot-edited2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-04-24 19:47:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F24\u002Fec018756-f0a4-4808-a2d2-ea26188ade20\u002Fkyle-closeup-headshot-edited2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Kyle Kucharski is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor interested in emerging technologies and all things futurism. When he's not covering new laptops and computers for ZDNET, he's writing about music and speculative fiction.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f1df0bcc-8d56-4615-befd-883ba66ae4e1\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows 365 Link\" data-image-filename=\"windows-365-link-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E kicked off the first day of its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fignite.microsoft.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIgnite conference\u003C\u002Fa\u003E today, showcasing various new technologies in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI innovation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, cloud computing, and productivity. One of the most interesting announcements was a preview of Microsoft's Windows 365 Link, a new class of devices resembling mini PCs designed to connect to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-microsoft-365-formerly-office-365-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 365 apps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- and that's it. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe compact, fanless, and lightweight device has no local data or other apps and is a gateway to a company's corporate cloud. By connecting the device to an external monitor, workers can access a limited but fast, efficient, and highly secure streamlined version of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-ultimate-windows-11-upgrade-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-tighten-windows-security-dramatically-in-2025-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Windows 365 Link is designed for workers who spend most of their time accessing apps in the cloud and don't need local storage. The device aims to provide fast access without being bogged down (or distracted) by all the features on a full Windows laptop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, Windows 365 Link is not just for spreadsheets or Word docs; the device will also support videoconferencing with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-teams-launches-as-a-single-app-for-work-personal-and-education\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Teams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and Webex on up to two external monitors at 4K resolution. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, it's inexpensive. Because the device has no display, peripherals, or functional components, Windows 365 Link will only cost around $349. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis low price makes it an attractive option for enterprises to connect employees cost-effectively, rather than doling out full-fledged laptops to entire workforces.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EAs more companies move operations to the cloud and off local devices, they can more tightly control connectivity and access. The Windows 365 Link echoes this sentiment with a suite of security policies that can't be disabled, and secure logins with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsecurity\u002Fbusiness\u002Fidentity-access\u002Fmicrosoft-entra-id\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Entra ID\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or via the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsecurity\u002Fmobile-authenticator-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Authenticator app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIT personnel will be able to manage these devices in Microsoft Intune alongside other Windows PCs. However, with minimal configuration policies, Windows 365 Link is designed to be set up and ready to go in minutes. Additionally, should the need arise, the devices can be remotely reset in minutes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2a24e466-41d1-43e8-8479-dac7f60cdaeb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows 365 Link\" data-image-filename=\"windows-365-link-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe device also features solid connectivity: two USB-A ports, an HDMI, USB-C, an audio port, and an ethernet port with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Link enters the market at a similar time as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapples-new-m4-mac-mini-is-powerhouse-pc-but-i-love-it-for-two-reasons-beyond-that\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple's new Mac Mini M4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. However, these two devices are very different -- the latter is a much more powerful piece of hardware, designed for creative tasks and demanding workloads. Conversely, Windows 365 Link is more of an access point to cloud-based productivity across the suite of 365 apps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-the-cheapest-surface-pro-11-model-here-are-my-3-main-takeaways-as-a-windows-expert\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI tested the cheapest Surface Pro 11 model: 3 main takeaways as a Windows expert\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows has another way to provide a limited (and more secure) operating system with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fwindows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows S Mode\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. There are plenty of laptops specifically designed to work with this restricted OS, such as Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 5 -- \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-679-lenovo-ideapad-has-a-clever-feature-that-makes-it-a-budget-laptop-winner\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea laptop I tested earlier this year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. But it's still a laptop, and even though it's inexpensive (around $500), it's still not as cheap as the Windows 365 Link. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe Windows 365 Link is essentially Microsoft's first mini PC for the corporate professional space. The device provides a low-cost, low-energy way for workers to connect, with improved security. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe devices will be generally available in April 2025. However, Microsoft is allowing organizations in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the UK, and the US to apply for the preview program starting today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 13:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Announced today at the Ignite developer conference, the new Windows 365 Link gives access to Microsoft's suite of 365 apps on the cloud, and will only cost $349.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"3a6a3141-97cd-42fc-b0eb-2ec4a8a61e93",image:{id:"2a24e466-41d1-43e8-8479-dac7f60cdaeb",filename:"windows-365-link-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 00:28:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Windows 365 Link",credits:"Microsoft",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F2a24e466-41d1-43e8-8479-dac7f60cdaeb\u002Fwindows-365-link-2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Computers & Tech",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsofts-new-mini-pc-is-designed-for-the-office-heres-what-it-can-do",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft's new mini PC is designed for the office. Here's what it can do",topic:{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f6766034-0530-4765-8be5-effa45e1c660",slug:"office-hardware-appliances",name:"Office Hardware & Appliances",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7718b7e0-28a8-45c8-9738-d8b45dad2e12\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 11\" data-image-filename=\"1000020801.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-crop=\"4000x2478+0+295\" data-image-width=\"4000\" data-image-height=\"3000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET's key takeaways\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1dad56fe-0e02-4a41-847b-5a1ffced8dc5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"13-inch Microsoft Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is on sale now for $899 -- $300 off the regular price.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt features exceptional battery life, with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor lasting roughly twice as long as Intel CPUs. Heat doesn't appear to be an issue, even when under demanding loads.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMost mainstream business software written for Intel-based Windows PCs should run just fine, but apps such as VPNs and older hardware devices that require custom drivers might not run properly.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Windows PC industry has fallen into a rut over the past decade. Microsoft and its OEM partners routinely ship a crop of new devices each year, mostly based on incremental speed bumps to Intel CPUs. If you buy this year's model, you get slightly better battery life and a modest increase in performance over last year's crop. Yawn.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat predictable pattern is why the just-released \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-copilot-pc-microsoft-just-announced-to-take-on-apples-m3-macbooks\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot+ PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have so much potential. Yes, they run on Windows 11, but at their core is a new engine: Qualcomm's ARM-based Snapdragon X processor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-ultimate-windows-11-upgrade-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe ultimate Windows 11 upgrade guide: Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0f6febaf-14ff-4d76-8f1a-6cb08d2faaad\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (I know its official name is \"Surface Pro, 11th Edition,\" but let's keep it simple, OK?) arrived last week. I deliberately \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-just-ordered-the-cheapest-surface-pro-option-why-i-probably-wont-regret-it\u002F\"\u003Eordered the least expensive configuration\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and had no idea what to expect. Yes, it \u003Cem\u003Eshould\u003C\u002Fem\u003E get better battery life than an Intel-based alternative, and all the preliminary benchmarks suggested it would deliver impressive performance, but seeing is believing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b3a67f9e-48cc-4b80-a524-206015a43a9b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe company's first Copilot+ PC delivers snappy performance, great battery life, and handy AI features.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Gen)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"fed796d6-c54d-4501-9f7e-9186dd4a334e","title":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","filename":"img-5862.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F26\u002Ffed796d6-c54d-4501-9f7e-9186dd4a334e\u002Fimg-5862.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":838407,"width":4032,"height":2268,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-06-26 15:24:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-06-26 15:24:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET","alt":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"fed796d6-c54d-4501-9f7e-9186dd4a334e","imageAltText":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"img-5862.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F06\u002F26","imageWidth":4032,"imageHeight":2268,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"1b3fec56-b8d6-4c33-922c-d5e103d8285f","slug":"microsoft-surface-pro-copilot-plus-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-platinum-zhx00001","name":"Microsoft - Surface Pro – Copilot+ PC – 13” – Snapdragon X Plus – 16GB Memory – 256GB SSD – Device Only (11th Edition) - Platinum","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1726691268856,"displayDate":"Wed Sep 18 2024 16:27:48 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter one full week, I can say, without qualification, that this machine absolutely rocks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy original plan was to use the new Surface Pro as a secondary mobile device while keeping my Dell Precision workstation on the desktop for my everyday activities. I am now using the new Surface Pro as my daily driver.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow did this happen? Let's dive in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe experience is familiar\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis laptop is a radical shift in the Windows ecosystem, but it doesn't feel all that different from its predecessors. In fact, it's almost indistinguishable from the Intel-powered Surface Pro 9 that's sitting on my desk alongside it. The slim bezels around the displays of the two devices are nearly the same dimensions. The new device, at 1.9 pounds, is the same weight as the Surface Pro 9 and is a few ounces heavier than the Surface Pro X, although that's not something you really notice until you have to lug it through an airport as you rush to make a connection. The Type Cover from the older Surface Pro clicked into place on the Surface Pro 11, exactly as expected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd as for the software, well … It's Windows 11, which looks and acts the same on an ARM-based PC as it does on an Intel-powered device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-ultraportable-work-laptops-ive-tested-isnt-made-by-dell-or-lenovo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne of the best ultraportable work laptops I've tested isn't made by Dell or Lenovo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe big difference is that this next-gen device is extremely cool and quiet. After a three-hour Zoom call the other day, the chassis was barely warm; on an Intel-based machine, it would have been uncomfortably hot. There's a fan inside the Surface Pro 11, but I have yet to hear it run, even under the most demanding conditions. It's also extremely responsive, with none of the hesitation I occasionally noticed on the Surface Pro X. If you've used an M2-equipped MacBook Air, the feeling will be familiar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, this new device also embodies everything you like and\u002For dislike about the Surface Pro design. If you're expecting a radical shift that will suddenly make the kickstand comfortable in your lap, I'm sorry to report you will be disappointed. If, however, you're comfortable with that design, you'll find this iteration completely familiar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBattery life is a huge win\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the ARM architecture has a killer feature, it's battery life. The Surface Pro X delivered the goods on that score, but it did so at a cost to performance. This generation, on the other hand, ups the battery life impressively and does so without any compromise in speed or responsiveness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's still a bit too early to make definitive pronouncements about how long this Surface Pro will allow me to work before I begin to look for a place to plug in. The first week with a new device is never typical, as it involves a lot of downloading, installing, configuring, and futzing that presumably won't be a regular thing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcant-quit-windows-10-microsoft-will-charge-for-updates-next-year-heres-how-much\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan't quit Windows 10? Microsoft will charge for updates next year. Here's how much\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, these actual usage numbers, from a report generated by the Windows \u003Cstrong\u003EPowercfg \u002Fbatteryreport \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Ecommand, speak for themselves.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"14d47f2b-632f-4a74-82e0-f544e903ab2c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn real-world usage, the Surface Pro 11 battery lasts twice as long as an equivalent Intel-based model\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-pro-11-battery-report\" data-image-filename=\"surface-pro-11-battery-report.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"935\" data-image-height=\"697\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt an average of more than 10 hours of actual, observed battery life, this Surface Pro is able to run for well over twice as long as my Intel-based Surface Pro 9. That's also at least as long as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fm2-macbook-air-zdnets-product-of-the-year\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EM2 MacBook Air\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in my office.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECompatibility is good but not perfect\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor these Snapdragon X PCs, battery life is an unqualified success, but the compatibility story is more mixed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has been developing Windows on Arm for more than a decade, and it's remarkable how well most software just works on an ARM-based PC. If you do most of your work in a web browser and in Microsoft Office, you might never notice a difference. There are still some rough edges, however, and you can expect some compatibility headaches, especially when using older hardware or apps that require low-level system drivers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbuy-a-microsoft-office-pro-and-windows-11-pro-bundle-for-50-the-lowest-price-weve-seen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpgrade to Microsoft Office Pro and Windows 11 Pro for 87% off\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn this PC, every preinstalled Microsoft app is, naturally, compiled to run as native Arm64 code. That includes the Edge browser, the complete collection of Microsoft 365 apps, and every imaginable Windows utility, from PowerShell to Registry Editor to Calculator. Even the semi-official PowerToys collection installs in Arm64 mode. I installed a wide selection of Progressive Web Apps that run in the Arm64 Edge environment, and they all worked just fine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0784c346-ef5e-4bda-8b88-31cbb9f9a326\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 11\" data-image-filename=\"img-5864.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"2268\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMainstream x86 apps written for Intel-based machines mostly install without any issues in the Windows on Arm emulation layer, and there was no obvious performance hit for the apps I tried, including my go-to screen capture utility, SnagIt.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany third-party developers have gone to the trouble of recompiling their apps for Arm64, and if you can find them, they're the preferred option. You might have to do some digging. The default download for the VLC Media Player, for example, is a 64-bit x86 version, but \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fartifacts.videolan.org\u002Fvlc\u002Fnightly-win64-arm-llvm\u002F\"\u003Enightly builds\u003C\u002Fa\u003E compiled for Arm64 machines are available. Likewise, the normal download options for 1Password will get you the x86 release, which is problem-free, but there's a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F1password.community\u002Fdiscussion\u002F145886\u002F1password-for-windows-on-arm-preview\"\u003Epreview of the Arm64 version\u003C\u002Fa\u003E if you know where to look.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-cracks-down-on-windows-11-upgrades-for-incompatible-pcs-but-theres-a-workaround\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft cracks down on Windows 11 upgrades for 'incompatible' PCs, but there's a workaround\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm not sure what to make of Adobe, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fx.com\u002FAdobe\u002Fstatus\u002F1792624481233474048\"\u003Ewhich tweeted\u003C\u002Fa\u003E earlier this year that it's \"excited to announce that your favorite Adobe apps are coming to Copilot+ PCs.\" What does that even mean? Photoshop has been available in an Arm64 version for three years, albeit with significant limitations, but I can't find a native ARM version of Acrobat. Maybe Adobe just means that the x86 versions are certified to run in emulation mode? Who knows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen there's Google, which \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Fproducts\u002Fchrome\u002Fdownload-google-chrome-windows-pc-arm\u002F\"\u003Efinally released an Arm64-native version of Chrome\u003C\u002Fa\u003E back in April. Hooray! Unfortunately, you will not find any version of the Google Drive for Desktop sync client that works on a Copilot+ PC. If you try to install the x86 version, you get this unfriendly error message:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dcddf945-b53b-450d-a05a-ae69853e6273\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ENo amount of fussing with compatibility settings will get the Google Drive desktop client to install on an ARM-based PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"google-drive-doesnt-install-on-arm\" data-image-filename=\"google-drive-doesnt-install-on-arm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"269\" data-image-height=\"133\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, if you're a confirmed Google Drive user, and you want your cloud-based storage to integrate with File Explorer, you'll need to stick with Intel-based machines for now. Or, maybe switch to OneDrive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe stickiest compatibility problems arise when you try to install an app that requires custom drivers for low-level access to networking and the file system. Most commercial \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vpn\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVPNs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including Proton VPN and ExpressVPN, will refuse to run on Windows on Arm for that reason; try \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdownload.wireguard.com\u002Fwindows-client\u002F\"\u003EWireguard\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sparklabs.com\u002Fviscosity\u002Fdownload\u002F\"\u003EViscosity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E instead. If you insist on running a third-party \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-antivirus\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eantivirus app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (you probably don't need one, anyway), you'll likely be frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Windows laptops you can buy: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI had no hardware problems to speak of. My 10-year-old Logitech C930 webcam just worked. So did my trusty Brother laser printer and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"eab22da3-ce9b-4170-8769-f97d08f6aec2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FFujitsu-ScanSnap-Versatile-Enabled-Document\u002Fdp\u002FB08PH5Q51P\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"ScanSnap x1600 scanner\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. I connected the Surface Pro 11 to a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c29de774-e4e5-4939-a2ef-6e80bb47a8b8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FStarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Delivery-Monitor-TB4CDOCK\u002Fdp\u002FB09N56SXYV\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"StarTech Thunderbolt 4\u002FUSB4 docking station\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and everything worked exactly as it should have.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour mileage may vary, of course, especially if you have exotic hardware like video capture cards and ancient multifunction printers that require custom driver packs and won't work with the in-box Windows drivers. Thankfully, I have none of those.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe AI story is incomplete\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery PC in the Copilot+ line includes a powerful neural processing unit designed to accelerate AI-based activities. Because I didn't spring for Microsoft's pricey new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"37b63c03-ca4e-40ee-af3a-1c19385ef4e6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-flex-keyboard-with-slim-pen\u002F93fzrmtgj6jw\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Flex Keyboard\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and stuck with my old Type Cover, I didn't get a dedicated Copilot key. Instead, I had to run the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-is-turning-windows-copilot-into-a-regular-app-and-heres-why-youll-like-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which works exactly like it does on any other Windows 11 PC. If it was chatting faster, I didn't notice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-laptop-i-recommend-to-most-people-undercuts-the-macbook-air-and-its-300-off\u002F\"\u003EThe Windows laptop I recommend to most people undercuts the MacBook Air (and it's $300 off)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you probably already know, what was supposed to be the marquee feature of these new PCs, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fafter-brutal-critiques-microsoft-recall-will-get-these-major-privacy-and-security-changes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERecall\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, was pulled at the last minute over security concerns and will be available as a Windows Insider Preview feature later this year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of the app-based AI features were more useful. The front-facing camera on the Surface Pro 11 is one of the best I've ever seen in a laptop, and the AI-powered studio effects (which are accessible from the Quick Settings menu on the taskbar) include some useful options like automatic framing and eye tracking. The neural processing unit helps make background blur options look more natural than on a conventional camera.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"77e2ce9f-3745-4d05-bc85-d9643d65115a\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese AI studio effects are accessible from the taskbar&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-pro-11-studio-effects\" data-image-filename=\"surface-pro-11-studio-effects.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"371\" data-image-height=\"655\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Paint and Photos apps are also loaded with AI-based features for creating and editing images. The options to remove background distractions and use blur effects to simulate portrait mode were useful; the styling options, which transform a photo into an alternate style (Impressionist, Anime, and so on) feel gimmicky.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe real question is whether those features are powerful enough to make you switch from your current image-processing tool to one of Microsoft's built-in options. History says that's a pretty big ask.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you avoid the AI features completely, though, there's more than enough power in this \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptops-under-500\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebudget PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Plus, as long as your apps and hardware requirements aren't exotic, you'll appreciate its cool, quiet operation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow we test laptops\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe use a combination of methods to test laptops here at ZDNET. First, we acquire data from benchmarking software to analyze a system's metrics under the hood, and compare those to advertised numbers. Then, we spend an extended amount of time with the laptop (usually a week or two) using it the same way a normal consumer would, in order to analyze its portability, form factor, and how well the battery \u003Cem\u003Eactually\u003C\u002Fem\u003E holds up, among others. For an extensive breakdown, check out our comprehensive \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F\"\u003Elaptop testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenchmarking:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We run a series of tests to put the computer's hardware through the wringer in order to see what it's capable of. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.maxon.net\u002Fen\u002Fdownloads\u002Fcinebench-2024-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECinebench\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is one of the most commonly-used hardware testing suites, which tests the laptop's rendering performance on single and multiple CPU cores. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbenchmarks.ul.com\u002Fpcmark10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPCMark 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is another powerful program that covers a wide variety of tasks performed in the workplace.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProcessor:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E The \"brain\" of the laptop, and one of the most important factors that determines performance. This is tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Brightness is measured in \"nits,\" and color spectrums are tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe graphics processor (GPU):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We test the GPU with a combination of benchmarking software, gaming, and media playback. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhysical form factor: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWe carry the laptop around for at least a week and note how well it commutes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery testing:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We test a unit's battery in a few ways. A handful of benchmarking programs have their own battery testing components, but we also will just let the laptop run for as long as it can under a medium load. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe human element: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E As we mentioned earlier, metrics and system data is important, but numbers alone don't give you the full picture. This is where we weave in our personal experience with the device and tap into the practical use cases that consumers actually care about. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, our goal is to break down the capabilities of each and every laptop we test into digestible terms that real people can find useful.