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A look back after a year using Microsoft's Surface Laptop
By Zac Bowden last updated
The Surface Laptop is now a year old, so how have things like the Alcantara keyboard and Windows 10 S held up? We have answers.
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One month with the Surface Laptop: how is it holding up?
By Zac Bowden last updated
The Surface Laptop has been on sale for a whole month at this point, so it's time to check in and see how it's holding up.
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Does Windows 10 S really have better performance than Windows 10 Pro?
By Zac Bowden last updated
Does Windows 10 S really have better performance than Windows 10 Pro? Yes, and no. Here's what you need to know.
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Microsoft mangled the pitch for Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S, but it doesn't matter
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Why would schools buy a $1,000+ Surface Laptop with Windows 10 S? That's the wrong question, but because of Microsoft's bungled messaging on May 2 many are asking it. Here is why it's wrong.
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Microsoft is now selling the Surface Laptop with an Intel Core m3 processor for $799
By Zac Bowden last updated
Microsoft is now selling a new entry-level Surface Laptop SKU for $799 with an Intel Core m3 processor.
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6 things you need to know about Windows 10 S and Surface Laptop
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Here's exactly what Windows 10 S is, how it works, how to upgrade the OS to Windows Pro, and details on how you can then downgrade if you want to.
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How to reinstall Windows 10 Home in S mode on your Surface Go
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Microsoft makes is very easy to switch out of Windows 10 in S mode on the Surface Go, but if you want to go back you need to wipe it clean. Today, we'll show you how to do that.
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Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S review: Six months later
By Zac Bowden last updated
Our editor Zac Bowden has been using the Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S for six months now. Here's how both have held up so far.
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Yes, Windows 10 S and the Surface Laptop can enroll in the Window Insider Program
By Daniel Rubino last updated
If you get a Surface Laptop and decided to keep Windows 10 S on it, can you get preview builds though the Windows Insider Program? You can, here is what it's like.
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5 lesser-known things Windows 10 S on the Surface Laptop cannot do
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Windows 10 S can only run apps from the Windows Store, but here are five more limitations and early hiccups that you probably don't know about Microsoft's new OS for the Surface Laptop and education.
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