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Microsoft releases new versions of Windows at regular intervals. Each new version has a core set of features and security updates. For Windows 11, those new versions come out once a year, in the second half of the year. So far, Microsoft has released four versions of Windows 11: 21H2, 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2. You can probably decode the naming scheme without too much effort: the release date (displayed as the year by two digits), followed by the letters H2 (to represent the second half of the year).Also: Have a Windows problem that you just can’t fix? Try this ultimate troubleshooting trickEach version of Windows is released in multiple editions at different price points. For retail customers, the two most common editions are Home and Pro. All editions share common features, but they are sold and distributed differently depending on the type of device and market for which they’re intended. Higher-priced editions have features that aren’t available in the lower-priced editions.You will often hear the terms edition and SKU used interchangeably. That’s a common shorthand, and good enough for a casual discussion, but there are some important distinctions between the two terms. The short version? An edition is a general description. A SKU is an extremely specific description encompassing the product name, version, channel, licensing method, and more.SKU stands for Stock Keeping Unit, which is the part number a manufacturer assigns to specific items it sells. A single product, like Windows 11 Pro, is sold in many different physical and digital packages, each with its own part number, or SKU. Also: The best Windows laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewedThe full list of SKUs for Windows 11 goes on for page after page, but unless you’re in the purchasing office for a Fortune 500 company, you don’t need to pay attention to those identifiers.This isn’t unusual in the computing industry. Apple, for example, has a different SKU for every combination of storage, color, and carrier for every iPhone. You will rarely see them because whoever you buy your phone from will filter that list to show only the ones relevant to you. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The NUU N10 Android phone is available now on Amazon for $99. This phone is about as impressive as it gets on a tight budget. The NUU N10 does suffer a bit of lag with animations, and the camera won’t blow you away. –> I’ve seen just about every type of […] More

Our Echo Pop, known as Ziggy, has become a staple in our home. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Echo Pop More

Get a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 at a big discount right now. StackSocial If you’ve recently upgraded your laptop, you may have suddenly found yourself without access to Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and the rest of Microsoft’s near-necessary software. And since Microsoft switched from the traditional Office suite to a Microsoft 365 subscription service, […] More

The M1 version of Apple’s ultra-light MacBook Air. Apple Earlier this year, as part of its new partnership with Apple, Walmart<!–> began selling MacBook laptops directly in stores for $699. Right now, the shopping giant is offering an incredible sale on the new-in-box M1 MacBook Air–> for $649, ahead of Black Friday. Also: How to pick […] More

cofotoisme/Getty Images Southeast Asian digital economies are projected to expand to $263 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year — and artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to fuel further growth, if greater business value is extracted from the technology.   According to the latest iteration of the e-Conomy SEA report, the region’s digital economy will also […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 are now available for $999 and $799, respectively. The Arc Ultra’s new sound technology delivers an impressive spatial audio listening experience, turning any room into a home theater. The Arc Ultra and Sub 4 are quite large and sound best at loud volumes, making […] More