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 18:12:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Snapdragon-powered Surface Pro has a handful of new features, but delivers the same, great experience. Right now, the 13-inch version is $300 off ahead of Black Friday.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"60781692-5b97-47f5-8421-c8f67541ab25",image:{id:"7718b7e0-28a8-45c8-9738-d8b45dad2e12",filename:"1000020801.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-06-26 15:19:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"surface-pro-11-battery-report",credits:"Scr3enshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThose actual battery usage numbers are easily twice as long as an equivalent Intel-based model\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F26\u002F7718b7e0-28a8-45c8-9738-d8b45dad2e12\u002F1000020801.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4000,height:3000,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"i-tested-the-cheapest-surface-pro-11-model-here-are-my-3-main-takeaways-as-a-windows-expert",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"I tested the cheapest Surface Pro 11 model: 3 main takeaways as a Windows expert",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2182300f-96d1-40c8-a74d-6efba81ebaf0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"PM Images\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"ladder out of a hole\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1186948007-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"2119\" data-image-height=\"1415\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUpdate: As of October 1, 2024, Microsoft has made it more difficult to bypass these compatibility checks, but there are workarounds for most modern PCs. Some older devices, especially those built using AMD processors, might be out of luck, however. I've updated the instructions in this post to account for the changes. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn October 14, 2025, Microsoft will \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-only-one-year-to-solve-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estop delivering security updates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-you-still-get-a-windows-10-upgrade-for-free\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 10 PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E unless you're willing to pay an exorbitant price to join the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-start-charging-for-windows-10-updates-next-year-heres-how-much\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EExtended Security Updates program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-finally-test-microsofts-controversial-recall-feature-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EYou can finally test Microsoft's controversial Recall feature - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you try to upgrade to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-faq-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11 on a PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that's more than a few years old, you'll be told -- in no uncertain terms -- that your old PC doesn't qualify because its CPU isn't on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-microsoft-stands-firm-on-hardware-requirements\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eofficial list of compatible processors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Microsoft has made it abundantly clear that it will not revise those requirements. You will also hit roadblocks if your PC doesn't have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-windows-11-requires-a-tpm-and-how-to-get-around-that\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrusted Platform Module\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (TPM) version 2.0.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat might be the official policy, but -- as with everything Windows-related -- it pays to read the fine print. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose pesky restrictions prevent you from automatically upgrading to Windows 11 using Windows Update or the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. Yet there are fully supported workarounds for most PCs that are capable of running Windows 10, as I document in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-faq-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003EZDNET's Windows 11 FAQ\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it\u002F\"\u003EYou can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, everything in this article requires that you be signed in as an administrator on the PC you want to upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhich option should you choose?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease don't skip over this section. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ETo take advantage of the workaround described in option 1 below, your computer must meet all the other requirements for Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt must be configured to start up using UEFI, not a legacy BIOS configuration.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESecure Boot must be supported, although it does not need to be enabled. (But seriously, folks, you should enable it.)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA TPM must be enabled; version 1.2 is OK, but a system without any TPM or with the TPM disabled will fail.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-start-charging-for-windows-10-updates-next-year-heres-how-much\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft will start charging for Windows 10 updates next year. Here's how much\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo check these details on a PC you're considering upgrading, run the System Information utility, Msinfo32.exe, and look at the System Summary page. Pay special attention to the BIOS Mode value. If it says \"Legacy,\" you'll need to reconfigure your system to UEFI mode (and convert your system disk from MBR to GPT partitioning) before you can install Windows 11 as a normal upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo see whether your PC has a TPM enabled, run the Trusted Platform Module Management tool, Tpm.msc. If your computer includes a TPM and it's turned on, this app will display information about it. If there's no TPM, or if the TPM is disabled in firmware settings, you'll see a message that says \"Compatible TPM cannot be found.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-windows-10-pc-cant-be-upgraded-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-in-2025\u002F\"\u003EYour Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded? You have 5 options before support ends in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're unable (or unwilling) to change from Legacy BIOS to UEFI, or if you have an older PC that doesn't have a TPM option at all, you'll need to use an undocumented hack that allows you to bypass the compatibility checks and complete the upgrade. See option 2 at the end of this post for details on how to use the free Rufus utility to perform this upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote that a new set of restrictions, introduced as part of the Windows 11, version 24H2 update, require a CPU that supports specific instructions -- SSE4.2 and PopCnt. Most PCs with Intel CPUs that are from 2009 or later will meet this standard. AMD CPUs from 2013 or later should also meet these requirements. For details, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocked-your-windows-11-upgrade-this-trusty-tool-can-probably-fix-that\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"Microsoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This trusty tool can (probably) fix that.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you plan to perform a clean installation of Windows 11, you can boot from installation media and run Windows Setup. That option skips the CPU compatibility check completely (but still requires a TPM and Secure Boot support). After the installation completes, you'll need to reinstall all your apps, restore your data files, and tweak settings to personalize your system preferences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant to avoid all that hassle? Choose the option that's appropriate for your hardware.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOption 1: Use this simple registry edit\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBypass CPU checks and accept any TPM version with this registry edit. This process requires four steps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"888bd165-d90a-4148-8800-dc8a730c5c36\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou need to make one small change to the Windows registry, as documented in this&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fways-to-install-windows-11-e0edbbfb-cfc5-4011-868b-2ce77ac7c70e" target="_blank"\u003EMicrosoft support document\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This change tells the Windows 11 Setup program to skip the check for compatible CPUs and to allow installation on a PC with an older TPM (version 1.2). The usual warnings apply when working with the registry; I recommend you make a complete backup before proceeding.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) and navigate to the following key:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\Setup\\MoSetup\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the MoSetup key, doesn't exist, you need to create it. Right-click the node for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\Setup in the left-hand navigation pane, then choose New &gt; Key. Name it MoSetup and press Enter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwiping-your-windows-laptop-heres-the-simplest-way-to-erase-all-personal-data\u002F"\u003EWiping your Windows laptop? Here's the simplest way to erase all personal data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelect the MoSetup key and then right-click in any empty space in the pane on the right. Choose the option to create a new DWORD value. (Don't choose the QWORD option!)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReplace the default name for that key by typing the text AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU and then press Enter. Then double-click the new value and change the "Value data" box to 1. The result should look like this:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Change one key in the Windows registry\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6f063136-4e4f-4669-a37f-124401072378\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUse this registry tweak to override the Windows 11 CPU compatibility check. You must have a TPM (any version) and Secure Boot must be enabled.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"override-compatibility-check-windows11.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"override-compatibility-check-windows11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"831\" data-image-height=\"450\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick OK to save your change, and then restart your PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4fa35e65-55ca-46e0-86cf-0c88573fd967\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn the PC you want to upgrade, go to the Windows 11 Download page (\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows11" target="_blank"\u003Eaka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) and choose the option at the bottom of the page, "Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices." Save the ISO file in your Downloads folder.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote that this is a big file. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, the download could take a while.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Download the Windows 11 ISO\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0674775e-9275-4ab6-abba-1fd40f53318f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter the download completes, open File Explorer and double-click the ISO file you downloaded in the previous step. Doing so mounts the file as a virtual DVD drive in its own folder, with its own drive letter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Mount the ISO file in File Explorer\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ae50379a-5aab-490e-9e8a-d5bc51e1df20\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn File Explorer, find the Setup.exe file and double-click it to begin the upgrade. You'll see a stern warning about compatibility issues, but you can safely click Accept to move past it. (For details on what that warning message really means, see \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-microsoft-really-going-to-cut-off-security-updates-for-my-unsupported-windows-11-pc\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E"Is Microsoft really going to cut off security updates for your 'unsupported' Windows 11 PC?"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) After you click OK on that dialog box, your upgrade should proceed without any serious issues.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F"\u003EThe best Windows laptop you can buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll have three options: You can keep your apps, settings, and files (Full Upgrade); keep your data files but start fresh with apps and settings (Keep Data Only); or start completely fresh (Clean Install).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Run Windows Setup\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOption 2: Use the free Rufus utility \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn older PCs without a TPM and on PCs that don't support Secure Boot, you'll need to use an undocumented hack to bypass the compatibility checker. You can do this manually by replacing the Appraiserres.dll file (in the Sources subfolder on the Windows 11 installer drive) with a zero-byte version and then making a series of registry edits. But it's simpler to use the free, open-source Rufus utility to make a USB drive that includes this file.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant note: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIn early October 2024, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-cracks-down-on-windows-11-upgrades-for-incompatible-pcs-but-theres-a-fix-for-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft made some changes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to its compatibility checking tools. Those changes prevent Rufus version 4.5 or earlier from working properly. Make sure you have version 4.6 or later, which incorporates the necessary changes. For details of how the new version works, see \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocked-your-windows-11-upgrade-this-just-released-tool-can-get-the-job-done\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"Microsoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This just-released tool can get the job done.\"\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003Cem\u003EIn addition, be aware that using Rufus will not allow you to bypass the new CPU restrictions that require SSE4.2 and PopCnt instruction support.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-windows-11-requires-a-tpm-and-how-to-get-around-that\u002F\"\u003EWhy Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how to get around that\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo get started, you'll need to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edownload the Windows 11 ISO\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and supply a USB flash drive of at least 16 GB in size. You will reformat this drive as part of the process, so back up any data on that drive first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDownload Rufus \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frufus.ie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efrom the developer's site\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and run the app. (The version of Rufus available \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fstore\u002FproductId\u002F9PC3H3V7Q9CH?ocid=pdpshare\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efrom the Microsoft Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will not work for this task.)   \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoose the USB drive and then choose the \"Disk or ISO image\" option.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick the Select button, choose the Windows 11 ISO you downloaded earlier, and then click Start.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn the Windows User Experience dialog, select the first checkbox to remove hardware requirements, as shown in the screenshot below.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick OK to begin creating the drive.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6461781a-5548-4161-bf1f-2af52221e86e\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EBe sure to choose the top checkbox here to bypass the compatibility check for the Windows 11 upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"rufus-windows-compatibility\" data-image-filename=\"rufus-windows-compatibility.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"548\" data-image-height=\"724\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter Rufus successfully creates your installer, open that USB drive in File Explorer, and double-click Setup. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs is the case with the other option, you'll see a warning about compatibility issues. It's a scare tactic. (For details on what that warning message really means, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-microsoft-really-going-to-cut-off-security-updates-for-my-unsupported-windows-11-pc\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\"Is Microsoft really going to cut off security updates for your 'unsupported' Windows 11 PC?\"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) After you click Accept on that dialog box, your upgrade should proceed without any serious issues. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocked-your-windows-11-upgrade-this-trusty-tool-can-probably-fix-that\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This trusty tool can (probably) fix that\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy ZDNET colleague Lance Whitney has more details on the other options available with Rufus in \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-install-windows-11-the-way-you-want-and-bypass-microsofts-restrictions\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to install Windows 11 the way you want (and bypass Microsoft's restrictions)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've tried this upgrade, I want to hear about your experience. If it worked, please share the details. If you run into snags, send me an email so we can figure out what's going wrong. Be sure to include details -- the make and model of your PC and screenshots of any error messages. I've set up a special inbox just for this feedback: Win11Upgrade [at] realworldwindows.com.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis article was originally published on April 9, 2022, but has been updated multiple times since then. It was last updated on November 18, 2024. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 08:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft has added more roadblocks, but there are workarounds for many models. 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He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"62ea7721-b57a-4248-8845-0a9fca050277\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Vaishnav K Suresh \u002F 500px \u002F Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"camera\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1394240632.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"4152\" data-image-height=\"2276\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter multiple delays, Microsoft has finally begun rolling out a preview of its controversial Recall feature for testing by members of the Windows Insider Program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe feature, which promises a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-new-recall-feature-lets-you-ask-ai-for-that-file-or-email-you-cant-find\u002F\"\u003E\"photographic memory\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for Windows 11 PCs, was originally announced as part of the rollout of the new AI-powered Copilot+ in June. After a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fafter-brutal-critiques-microsoft-recall-will-get-these-major-privacy-and-security-changes\u002F\"\u003Ebrutal firestorm of criticism from security experts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the company delayed the feature so that sweeping privacy changes could be implemented.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-even-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-heres-how-to-tell\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC even handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to tell\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat schedule change was followed by additional delays, with a rollout of the Recall preview pushed back to October. (For a detailed timeline, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fas-microsoft-breaks-awkward-silence-around-its-controversial-recall-feature-privacy-questions-remain\u002F\"\u003E\"As Microsoft breaks awkward silence around its controversial Recall feature, privacy questions remain.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) As October ended, the launch was \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-delays-its-troubled-ai-powered-recall-feature-yet-again\u002F\"\u003Edelayed one more time\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, with the company citing the need for additional time to deliver \"a secure and trusted experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday's announcement comes in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.windows.com\u002Fwindows-insider\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F22\u002Fpreviewing-recall-with-click-to-do-on-copilot-pcs-with-windows-insiders-in-the-dev-channel\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elengthy post on the Windows Insider Blog\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that includes details on how to sign up for the Insider program and how to use Recall. Pointedly, the announcement recognizes \"the contributions of researchers and the security community in shaping Recall.\" It also includes this detailed description of how the feature is implemented in the new Windows 11 preview:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInsiders and Recall users, we want you to know your snapshots are truly yours. We do not send your snapshots off your PC to Microsoft or third parties, and don't use them for training purposes. Microsoft can't access the keys to view your encrypted data, so we can't restore your snapshots if you remove Windows Hello or restore your snapshots if you need to reset your PC or move to a new PC. We will in future updates provide ways for you to store a backup of your keys for these cases. For now, your Copilot + PC only releases the keys to use Recall if you show your face, fingerprint, or PIN.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this release, Microsoft says, it programmed Recall to detect \"sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, and personal identification numbers\" and block snapshots containing that information from being saved or stored. Testers can exclude specific apps and sites from being saved under any circumstances, and an option in Settings, which is off by default, allows testers to anonymously share details of apps and sites they prefer to be excluded from Recall.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Recall feature is included in Preview Build 26120.2415 (KB5046723), which is rolling out to users who are signed up for the Windows Insider Dev Channel.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor now, the feature is only available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs; support for Copilot+ PCs based on AMD and Intel processors will be available later, Microsoft says. For this preview, the only supported languages are Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn PCs running Windows 11 Enterprise edition and on PCs managed by an IT administrator on work and school networks, the Recall feature will be removed by default. On those managed networks, employees who have enrolled in Windows Hello using biometric authentication can opt into the Recall feature. Administrators can block use of Recall completely or can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fclient-management\u002Fmanage-recall\"\u003Euse management tools\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to prevent saving snapshots from specific apps and websites. On managed networks, enterprises cannot access Recall data saved by an employee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this build, Recall also includes the Click to Do feature, which adds AI-powered automated actions to text and images. The feature offers the ability to search, save, and edit text with a preferred app and to manipulate images using AI tools in the Photos and Paint apps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe blog post includes a lengthy list of known issues that testers are likely to encounter. The feature requires Secure Boot to be enabled, for example, and Microsoft recommends updating Microsoft 365 apps to the latest version before using Recall. Some users might experience lengthy delays in saving screenshots or a spurious error message; either issue can be resolved with a reboot.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-tighten-windows-security-dramatically-in-2025-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecall can be enabled or disabled using the \"Turn Windows features on or off\" dialog; in this build, disabling the feature caches the binaries that control the feature. In a future update, Microsoft says, it will completely remove the feature when the option to turn it off is selected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven the rocky nature of the initial announcement, Microsoft executives are likely holding their breath awaiting reactions from testers and the security community. That feedback will no doubt dictate the eventual release schedule, sometime in 2025.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 18:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"What was supposed to be a signature feature of the AI-powered Copilot+ PCs for Windows 11 was delayed after a firestorm of privacy and security complaints. 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But he's also passionate about smartphones, GPUs, and cybersecurity.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EWith all the new Windows laptops released this year, we've seen more than a handful of impressive machines. But it all comes down to which ones deliver an exceptional experience. That could mean delivering on solid hardware, offering something unique, or being a fantastic value relative to the competition. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EWith advances in processor technology and the release of the ever-growing new Copilot+ lineup, Windows machines are thinner, sleeker, and run cooler than ever before. Not to mention the fantastic battery life on devices like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-laptop-i-recommend-to-most-people-undercuts-the-macbook-air-and-its-on-sale\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurface Laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-samsungs-new-copilot-pc-and-its-one-of-the-best-windows-laptop-deals-right-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESamsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge. \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-lightweight-laptops\u002F\"\u003EThe best lightweight laptops of 2024: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur experts have tested dozens of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pcmag.com\u002Fpicks\u002Fthe-best-laptops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebest laptops\u003C\u002Fa\u003E this year, and broken down our favorites by aligning them to common use cases that we think will be helpful to most folks. Here are our top Windows laptops of 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is the best Windows laptop right now?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've tested several of the best Windows laptops that have come out this year, including models from Lenovo, Asus, Dell, Samsung, Microsoft, and more. Currently, our pick for the best overall Windows laptop is the \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"4de391ee-e7f2-42f0-9b04-a287a64e86a5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dell.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fshop\u002Fdell-laptops\u002Fxps-16-laptop\u002Fspd\u002Fxps-16-9640-laptop\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Dell XPS 16\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E, which is as versatile as it is high performing, handling everything from mainstream productivity to creative workloads, multitasking and gaming. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, there are plenty of other options out there, and for that reason, we've included several different use cases to round out the list. Our experts took the time to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etest each device\u003C\u002Fa\u003E included here to help you find the best of the best.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe best Windows laptops of 2024\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ea986d0a-c1b3-4ddf-aa6f-3bfedf215796\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Dell XPS 16 is arguably the most well-rounded laptop that you can buy right now. As the "Goldilocks" of Dell's XPS line, it sports all of the best features from other models while introducing several improvements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDesign-wise, the XPS 16 features a zero-lattice keyboard and seamless glass trackpad making for a sleek, stylish-looking device. The display is also gorgeous with a 16-inch, 4K OLED touchscreen surrounded by ultra-thin bezels, giving the illusion that it's bigger than it actually is.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdell-xps-16-2024-review\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EDell XPS 16\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe XPS line of laptops is highly configurable, but my review unit came with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card, giving it the ability to easily handle tough workloads like video editing or graphical rendering.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll in all, the wide range of configurations, the sleek form factor, and the gorgeous display make the Dell XPS 16 one of the most well-rounded and performant laptops on the market in 2024.