Your PC May Not Survive the Windows 11 Test—Here’s Why!
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Your PC May Not Survive the Windows 11 Test—Here’s Why!

Microsoft’s Windows 11 brings a fresh design and top-notch security features, but there’s a catch—your computer might not make the cut. The requirement for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 has left many older PCs ineligible for the upgrade. Wondering what TPM 2.0 is and how to check if your system has it? We’ll break it down and show you what your options are if your PC falls short. Don’t upgrade without knowing the facts!

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"More than a key logger" Windows 10
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"More than a key logger" Windows 10

Microsoft has the power to track every single word you type or say to its digital assistant.

Last fall, it was reported that Windows 10 Technical Preview may collect voice information as well as typed characters. The assumption here is they were just collecting data for development  testing purposes. But, we couldn’t be more wrong.

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Microsoft Buys Skype for $8.5 Billion
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Microsoft Buys Skype for $8.5 Billion

Microsoft agreed to buy Skype for $8.5 billion, acquire 170 million active users, The takeover may help lure Skype users to Microsoft’s phones and software and narrow Google Inc. lead in Internet advertising. Microsoft will connect Skype to its Outlook e-mail, Xbox game console, Windows mobile phones and corporate-phone software. The acquisition is also the biggest Internet takeover in more than a decade.

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