End of support for Windows 8.1 is coming in January 2023. If you've been holding out, t's time to upgrade if you want a more secure computing experience. We also revisit Surface Duo 2, make predictions for the fall Surface lineup, and more.

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• Windows 11 build 25145 rolls out to Dev Channel Insiders with more improvements | Windows Central
• Windows 8.1 users will start seeing 'end of support' warnings soon | Windows Central
• It’s been 1000 days since Microsoft unveiled the Surface Neo | Windows Central
• Best Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard | Truly Ergonomic
• Microsoft Surface Duo 2 re-review: I get it now - The Verge
• Xiaomi Book S 12.4" runs Windows 11 on ARM and is available for preorder this week | Windows Central

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We celebrate 10 years of Surface products by sharing our favorite models from the last decade. You can officially say farewell to Internet Explorer, but it will live on (for awhile) as a compatibility mode in Microsoft Edge. Plus there's a new build of Windows 11, a $40 Surface Pen alternative, a review roundup, monitor talk, and much more.

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• Windows 11 preview build 25140 rolls out to Insiders in the Dev Channel | Windows Central
• We're celebrating 10 years of Microsoft Surface all week at Windows Central! | Windows Central
• What’s the point of Surface? 10 years on | Windows Central
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7) review: Hotter than ever, in more ways than one | Windows Central
• Microsoft reiterates Patch Tuesday updates are here to stay | Windows Central- Check out this new $40 Surface Pen alternative from Adonit | Windows Central

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This week, our intrepid reporters look at the current state and future of Windows on ARM processors. Speaking of Windows, the Windows 11 Fall Update is here via the Release Preview Channel. There's a big update for Surface Duo 2 users, Surface Laptop Go 2 is available, and Dell has re-designed its XPS laptops. WWDC took place recently, so the guys evaluate what's happening in the Apple ecosystem.

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• Surface Laptop Go 2 review: Faster, longer battery life, and now more affordable | Windows Central
• Apple may be copying Microsoft’s Surface strategy (again) with rumored new 12- and 15-inch MacBooks
• Apple Stage Manager pushed me to purchase an iPad over a Windows 11 PC | Windows Central
• Windows 11 Insider Build 25136 hands-on video: Tabbed File Explorer, dynamic widgets content, and more | Windows Central
• Windows 11 22H2 update accidentally being offered to unsupported PCs, confirms Microsoft | Windows Central
• Windows Notepad picks up ARM64 support, while Media Player can now sort songs and albums by date added | Windows Central
• Microsoft PowerToys now runs natively on Surface Pro X and other ARM PCs | Windows Central
• Windows 11 version 22H2 now available through Release Preview Channel | Windows Central
• Surface Duo 2 picks up 3rd party messaging app support for Glance Bar, Slim Pen 2 enhancements, improved charging, and more | Windows Central
• Dell announces all-new redesigned XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 premium laptop and folio PCs for 2022 | Windows Central
• Microsoft's Head of HoloLens is resigning; Mixed Reality Hardware goes under Windows & Devices division while its future is unclear | Windows Central

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