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDell XPS 16 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In my opinion, the best 2-in-1 device on the market today is the Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED. On specific aspects, you could argue that there are better options out there, but in terms of a complete package, you can't beat this, based on \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-challenge-you-to-find-a-better-looking-laptop-for-under-1000-than-this\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Emy testing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-challenge-you-to-find-a-better-looking-laptop-for-under-1000-than-this\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAsus Zenbook 14 Flip hands-on review\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Zenbook 14 Flip OLED sports a stunning, vibrant 14-inch OLED screen outputting 2.8K resolution, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It also has a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, which is notable because it allows the laptop to show off incredible detail. The image is so clear on the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED you can see the pixels on the screen, which is truly the best thing about it. All this is housed in a sturdy yet lightweight 3.31-pound aluminum frame. Under the hood, you'll find a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, an Iris Xe graphics card, and 16GB of memory -- excellent hardware for good all-around performance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-2-in-1-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe best 2-in-1 laptops: Top flexible, hybrid, and convertible notebooks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther important features of the Zenbook 14 Flip include its 1080p IR webcam (perfect for video calls), a keyboard with a great typing feel, and a decent assortment of connections. While the laptop has a thin form factor, it still has a USB-C port, a headphone jack, and an HDMI input on top of the Thunderbolt 4.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe one downside is it is a bit heavy. 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Also, the cooling fans were way louder back then.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-gaming-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EThe best gaming laptops of 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhatever you choose, it'll be paired up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 TI graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a stunning Full HD 360Hz display for a world-class gaming experience. Of course, it has all the goodies you expect from a gaming laptop, like a Chrome RGB keyboard plus the Vapor Chamber Cooling system to keep the operating temperature low. To top it all off, the Blade 17 is great as an all-around laptop thanks to a wide array of ports. It's compatible with USB-A, Thunderbolt 4, and even SD cards.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGamers, unsurprisingly, say they love the Razer Blade 17. Many online point to the "perfect" combination of the 12th-gen Intel Core processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card, and full terabyte of storage as the reason they bought the laptop. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX" target="_blank"\u003EOne particular Amazon review\u003C\u002Fa\u003E talks about how the machine still runs like new even after owning it for a year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERazer Blade 17 tech specs:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOperating System:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWindows 11 Home |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECPU:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E12th Gen Intel Core i7-12800H&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGPU:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ENvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (8GB)&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERAM:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;32GB&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECamera:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;1080p + IR |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E61.6Wh |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDimensions:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E395 x 260 x 19.9 mm |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E5.2lbs\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Razer Blade 17\" data-superlative=\"Best Windows gaming laptop\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Razer Blade 14","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Razer\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"e29359b0-ab5d-474b-94eb-d98af7f8ef3c","title":"razer-blade-17-1","filename":"razer-blade-17-1.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F20\u002Fe29359b0-ab5d-474b-94eb-d98af7f8ef3c\u002Frazer-blade-17-1.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":199385,"width":1296,"height":720,"dateCreated":{"date":"2023-08-20 22:31:42","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2023-08-20 22:32:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Razer\u002FZDNET","alt":"razer-blade-17-1","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"e29359b0-ab5d-474b-94eb-d98af7f8ef3c","imageAltText":"Razer Blade 14","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Razer\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"razer-blade-17-1.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F08\u002F20","imageWidth":1296,"imageHeight":720,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Razer\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX\u002Fref=sr_1_3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20","offerMerchant":"Amazon","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX\u002Fref=sr_1_3?","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FRazer-Blade-Gaming-Laptop-Thunderbolt\u002Fdp\u002FB09RC9TFFX\u002Fref=sr_1_3?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~Good build quality ~360GHz display ~Top tier performance ~A lot of ports\" data-dislike=\"~Expensive ~Poor battery life\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b6aa08a7-a889-4b09-8aa2-6df5fcbaca53\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAsus' sleek new Zenbook S 16 runs on the recently-released AMD Ryzen AI 9 chip with a 50-tops NPU to boost performance via AI. There's been a lot of hype surrounding this processor as it's supposed to be AMD's answer to Intel's AI chips and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X, and in my benchmarking it outperformed the Snapdragon when it came to graphics.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of graphics, I adore the display. It is a 16-inch 3K (2880 x 1800 pixels) OLED touchscreen that runs at a speedy refresh rate of 120Hz. The glass appears to be covered in an anti-fingerprint coating because no matter how many times I touched it, not a single smudge was left behind. It also covers the entire DCI-P3 color gamut, allowing over a billion colors to be displayed on the screen at once.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-asus-has-one-of-the-best-oled-displays-ive-seen-and-ive-tested-hundreds-of-laptops\u002F"\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also have to mention the physical design of the Zenbook. It's made out of "ceraluminum," a composite material made of ceramic and aluminum primarily used in aerospace design due to its strength, scratch resistance, and lightness. All of which directly apply to this laptop (particularly the latter), as the Zenbook weighs just 3.3 pounds. Not to mention, it looks premium and unique.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI recommend the Asus Zenbook S 16 to users who want a lightweight laptop with a gorgeous OLED display and powerful AI capabilities. AMD's next-gen chipset provides solid performance, but it falls short in running as cool as other processors on the market, and its battery life is not the best, giving around 10 hours during our battery test.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16 tech specs: Operating System:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Windows 11 Pro |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECPU:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 5.1GHz&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGPU:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;AMD Radeon 880M |&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E16-inch AMOLED, up to 500 nits brightness, 120Hz refresh rate&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERAM, Storage:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Up to 32GB, Up to 1TB SSD&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECamera:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;1080p FHD&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Up to 10 hours&nbsp;|&nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWeight:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;3.3 lbs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Asus Zenbook S 16\" data-superlative=\"Best Windows OLED laptop\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"b9465b3f-3f3b-462f-b3d3-80163253bcfb","title":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","filename":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F20\u002Fb9465b3f-3f3b-462f-b3d3-80163253bcfb\u002Fasus-zenbook-s-16-image-3.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":457634,"width":1600,"height":900,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-08-20 22:23:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-08-20 22:23:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","alt":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"b9465b3f-3f3b-462f-b3d3-80163253bcfb","imageAltText":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"asus-zenbook-s-16-image-3.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F08\u002F20","imageWidth":1600,"imageHeight":900,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Cesar Cadenas\u002FZDNET\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-zenbook-s-16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-24gb-memory-1tb-ssd-scandinavian-white%2F6584435.p&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fasus-zenbook-s-16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-24gb-memory-1tb-ssd-scandinavian-white\u002F6584435.p","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fshop-links.co\u002Flink\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-zenbook-s-16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-copilot-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-9-365-24gb-memory-1tb-ssd-scandinavian-white%2F6584435.p&publisher_slug=zdnet&article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&exclusive=1&u1=subid_value"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\" data-like=\"~ Brilliant display ~ Sleek, durable form factor from a unique material ~ Great speakers\" data-dislike=\"~ Middling battery life ~ Tendency to run hot ~ Pricey\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"49cfa699-2510-4714-9181-dd423e2c46b2\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best Windows laptop overall is the Dell XPS 15, due to an impressive combination of display, CPU, GPU, battery life, and other features. In order to compare these devices further, let's break down some of their key components.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWindows laptop\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECPU\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGraphics\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell XPS 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,499\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Core Ultra 7 or 9\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Arc, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, 4070\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,349\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnapdragon X Elite 3.4GHz or 3.8GHz\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQualcomm Adreno\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Surface Laptop\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $999\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnapdragon X Plus (8-core) or X Elite (12-core)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQualcomm Adreno\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcer Aspire Go 15\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $299\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Core i3\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel UHD Graphics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 12th Gen\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $2,099\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Core Ultra 5 or 7\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel UHD Graphics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook 14 OLED\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,000\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E13th-Gen Intel Core i5-1240P\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntel Iris Xe Graphics\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERazer Blade 17\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $2,849\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E12th Gen Intel Core i7-12800H\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting at $1,399\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAMD Ryzen AI 9 365\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAMD Radeon 880M\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is the best Windows laptop?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"281cf1c2-32a2-48c7-900e-7954afe22559\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe key to deciding which Windows laptop is best for you starts with asking and evaluating what you want or need it for.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, if you're a hybrid or remote worker, you'll want a lightweight, flexible configuration, sturdy build with plenty of connectivity options and good battery life. But if you're a largely deskbound graphic designer or creator who occasionally needs to visit a client with a laptop in tow, your priorities will be different.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe table below provides a quick breakdown to help you further narrow your choices based on your needs.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this Windows laptop...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want...\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDell XPS 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA well-rounded 16-inch laptop for work and home use with an incredible display, CPU, and power with an OLED display.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESamsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Windows Copilot+ PC with integration in Samsung's ecosystem, brilliant display, and top-tier processing power.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft Surface Laptop\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA sleek and compact Copilot+ PC with fantastic battery life and solid hardware.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcer Aspire Go 15\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn affordable laptop for students, kids, everyday use, or as a secondary machine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 12th Gen\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA durable work-minded laptop with a brilliant display.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook Flip 14 OLED\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a gorgeous touchscreen display, 1080p webcam, and a long-lasting battery life.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERazer Blade 17\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA high-end 17-inch gaming laptop with a stunning FullHD 360GHz display and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 TI GPU.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsus Zenbook S 16\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA well-rounded laptop with a nice 16-inch OLED screen and unique design.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which Windows laptop is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9926c059-56ad-4daf-bd52-9f529b66316c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWe use a combination of methods to test laptops here at ZDNET. First, we acquire data from benchmarking software to analyze a system's metrics under the hood, and compare those to advertised numbers. Then, we spend an extended amount of time with the laptop (usually a week or two) using it the same way a normal consumer would, in order to analyze its portability, form factor, and how well the battery&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eactually\u003C\u002Fem\u003E&nbsp;holds up, among others. For an extensive breakdown, check out our comprehensive&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F"\u003Elaptop testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenchmarking:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;First, we run a series of tests to put the computer's hardware through the wringer in order to see what it's capable of.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.maxon.net\u002Fen\u002Fdownloads\u002Fcinebench-2024-downloads" target="_blank"\u003ECinebench\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;is one of the most commonly used&nbsp;hardware testing suites, which tests the laptop's rendering performance on single and multiple CPU cores.&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fbenchmarks.ul.com\u002Fpcmark10" target="_blank"\u003EPCMark 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;is another powerful program that covers a wide variety of tasks performed in the workplace, and there are many others that we use in tandem to gather as much data as we can. Some components we run tests on include:\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProcessor:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;The "brain" of the laptop, and one of the most important factors that determines performance. The four biggest manufacturers that make most of the CPUs found in laptops today are Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple (in their own machines only). This is tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;The size of the display (measured diagonally from corner to corner) is also what dictates the laptop's overall size, and play a big role in the laptop's cost. Brightness is measured in "nits," and color spectrums are tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe graphics processor (GPU):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Whether it's integrated into the CPU or a dedicated graphics card, how well the machine handles graphics is a key factor when it comes to demanding visual tasks like video editing, rendering, and of course, gaming. We test the GPU with a combination of benchmarking software, gaming, and media playback.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhysical form factor:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFinally, the laptop's overall appearance and physical form factor encompasses its weight, thickness, how the keyboard and trackpad feel, and whether or not it has a display that can be folded back to form a tablet. We carry the laptop around for at least a week and note how well it commutes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery testing:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;We test a unit's battery in a few ways. A handful of benchmarking programs have their own battery testing components, but we also will just let the laptop run for as long as it can under a medium load. We ensure screensavers and hibernation mode are turned off, set the display's brightness and audio at 50%, load up a livestream on YouTube in Chrome, and wait 'til the end.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe human element:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;As we mentioned earlier, metrics and system data is important, but numbers alone don't give you the full picture. This is where we weave in our personal experience with the device and tap into the practical use cases that consumers actually care about.&nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, our goal is to break down the capabilities of each and every laptop we test into digestible terms that real people can find useful. 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In our evaluation, we weighed the following aspects:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDesign:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAs the name suggests, design focuses primarily on how aesthetically pleasing a laptop looks. Does it come in a good color and is the computer made of a good, sturdy material? Those are some of the questions we try to answer.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPerformance:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELaptop hardware can vary wildly, so it's important to mention what's powering the machine. Some opt for processors you'd see in smartphones, while others go for top-of-the-line CPUs. Battery life is also taken into account.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDisplay:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ENaturally, you'll want a laptop with the best possible display since you'll be staring at one for hours. But we also consider the screen size as it dictates the overall size and weight of the laptop.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatures:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELastly, we consider the full suite of features a laptop has. Gaming laptops have RGB lights, whereas a work computer may skew to have a better webcam than others.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are some factors to consider when choosing a Windows laptop?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9300ef4a-9ae3-4043-8a95-81044c8101ed\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese days, a "computer" for most people is a laptop of some kind. However, the desktop form factor — particularly in the shape of \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-all-in-one-computer\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eall-in-one (AIO) devices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E — is by no means obsolete, particularly when it comes to gaming machines. Still, laptops are more diverse than ever, ranging from thin, light, and ultraportable to bulky, powerful, and deskbound.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf working on small screens are not ideal for you, you can always attach an external monitor (or two, or three). There are also plenty of hybrid 2-in-1 devices that straddle the divide between laptops and tablets and can act as either, depending on the circumstances.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why should you buy a laptop and not a desktop or a tablet?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b48888ef-a236-4ccc-bea8-29b57780a87b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEvery operating system has its committed supporters, but most people end up using a particular one either because of key applications run on it, it was chosen for them by their employer, or their familiarity with the OS. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-add-a-work-or-school-account-to-windows-10-or-11\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E spans the range from budget to premium, while&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffive-reasons-chromebooks-are-the-perfect-laptop\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EChrome OS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is largely confined to the affordable end of the market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of the Windows devices listed here qualify for Windows 11. So if you buy one with Windows 10 installed, you'll be able to upgrade to the newer version. If you don't, note that Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, after which there will be no more security patches or feature updates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which operating system should you choose: Windows, Chrome OS, or Linux?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"37c4c346-3bfe-4e43-98d0-11667a65583d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EEverything listed in this guide are all the top brands for Windows laptops. If you're looking for a specific brand that rises above the rest, it just comes down to personal preference. Laptops by each of the major manufacturers have their pros and cons, and brands see different levels of success with product lines.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the biggest factors we look at here at ZDNET is bang for your buck. We love to see laptops that feature surprisingly-good hardware or features that don't command a premium price point. With that in mind, most of the laptops on this list are firmly placed in the mid-range price point: enough hardware for solid performance, but nothing that will break the bank.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is there a top brand for Windows laptops?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c38c2241-a8af-4238-9d71-541af1e0e95a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThat's a tough question to answer because it ultimately comes down to what you, the buyer, are looking for. But we can give you an idea. Budget devices, by and large, cost less than $800. Hardware below that range can deliver solid overall performance and, most importantly, a long battery life. $1,500 and above is where you begin to see the elite laptops, the cream of the crop. You're looking at gaming laptops, business computers like the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, and specialty machines such as the Panasonic Toughbook 55.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBetween $800 and $1,500 is where you will the mid-range options. Everyday laptops that can perform well while also not completely destroying your wallet. Most options fall in this range with plenty to choose from.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What should a good quality laptop cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bf5b1e13-d2c3-46bb-bc12-aaf1d0f5794d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGenerally speaking, the leading PC vendors have the broadest range of offerings and the best-documented track records in terms of product development and customer relations. 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Here are our top picks.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b932788f-d0a1-4788-8467-90960a8d9557",image:{id:"166e7f46-2a73-4be3-a173-f6f1caedadc1",filename:"dsc00109.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-28 14:33:40",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"A man works on a laptop computer near a Windows 10 display at Microsoft Build in San Francisco",credits:"June Wan\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F28\u002F166e7f46-2a73-4be3-a173-f6f1caedadc1\u002Fdsc00109.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:3978,height:2237,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The best Windows laptops you can buy: Expert tested",section:b,slug:"best-windows-laptop",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The best Windows laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10335f9c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"dell",name:"Dell",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10666ed8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"hardware",name:"Hardware",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"10af6e14-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"lenovo",name:"Lenovo",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5a09f531-5d09-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"windows-10",name:"Windows 10",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"bf9ef21c-4ff5-4f20-b575-387b40e8c41a",slug:"hp-inc",name:"HP Inc.",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e2245882-e9ac-4aac-bb5a-f6262f586367\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Carlos Ruben Hernandez Blasco\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"moody keyboard\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1351537194.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1999\" data-image-height=\"1499\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust when you thought it was safe to run Windows 11 24H2, along comes another glitch. Thankfully, this one is far from a showstopper. And you can easily get past it until Microsoft cooks up a fix.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs described on Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Frelease-health\u002Fstatus-windows-11-24h2#november-2024\"\u003Ewebpage for Windows 11, version 24H2 known issues and notifications\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, users without administrative privileges may be unable to change the time zone at the Date & Time screen in Windows Settings. Without admin rights, the time zone option fails to even appear.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-your-old-pc-even-handle-the-windows-11-upgrade-heres-how-to-tell\u002F\"\u003ECan your old PC even handle the Windows 11 upgrade? Here's how to tell\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough this sounds like a minor issue, the ability to change the time zone does come in handy. New PCs typically come with the time zone set to Pacific time, requiring people outside the West Coast to change it. And if you're traveling with a laptop, you need to be able to switch the time zone to your ultimate destination.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssuming your account is not set up as an administrator, how do you handle this glitch until it's resolved?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the webpage, Microsoft explained that the bug is limited to the Date & Time screen in Windows Settings and isn't caused by changes to permissions, user policies, or Windows settings. That means you're still able to modify the time zone using an older but still reliable method.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen Control Panel. In the search field at the top, type the phrase \"time zone.\" Among the search results, click the link for \"Change the time zone.\" That opens the older Date and Time window. From there, click the button for \"Change time zone\" and you can then switch it to the current zone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively, press Win key+R to open the Run dialog box. In the Open field, type timedate.cpl and click OK. The same older Date and Time window pops up allowing you to switch to a different time zone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft said it's investigating the issue and will resolve it in an upcoming Windows update. For now, at least there's a simple enough workaround.