If you’re already running Windows 10 in Insider Preview, Microsoft’s Gabriel Aul posted some good news on his Twitter page on June 12. You won’t need to reserve Windows 10. This news came after Twitter user @schrubbls asked if a reservation will be necessary for Windows Insiders.
“You won’t need to reserve, and if you’re running Insider Preview you’ll be upgraded,” Aul replied.
However, you will need a valid Windows 7/8 or 8.1 license in order to be upgraded, regardless of whether you’re a part of the testing program, according to MaximumPC. To date, there are approximately 4 million people who are already running Windows 10 through the Insider Preview program, which was previously known as Technical Preview.
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Microsoft has been allowing existing Windows users to reserve their free upgrade to Windows 10, which is slated to debut on PCs and tablets on July 29. If you still haven’t made your reservation, you can do so by clicking the Windows icon at the right end of the taskbar on your desktop. Click on “Reserve your free upgrade,” then enter your email for confirmation.
If you don’t see the “Get Windows 10” app on your device, it’s possible that Windows Automatic Updates have been disabled. However, Microsoft has a full FAQ Page to help you determine why you haven’t been offered the upgrade just yet.
As of late, Aul has been a valuable source of information on Twitter. On June 11, he was quick to elaborate on the bugs plaguing Build 10130, which was not released for Surface 3 users. Then, Aul answered users’ concerns when he stated that there will be no annual fee for Windows 10, even after the free-for-one-year upgrade expires.
Those who are interested in using Windows, but do not already have a Windows device, will be able to purchase the Home edition for $119. The Pro version of Windows 10 will be set at $199.
Mozilla is giving Firefox’s Smart Window two new tricks. If you haven’t tried it yet, Smart Window is an optional AI mode in Firefox with a built-in chat that helps you get things done while you browse. With this update, it can fill out online forms using details from your tabs and keep an eye on websites for you.
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The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.