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[Fixture] Windows laptops get better at the boring parts

Battery life, sleep behavior, and repairability remain meaningful measures of progress.

By Sarowar Zamil Shawon1 min read
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Windows laptops get better at the boring parts is the kind of technology change that can sound more complicated than it is. This fixture explains what changed, why it matters, and what a careful reader should check before making a decision.

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