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fbest-black-friday-deals-2024\u002F\"\u003EThe 50+ best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the overall scheme of Windows 11 24H2 bugs, this is a small one. However, other bugs affecting this new version have been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-11-24h2-bug-list-grows-again-10-reasons-to-avoid-this-update-for-now\u002F\"\u003Emore serious and frustrating\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, causing Microsoft to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocks-windows-11-24h2-update-for-some-pcs-following-bug-onslaught\u002F\"\u003Epause the update for certain PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company did roll out a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-november-patch-tuesday-squashes-several-bugs-in-windows-11-24h2\u002F\"\u003Eseries of fixes on this month's Patch Tuesday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which resolved most (but not all) of the outstanding issues. The Windows 11 2024 update seems safe enough to install now. Just be aware that the bug brigade for this version may not quite be done.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-22 14:43:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"You can't change the time zone the usual way unless you have admin rights. 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She was formerly a Managing Editor at CNET, covering software, services, and home tech, and a Senior Editor at TechRepublic, covering AI, cybersecurity, tech and the workplace, and CxO\u002Fleadership.",profile:c,title:"Managing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e9494c6e-94f2-4be9-adae-129b87570e37\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EScore a Microsoft Office license now at a big discount.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"StackSocial\" data-image-alt-text=\"stack-social-microsoft-deal\" data-image-filename=\"stack-social-microsoft-deal.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F10\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"800\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're setting up your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptop\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew laptop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or using a machine you've had for years, access to Microsoft Office is a necessity for many of us to get things done. Right now, you can buy a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-3?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-2_033024&utm_term=scsf-594302&utm_content=a0xRn000000nYGfIAM&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elifetime license to the 2019 version of Microsoft Office Professional Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for either Windows or Mac from Stack Social for $27 -- that's 88% off. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"a626d340-4ef6-4332-ae21-1ee3c9b1b70d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"80f87402-726a-4201-b8c9-645a52489c70","filename":"office-2019-professional-plus.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16\u002F80f87402-726a-4201-b8c9-645a52489c70\u002Foffice-2019-professional-plus.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2023-11-16 15:33:38","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"80f87402-726a-4201-b8c9-645a52489c70","imageFilename":"office-2019-professional-plus.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2023\u002F11\u002F16"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-3?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-2_033024&utm_term=scsf-594302&utm_content=a0xRn000000nYGfIAM&scsonar=1\" data-offermerchant=\"Stack Social\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only major difference between Office 2019 and later versions is that it doesn't include Microsoft Teams. However, it does include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access -- so if that's all you need, it's a great deal for the price. (If you do want a version of Microsoft Office with Teams, you can check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-5?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-5_031224&utm_term=scsf-592940&utm_content=a0xRn000000djgPIAQ&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis deal for Microsoft Office Professional 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA caveat: While Stack Social is an authorized Microsoft partner and offers \"lifetime\" access to Office, it is possible that Microsoft could end the license. But the site has been running these Microsoft deals for years now, and I can personally vouch for them -- I purchased an Office license from Stack Social about two years ago, and it's still working on my personal MacBook today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis deal won't give you the benefits of the latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-365-deal\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Office 365 subscription\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, either -- but you won't have to pay a $70 yearly fee to access Office apps, either. Windows users must have their OS updated to Windows 10 or 11, while Mac users should have at least Monterrey Version 12 or newer to download the software. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuy your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-3?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-plus-2019-for-windows-2_033024&utm_term=scsf-594302&utm_content=a0xRn000000nYGfIAM&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elifetime license Microsoft Office Professional 2019\u003C\u002Fa\u003E right now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"89ddfbda-b3a1-4e04-a69f-8f8622978cdc\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell-out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to score savings and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-20 14:00:17",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This deal gets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac and access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for 88% off.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5e3d554e-1e04-4646-85eb-4c5dfdea1b94",image:{id:"e9494c6e-94f2-4be9-adae-129b87570e37",filename:"stack-social-microsoft-deal.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-10-11 14:38:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"stack-social-microsoft-deal",credits:"StackSocial",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EScore a Microsoft Office license now for 86% off. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F11\u002Fe9494c6e-94f2-4be9-adae-129b87570e37\u002Fstack-social-microsoft-deal.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1200,height:800,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"get-a-microsoft-office-2019-license-for-mac-or-windows-for-27-deal",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Get a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Mac or Windows for $27: Deal",topic:{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"510d5d7e-d53d-4525-afd3-6ab1a63006d8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"tupungato\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1729779122\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1729779122.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHackers and security researchers who uncover vulnerabilities in certain Microsoft products could take home part of a $4 million bug bounty. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Tuesday, the company \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmsrc.microsoft.com\u002Fblog\u002F2024\u002F11\u002Fsecuring-ai-and-cloud-with-the-zero-day-quest\u002F\"\u003Eannounced a new invitation-only hacking event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fmicrosoft-zero-day-quest?oneroute=true\"\u003EZero Day Quest\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Touted as the largest of its kind, the event will invite top-ranked researchers to discover and report high-impact security flaws. Microsoft also announced a research challenge that is open to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-tighten-windows-security-dramatically-in-2025-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research challenge will start today and run until January 19, 2025. Part of Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-ai?oneroute=true\"\u003EAI Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, this challenge encourages people to hunt for bugs in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-ai\"\u003EMicrosoft AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-microsoft-azure\"\u003EMicrosoft Azure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-microsoft-identity\"\u003EMicrosoft Identity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-online-services\"\u003EM365\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fbounty-dynamics\"\u003EMicrosoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore diving in, first-time researchers and other curious parties should check out the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmsrc\u002Fmsrc-researcher-resource-center\"\u003EMSRC Researcher Resource Center\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to learn how to submit security vulnerabilities to Microsoft.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZero Day Quest is scheduled to be held in 2025 at Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft's top 10 ranked researchers from each of the 2024 Annual Azure, Dynamics, and Office \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmsrc.microsoft.com\u002Fleaderboard\"\u003ELeaderboards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will be able to attend the hacking event. Another 45 researchers will be accepted based on the quality of their submissions to the research challenge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fmicrosofts-new-mini-pc-is-designed-for-the-office-heres-what-it-can-do\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft's new mini PC is designed for the office. Here's what it can do\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose invited will get round-trip economy airfare, a five-night hotel stay, transportation between the airport and hotel, and the chance to take home a hefty bug bounty. With $4 million ready to dole out, Microsoft will award researchers who uncover flaws in areas including:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECritical and important severity Remote Code Execution\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECritical and important severity Elevation of Privilege\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh-impact scenarios on the Azure Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh-impact scenarios on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh-impact scenarios on the M365 Bounty Program\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the hefty bug bounties, Microsoft will also offer qualifying researchers a chance to work with its engineers and security experts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"To advance AI security, starting today we will offer double AI bounty awards,\" Tom Gallagher, VP of Engineering at Microsoft Security Response Center, said in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmsrc.microsoft.com\u002Fblog\u002F2024\u002F11\u002Fsecuring-ai-and-cloud-with-the-zero-day-quest\u002F\"\u003Ethe blog post\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"We will also offer researchers direct access to the Microsoft AI engineers focused on developing secure AI solutions, and our AI Red Team. This unique opportunity will allow participants to enhance their skills with cutting-edge tools and techniques and work with Microsoft to raise the bar for AI security across the ecosystem.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to qualify\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat will it take for you to qualify? The goal of the bounty program is to find important security flaws that directly impact the security of Microsoft users, so you'll need to identify a vulnerability not previously reported or known to Microsoft. The vulnerability must be considered Critical or Important in severity and must be reproducible. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, you'll have to provide clear steps in writing or video showing Microsoft engineers how to reproduce and fix the bug.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 19:59:48",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The company's Zero Day Quest hacking event will reward researchers who find new security flaws.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"df5d41d4-6a8f-42cf-84ef-74a5453b66f3",image:{id:"510d5d7e-d53d-4525-afd3-6ab1a63006d8",filename:"gettyimages-1729779122.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 16:42:21",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"gettyimages-1729779122",credits:"tupungato\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F510d5d7e-d53d-4525-afd3-6ab1a63006d8\u002Fgettyimages-1729779122.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Security",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-offers-4-million-in-ai-and-cloud-bug-bounties-how-to-qualify",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft offers $4 million in AI and cloud bug bounties - how to qualify",topic:{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0a6fffc2-2220-44ba-99e4-4c567f6f57bb",username:"maria-diaz-zd",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maria",lastName:"Diaz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"d89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9",filename:"maria-diaz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:44:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fd89921b7-c002-40ef-8401-f002f1a769e9\u002Fmaria-diaz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maria Diaz is a staff writer based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a passion for home automation and a background in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. She has a bachelor's in Mass Communication and experience in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1c6142d0-43d6-4f00-a58b-0cdc107197a4\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT vs. ChatGPT Plus\" data-image-filename=\"gpt.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-gpt-4-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F#link={%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-gpt-4-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22GPT-4%22}\"\u003EGPT-4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was OpenAI's most powerful \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) large language model (LLM), paying \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-subscribe-to-chatgpt-plus-and-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E$20 a month\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to access it with a subscription to ChatGPT Plus was a no-brainer for many users. However, since OpenAI announced the availability of GPT-4o, the choice is a bit more complicated. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-your-resume\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to write your resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn May 2024, OpenAI \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-ways-openai-just-supercharged-chatgpt-for-free-users\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erevealed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E an omnimodel that makes GPT-4-level intelligence accessible to everyone. Free users can also access features previously reserved for paid subscribers, including the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgpt-store-openais-most-compelling-reason-to-become-a-chatgpt-plus-subscriber-yet\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGPT Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for custom GPT bots; the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-makes-memory-available-to-all-chatgpt-plus-subscribers-how-to-use-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMemory feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to give their conversations continuity; uploading photos and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-analyze-pdfs-for-free\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edocuments to discuss them\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with ChatGPT; web browsing; and advanced data analysis. More recently, OpenAI launched \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenais-newly-released-gpt-4o-mini-dominates-the-chatbot-arena-heres-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGPT-4o mini\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as the default model for free users to replace GPT-3.5.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a ChatGPT Plus subscriber, I'll explain below when ChatGPT will suffice and when you might want to opt for Plus. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should use ChatGPT Plus if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7480bac9-20c0-40b8-86f4-394316ee0555\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"ChatGPT Plus window introduction on a laptop\" data-image-filename=\"gptplus.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F12\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"6738\" data-image-height=\"3790\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You want to try the Advanced Voice Mode\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpenAI finally \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-rolls-out-new-advanced-voice-mode-heres-how-you-can-access\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erolled out\u003C\u002Fa\u003E an alpha of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenai-rolls-out-new-advanced-voice-mode-heres-how-you-can-access\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAdvanced Voice Mode\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in late July to a select group of ChatGPT Plus users. While the alpha is still preliminary and does not yet include some of the bells and whistles OpenAI teased in May, the voice assistant can still be interrupted by a user and respond to emotions in the user's tone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fopenais-budget-gpt-4o-mini-model-is-now-cheaper-to-fine-tune-too\u002F\"\u003EOpenAI's budget GPT-4o mini model is now cheaper to fine-tune, too\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus subscribers now have access to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.openai.com\u002Fen\u002Farticles\u002F9617425-advanced-voice-mode-faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAdvanced Voice Mode feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in their accounts. While free users can access Advanced Voice Mode on the ChatGPT mobile apps for Android and iOS, they're limited to 15 minutes of monthly use. Advanced Voice Mode is one of the latest and most impressive features OpenAI has added to ChatGPT Plus. So, if you're looking for a reason to pay the $20 monthly fee, using this feature might be it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You want to use GPT-4o more than most\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that GPT-4o gives free users many of the same capabilities that were available only behind a Plus subscription, the reasons to sign up for a monthly fee have dwindled -- but haven't disappeared completely. Free ChatGPT users are limited in the number of messages they can send with GPT-4o, depending on usage and demand. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-copilot-vs-copilot-pro-is-the-pro-flavor-worth-the-subscription-price\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft Copilot vs. Copilot Pro: Is the subscription fee worth it?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT used to switch to GPT-3.5 when free users reached their limit; now, it switches to GPT-4o mini (which is faster and smarter than GPT-3.5). Though OpenAI doesn't specify the GPT-4o limit for free users, ChatGPT Plus subscribers have up to five times the capacity of the free tier and can send GPT-4o up to 80 messages every three hours. This capacity means free users should have up to a 15-16 prompt limit every three hours. ChatGPT Plus users still have access to GPT-4 when they exceed their GPT-4o limit. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough we expect OpenAI will increase the limits for GPT-4o for both free and paid users, if you'd like to use GPT-4o for more than 15 messages every three hours and during peak times, you're better off with a ChatGPT Plus subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. You want to generate multiple images\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"57d648e6-62d0-4aeb-bb57-c511855119c0\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile GPT-4o for-free users can generate images, they're limited in how many they can create.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"GPT-4o mini free image creation\" data-image-filename=\"gpt-free-images.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGPT-4o is multimodal and capable of analyzing text, images, and voice. For example, GPT-4o can ingest an image of your refrigerator contents and provide you with recipes using the ingredients it identifies. Free ChatGPT users also can upload documents for GPT-4o to analyze and make inferences or summaries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, OpenAI reserves most of its image generation capabilities for ChatGPT Plus subscribers. While free users can generate images, they're subject to a limit. I got the popup (above) when I'd created two images with a free account, saying: \"You've reached your image creation limit. Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus or try again tomorrow after 4:27 PM [24 hours later].\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20use%20DALL-E%203%20in%20ChatGPT%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-dall-e-3-in-chatgpt\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20use%20DALL-E%203%20in%20ChatGPT%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20use%20DALL-E%203%20in%20ChatGPT%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use DALL-E 3 in ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGPT-4o in the free ChatGPT tier recently gained access to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-image-generator\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDALL-E, OpenAI's image generation model\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This means that when you ask the AI to generate images for you, it lets you use a limited amount of prompts to create images. While free users can technically access GPTs with GPT-4o, they can't effectively use the DALL-E GPT through the GPT Store. When asked to generate an image, the DALL-E GPT responds that it can't, and a popup appears, prompting free users to join ChatGPT Plus to generate images. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. You want a tool to create charts and tables\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-will-put-your-data-into-interactive-tables-and-charts-with-gpt-4o\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eupgraded data analysis feature\u003C\u002Fa\u003E lets users create interactive charts and tables from datasets. The upgrade also lets users upload files directly from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, in addition to the option to browse for files on their local device. These new features are available only in GPT-4o to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-make-charts-and-tables-with-advanced-data-analysis\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to make charts and tables with Advanced Data Analysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith these capabilities, you can upload an entire research study to ChatGPT and ask it to generate a table with certain parameters (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-chatgpt-answered-queries-in-gibberish-on-tuesday\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ealways check\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that the info ChatGPT enters is correct). Then, you could click on a cell and ask ChatGPT a question about it or prompt it to create a pie chart. The pie chart, which would also be interactive, can be customized and downloaded for use in presentations and documents.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsers with prompts that require more complex reasoning and analysis, like complex math problems or programming questions, can also access the preview of OpenAI o1 through ChatGPT Plus, which takes more time to process intricate challenges.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. You just can't wait \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from interactive chart generation, ChatGPT Plus users still get early access to new features that OpenAI has rolled out. For example, this early access included the new Advanced Voice Mode and other new features that rolled out this year for Plus subscribers first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-subscribe-to-chatgpt-plus-and-why\u002F#link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-subscribe-to-chatgpt-plus-and-why\u002F%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20subscribe%20to%20ChatGPT%20Plus%20(and%20why%20you%20should)%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpenAI rolled out GPT-4o to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and ChatGPT free users this spring, later expanding to Enterprise users. Since then, it's rolled out GPT-4o mini, which is available for free and paying users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EYou should use free ChatGPT if...\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c0aba98e-5c9d-4c88-be31-6b2e9ae7100a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Introducing ChatGPT\" data-image-filename=\"chatgpt.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2023\u002F08\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2100\" data-image-height=\"1182\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. You don't want to pay a monthly fee\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith GPT-4o rolling out to free users, ChatGPT users will no longer need a Plus subscription to access most of the features that initially attracted subscribers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-chatgpt-desktop-app-is-more-helpful-than-i-expected-heres-why-and-how-to-try-it\u002F\"\u003EThe ChatGPT desktop app is more helpful than I expected - here's why and how to try it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChatGPT free users can access the multimodal GPT-4o with GPT-4-level intelligence, get responses from the web, generate images, use advanced data analysis, upload files and photos to discuss with the chatbot, access custom GPTs in the GPT Store, and have more helpful experiences with Memory -- all of which used to be ChatGPT Plus benefits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. You're a casual ChatGPT user\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is no need to upgrade to a ChatGPT Plus membership if you're a casual ChatGPT user who doesn't reach the GPT-4o and image generation usage limits. Plus users have a message limit that is five times greater than free users for GPT-4o, with Team and Enterprise users getting even higher limits.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a free user who doesn't use ChatGPT often and stays within the usage limit, you wouldn't get much benefit from a ChatGPT Plus subscription now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fchatgpt-vs-bing-chat-vs-google-bard-which-is-the-best-ai-chatbot\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChatGPT vs. Bing Chat vs. Google Bard: Which is the best AI chatbot?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI expect OpenAI will amend the subscription benefits or the price as time passes and GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini become more popular.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 19:55:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"OpenAI's GPT-4o model makes it harder to determine who'll find free ChatGPT adequate and when ChatGPT Plus is worth it. We break down your options to help you decide.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f6c15cd3-31a1-495a-abe9-e12af8be6d37",image:{id:"1c6142d0-43d6-4f00-a58b-0cdc107197a4",filename:"gpt.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 18:46:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"ChatGPT vs. ChatGPT Plus",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F1c6142d0-43d6-4f00-a58b-0cdc107197a4\u002Fgpt.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"chatgpt-vs-chatgpt-plus-is-a-paid-subscription-still-worth-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"ChatGPT vs. ChatGPT Plus: Is a paid subscription still worth it?",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"6fd937ba-0ebe-45ac-a5ef-918a13460c75",slug:"smart-assistants",name:"Smart Assistants",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4c963c64-4997-4e41-8665-ffe073ca33b8\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jeenah Moon\u002FBloomberg via Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2180913163.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"4000\" data-image-height=\"2667\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's announcement time for Microsoft Ignite 2024. Unlike the Redmond company's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-build-2024-10-quick-developer-focused-announcements-you-need-to-know-about\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBuild conference\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which focuses mostly on developers, Ignite tends to be aimed at IT pros, decision-makers, and business leaders who are looking at enterprise, cloud, and IT management solutions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, as in years past, Microsoft has lit the flame on Ignite with a truly massive number of announcements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-tighten-windows-security-dramatically-in-2025-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll focus on some of Microsoft's workplace efficiency announcements. The company is looking at using its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-copilot-ai-is-coming-to-your-office-apps-whether-you-like-it-or-not\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft 365 Copilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, along with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-journey-to-ai-agents-according-to-the-venture-capitalists-funding-them\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI agents\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, to boost collaboration and productivity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe'll start by exploring some out-of-the-box AI agents that Microsoft is making available. Then we'll look at a broader view of the tools and updates Microsoft is offering for Microsoft 365 Copilot, including how AI can help improve automation and collaboration, and provide other organizational improvements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith that, let's dive in. