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Copilot+ laptops are exciting, but what I really want to see is a Windows version of the Mac Mini
By Richard Devine published
Mini PC Absent from any of the new Qualcomm-powered Windows PCs is any form of consumer desktop machine. And I think that's a mistake.
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ARM64 and AI are driving a 'Great Reset' in the Windows PC industry, a transformation unlike any witnessed in the past three decades
By Daniel Rubino published
OPINION Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PCs result from a perfect storm of AI and Qualcomm's new processors, reshaping the entire Windows PC ecosystem. It's the biggest shift since Windows 95 and the rise of internet PCs.
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Windows on ARM FAQ: What it is, how ARM processors differ from CPUs, ARM history, and more
By Rebecca Spear published
ARM FAQ Windows on ARM typically makes for lightweight devices with long battery life and stellar reliability. But what exactly is ARM anyway?
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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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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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