The ultimate minimal Windows 10 laptop

Surface Laptop Go with Windows 10

Nov. 3, 2020 - Willem L. Middelkoop

Every now and then I switch my gear to keep a tap on what is going on outside my regular tech habits. You’ll be amazed by what you can learn from trying out different things. This week I had a chance to test the Surface Laptop Go running Windows 10. Quite frankly, it amazed me!

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2023-11-10 Apple Watch as Phone
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