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Out-of-the-box agents \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, Microsoft is announcing a series of task-oriented, proactive, context-aware, and at least mostly autonomous agents for some of its most popular business offerings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-introduces-autonomous-agents-into-copilot-studio\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft makes it easier for users to create AI agents in Copilot Studio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's classification of these agents as out-of-the-box implies that they are pre-configured and ready for use, without necessarily requiring a lot of customization and setup. This approach opens the door for businesses that don't have a stable of AI pros to help them deploy knowledge-based solutions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERather than making this an open-ended solution that might leave executives feeling confused about where to begin, the company has outlined five specific domains where agents can be immediately deployed:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESharePoint agents:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E These are agents designed to use the data stored in your SharePoint to increase productivity and enhance decision-making. While this is essentially an off-the-shelf solution, Microsoft provides the option to customize for more in-depth workflows.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilitator agent:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is a robotic meeting assistant that is designed to add value to Teams meetings and chats. It can take notes in real-time, summarize meetings, highlight key points of discussion, and help you focus on action items. This agent seems like the fastest time-to-value offering being showcased today.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInterpreter agent:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E The interpreter agent is a real-time translation tool, also for Teams meetings.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmployee self-service agents:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E These agents free up HR and IT staff time by providing interactive internal support that can respond to frequently asked and easier questions posed by staff. These agents can help with quick benefits, payroll, and leave queries, help request equipment or troubleshoot basic IT problems, and answer company-related questions.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProject management agents:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E I'm a little dubious about the idea of automatic plan creation, but I can see how AI project management agents can help with reminders and notifications, status reporting, task assignments, and progress tracking. These are all time-consuming tasks for a project manager that really could be -- and now are -- automated.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you can see, many of these agents can be easily deployed right out of the box, so you can derive business value right away. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E Microsoft 365 Copilot \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, we'll kick off a lightning round of a dozen AI-enabled automation, collaboration, and organizational improvements made possible with Microsoft 365 Copilot. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 1. Copilot actions \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink of this feature as smart scripting with AI. You can automate (Microsoft calls this \"delegate\") repetitive tasks like pulling together updates or generating reports. Customizable prompts help tune the actions for each situation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 2. Scrape screen-shared content in Teams \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to analyzing and summarizing text and voice-based content in Teams meetings, Copilot will be able to analyze anything presented on screen and provide insights and summaries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 3. Summarize files shared in Teams \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf someone shares a file in Teams, Copilot will be able to summarize the contents. This feature is ideal for getting a quick real-time overview of substantial reports shared during meetings where you might not have time to read the whole thing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 4. Copilot features for PowerPoint \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPowerPoint adds three interesting features using Copilot. Narrative Builder will essentially write your presentation if you give it a prompt and a starting file. Presentation translation does what its name suggests. Copilot will also now pull images from a shared corporate asset library, including those built in SharePoint. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 5. New Excel start experience \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy the end of the year, Excel users will be able to use a Copilot prompt to ask Excel to craft a spreadsheet for them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fmicrosofts-new-mini-pc-is-designed-for-the-office-heres-what-it-can-do\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft's new mini PC is designed for the office. Here's what it can do\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not clear whether this is a true generative AI function or more of a smart wizard -- after telling Excel what you want, \"Copilot will suggest and refine a template.\" That description implies that, if your needs are pretty standard, Copilot will give you a nice spreadsheet. But if you need something particularly unique, there may not be a template available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 6. Better Outlook meeting management \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOutlook will offer a smart meeting scheduler using Copilot to coordinate schedules among participants. The tool will also draft agendas based on prompts provided to the AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 7. Multimodal note organization in OneNote \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's say you have a bunch of typed, handwritten, and voice notes in a section in OneNote. You can ask Copilot to organize those notes, interacting with the AI to produce a structured document based on those original concept assets. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 8. Copilot features for Pages \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's business website builder is getting some new Copilot features. With rich artifacts, Pages will be able to support new content types, including code and interactive charts. With multi-page support, users will be able to add multiple pages at once or pull in multiple chat sessions to create a page. With Ground on Page, Copilot will tune its responses to the page itself, updating as the page is updated. Finally, users will be able to edit and share pages on mobile devices. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 9. Microsoft Places general availability \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a fascinating product aimed squarely at the new reality of hybrid work. The tool is designed to help optimize team scheduling, meetings, and even building resource allocation. The idea is to help large teams coordinate work from home and in-office time, along with their associated meeting places. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Five-tested-a-lot-of-ai-tools-for-work-these-4-actually-help-me-get-more-done-every-day\u002F\"\u003EI've tested a lot of AI tools for work. These 4 actually help me get more done every day\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe tool can recommend in-office days based on an analysis of everyone's calendars, manage room booking, allow team members to let other people know they're in the office, help find available meeting places, and even do occupancy analysis. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 10. Copilot helps admin Microsoft 365 \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, I have to show you this oh-so-Microsoft product title: Microsoft 365 Copilot in Microsoft 365 Administration Centers (Copilot in MAC). Seriously, that's the product title. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeparate from the wacky name, this Copilot tool is provided to admins to help them manage Microsoft 365, summarize updates, highlight trends, and troubleshoot problems. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 11. Copilot Analytics helps measure AI impact \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis tool is a dashboard that helps managers understand how their AI investment, particularly for Microsoft 365, is benefiting the organization. The tool tracks adoption rates and productivity improvements, among other metrics. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-googles-new-ai-tool-turns-research-papers-into-audio-conversations-try-it-free\u002F\"\u003EGoogle's new AI tool transforms dense research papers into accessible conversations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnalytics produces reports, both out-of-the box analytics reviews and customizable reports to help explore AI's impact in specific segments of usage. If you want AI to have a solid ROI, this is the tool for discovering if it does. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E 12. Copilot Prompt Gallery \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is essentially a shared snippet library for Copilot AI prompts. The gallery enables users to share prompts that are particularly beneficial to the organization and tracks prompts that are effective. New features include agent prompt support and trending prompt lists. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E More from Inspire 2024 \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe hope you've enjoyed this lightning round of updates from Inspire. Stay tuned to ZDNET for the latest up-to-the-minute coverage of Inspire 2024, including even more coverage of Microsoft's big announcements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to subscribe to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadvancedgeekery.substack.com\u002F\"\u003Emy weekly update newsletter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and follow me on Twitter\u002FX at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 13:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Discover how Microsoft Ignite 2024 unveils powerful AI-powered agents and tools in Microsoft 365 Copilot, improving productivity, automation, and collaboration for hybrid work environments.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"dd5d6d93-9fe0-4cd5-8237-d7bd18da3d6b",image:{id:"4c963c64-4997-4e41-8665-ffe073ca33b8",filename:"gettyimages-2180913163.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 02:49:56",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft",credits:"Jeenah Moon\u002FBloomberg via Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F4c963c64-4997-4e41-8665-ffe073ca33b8\u002Fgettyimages-2180913163.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4000,height:2667,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"ignite-2024-introduces-new-ai-agents-and-more-for-microsoft-365-copilot",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Ignite 2024 introduces new AI agents and more for Microsoft 365 Copilot",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"101e67ea-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"collaboration",name:"Collaboration",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"7ba93295-2caf-4dd0-a86b-85d50f348846",username:"kkucharski",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Kyle",lastName:"Kucharski",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ec018756-f0a4-4808-a2d2-ea26188ade20",filename:"kyle-closeup-headshot-edited2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-04-24 19:47:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F24\u002Fec018756-f0a4-4808-a2d2-ea26188ade20\u002Fkyle-closeup-headshot-edited2.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Kyle Kucharski is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor interested in emerging technologies and all things futurism. When he's not covering new laptops and computers for ZDNET, he's writing about music and speculative fiction.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f1df0bcc-8d56-4615-befd-883ba66ae4e1\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows 365 Link\" data-image-filename=\"windows-365-link-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\u002Fa\u003E kicked off the first day of its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fignite.microsoft.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIgnite conference\u003C\u002Fa\u003E today, showcasing various new technologies in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI innovation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, cloud computing, and productivity. One of the most interesting announcements was a preview of Microsoft's Windows 365 Link, a new class of devices resembling mini PCs designed to connect to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-microsoft-365-formerly-office-365-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 365 apps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- and that's it. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe compact, fanless, and lightweight device has no local data or other apps and is a gateway to a company's corporate cloud. By connecting the device to an external monitor, workers can access a limited but fast, efficient, and highly secure streamlined version of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-ultimate-windows-11-upgrade-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-tighten-windows-security-dramatically-in-2025-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Windows 365 Link is designed for workers who spend most of their time accessing apps in the cloud and don't need local storage. The device aims to provide fast access without being bogged down (or distracted) by all the features on a full Windows laptop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, Windows 365 Link is not just for spreadsheets or Word docs; the device will also support videoconferencing with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-teams-launches-as-a-single-app-for-work-personal-and-education\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Teams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and Webex on up to two external monitors at 4K resolution. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, it's inexpensive. Because the device has no display, peripherals, or functional components, Windows 365 Link will only cost around $349. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis low price makes it an attractive option for enterprises to connect employees cost-effectively, rather than doling out full-fledged laptops to entire workforces.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-an-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade an 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EAs more companies move operations to the cloud and off local devices, they can more tightly control connectivity and access. The Windows 365 Link echoes this sentiment with a suite of security policies that can't be disabled, and secure logins with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsecurity\u002Fbusiness\u002Fidentity-access\u002Fmicrosoft-entra-id\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Entra ID\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or via the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsecurity\u002Fmobile-authenticator-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Authenticator app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EIT personnel will be able to manage these devices in Microsoft Intune alongside other Windows PCs. However, with minimal configuration policies, Windows 365 Link is designed to be set up and ready to go in minutes. Additionally, should the need arise, the devices can be remotely reset in minutes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2a24e466-41d1-43e8-8479-dac7f60cdaeb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Microsoft\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows 365 Link\" data-image-filename=\"windows-365-link-2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F19\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe device also features solid connectivity: two USB-A ports, an HDMI, USB-C, an audio port, and an ethernet port with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Link enters the market at a similar time as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapples-new-m4-mac-mini-is-powerhouse-pc-but-i-love-it-for-two-reasons-beyond-that\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple's new Mac Mini M4\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. However, these two devices are very different -- the latter is a much more powerful piece of hardware, designed for creative tasks and demanding workloads. Conversely, Windows 365 Link is more of an access point to cloud-based productivity across the suite of 365 apps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tested-the-cheapest-surface-pro-11-model-here-are-my-3-main-takeaways-as-a-windows-expert\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI tested the cheapest Surface Pro 11 model: 3 main takeaways as a Windows expert\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows has another way to provide a limited (and more secure) operating system with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fwindows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows S Mode\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. There are plenty of laptops specifically designed to work with this restricted OS, such as Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 5 -- \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-679-lenovo-ideapad-has-a-clever-feature-that-makes-it-a-budget-laptop-winner\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea laptop I tested earlier this year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. But it's still a laptop, and even though it's inexpensive (around $500), it's still not as cheap as the Windows 365 Link. \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003EThe Windows 365 Link is essentially Microsoft's first mini PC for the corporate professional space. The device provides a low-cost, low-energy way for workers to connect, with improved security. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe devices will be generally available in April 2025. However, Microsoft is allowing organizations in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the UK, and the US to apply for the preview program starting today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 13:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Announced today at the Ignite developer conference, the new Windows 365 Link gives access to Microsoft's suite of 365 apps on the cloud, and will only cost $349.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"3a6a3141-97cd-42fc-b0eb-2ec4a8a61e93",image:{id:"2a24e466-41d1-43e8-8479-dac7f60cdaeb",filename:"windows-365-link-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-19 00:28:38",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Windows 365 Link",credits:"Microsoft",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F19\u002F2a24e466-41d1-43e8-8479-dac7f60cdaeb\u002Fwindows-365-link-2.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Computers & Tech",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsofts-new-mini-pc-is-designed-for-the-office-heres-what-it-can-do",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft's new mini PC is designed for the office. Here's what it can do",topic:{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f6766034-0530-4765-8be5-effa45e1c660",slug:"office-hardware-appliances",name:"Office Hardware & Appliances",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7718b7e0-28a8-45c8-9738-d8b45dad2e12\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 11\" data-image-filename=\"1000020801.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-crop=\"4000x2478+0+295\" data-image-width=\"4000\" data-image-height=\"3000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET's key takeaways\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"1dad56fe-0e02-4a41-847b-5a1ffced8dc5\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"13-inch Microsoft Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is on sale now for $899 -- $300 off the regular price.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt features exceptional battery life, with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor lasting roughly twice as long as Intel CPUs. Heat doesn't appear to be an issue, even when under demanding loads.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMost mainstream business software written for Intel-based Windows PCs should run just fine, but apps such as VPNs and older hardware devices that require custom drivers might not run properly.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Windows PC industry has fallen into a rut over the past decade. Microsoft and its OEM partners routinely ship a crop of new devices each year, mostly based on incremental speed bumps to Intel CPUs. If you buy this year's model, you get slightly better battery life and a modest increase in performance over last year's crop. Yawn.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat predictable pattern is why the just-released \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fevery-copilot-pc-microsoft-just-announced-to-take-on-apples-m3-macbooks\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot+ PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have so much potential. Yes, they run on Windows 11, but at their core is a new engine: Qualcomm's ARM-based Snapdragon X processor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-ultimate-windows-11-upgrade-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe ultimate Windows 11 upgrade guide: Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0f6febaf-14ff-4d76-8f1a-6cb08d2faaad\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Surface Pro\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E (I know its official name is \"Surface Pro, 11th Edition,\" but let's keep it simple, OK?) arrived last week. I deliberately \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-just-ordered-the-cheapest-surface-pro-option-why-i-probably-wont-regret-it\u002F\"\u003Eordered the least expensive configuration\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and had no idea what to expect. Yes, it \u003Cem\u003Eshould\u003C\u002Fem\u003E get better battery life than an Intel-based alternative, and all the preliminary benchmarks suggested it would deliver impressive performance, but seeing is believing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b3a67f9e-48cc-4b80-a524-206015a43a9b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe company's first Copilot+ PC delivers snappy performance, great battery life, and handy AI features.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Gen)\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET","imageData":{"id":"fed796d6-c54d-4501-9f7e-9186dd4a334e","title":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","filename":"img-5862.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F26\u002Ffed796d6-c54d-4501-9f7e-9186dd4a334e\u002Fimg-5862.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","size":838407,"width":4032,"height":2268,"dateCreated":{"date":"2024-06-26 15:24:33","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"dateUpdated":{"date":"2024-06-26 15:24:46","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"needsModeration":false,"mimeType":"image\u002Fjpeg","deleted":false,"credits":"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET","alt":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","restricted":false,"startDate":null,"endDate":null,"preferred":false,"watermark":false,"doNotCrop":false,"doNotResize":false,"primaryCollection":null,"vanityUrl":null,"notes":null,"crop":null,"cropGravity":0,"preservedRegion":null,"isNew":false,"keywords":[],"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false,"typeName":"content_image"},"uuid":"fed796d6-c54d-4501-9f7e-9186dd4a334e","imageAltText":"Microsoft Surface Pro 11","imageCaption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","imageCredit":"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET","imageDoNotCrop":false,"imageDoNotResize":false,"imageWatermark":false,"imageFilename":"img-5862.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F06\u002F26","imageWidth":4032,"imageHeight":2268,"imageParallax":"","imageCrop":"","imageEnlarge":false}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET\" data-linktext=\"ZDNET RECOMMENDS\" data-linkurl=\"Design: Mini Listicle\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{"uuid":"1b3fec56-b8d6-4c33-922c-d5e103d8285f","slug":"microsoft-surface-pro-copilot-plus-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-platinum-zhx00001","name":"Microsoft - Surface Pro – Copilot+ PC – 13” – Snapdragon X Plus – 16GB Memory – 256GB SSD – Device Only (11th Edition) - Platinum","productType":"PRODUCT","updateType":"EZMONEY","mod":1726691268856,"displayDate":"Wed Sep 18 2024 16:27:48 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Best Buy","offerPrice":"","offerPriceRange":"","offerPriceText":"","offerType":"Single Product","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bestbuy.com\u002Fsite\u002Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-copilot-pc-13-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-device-only-11th-edition-black\u002F6582844.p","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter one full week, I can say, without qualification, that this machine absolutely rocks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy original plan was to use the new Surface Pro as a secondary mobile device while keeping my Dell Precision workstation on the desktop for my everyday activities. I am now using the new Surface Pro as my daily driver.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow did this happen? Let's dive in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe experience is familiar\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis laptop is a radical shift in the Windows ecosystem, but it doesn't feel all that different from its predecessors. In fact, it's almost indistinguishable from the Intel-powered Surface Pro 9 that's sitting on my desk alongside it. The slim bezels around the displays of the two devices are nearly the same dimensions. The new device, at 1.9 pounds, is the same weight as the Surface Pro 9 and is a few ounces heavier than the Surface Pro X, although that's not something you really notice until you have to lug it through an airport as you rush to make a connection. The Type Cover from the older Surface Pro clicked into place on the Surface Pro 11, exactly as expected.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd as for the software, well … It's Windows 11, which looks and acts the same on an ARM-based PC as it does on an Intel-powered device.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fone-of-the-best-ultraportable-work-laptops-ive-tested-isnt-made-by-dell-or-lenovo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne of the best ultraportable work laptops I've tested isn't made by Dell or Lenovo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe big difference is that this next-gen device is extremely cool and quiet. After a three-hour Zoom call the other day, the chassis was barely warm; on an Intel-based machine, it would have been uncomfortably hot. There's a fan inside the Surface Pro 11, but I have yet to hear it run, even under the most demanding conditions. It's also extremely responsive, with none of the hesitation I occasionally noticed on the Surface Pro X. If you've used an M2-equipped MacBook Air, the feeling will be familiar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, this new device also embodies everything you like and\u002For dislike about the Surface Pro design. If you're expecting a radical shift that will suddenly make the kickstand comfortable in your lap, I'm sorry to report you will be disappointed. If, however, you're comfortable with that design, you'll find this iteration completely familiar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBattery life is a huge win\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the ARM architecture has a killer feature, it's battery life. The Surface Pro X delivered the goods on that score, but it did so at a cost to performance. This generation, on the other hand, ups the battery life impressively and does so without any compromise in speed or responsiveness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's still a bit too early to make definitive pronouncements about how long this Surface Pro will allow me to work before I begin to look for a place to plug in. The first week with a new device is never typical, as it involves a lot of downloading, installing, configuring, and futzing that presumably won't be a regular thing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcant-quit-windows-10-microsoft-will-charge-for-updates-next-year-heres-how-much\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan't quit Windows 10? Microsoft will charge for updates next year. Here's how much\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, these actual usage numbers, from a report generated by the Windows \u003Cstrong\u003EPowercfg \u002Fbatteryreport \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Ecommand, speak for themselves.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"14d47f2b-632f-4a74-82e0-f544e903ab2c\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn real-world usage, the Surface Pro 11 battery lasts twice as long as an equivalent Intel-based model\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-pro-11-battery-report\" data-image-filename=\"surface-pro-11-battery-report.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"935\" data-image-height=\"697\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt an average of more than 10 hours of actual, observed battery life, this Surface Pro is able to run for well over twice as long as my Intel-based Surface Pro 9. That's also at least as long as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fm2-macbook-air-zdnets-product-of-the-year\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EM2 MacBook Air\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in my office.