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Microsoft releases mobile, desktop beta builds of Windows 10, but one's worth skipping

Microsoft doubles up on its Insider Program beta builds for Windows 10, fixing bugs on both platforms.

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Windows 10 lock screen ads begin with Rise of the Tomb Raider push

Full-screen ads invade the Windows 10 lock screen, but you can turn them off.

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3 ways to speed up Windows 10 without buying new hardware

Why wait? A few simple tweaks will improve Windows 10's performance without an expensive hardware upgrade.

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Microsoft HoloLens Start menu, Bluetooth peripheral revealed in new leak

Some leaked documents and videos from a Microsoft site show some interesting little tidbits about HoloLens.

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The Huawei MateBook's pressure-sensitive stylus feels like putting pen to paper

The Huawei MateBook's pressure sensitive stylus is really quite capable. Here's what it's like to paint a digital picture with it.

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5 things to know about the MateBook, Huawei's first-ever Windows device

Huawei and Windows 10? It's a new category for the Chinese manufacturer, but this 12-inch tablet seems like a promising, cheaper alternative to the competition.

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Huawei jumps into Windows PCs with the sleek, Surface-like MateBook

Huawei is getting back into the Windows game, but this time it's with a PC.

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Lenovo's ideapad Miix 310 is a "Surface lite" that's much more affordable

It's a basic Windows tablet, but the detachable keyboard lets you be productive at will.

Lenovo Miix 310 first look: You get a little bit of Surface sizzle for a low price

Lenovo's Miix 310 costs just $299, but it offers full Windows 10 and a detachable keyboard for versatility.

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Microsoft adds Cortana music sensing, Edge improvements to Windows 10 Mobile Insiders

A new Insider build of Windows 10 Mobile, Build 14267, adds a number of improvements to recent Windows phones, with just one significant bug.

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Microsoft's Plumbago app promises to make your chickenscratch legible

In theory, the Plumbago app for Windows should make handwritten notes on a tablet legible. In practice, it doesn't seem to do anything.