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How to set up an eSIM on a laptop: Best providers, compatible laptops, and more
By Rebecca Spear published
Easy SIM Having an eSIM provides you with mobile data without needing to worry about a physical card. Here's how to set up an eSIM on your laptop.
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I'm putting Windows on ARM compatibility to the test with my accessories and peripherals — has anything improved?
By Ben Wilson published
ARM ready I'm testing my wireless earbuds, joypads, and printer to test whether ARM-based Windows devices support my favorite accessories.
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If Qualcomm really wants to beat Apple it needs an 'X Ultra' to challenge the M3 Max, but will it make one?
By Cale Hunt published
Windows on Arm Qualcomm has said nothing about a third performance tier for its Snapdragon X platform, but something more powerful than the X Elite would help it compete with Apple's M-series ARM CPUs.
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I finally tried Windows 11 on ARM after four years of unfairly dismissing Qualcomm's misunderstood platform (and I'm obsessed)
By Ben Wilson published
All-in on ARM A bargain find on a second-hand Microsoft Surface Pro X has completely changed how I feel about Windows on ARM, realizing my app compatibility fears were utterly wrong.
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Qualcomm unveiled a new mid-tier ARM64 processor, the Snapdragon X Plus, which benchmarks indicate is faster than Apple's M3
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Another Option In addition to the Snapdragon X Elite 12-core SoC, Qualcomm offers a 10-core version to target more mainstream PCs while also keeping ahead of Apple’s M3.
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What is Snapdragon X Plus? A look at Qualcomm's more affordable Arm laptop processor.
By Cale Hunt published
X Plus Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Plus is a more affordable alternative to the X Elite for Windows on Arm devices.
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PWAs are awesome on Arm — here's why I'm ditching native Windows apps for lightweight alternatives with extra RAM
By Ben Wilson published
PWA FTW Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are a lightweight, web-based alternative to native desktop apps that offer rapid installs and removal on Windows 11, and I love them.
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Do you need 5G in a laptop?
By Cale Hunt published
Internet everywhere Need to keep in touch wherever you go? A 5G connection in your laptop can solve your issues.
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PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11
By Ben Wilson published
Armed for x86-64 Windows devices running on Arm processors from Qualcomm and Microsoft can run x86 and x64 apps in Windows 11 with a clever trick that means your productivity isn't negatively affected.
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