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECompatibility is good but not perfect\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor these Snapdragon X PCs, battery life is an unqualified success, but the compatibility story is more mixed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has been developing Windows on Arm for more than a decade, and it's remarkable how well most software just works on an ARM-based PC. If you do most of your work in a web browser and in Microsoft Office, you might never notice a difference. There are still some rough edges, however, and you can expect some compatibility headaches, especially when using older hardware or apps that require low-level system drivers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbuy-a-microsoft-office-pro-and-windows-11-pro-bundle-for-50-the-lowest-price-weve-seen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpgrade to Microsoft Office Pro and Windows 11 Pro for 87% off\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn this PC, every preinstalled Microsoft app is, naturally, compiled to run as native Arm64 code. That includes the Edge browser, the complete collection of Microsoft 365 apps, and every imaginable Windows utility, from PowerShell to Registry Editor to Calculator. Even the semi-official PowerToys collection installs in Arm64 mode. I installed a wide selection of Progressive Web Apps that run in the Arm64 Edge environment, and they all worked just fine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0784c346-ef5e-4bda-8b88-31cbb9f9a326\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kyle Kucharski\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 11\" data-image-filename=\"img-5864.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"4032\" data-image-height=\"2268\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMainstream x86 apps written for Intel-based machines mostly install without any issues in the Windows on Arm emulation layer, and there was no obvious performance hit for the apps I tried, including my go-to screen capture utility, SnagIt.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany third-party developers have gone to the trouble of recompiling their apps for Arm64, and if you can find them, they're the preferred option. You might have to do some digging. The default download for the VLC Media Player, for example, is a 64-bit x86 version, but \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fartifacts.videolan.org\u002Fvlc\u002Fnightly-win64-arm-llvm\u002F\"\u003Enightly builds\u003C\u002Fa\u003E compiled for Arm64 machines are available. Likewise, the normal download options for 1Password will get you the x86 release, which is problem-free, but there's a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F1password.community\u002Fdiscussion\u002F145886\u002F1password-for-windows-on-arm-preview\"\u003Epreview of the Arm64 version\u003C\u002Fa\u003E if you know where to look.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-cracks-down-on-windows-11-upgrades-for-incompatible-pcs-but-theres-a-workaround\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicrosoft cracks down on Windows 11 upgrades for 'incompatible' PCs, but there's a workaround\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm not sure what to make of Adobe, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fx.com\u002FAdobe\u002Fstatus\u002F1792624481233474048\"\u003Ewhich tweeted\u003C\u002Fa\u003E earlier this year that it's \"excited to announce that your favorite Adobe apps are coming to Copilot+ PCs.\" What does that even mean? Photoshop has been available in an Arm64 version for three years, albeit with significant limitations, but I can't find a native ARM version of Acrobat. Maybe Adobe just means that the x86 versions are certified to run in emulation mode? Who knows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen there's Google, which \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Fproducts\u002Fchrome\u002Fdownload-google-chrome-windows-pc-arm\u002F\"\u003Efinally released an Arm64-native version of Chrome\u003C\u002Fa\u003E back in April. Hooray! Unfortunately, you will not find any version of the Google Drive for Desktop sync client that works on a Copilot+ PC. If you try to install the x86 version, you get this unfriendly error message:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dcddf945-b53b-450d-a05a-ae69853e6273\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003ENo amount of fussing with compatibility settings will get the Google Drive desktop client to install on an ARM-based PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"google-drive-doesnt-install-on-arm\" data-image-filename=\"google-drive-doesnt-install-on-arm.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"269\" data-image-height=\"133\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, if you're a confirmed Google Drive user, and you want your cloud-based storage to integrate with File Explorer, you'll need to stick with Intel-based machines for now. Or, maybe switch to OneDrive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe stickiest compatibility problems arise when you try to install an app that requires custom drivers for low-level access to networking and the file system. Most commercial \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vpn\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVPNs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including Proton VPN and ExpressVPN, will refuse to run on Windows on Arm for that reason; try \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdownload.wireguard.com\u002Fwindows-client\u002F\"\u003EWireguard\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sparklabs.com\u002Fviscosity\u002Fdownload\u002F\"\u003EViscosity\u003C\u002Fa\u003E instead. If you insist on running a third-party \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-antivirus\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eantivirus app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (you probably don't need one, anyway), you'll likely be frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Windows laptops you can buy: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI had no hardware problems to speak of. My 10-year-old Logitech C930 webcam just worked. So did my trusty Brother laser printer and \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"eab22da3-ce9b-4170-8769-f97d08f6aec2\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FFujitsu-ScanSnap-Versatile-Enabled-Document\u002Fdp\u002FB08PH5Q51P\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"ScanSnap x1600 scanner\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. I connected the Surface Pro 11 to a \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"c29de774-e4e5-4939-a2ef-6e80bb47a8b8\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FStarTech-com-Thunderbolt-Delivery-Monitor-TB4CDOCK\u002Fdp\u002FB09N56SXYV\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"StarTech Thunderbolt 4\u002FUSB4 docking station\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and everything worked exactly as it should have.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour mileage may vary, of course, especially if you have exotic hardware like video capture cards and ancient multifunction printers that require custom driver packs and won't work with the in-box Windows drivers. Thankfully, I have none of those.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe AI story is incomplete\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery PC in the Copilot+ line includes a powerful neural processing unit designed to accelerate AI-based activities. Because I didn't spring for Microsoft's pricey new \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"37b63c03-ca4e-40ee-af3a-1c19385ef4e6\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fd\u002Fsurface-pro-flex-keyboard-with-slim-pen\u002F93fzrmtgj6jw\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"Flex Keyboard\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E and stuck with my old Type Cover, I didn't get a dedicated Copilot key. Instead, I had to run the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-is-turning-windows-copilot-into-a-regular-app-and-heres-why-youll-like-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot app\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which works exactly like it does on any other Windows 11 PC. If it was chatting faster, I didn't notice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-laptop-i-recommend-to-most-people-undercuts-the-macbook-air-and-its-300-off\u002F\"\u003EThe Windows laptop I recommend to most people undercuts the MacBook Air (and it's $300 off)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you probably already know, what was supposed to be the marquee feature of these new PCs, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fafter-brutal-critiques-microsoft-recall-will-get-these-major-privacy-and-security-changes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERecall\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, was pulled at the last minute over security concerns and will be available as a Windows Insider Preview feature later this year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of the app-based AI features were more useful. The front-facing camera on the Surface Pro 11 is one of the best I've ever seen in a laptop, and the AI-powered studio effects (which are accessible from the Quick Settings menu on the taskbar) include some useful options like automatic framing and eye tracking. The neural processing unit helps make background blur options look more natural than on a conventional camera.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"77e2ce9f-3745-4d05-bc85-d9643d65115a\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EThese AI studio effects are accessible from the taskbar&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"surface-pro-11-studio-effects\" data-image-filename=\"surface-pro-11-studio-effects.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"371\" data-image-height=\"655\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Paint and Photos apps are also loaded with AI-based features for creating and editing images. The options to remove background distractions and use blur effects to simulate portrait mode were useful; the styling options, which transform a photo into an alternate style (Impressionist, Anime, and so on) feel gimmicky.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe real question is whether those features are powerful enough to make you switch from your current image-processing tool to one of Microsoft's built-in options. History says that's a pretty big ask.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you avoid the AI features completely, though, there's more than enough power in this \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-laptops-under-500\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebudget PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Plus, as long as your apps and hardware requirements aren't exotic, you'll appreciate its cool, quiet operation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow we test laptops\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe use a combination of methods to test laptops here at ZDNET. First, we acquire data from benchmarking software to analyze a system's metrics under the hood, and compare those to advertised numbers. Then, we spend an extended amount of time with the laptop (usually a week or two) using it the same way a normal consumer would, in order to analyze its portability, form factor, and how well the battery \u003Cem\u003Eactually\u003C\u002Fem\u003E holds up, among others. For an extensive breakdown, check out our comprehensive \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-we-test-laptops\u002F\"\u003Elaptop testing methodology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenchmarking:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We run a series of tests to put the computer's hardware through the wringer in order to see what it's capable of. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.maxon.net\u002Fen\u002Fdownloads\u002Fcinebench-2024-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECinebench\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is one of the most commonly-used hardware testing suites, which tests the laptop's rendering performance on single and multiple CPU cores. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbenchmarks.ul.com\u002Fpcmark10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPCMark 10\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is another powerful program that covers a wide variety of tasks performed in the workplace.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProcessor:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E The \"brain\" of the laptop, and one of the most important factors that determines performance. This is tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe display:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Brightness is measured in \"nits,\" and color spectrums are tested in benchmarking software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe graphics processor (GPU):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We test the GPU with a combination of benchmarking software, gaming, and media playback. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhysical form factor: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWe carry the laptop around for at least a week and note how well it commutes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBattery testing:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We test a unit's battery in a few ways. A handful of benchmarking programs have their own battery testing components, but we also will just let the laptop run for as long as it can under a medium load. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe human element: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E As we mentioned earlier, metrics and system data is important, but numbers alone don't give you the full picture. This is where we weave in our personal experience with the device and tap into the practical use cases that consumers actually care about. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, our goal is to break down the capabilities of each and every laptop we test into digestible terms that real people can find useful.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 18:12:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The Snapdragon-powered Surface Pro has a handful of new features, but delivers the same, great experience. Right now, the 13-inch version is $300 off ahead of Black Friday.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"60781692-5b97-47f5-8421-c8f67541ab25",image:{id:"7718b7e0-28a8-45c8-9738-d8b45dad2e12",filename:"1000020801.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-06-26 15:19:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"surface-pro-11-battery-report",credits:"Scr3enshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EThose actual battery usage numbers are easily twice as long as an equivalent Intel-based model\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F26\u002F7718b7e0-28a8-45c8-9738-d8b45dad2e12\u002F1000020801.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4000,height:3000,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"product-promo",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Computing^Laptops",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"i-tested-the-cheapest-surface-pro-11-model-here-are-my-3-main-takeaways-as-a-windows-expert",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"I tested the cheapest Surface Pro 11 model: 3 main takeaways as a Windows expert",topic:{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10a72f10-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"laptops",name:"Laptops",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"110769e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"pcs",name:"PCs",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2182300f-96d1-40c8-a74d-6efba81ebaf0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"PM Images\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"ladder out of a hole\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1186948007-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"2119\" data-image-height=\"1415\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUpdate: As of October 1, 2024, Microsoft has made it more difficult to bypass these compatibility checks, but there are workarounds for most modern PCs. Some older devices, especially those built using AMD processors, might be out of luck, however. I've updated the instructions in this post to account for the changes. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn October 14, 2025, Microsoft will \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-has-a-big-windows-10-problem-and-only-one-year-to-solve-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estop delivering security updates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcan-you-still-get-a-windows-10-upgrade-for-free\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 10 PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E unless you're willing to pay an exorbitant price to join the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-start-charging-for-windows-10-updates-next-year-heres-how-much\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EExtended Security Updates program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-finally-test-microsofts-controversial-recall-feature-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EYou can finally test Microsoft's controversial Recall feature - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you try to upgrade to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-faq-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11 on a PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that's more than a few years old, you'll be told -- in no uncertain terms -- that your old PC doesn't qualify because its CPU isn't on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-microsoft-stands-firm-on-hardware-requirements\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eofficial list of compatible processors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Microsoft has made it abundantly clear that it will not revise those requirements. You will also hit roadblocks if your PC doesn't have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-windows-11-requires-a-tpm-and-how-to-get-around-that\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrusted Platform Module\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (TPM) version 2.0.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat might be the official policy, but -- as with everything Windows-related -- it pays to read the fine print. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose pesky restrictions prevent you from automatically upgrading to Windows 11 using Windows Update or the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. Yet there are fully supported workarounds for most PCs that are capable of running Windows 10, as I document in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-faq-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003EZDNET's Windows 11 FAQ\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it\u002F\"\u003EYou can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, everything in this article requires that you be signed in as an administrator on the PC you want to upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhich option should you choose?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease don't skip over this section. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ETo take advantage of the workaround described in option 1 below, your computer must meet all the other requirements for Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt must be configured to start up using UEFI, not a legacy BIOS configuration.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESecure Boot must be supported, although it does not need to be enabled. (But seriously, folks, you should enable it.)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA TPM must be enabled; version 1.2 is OK, but a system without any TPM or with the TPM disabled will fail.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-start-charging-for-windows-10-updates-next-year-heres-how-much\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft will start charging for Windows 10 updates next year. Here's how much\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo check these details on a PC you're considering upgrading, run the System Information utility, Msinfo32.exe, and look at the System Summary page. Pay special attention to the BIOS Mode value. If it says \"Legacy,\" you'll need to reconfigure your system to UEFI mode (and convert your system disk from MBR to GPT partitioning) before you can install Windows 11 as a normal upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo see whether your PC has a TPM enabled, run the Trusted Platform Module Management tool, Tpm.msc. If your computer includes a TPM and it's turned on, this app will display information about it. If there's no TPM, or if the TPM is disabled in firmware settings, you'll see a message that says \"Compatible TPM cannot be found.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-windows-10-pc-cant-be-upgraded-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-in-2025\u002F\"\u003EYour Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded? You have 5 options before support ends in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're unable (or unwilling) to change from Legacy BIOS to UEFI, or if you have an older PC that doesn't have a TPM option at all, you'll need to use an undocumented hack that allows you to bypass the compatibility checks and complete the upgrade. See option 2 at the end of this post for details on how to use the free Rufus utility to perform this upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote that a new set of restrictions, introduced as part of the Windows 11, version 24H2 update, require a CPU that supports specific instructions -- SSE4.2 and PopCnt. Most PCs with Intel CPUs that are from 2009 or later will meet this standard. AMD CPUs from 2013 or later should also meet these requirements. For details, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocked-your-windows-11-upgrade-this-trusty-tool-can-probably-fix-that\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"Microsoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This trusty tool can (probably) fix that.\"\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you plan to perform a clean installation of Windows 11, you can boot from installation media and run Windows Setup. That option skips the CPU compatibility check completely (but still requires a TPM and Secure Boot support). After the installation completes, you'll need to reinstall all your apps, restore your data files, and tweak settings to personalize your system preferences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant to avoid all that hassle? Choose the option that's appropriate for your hardware.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOption 1: Use this simple registry edit\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBypass CPU checks and accept any TPM version with this registry edit. This process requires four steps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"888bd165-d90a-4148-8800-dc8a730c5c36\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou need to make one small change to the Windows registry, as documented in this&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fways-to-install-windows-11-e0edbbfb-cfc5-4011-868b-2ce77ac7c70e" target="_blank"\u003EMicrosoft support document\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This change tells the Windows 11 Setup program to skip the check for compatible CPUs and to allow installation on a PC with an older TPM (version 1.2). The usual warnings apply when working with the registry; I recommend you make a complete backup before proceeding.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) and navigate to the following key:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\Setup\\MoSetup\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the MoSetup key, doesn't exist, you need to create it. Right-click the node for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\Setup in the left-hand navigation pane, then choose New &gt; Key. Name it MoSetup and press Enter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwiping-your-windows-laptop-heres-the-simplest-way-to-erase-all-personal-data\u002F"\u003EWiping your Windows laptop? Here's the simplest way to erase all personal data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelect the MoSetup key and then right-click in any empty space in the pane on the right. Choose the option to create a new DWORD value. (Don't choose the QWORD option!)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReplace the default name for that key by typing the text AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU and then press Enter. Then double-click the new value and change the "Value data" box to 1. The result should look like this:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Change one key in the Windows registry\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6f063136-4e4f-4669-a37f-124401072378\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EUse this registry tweak to override the Windows 11 CPU compatibility check. You must have a TPM (any version) and Secure Boot must be enabled.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"override-compatibility-check-windows11.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"override-compatibility-check-windows11.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"831\" data-image-height=\"450\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick OK to save your change, and then restart your PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4fa35e65-55ca-46e0-86cf-0c88573fd967\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOn the PC you want to upgrade, go to the Windows 11 Download page (\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows11" target="_blank"\u003Eaka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) and choose the option at the bottom of the page, "Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices." Save the ISO file in your Downloads folder.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote that this is a big file. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, the download could take a while.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Download the Windows 11 ISO\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0674775e-9275-4ab6-abba-1fd40f53318f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAfter the download completes, open File Explorer and double-click the ISO file you downloaded in the previous step. Doing so mounts the file as a virtual DVD drive in its own folder, with its own drive letter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Mount the ISO file in File Explorer\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ae50379a-5aab-490e-9e8a-d5bc51e1df20\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIn File Explorer, find the Setup.exe file and double-click it to begin the upgrade. You'll see a stern warning about compatibility issues, but you can safely click Accept to move past it. (For details on what that warning message really means, see \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-microsoft-really-going-to-cut-off-security-updates-for-my-unsupported-windows-11-pc\u002F" target="_blank"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E"Is Microsoft really going to cut off security updates for your 'unsupported' Windows 11 PC?"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) After you click OK on that dialog box, your upgrade should proceed without any serious issues.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F"\u003EThe best Windows laptop you can buy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll have three options: You can keep your apps, settings, and files (Full Upgrade); keep your data files but start fresh with apps and settings (Keep Data Only); or start completely fresh (Clean Install).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Run Windows Setup\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOption 2: Use the free Rufus utility \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn older PCs without a TPM and on PCs that don't support Secure Boot, you'll need to use an undocumented hack to bypass the compatibility checker. You can do this manually by replacing the Appraiserres.dll file (in the Sources subfolder on the Windows 11 installer drive) with a zero-byte version and then making a series of registry edits. But it's simpler to use the free, open-source Rufus utility to make a USB drive that includes this file.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant note: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIn early October 2024, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-cracks-down-on-windows-11-upgrades-for-incompatible-pcs-but-theres-a-fix-for-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft made some changes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to its compatibility checking tools. Those changes prevent Rufus version 4.5 or earlier from working properly. Make sure you have version 4.6 or later, which incorporates the necessary changes. For details of how the new version works, see \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocked-your-windows-11-upgrade-this-just-released-tool-can-get-the-job-done\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\"Microsoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This just-released tool can get the job done.\"\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003Cem\u003EIn addition, be aware that using Rufus will not allow you to bypass the new CPU restrictions that require SSE4.2 and PopCnt instruction support.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-windows-11-requires-a-tpm-and-how-to-get-around-that\u002F\"\u003EWhy Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how to get around that\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo get started, you'll need to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faka.ms\u002FDownloadWindows11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edownload the Windows 11 ISO\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and supply a USB flash drive of at least 16 GB in size. You will reformat this drive as part of the process, so back up any data on that drive first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDownload Rufus \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frufus.ie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efrom the developer's site\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and run the app. (The version of Rufus available \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fstore\u002FproductId\u002F9PC3H3V7Q9CH?ocid=pdpshare\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efrom the Microsoft Store\u003C\u002Fa\u003E will not work for this task.)   \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoose the USB drive and then choose the \"Disk or ISO image\" option.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick the Select button, choose the Windows 11 ISO you downloaded earlier, and then click Start.