Intel’s ambitious goal: Eliminate all PC cables in just 2 years
If Intel has its way, you’ll never have to scramble around with your laptop looking for a power outlet at the airport ever again. CNET reports …
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Apple’s Swift makes it easier than ever to accidentally delete every file on your Mac
Both iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite were clearly the focus of Apple’s WWDC keynote, but one of the biggest surprise announcements was the reveal of …
Here’s what kind of Mac you need to run OS X Yosemite
Apple on Monday at WWDC 2014 unveiled OS X Yosemite, its latest Mac operating system, which brings a variety of visual changes, but also many …
Microsoft finally has some good news for Windows 8.1
When Tim Cook took the stage yesterday, he was out for blood. One of his most vicious attacks came in the form of an OS market …
New Intel chip paves the way for the fanless Retina MacBook Air you’ve been waiting for
Intel on Tuesday at Computex 2014 unveiled a brand new processor, the Intel Core M, that may be crucial for future ultra-portable devices including tablets and Ultrabooks, …
This is easily the coolest Mac feature yet
Apple on Monday unveiled two major updates for its main operating systems, including OS X Yosemite and iOS 8, that promise to further unify the …
OS X Yosemite Beta registrations open to first 1 million applicants
Unlike iOS 8 beta, which is now available only to iOS users that have a developer account or access to one, Apple’s OS X Yosemite …
Check out the first image of Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite from WWDC 2014
One of the biggest announcements primed for Apple’s WWDC 2014 keynote today is the latest update for OS X. Thanks to Mashable’s Lance Ulanoff, we …
The ultimate list of Mac shortcuts for all your favorite Internet services
Mac users looking to get around faster while dealing with various popular online services and apps including Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, WordPress, Pocket, Feedly, Google+, …
Windows XP users can hack their registry to get updates, but Microsoft warns them not to
According to industry monitor Net Applications, Windows XP is still being used on 26.29% of all computers globally. As such, it stands to reason that …
Everything you could possibly need to know about backing up your computer
Locally stored data is corrupted every day. Hard drives die every day. Laptops are stolen every day. Computers break every day, and sometimes they simply …
ARM-based iMacs and MacBooks reportedly in the works
Apple is apparently working on various ARM-based OS X computers, including new iMac, Mac mini and MacBook models, French site MacBidouille has heard from a …
Forget Chromecast, this tiny dongle can turn your TV into an Android entertainment system
The iStick A300 is a tiny dongle that, just like Google’s Chromecast, looks very much like a memory stick — but it’s actually much smarter. …
How a tiny Android projector can replace your computer, TV and cable
Dos Owls’ Odin is a tiny gadget that measures just 4.3 x 6 x 1.8 inches, weighs up to 2.2 pounds (the steel version), and …
Best Buy is offering the best deals yet for the new MacBook Airs
If you’re intrigued by Apple’s latest line of refreshed MacBook Airs, you should check out what Best Buy has to offer. AppleInsider points out that Best Buy is …
Microsoft’s move to patch massive Windows XP flaw called ‘an act of utter stupidity’
A massive security vulnerability was recently discovered in Microsoft’s popular web browser, Internet Explorer, that could potentially “corrupt memory in a way that could allow …
Windows XP’s long, drawn-out death is finally giving Microsoft what it wants
Like it or not, Windows XP is no longer a smart option for personal computing. Microsoft went against its word and issued one last security …
Your next MacBook Air may have a touchscreen, but not where you think
A newly published patent application reveals that Apple is researching ways to improve user input on its MacBook laptops, by including a keyboard capable of offering …
Don’t hurry off to buy the new MacBook Air just yet
While Apple has just released the 2014 MacBook Air models, which are now cheaper than ever, interested buyers shouldn’t necessarily purchase one of them just …
Apple launches new MacBook Airs that are faster than ever and $100 cheaper
Apple on Tuesday quietly unveiled new MacBook Air models, as previously reported, but the new laptops will not offer any particularly interesting updates – a recent …
Video: Here’s one good reason to break open your MacBook Pro or Air
One of the “issues” Retina MacBook Pro and MacBook Air have is the lack of a user-friendly way to upgrade their SSD drives. While buyers may easily purchase …
Andy brings seamless Android emulation to your desktop
Playing your favorite mobile games on a computer just got a whole lot easier. Andy is a standalone Android OS application for your desktop, bringing …
HP looks set to announce the first dedicated Android laptop
Up to now, Android has been reserved for smartphones, tablets and the occasional hybrid, but a leaked video reveals that HP might be bringing Google’s mobile …
New MacBook Airs could launch tomorrow, bigger updates later this year
Apple will reportedly launch new MacBook Air soon that will be even thinner and lighter than their predecessors, German publication MobileGeeks has apparently learned from sources within …
Notebook sales still appear doomed, but some companies thrive
Notebook sales were still on the decline in the first quarter of the year, Digitimes Research says, although the “on-year declines were the slowest compared to …
Apple may launch updated MacBook Airs as soon as next week
If you’re interested in buying the most up-to-date MacBook Air, you should probably wait for a week. MacRumors points out that French website MacGeneration is …
Microsoft is finally bringing the Start menu back to Windows in August
One of the most surprising announcements at the Microsoft Build Developers Conference earlier this month was the impending return of the Start menu. Although Microsoft attempted …
Insiders reveal new Windows 9 details
Russian group WZOR, a reliable source of Windows-related leaks, revealed various details about the future of Windows in a new report, Myce says. According to …
Apple reportedly launching Retina MacBook Air and cheaper iMac this year
Apple’s iMac computer lineup is gorgeous, sleek and powerful, but the models that make up the iMac family are very pricey. The MacBook Air lineup …
You have to check out this awesome collection of ancient computer advertisements
We spend a lot of time looking forward here on BGR, but sometimes it’s fun to stop for a moment and look at the past to …
