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Do you have an old desktop or laptop PC collecting dust? You can transform the old system into a Windows server, opening new doors for adding new functionality to the home or office. We've already looked at ways to transform an old PC into a network-attached storage (NAS) enclosure and use an old laptop for a Ubuntu server. In this guide, we'll look at how to set up a Windows server on older hardware, saving the old desktop or laptop PC from ending up in household waste.

Here's how you can quickly turn an old laptop or desktop PC into a powerful Windows server

While Apple hasn’t entered the foldable fray yet, it’s hard at work investigating the technology behind the scenes. In a new investor note seen by 9to5Mac, Haitong International analyst Jeff Pu has more details on Apple’s plans. Pu says that Apple’s 7.9-inch foldable device, currently expected in 2026, will feature a “wrap around foldable design.”

Report: Apple’s 7.9-inch foldable iPhone will have a ‘wrap around design’

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Windows 11's next big feature update isn't officially available just yet, even though it's shipping on certain new PCs. However, there is a way to get it now, and we're going to show you how.

How to get the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) on your computer NOW

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The 2024 iPad Pro brings a redesign to the most powerful iPad, plus it gets the new M4 chip. But with a price bump, is it worth the cash?

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The iPad Pro is getting even more pro. The iPad Pro has somewhat become a place...

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This unofficial Windows 11 version focuses on stripping the operating system of unnecessary built-in applications, removing all instances of advertisement, and even removing hardware restrictions that Windows 11 normally has.

The best version of Windows 11 isn't made by Microsoft

CNN’s Clare Sebastian reports on Labour leader Keir Starmer’s rise in UK politics. Exit polls indicate Starmer will become the new UK prime minister once the votes have been counted in the 2024 UK elections.

Who is the UK’s new prime minister?

America’s services sector is losing steam at a time when it’s highly unclear whether the broader job market will hold steady or result in unexpectedly higher unemployment.

A key part of America’s economy has shifted into reverse

MacBooks are Apple’s best-selling Macs for good reason: They offer excellent performance and they’re built for travel. Gone are the days of a lesser-powered laptop that complemented a more powerful desktop Mac. MacBooks are a user’s primary computer and that MacBook can double as a desktop Mac at your home or work desk.

5 reasons why your MacBook needs a docking station

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Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

At PCMag, we know products—our experts review and recommend thousands of them. Our deals team works tirelessly to find the lowest prices on the technology you want most. Walmart is offering heavy discounts on electronics. Score 40% off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, featuring an S Pen stylus and dual speakers for great stereo separation, making it an affordable, creative tablet option in the Android realm. Grab the Beats Solo3 headphones at 28% off, offering bass-forward audio, seamless iOS sync with Apple's W1 chip, and three hours of battery on a 5-minute charge. Samsung's 65-inch Class, The Terrace TV, is also over 40% off, delivering superb picture quality, vibrant colors, and low input lag, perfect for sunny outdoor environments. Keep reading to find out more.

Walmart Deals of The Day: Major Markdowns on Tablets, TVs, and More

The British public has elected a new government, and with that a new family will be moving into 10 Downing Street.

Victoria Starmer, Britain’s new ‘first lady,’ is a former lawyer turned public health worker

CNN’s Dana Bash disputes Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) claim that President Joe Biden has gone after his political opponents and presses him on whether former President Donald Trump would prosecute his political opponents if he were reelected.

Bash presses Rubio on his claims that Biden has gone after political opponents

Lately, it seems as though the biggest happenings in the E Ink world revolve around large note-taking devices like the Kindle Scribe and color offerings such as the apt-titled Kobo Libra Colour. That said, if you’re looking for a basic ebook reader to burn through your summer reading list, there’s nothing wrong with picking up a last-gen e-reader like the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite — which happens to be on sale at Amazon (via Woot) in used condition with ads for $49.99.

Amazon’s last-gen Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for 50 bucks right now

CNN’s Jeremy Diamond reports on the network’s first look into Rafah since fighting began in the city three months ago.

IDF takes CNN into Gaza to see tunnel network

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Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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Several people were bitten by sharks in separate attacks at Texas and Florida beaches on the Fourth of July, authorities said.

At least 4 people were bitten in shark attacks in Texas and Florida since the Fourth of July

If you're in the market for a top-tier tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, currently at its lowest ever price on Amazon at $749 (down from $999.99), offers an unbeatable package with its 12.4-inch Super AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 12GB RAM, ample storage, and the included S Pen stylus, making it a compelling alternative to the premium iPad Air and iPad Pro.

Samsung’s Top Tablet Takes a Price Plunge in Epic Amazon Deal

At least seven people have died and several are feared trapped after a building in the western Indian state of Gujarat collapsed on Saturday, according to police and rescue officials.

At least seven people killed, several feared trapped in India building collapse

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

After unveiling the M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air in May, it seems Apple has even more tablets to introduce in the coming months. X users AppleDBdev and Aaronp613 discovered several identifiers for unreleased models, including some that Apple scrapped along the way.
According to the developers, Apple is currently working on all-new iPad models across the entire lineup, from the base version to a new M5 iPad Pro model. These are the identifiers:

iPad15,7 – A16 11th-Gen iPad Wi-Fi 
iPad15,8 – A16 11th-Gen iPad Celular 
iPad16,1 – A17 iPad mini 7th-Gen Wi-Fi 
iPad16,2 – A17 iPad mini 7th-Gen Cellular 
iPad17,1...

Future iPad lineup leaks, revealing iPad mini with AI and M5 iPad Pro

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The new Surface Laptop 7 is one of the best Windows laptops I’ve ever used

Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop 7 makes all the right changes for 2024, resulting in a gorgeous, fast and long-lasting laptop that’s hard to beat for the...

The new Surface Laptop 7 is one of the best Windows laptops I’ve ever used

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