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn the Windows User Experience dialog, select the first checkbox to remove hardware requirements, as shown in the screenshot below.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick OK to begin creating the drive.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6461781a-5548-4161-bf1f-2af52221e86e\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EBe sure to choose the top checkbox here to bypass the compatibility check for the Windows 11 upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Ed Bott\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"rufus-windows-compatibility\" data-image-filename=\"rufus-windows-compatibility.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"548\" data-image-height=\"724\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter Rufus successfully creates your installer, open that USB drive in File Explorer, and double-click Setup. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs is the case with the other option, you'll see a warning about compatibility issues. It's a scare tactic. (For details on what that warning message really means, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-microsoft-really-going-to-cut-off-security-updates-for-my-unsupported-windows-11-pc\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\"Is Microsoft really going to cut off security updates for your 'unsupported' Windows 11 PC?\"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) After you click Accept on that dialog box, your upgrade should proceed without any serious issues. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocked-your-windows-11-upgrade-this-trusty-tool-can-probably-fix-that\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This trusty tool can (probably) fix that\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy ZDNET colleague Lance Whitney has more details on the other options available with Rufus in \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-install-windows-11-the-way-you-want-and-bypass-microsofts-restrictions\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to install Windows 11 the way you want (and bypass Microsoft's restrictions)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've tried this upgrade, I want to hear about your experience. If it worked, please share the details. If you run into snags, send me an email so we can figure out what's going wrong. Be sure to include details -- the make and model of your PC and screenshots of any error messages. I've set up a special inbox just for this feedback: Win11Upgrade [at] realworldwindows.com.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis article was originally published on April 9, 2022, but has been updated multiple times since then. It was last updated on November 18, 2024. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-18 08:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft has added more roadblocks, but there are workarounds for many models. 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She has years of reporting experience on a wide variety of tech-related topics and breaking news at various outlets like Digital Trends and Lifewire. Her work has been published on ABC News, Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University where she majored in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5d3ec3bb-ee61-47bf-86d6-2ff6397ec46a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EGet Microsoft Project 2021 Pro or Visio 2021 on sale right now.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Stack Social\" data-image-alt-text=\"Microsoft Project Pro 2021\" data-image-filename=\"microsoft-project-removebg-preview.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F04\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"670\" data-image-height=\"372\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProject management is the bread and butter of the professional world, but actually getting things done can be a challenge. Professional software can optimize many operations to maximize efficiency and productivity when you need it most.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might want to consider investing in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-project-2021-professional-pc?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-project-2021-professional-pc_041924&utm_term=scsf-595528&utm_content=a0xRn0000010UvBIAU&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Visio 2021 Pro\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-visio-2021-professional-for-windows?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-visio-2021-professional-for-windows_041924&utm_term=scsf-595527&utm_content=a0xRn0000010UtZIAU&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Project 2021 Pro\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, both on sale at Stack Social for $18 right now -- 92% off the usual price of $250 each. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"82f12408-a8f8-4473-a274-770e87917f24\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for Windows\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"123c7b2e-125a-4370-9309-80dc745b4e02","filename":"stack-visio-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F03\u002F123c7b2e-125a-4370-9309-80dc745b4e02\u002Fstack-visio-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2024-01-03 18:15:06","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"123c7b2e-125a-4370-9309-80dc745b4e02","imageFilename":"stack-visio-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2024\u002F01\u002F03"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-visio-2021-professional-pc?utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-visio-2021-professional-pc&utm_term=scsf-587237&utm_content=a0xRn0000005W8vIAE&scsonar=1&aid=a-ceempx7z\" data-offermerchant=\"Stack Social\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those looking to work with flowcharts, diagrams, and more, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-visio-2021-professional-pc?utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-visio-2021-professional-pc&utm_term=scsf-587237&utm_content=a0xRn0000005W8vIAE&scsonar=1&aid=a-ceempx7z\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Visio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E's online content ecosystem features over 250,000 shapes to choose from when diagramming, and it can generate org charts from Excel, Microsoft Entra ID, and Exchange. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the other hand, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-visio-2021-professional-pc?utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-visio-2021-professional-pc&utm_term=scsf-587237&utm_content=a0xRn0000005W8vIAE&scsonar=1&aid=a-ceempx7z\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Project\u003C\u002Fa\u003E comes with pre-built templates that will help guide your project management from the outset of a campaign to ensure it's well organized and includes every area that needs attention. 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But the site has been running these Microsoft deals for years, and I can personally vouch for them -- I purchased an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-5?aid=a-ceempx7z&utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license-5_042024&utm_term=scsf-595534&utm_content=a0xRn0000010VHlIAM&scsonar=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOffice license\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from Stack Social about two years ago, and it's still working on my personal MacBook today. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESave big when you buy either \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-visio-2021-professional-pc?utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-visio-2021-professional-pc&utm_term=scsf-587237&utm_content=a0xRn0000005W8vIAE&scsonar=1&aid=a-ceempx7z\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Project 2021 Professional\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stacksocial.com\u002Fsales\u002Fmicrosoft-visio-2021-professional-pc?utm_source=zdnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=microsoft-visio-2021-professional-pc&utm_term=scsf-587237&utm_content=a0xRn0000005W8vIAE&scsonar=1&aid=a-ceempx7z\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Visio 2021 Professional\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for Windows right now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4fba01e3-e234-4ce3-9787-3ebe6f9eaf6c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeals are subject to sell-out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to score savings and sharing them with you at&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EZDNET.com\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"When will this deal expire?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2050571\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Recommends\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3aa16d16-8ccd-4f94-b2cc-91f3af21b2ff\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-15 13:00:18",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft's project management solutions include timesheet support, org charts, and more to help you stay organized -- and they're on sale for 92% off.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b44ddd9a-4dad-41eb-a2d2-5213ea181a38",image:{id:"5d3ec3bb-ee61-47bf-86d6-2ff6397ec46a",filename:"microsoft-project-removebg-preview.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-04-11 19:38:39",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Microsoft Project Pro 2021",credits:"Microsoft\u002F ZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F11\u002F5d3ec3bb-ee61-47bf-86d6-2ff6397ec46a\u002Fmicrosoft-project-removebg-preview.png",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:670,height:372,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"deals",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"buy-a-microsoft-project-pro-or-microsoft-visio-pro-license-for-18-right-now",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Buy a Microsoft Project Pro or Microsoft Visio Pro license for $18 right now",topic:{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"96093490-341e-45e4-b27a-bf297aa2c5bb",slug:"services-software",name:"Services & Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b349277-8b33-4840-ad2e-84364b063beb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows 11 24H2\" data-image-filename=\"figure-top-avoid-the-windows-11-2024-update-for-now-heres-why.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024-10-16 17:08:34.000000\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"900\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft has finally launched a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsoftware-download\u002Fwindows11arm64\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11 ISO file for Arm-based computers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Packed with the 2024 version of Windows 11, the file lets you directly install the OS on Copilot+ PCs and other systems outfitted with an Arm processor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EISO files have long been available for PCs with x64 CPUs, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-ultimate-windows-11-upgrade-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has come preinstalled on Arm-based systems. But this marks the first time Microsoft is supporting such systems with this type of installation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosofts-november-patch-tuesday-squashes-several-bugs-in-windows-11-24h2\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft's November Patch Tuesday squashes several bugs in Windows 11 24H2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvailable on its own \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fsoftware-download\u002Fwindows11arm64\"\u003EDownload Windows 11 for Arm-based PCs page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the ISO can be used in a few different scenarios. You can apply it to create a virtual machine within your current OS. For instance, I rely on VMWare's Workstation Pro to set up and run VMs on my current PC.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also use the ISO file in an existing Windows environment to upgrade the OS to the latest version. In either case, download the file, open or mount it, and run the setup.exe file to kick off the installation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocked-your-windows-11-upgrade-this-trusty-tool-can-probably-fix-that\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This trusty tool can (probably) fix that\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can even use the ISO file to create a bootable flash drive to install Windows 11 on a clean machine. But therein lies the rub. Newer Arm-based PCs, like the latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-tried-microsofts-new-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-and-it-beat-my-macbook-air-in-3-ways\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot+ computers with Snapdragon X chips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, will accept the ISO file without fuss, though extra work is required after the installation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"For devices with a Snapdragon X Series processor, booting from an ISO to install Windows is supported without additional drivers from device manufacturers,\" Microsoft explains on its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Farm\u002Fiso\"\u003EWindows 11 ARM ISO files overview page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"However, while these devices will be able to boot Windows media and install Windows successfully, they will not have full functionality until the remaining drivers are installed.\" Microsoft adds: \"To install those drivers and restore functionality, use an ethernet connection via dongle or dock to connect to Windows Update to download the drivers. Once drivers are installed and the device is rebooted, all subsystems in the device will be functional.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have an older PC, however, you face other challenges. In this event, Microsoft cautions that you might need to grab the necessary drivers from your computer manufacturer to make the installation media bootable.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-windows-10-pc-cant-be-upgraded-you-have-5-options-before-support-ends-in-2025\u002F\"\u003EYour Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded? You have 5 options before support ends in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Devices with previous generations of Snapdragon processors must have drivers from the device manufacturer injected in the image,\" Microsoft says. \"Otherwise, the device may fail to boot or boot to a state where input is non-functional.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnless you have the technical savvy, \"injecting\" the drivers (which sounds like a medical procedure) is easier said than done. To help you with this injection, Microsoft provides a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows-hardware\u002Fmanufacture\u002Fdesktop\u002Fadd-and-remove-drivers-to-an-offline-windows-image\"\u003Esupport document\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that explains how to add the driver package to the ISO. To be fair, I've tweaked the contents of ISO files a few times as a way to customize them. The process wasn't exactly brain surgery, but it did require some time and effort.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, Windows on Arm is a work in progress, so hopefully Microsoft will continue to improve the technology. In the meantime, you can always ask questions or provide feedback about this option through the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002FMicrosoftDocs\u002Fwindows-dev-docs\u002Fissues\u002Fnew\"\u003Eappropriate GitHub page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fsend-feedback-to-microsoft-with-the-feedback-hub-app-f59187f8-8739-22d6-ba93-f66612949332\"\u003EFeedback Hub\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-14 16:18:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The ISO lets you install Windows 11 24H2 in a virtual machine or directly on an Arm-based system, though your PC's age will determine how smoothly it goes.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e0df711e-5de7-4e6b-b9d4-c05af91ca0a0",image:{id:"1b349277-8b33-4840-ad2e-84364b063beb",filename:"figure-top-avoid-the-windows-11-2024-update-for-now-heres-why.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-10-16 17:08:34",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Windows 11 24H2",credits:"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F16\u002F1b349277-8b33-4840-ad2e-84364b063beb\u002Ffigure-top-avoid-the-windows-11-2024-update-for-now-heres-why.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:900,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-releases-windows-11-iso-file-for-arm-but-older-pcs-may-require-extra-effort",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft releases Windows 11 ISO file for Arm, but older PCs may require extra effort",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fcaf005-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"arm",name:"ARM",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"940f0a30-d136-4c94-b523-53426b2db403\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: ZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows Update Patch Tuesday\" data-image-filename=\"windows-update.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2020-02-11 19:08:20.000000\" data-image-width=\"1000\" data-image-height=\"619\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose of you who've run into hiccups with Windows 11 24H2 should get some much-needed relief via this month's Patch Tuesday lineup. Released yesterday, the latest updates are designed to repair many, though not all, of the outstanding bugs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Ftopic\u002Fnovember-12-2024-kb5046617-os-build-26100-2314-1fa61a6d-a99a-47ca-a169-6974f08c3a0b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKB5046617\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is aimed specifically at the Windows 11 2024 edition. It repairs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-11-24h2-bug-list-grows-again-10-reasons-to-avoid-this-update-for-now\u002F\"\u003Eseveral known issues\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that have annoyed and vexed Windows users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocked-your-windows-11-upgrade-this-trusty-tool-can-probably-fix-that\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This trusty tool can (probably) fix that\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst up is a fix for a bug that prevented a small number of devices from connecting to the Internet. This glitch popped up when a DHCP server failed to respond properly, preventing people from getting a valid IP address to connect to a network.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother patch resolves an inaccurate count in the Task Manager. With this bug, the Processes tab always showed zero when you tried to group open processes by type.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso on the fixed list is an issue in which pressing Alt+Tab to switch windows triggered a black screen. Though this problem was supposed to have been repaired by an earlier patch, some people reported that it persisted. Hopefully, it's fixed for good this time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother glitch that supposedly had already been patched \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-24h2-update-plagued-by-file-scanner-bug-over-and-over-again\u002F\"\u003Edisplayed the wrong amount of free storage\u003C\u002Fa\u003E after running the Windows Disk Cleanup tool to remove leftover cache files. This issue may need further patching for a complete and final repair.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-ultra-thin-windows-pc-i-tested-competes-with-gaming-laptops-twice-its-price\u002F\"\u003EThis ultra-thin Windows PC I tested competes with gaming laptops twice its price\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne more patch fixes an issue with the Windows Subsystem for Linux in which users were unable to access their Dev Drives. Designed mostly for developers and IT pros, WSL lets you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-makes-windows-subsystem-for-linux-for-windows-11-a-separate-app-in-the-microsoft-store\u002F\"\u003Erun Linux within Windows via a virtual environment\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The Dev Drive is dedicated storage that can be used to house databases, code, and other content.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther problems now show up as fixed on Microsoft's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Frelease-health\u002Fstatus-windows-11-24h2#3057msgdesc\"\u003EWindows 11 24H2 known issues and notifications page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. One resolved a conflict in which an app called Voicemeeter crashed, causing a blue screen. Another repaired a glitch in which fingerprint sensors might not work after your computer has been locked.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough that sounds like a fair number of bug fixes, Microsoft still has other issues on its to-do list for Windows 24H2.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome Asus PCs fail to install the latest update, instead triggering a blue screen during the update. Use of the camera may cause some applications to become unresponsive. A program called Safe Exam Browser fails to open. Using an application named Easy Anti-Cheat can result in a blue screen. Compatibility issues can occur with certain Intel Smart Sound Technology drivers. And the Asphalt 8 driving game may periodically stop responding.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough each issue affects only a small number of people, according to Microsoft, the sheer number has proven to be an obstacle in the rollout of the 2024 update. The company was even forced to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocks-windows-11-24h2-update-for-some-pcs-following-bug-onslaught\u002F\"\u003Eblock the update for affected computers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E until fixes could be or can be applied. Hopefully, the remaining bugs will be resolved soon or through the next major Patch Tuesday rollout.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from the fixes for Windows 11 24H2, November's update resolves almost 100 security vulnerabilities and adds such features as a customizable Copilot keyboard key. The update should automatically present itself for installation. If not, head to Settings, select Windows Update, and click the button to check for updates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-13 15:57:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Plagued by a host of glitches, the 2024 version of Windows 11 receives some necessary fixes.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"672be7ae-7001-4577-a87e-cae8ce48877e",image:{id:"940f0a30-d136-4c94-b523-53426b2db403",filename:"windows-update.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-02-11 19:08:20",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Windows Update Patch Tuesday",credits:"Image: ZDNet",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F11\u002F940f0a30-d136-4c94-b523-53426b2db403\u002Fwindows-update.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1000,height:619,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows^Windows 11",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsofts-november-patch-tuesday-squashes-several-bugs-in-windows-11-24h2",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft's November Patch Tuesday squashes several bugs in Windows 11 24H2",topic:{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"41040cf0-0abb-4cd0-aad1-1cb0e38b334c",slug:"windows-11",name:"Windows 11",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"294e47d5-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Ed Bott",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Ed",lastName:"Bott",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"e98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e",filename:"ed-bott.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:06:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fe98b0a76-a96a-4fbb-be02-00807405874e\u002Fed-bott.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Ed Bott is an award-winning technology writer with more than three decades' experience writing for mainstream media outlets and online publications. He has served as editor of the U.S. edition of PC Computing and managing editor of PC World; both publications had monthly paid circulation in excess of 1 million during his tenure. He is the author of more than 25 books, including Windows 10 Inside Out (now in its 4th edition) and Windows 11 Inside Out (2023).",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6bf33c89-27e5-4924-81cd-7895f8e160f7\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Federico Moreno\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Windows 11 concept\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1387615811.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-width=\"4096\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the years, Microsoft has sliced and diced its Windows product line into multiple editions. That movement hit its low point in the Windows Vista era, when consumers had to choose from a half-dozen flavors of Windows, with an Ultimate edition that had a retail price tag of $400. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThankfully, those days are long gone. Today, when you go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-computer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebuy a new PC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you typically have a choice of two and only two editions: Home and Pro. But other specialized editions are available, and you might stumble across one of them if you look in just the right places.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKnowing the differences between Windows editions is most useful when purchasing a new PC and deciding whether to pay the system maker for an upgrade (from Home to Pro edition) or wait and do it yourself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft doesn't help when it uses marketing-speak instead of plain English to explain those differences. So, just as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-your-windows-license-legal-should-you-even-care\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI read license agreements so you don't have to\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, I've studied the lineup of Windows editions, removed the marketing gibberish and legalese, and translated the resulting details into terms that mere mortals can comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"69914930-8929-4869-aa08-ff5cbd892c8d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft releases new&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eversions&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fem\u003Eof Windows at regular intervals. Each new version has a core set of features and security updates. For Windows 11, those new versions come out once a year, in the second half of the year.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo far, Microsoft has released four versions of Windows 11: 21H2, 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2. You can probably decode the naming scheme without too much effort: the release date (displayed as the year by two digits), followed by the letters H2 (to represent the second half of the year).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhave-a-windows-problem-that-you-just-cant-fix-try-this-ultimate-troubleshooting-trick\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EHave a Windows problem that you just can't fix? Try this ultimate troubleshooting trick\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach version of Windows is released in multiple&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eeditions&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fem\u003Eat different price points. For retail customers, the two most common editions are Home and Pro. All editions share common features, but they are sold and distributed differently depending on the type of device and market for which they're intended. Higher-priced editions have features that aren't available in the lower-priced editions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou will often hear the terms&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eedition\u003C\u002Fem\u003E&nbsp;and&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ESKU&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fem\u003Eused interchangeably. That's a common shorthand, and good enough for a casual discussion, but there are some important distinctions between the two terms. The short version? An edition is a general description. A SKU is an extremely specific description encompassing the product name, version, channel, licensing method, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESKU&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fem\u003Estands for&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EStock Keeping Unit\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, which is the part number a manufacturer assigns to specific items it sells. A single product, like Windows 11 Pro, is sold in many different physical and digital packages, each with its own part number, or SKU.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F"\u003EThe best Windows laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe full list of SKUs for Windows 11 goes on for page after page, but unless you're in the purchasing office for a Fortune 500 company, you don't need to pay attention to those identifiers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis isn't unusual in the computing industry. Apple, for example, has a different SKU for every combination of storage, color, and carrier for every iPhone. You will rarely see them because whoever you buy your phone from will filter that list to show only the ones relevant to you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's the difference between a version, an edition, and a SKU?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0912ed3c-957c-4788-8b30-773e9daaa27a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you visit any Microsoft-centric message board, sooner or later you will hear someone ask, "Why doesn't Microsoft just sell one single edition of Windows?"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocked-your-windows-11-upgrade-this-trusty-tool-can-fix-that\u002F"\u003EMicrosoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This trusty tool can fix that\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you took an entry-level Economics course, you got the answer in the first week, when the professor talked about market segmentation. If you missed that lesson, here's how it applies to Windows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDifferent markets place different values on products:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOEMs get Windows 11 Home at a rock-bottom price, which keeps the price of consumer and SMB PCs low. This edition has the core Windows feature set.