Modular laptops are now available for pre-order (screwdriver included). |
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Today we've got both good news and bad -- it's mostly good. The bad news? Windows 10X might be dead. The good news? Microsoft might actually be better off without it. Other good news: you can preorder the world's first modular laptop today. Check it out! |
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The Framework Laptop, a modular notebook that lets you swap most of its parts for repairs or upgrades, is now up for grabs in a limited presale. Announced earlier this year by one of the founders of Oculus, this Framework notebook is said to redefine the "replace when broken" approach to laptops that we often see today. We now know the specs and the price of the laptops that will begin shipping this summer.
With its sleek, modern design, thin bezels, and just 2.87 pounds of weight, the Framework Laptop almost looks like a MacBook Pro. However, the notebook's main strength lies not in the looks, but in the ability to upgrade, customize, replace, and repair the majority of its internal and external hardware at will. While many Windows laptops offer the option to replace memory or storage, this lightweight notebook takes it a few steps further.
Framework is limiting pre-orders to the U.S. today, with orders for Canada to come in the next few weeks. Framework says it will be taking orders in Europe and Asia before the end of the year. |
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Windows 10X was supposed to be the next big thing for Microsoft. It promised a new visual look and a modern, lightweight version of Windows, but what it actually shaped up to be is one of the company's most complicated products — and one that would never actually launch.
While the new flavor of Windows 10 was intended to power a next-generation wave of dual-screen PCs, Microsoft has been largely quiet about it since the pandemic changed plans. That led to a boatload of rumors about it being refocusing for single-screen experiences to take on Chrome OS and, now, a new rumor that it is officially dead.
But with the potential death of Windows 10X, Microsoft might have just saved itself a lot of trouble. There were a lot of things in Windows 10X that had yet to be figured out, and with 10X now heading in the same direction as the Windows Phone and Zune, Microsoft is probably better off without it. |
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Resident Evil is full of big personalities. The franchise has brought fans countless memorable characters, from Chris Redfield to Resident Evil 4's iconic merchant. All of those characters sit in the towering shadow of the series' new star, Lady Dimitrescu.
The 9-foot-tall vampire became an instant phenomenon when she first popped up in a trailer for Resident Evil Village in January. Capcom immediately put her at the front and center of the game's marketing efforts, propelling her to meme status.
With Resident Evil Village out now, players are finally getting a chance to meet a character they've long been obsessing over. Now that her full story is out, Digital Trends spoke to Resident Evil director Morimasa Sato about the fan reaction, how she fits into the new game's horror "theme park" vision, and whether or not we'll see her again soon. |
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TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES |
Maybe you impulsively sent a mean email to someone. Or, maybe you sent a work email and just forgot to attach a document that your co-workers need. If you want a way to take it back, you're in luck — if you're using Outlook, that is. That's because Microsoft's email client has a built-in solution for situations like this: The option to recall emails.
An email recall can stop a recipient from seeing an incomplete, angry, or otherwise bad email you sent. Follow the instructions below if you want to recall an email in Outlook. |
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