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• Dell's Chromebook 13 is the first built for business, starting at $US399

  Clad in carbon fiber, aluminum and magnesium, and priced up to $US899, the Chromebook 13 is offering choices we haven't seen before.

• You may be waiting 'a few weeks' for your free Windows 10 upgrade, says Microsoft

  14 million PCs are already rocking with Windows 10, but your PC may not be among them for a few weeks yet.

• Windows 10 is a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users

  You read that right: Current Windows users will be able to snag Windows 10 for the low, low price of absolutely nothing.

• The Windows 10 upgrade: Who should do it, who could wait

  We answer the question everyone's asking: Should you upgrade to Windows 10? (Spoiler: It depends on what you're using now.)

• Google's self-driving car is now driving itself around the city of Mountain View

  Keep an eye out for the adorable little clown car, tooling along at 25 mph on the suburban streets of Google's hometown.

• When the time comes, you'll be able to make Windows 10 look like Windows 7

  Based on the previews of Windows 10 so far, the OS will have some Windows 7-like capabilities. Third-party utilities could help, too.

Features about pcworld

• 5 must-know Windows 10 tips and tricks

  Dive right into some of Windows 10's coolest new features with these tips for the Start menu, Cortana, virtual desktops and more.

• Three things to consider before ditching your laptop for a tablet

  We're finally at a point where dumping your laptop for a more mobile tablet is pretty realistic.