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnterprise administrators are willing to pay hundreds of dollars per PC per year to add management features, including the capability to join Windows domains, manage devices, and enforce security policies.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConsumers and small business owners who aren't part of a corporate network have no need for those enterprise features and no desire to pay extra. They might or might not be willing to pay extra for full-disk encryption, remote access software, and other "professional" features.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EK-12 educators don't have big budgets or centralized networks, but they need PCs that they can hand to students without worrying that kids will use them to play games when they should be studying, or whether they'll visit unsavory websites or install unauthorized software, including malware. Parents with school-aged kids might want the same features.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, most people get the basic Home edition to start with. Businesses pay extra for Windows 11 Pro licenses, and large organizations pay still more for Windows 11 Enterprise upgrades, both of which unlock features not available in lesser-priced editions. (More on that shortly.) Students, teachers, and school administrators get Windows 11 Education, which has many of the features of the Enterprise edition at a discounted price.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why does Microsoft sell multiple editions of Windows?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b1c6610a-7609-401f-b7fb-43283e6bcf89\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe Home and Pro editions are currently available to large OEMs and small PC makers (who typically purchase the OEM System Builder SKUs). These editions can be installed on any PC design, including desktops, laptops, Surface-style tablets, all-in-ones, hybrids, and 2-in-1s.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows 10 Home is the cheaper option. It includes the entire Windows 10 feature set, minus some features reserved for the Pro edition. OEMs commonly install this edition on devices aimed at the price-conscious consumer and small business markets.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fis-onedrive-moving-all-your-files-how-to-take-back-control-of-your-windows-storage-3-ways\u002F"\u003EIs OneDrive moving all your files? How to take back control of your Windows storage - 3 ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWindows 10 Pro is typically found on higher-quality, higher-spec business-class devices. It costs more and includes a group of features that enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone on a Windows business network might be willing to pay extra: key ones are Hyper-V virtualization, BitLocker encryption, the ability to set up a PC as a Remote Desktop server, and the ability to join a Windows domain.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnless you need to use one of these features, there is no need to pay for the Pro upgrade.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What's the difference between Home and Pro?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2422dc49-62fe-452f-b7f6-6ccfda2d88a4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAn OEM cannot install a Windows Enterprise edition on a new PC. That edition is an upgrade only.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Enterprise upgrade gives the business several additional features and licensing rights that are important in large organizations on managed Windows networks. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-ultimate-windows-11-upgrade-guide-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F"\u003EThe ultimate Windows 11 upgrade guide: Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusinesses must purchase an underlying Pro license (usually as part of the price of a new PC) to qualify for the Windows 10 Enterprise upgrade. A Home license does not qualify for an Enterprise upgrade. Yes, that means a business has to pay for two fairly expensive licenses for a PC running Windows Enterprise edition. I'll buy a drink for the first one of my friends in the tech press who mentions this distinction between the Home and Pro editions the next time they write about this topic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELarge organizations with Volume License contracts with Microsoft, including businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits, can install Windows 10 Enterprise on devices that already have a qualifying license for a Windows Pro edition. Enterprise upgrades are also available on a subscription basis through Microsoft Cloud Service Provider partners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is Windows Enterprise edition?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"a7847402-0ebf-41d3-8678-ba8cfd47fed4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ELarge educational institutions have their own Volume License edition of Windows, called Windows Education, with a set of management features that correspond to those in Windows Enterprise edition.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese customers typically pay much less than their business counterparts, while still getting the same Enterprise features and rights. Another crucial difference: Windows Home editions qualify for Volume License upgrades at educational institutions, which helps keep overall costs down.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it\u002F"\u003EYou can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA separate edition, Windows 11 SE, is designed for use in schools. Windows SE runs on low-cost "web-first" devices and can only be purchased preinstalled on those devices. Users are restricted from using anything except "essential education apps," a category that, naturally, includes Microsoft Office apps, which require a separate subscription.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which editions are available for educational institutions?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0c271a6e-54a1-4d15-802f-d955055f76ab\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft supports several versions of Windows specifically designed for customers who need an operating system that never changes. That's the idea behind the Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), which installs the most basic version of Windows imaginable, with only the most minimal collection of apps. The LTSC editions receive monthly security updates, but they don't get annual feature updates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwiping-your-windows-laptop-heres-the-simplest-way-to-erase-all-personal-data\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EWiping your Windows laptop? Here's the simplest way to erase all personal data\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's an alluring pitch to Windows enthusiasts who want to avoid any kind of disruption in their workflow. Alas, most people who fall into that category are ineligible to install the LTSC edition, which can be purchased only by Volume License customers. There are, of course, ways to work around those restrictions, but it's almost certain that you'll be in violation of a licensing agreement if you do. So tread carefully.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Who can install the long-term support editions?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"22f260d1-53f9-438b-853d-0431db81cd3f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft also offers Windows IoT Enterprise editions designed for use on ATMs, point-of-sale devices, and industrial robots. You, as a consumer, will not care that your bank's ATM runs some weird embedded edition of Windows. You will only notice when it crashes (rarely, one hopes) and someone is there to snap a picture of the error message and post it to their favorite social media platform.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd that's everything you need to know about Windows editions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny questions?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are these oddball editions?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E[Editor's note: The original version of this article was written and published in 2015, covering Windows 10. It has been completely updated and republished multiple times since then. The most recent update, covering Windows 11, was published in November 2024.]\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-08 13:41:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"When you buy a new PC, you typically have a choice of only two Windows editions. But other specialized editions are available, and you might stumble across one of them if you look in the right places. Here's what you need to know.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"12ec3880-423c-4cc5-b561-5f104336fc7c",image:{id:"6bf33c89-27e5-4924-81cd-7895f8e160f7",filename:"gettyimages-1387615811.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-11-08 13:18:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"windows-10-skus-thmb.jpg",credits:"Federico Moreno\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F11\u002F08\u002F6bf33c89-27e5-4924-81cd-7895f8e160f7\u002Fgettyimages-1387615811.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:4096,height:2160,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Tech^Services & Software^Operating Systems^Windows",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"windows-11-editions-explained-versions-skus-and-home-vs-pro",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Windows 11 editions explained: Versions, SKUs, and Home vs. Pro",topic:{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"11ec38e5-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"windows",name:"Windows",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"microsoft",name:"Microsoft",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"97e096ab-1a2f-479b-b8c6-7abec11c1087",username:"lancewhitney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Lance",lastName:"Whitney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2",filename:"lance-31.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2023-05-12 19:35:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F12\u002F6835195a-fcd2-43b2-918b-8f61bcdb9fd2\u002Flance-31.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, Fortune, and AARP Magazine. He spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET and six years writing a monthly column about Microsoft utilities for the late TechNet Magazine. He's written two books for Wiley & Sons - \"Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time\" and \"Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.\" He also teaches both online and in-person computer classes on such topics as Windows, Microsoft Office, eBay, social media, and cybersecurity. And in a past life, he worked in IT for an international company providing product management and systems support in the U.S. and abroad.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a7541fc9-481d-4856-bc68-646cc7c47034\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Thanasis\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"warning label\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-182929759.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F07\" data-image-crop=\"1732x973+0+101\" data-image-width=\"1732\" data-image-height=\"1732\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter months of beta testing, Microsoft officially released its major 2024 update for Windows 11 on October 1. Known as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhats-new-in-windows-11-24h2-and-when-will-your-pc-get-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWindows 11 24H2\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the latest version enhances the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-copilots-wave-2-is-here-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECopilot AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, spruces up File Explorer, promises faster performance and greater stability, and kicks in other improvements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocked-your-windows-11-upgrade-this-tool-can-get-the-job-done\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This tool can fix that\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the update rolling to some Windows 11 users, you may find it appearing on your PC's Windows Update screen. If so, you can certainly install it from there. Otherwise, the new version is accessible on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-gb\u002Fsoftware-download\u002Fwindows11\"\u003EMicrosoft's Download Windows 11 page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E where you can grab it through the Installation Assistant, installation media, or as an ISO file.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut wait. Before you dive into the 2024 update, you may want to reconsider. The new version has been plagued by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-windows-11-24h2-bug-list-grows-again-9-reasons-to-avoid-this-update-for-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea variety of bugs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that could prevent you from fully using Windows the way you want and expect.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome of the glitches have been documented by Microsoft, and others have been reported by Windows users. In response, Microsoft has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-blocks-windows-11-24h2-update-for-some-pcs-following-bug-onslaught\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eput the update on hold for problematic PCs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that could encounter blue screens and other issues. Though the company hasn't paused the update for all Windows 11 users, the glitches present a good reason for holding off on this one until Microsoft can fix them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are just some of the issues you may bump into if you jump to the new version.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. System File Checker bug\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKnown as SFC, the Windows System File Checker scans your drive for corrupted system files and attempts to repair or replace any that are problematic. Running the command sfc \u002Fscannow at a prompt kicks off the scan. If any corrupted files are found, SFC automatically fixes them. Run the scan again, and your system should now get a clean bill of health.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fis-onedrive-moving-all-your-files-how-to-take-back-control-of-your-windows-storage-3-ways\u002F\"\u003EIs OneDrive moving all your files? How to take back control of your Windows storage - 3 ways\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the Windows 11 2024 update, the System File Checker \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwindows-11-24h2-update-plagued-by-file-scanner-bug-over-and-over-again\u002F\"\u003Egets caught in a loop of false positives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. No matter how many times you run the tool, it will tell you that it found and fixed corrupt files. Testing the bug, the folks at Windows Latest discovered that the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.windowslatest.com\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F10\u002Fwindows-11-24h2-bug-causes-sfc-scannow-to-detect-corrupt-files-in-every-scan-webview2\u002F\"\u003ESFC scan sees the hash values for certain WebView2-related files as a mismatch\u003C\u002Fa\u003E with the expected values. That's why these files are incorrectly tagged as corrupted. Until this glitch is fixed, the File Checker is of little use in the latest update to Windows 11.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"80d3289c-683d-41b8-8fb8-97a93268d6dd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"System File Checker bug\" data-image-filename=\"figure-1-avoid-the-windows-11-2024-update-for-now-heres-why.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1105\" data-image-height=\"661\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Cache file deletion glitch\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Windows 11 2024 update leaves behind an 8.63GB update cache that you seemingly can't delete through the usual removal methods. As evidence, the amount of free space on your hard drive fails to change after you try to delete this cache. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-upgrade-your-incompatible-windows-10-pc-to-windows-11-two-ways\u002F\"\u003EHow to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, Microsoft has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Frelease-health\u002Fstatus-windows-11-24h2#3057msgdesc\"\u003Econfirmed that this is a reporting bug\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Choosing the option for \"Windows Update Cleanup\" when running Disk Cleanup does actually remove the cache. The cleanup tool mistakenly reports the freed-up disk space as still available for cleanup.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0b53a31a-47f0-4d1c-801e-96838cc45162\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Cache file deletion glitch\" data-image-filename=\"figure-2-avoid-the-windows-11-2024-update-for-now-heres-why.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1197\" data-image-height=\"804\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Conflict with Easy Anti-Cheat online gaming app\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA program known as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.easy.ac\u002Fen-US\"\u003EEasy Anti-Cheat\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is automatically installed with some online games to prevent cheating. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Frelease-health\u002Fstatus-windows-11-24h2#263msgdesc\"\u003EWindows 11 2024 doesn't play well with this software\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as users can experience the dreaded Blue Screen of Death, at least in rare cases, according to Microsoft.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-still-upgrade-old-pcs-to-windows-11-even-if-microsoft-says-no-readers-prove-it\u002F\"\u003EYou can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnly devices with Intel's Alder Lake+ processors and vPro platform are affected. Microsoft is working with the developer of Easy Anti-Cheat to resolve the glitch. Until then, those who run this app on PCs with the affected Intel chip should be aware of the conflict.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5eedc7fc-7fcc-40d6-ac0d-24bfc49f213f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Anti-Cheat online gaming app\" data-image-filename=\"figure-3-avoid-the-windows-11-2024-update-for-now-heres-why.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1241\" data-image-height=\"577\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Blue screens in other instances\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the clash with Easy Anti-Cheat, other situations can lead to the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in the Windows 11 2024 update. Intel and Microsoft have discovered \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Frelease-health\u002Fstatus-windows-11-24h2#386msgdesc\"\u003Eincompatibility issues with certain drivers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) on Intel 11th Gen Core processors. People running the affected driver and Windows 11 24H2 could run into blue screens.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcant-quit-windows-10-microsoft-will-charge-for-updates-next-year-heres-how-much\u002F\"\u003ECan't quit Windows 10? Microsoft will charge for updates next year. Here's how much\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESources told Windows Latest that Microsoft is reportedly aware of a glitch in the 24H2 update that causes \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.windowslatest.com\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F15\u002Fwindows-11-24h2-causing-bsods-microsoft-will-reportedly-halt-update-for-more-pcs\u002F\"\u003Eblue screening for PCs with certain Western Digital SSDs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This one has affected Lenovo, Asus VivoBook, and other model computers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn another issue \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.windowslatest.com\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F27\u002Fwindows-11-24h2-issues-break-internet-wi-fi-network-sharing-cause-more-bsods\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Espotted by Windows Latest\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, PCs with Z890 motherboards sold by MSI, Asus, and other vendors can run into blue screens. This occurs most notably on systems with the Core Ultra 200S series and its integrated Xe-LPG graphics.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"eeecf192-607a-4671-8db2-176483894d05\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Alyson Windsor\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Blue screen\" data-image-filename=\"figure-4-avoid-the-windows-11-2024-update-for-now-heres-why.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"803\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Disappearing mouse pointer\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA bug in Windows 11 24H2 and other recent Windows updates \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.windowslatest.com\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F08\u002Fa-windows-11-24h2-bug-is-so-odd-that-it-causes-the-mouse-pointer-cursor-to-disappear\u002F\"\u003Ecauses the mouse pointer or cursor to vanish\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Chromium-based apps such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, according to Windows Latest. The glitch only occurs when you interact with a text input field, though there is a workaround for it, which Windows Latest describes in its article.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"407d58e2-eec8-4ac5-a2d1-f084242e2032\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Mouse pointer setup\" data-image-filename=\"figure-5-avoid-the-windows-11-2024-update-for-now-heres-why.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1175\" data-image-height=\"679\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E6. Internet connection issues\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome people who've installed the Windows 11 2024 update report that their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fanswers.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fforum\u002Fall\u002Fproblem-in-network-windows-11-24h2\u002Fac1e20e5-091a-45ab-a3c7-94ca7b31577d?page=1\"\u003Einternet connections are now glitchy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. As discovered by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwindowsreport.com\u002Fwindows-11-24h2-is-causing-some-huge-issues-with-internet-connectivity\u002F\"\u003EWindows Report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, these users seem to be able to connect via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, but they don't receive a valid IP address and therefore can't get an internet or network connection. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-vpn\u002F\"\u003EThe best VPN services of 2024: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeither updating drivers and firmware nor resetting the network connectivity resolves the problem. In certain cases, using a static IP address instead of a dynamic address resolves the issue.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"208d2220-7a5b-45a6-9a32-a9d67cbc54f1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Internet connection\" data-image-filename=\"figure-6-avoid-the-windows-11-2024-update-for-now-heres-why.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1029\" data-image-height=\"454\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E7. Fingerprint sensor glitch\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Microsoft, after updating to Windows 11 24H2, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Frelease-health\u002Fstatus-windows-11-24h2#3376msgdesc\"\u003Efingerprint sensors on a limited number of PCs may become unresponsive\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. If you lock the device and then try to unlock it with a fingerprint scan, the authentication fails and you have to choose a different method to sign in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d6273813-edb7-485a-a90c-9b9c5b53eedd\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Fingerprint sensor\" data-image-filename=\"figure-7-avoid-the-windows-11-2024-update-for-now-heres-why.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"516\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E8. Broken clipboard history\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Windows clipboard history is a great tool for storing and syncing a history of copied clipboard items across multiple devices. I've liked this feature ever since Microsoft introduced it in 2018. Alas, the latest Windows 11 update breaks the clipboard history, at least for some people.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-windows-laptop\u002F\"\u003EThe best Windows laptops: Expert tested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.windowslatest.com\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F16\u002Fwindows-11-24h2-clipboard-history-blank-disk-cleanup-reporting-issues\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Espotted by Windows Latest\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, dozens of users chiming in on different online forums report that the tool keeps insisting that the clipboard history is empty even though they've already copied one or more items to it. Though this bug seems to affect only a small number of users, it was flagged by Windows Insider testers a few months ago. But apparently, Microsoft didn't bother to fix it or didn't fix it properly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"bd0194df-bcab-4b8c-9750-2a1e1cdbbb71\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Lance Whitney\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"No clipboard history\" data-image-filename=\"figure-8-avoid-the-windows-11-2024-update-for-now-heres-why.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"1200\" data-image-height=\"699\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E9. Network sharing doesn't work\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's another network-related issue triggered by the 24H2 update on some PCs. In this one, either the computer or other devices fail to appear in the network list, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.windowslatest.com\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F27\u002Fwindows-11-24h2-issues-break-internet-wi-fi-network-sharing-cause-more-bsods\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eaccording to Windows Latest\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. As a result, you're unable to share files and printers between different PCs. The problem could be related to Function Discovery Resource Publication (FDResPub), which lets Windows 11 remain visible on the network. As a workaround, some people have resolved the glitch by setting FDResPub to start manually instead of automatically.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E10. Printer issues with ARM-based Copilot+ PCs\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet another issue that has been popping up affects people who own Copilot+ PCs. Based on several user reports \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.neowin.net\u002Fnews\u002Fmicrosoft-quietly-admits-windows-11-24h2-printer-issues-on-arm-no-word-on-amd-or-intel\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Espotted by Neowin\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, some users who upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 are unable to set up or use a printer. The glitch seems to be hitting those with printers made by HP, Canon, and Brother as well as other manufacturers. Microsoft has posted \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Fhelp-with-installing-printers-on-arm-pcs-fe3e5b19-a15a-4ae6-a0c0-502b45f1b4c9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea support article\u003C\u002Fa\u003E highlighting the problem and offering some workarounds. But at this point, this bug remains unresolved.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-to-start-charging-for-windows-10-updates-next-year-heres-how-much\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft to start charging for Windows 10 updates next year. Here's how much\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are just some of the glitches plaguing Microsoft and its users with the Windows 11 2024 update. Microsoft has listed several others on its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearn.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fwindows\u002Frelease-health\u002Fstatus-windows-11-24h2\"\u003EKnown Issues and Notifications page\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI installed the update on a test Windows 11 PC and have encountered a few of the bugs described here and others. A calendar and contact syncing program I use called Sync2Cloud won't run in Windows 11 24H2. Two driver updates from Intel keep failing when I try to install them. Connecting to the PC using Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection doesn't always work the first time around.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-delays-its-troubled-ai-powered-recall-feature-yet-again\u002F\"\u003EMicrosoft delays its troubled AI-powered Recall feature yet again\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome conflicts are expected when Microsoft rolls out a major new Windows update. Even with widescale beta testing, not every potential problem will be found. However, issues like these are still frustrating for those of us who need to use Windows for work and other tasks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the number of bugs in Windows 11 24H2 seems greater than in past annual Windows updates. The ongoing spread of one bug after another and Microsoft's need to stall the update for many people both point to a problem with this latest update. Until all or most of these bugs can be squashed, I advise Windows 11 users to hold off on the 2024 update and stick with their current version.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbc4074e0-359d-459b-b3db-941877b80949\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-11-07 20:05:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been saddled with one bug after another. 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