New report gives more details on a key Windows 9 feature – and it’s not the Start menu
Windows 9 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated software releases in Microsoft’s history, but probably not for the reasons the company hoped. Although what …
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Windows XP is enjoying a very strong life after death
When Windows 8 launched in 2012, Microsoft struggled to convince users that they should make the switch. The new UI was unfamiliar and unresponsive, the …
HP is still having trouble making PC components that won’t kill you
HP has been on fire over the past year… and that’s not a good thing. HP announced this week that it will be recalling roughly …
At least Microsoft’s new cardboard Surface Pro 3 won’t run into overheating issues
Microsoft has managed to build a sort-of-working cardboard version of the Surface Pro 3 tablet/laptop hybrid, sending units to schools in Australia as part of its Surface …
New report details launch time frame for the thinnest MacBook ever
Apple is reportedly working on its slimmest MacBook laptop yet, something various reports have claimed in the past, but Digitimes now says the unidentified MacBook …
The biggest reason Microsoft has started targeting the MacBook Air
In case you haven’t been paying attention, there’s been a noticeable shift in the way Microsoft has been promoting its Surface line of tablets — …
Incredible easter egg reveals Steve Jobs’s most amazing speech hidden in your Mac
Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was a man of many talents, and among them was his uncanny ability to motivate people. Privately, numerous accounts suggest much …
Good riddance to Windows 8: Microsoft will unveil Windows 9 next month
After months of leaks and hints, Microsoft is finally prepared to unveil the next version Windows. The Verge reports that Microsoft will hold a press …
Windows 9 preview set to be released in September
Disgruntled Windows 8 users: there’s finally light at the end of the tunnel. ZDNet reports that Microsoft is planning to release a Windows 9 “technology preview” sometime …
The one reason you should consider buying a Chromebook over a Windows or Mac laptop
When Google first announced its plans to offer a lightweight, browser-like operating system, pundits had a field day. Why go up against Windows? Why not …
Users become enraged as Apple continues to ignore major laptop bug
Imagine spending well over $2,000 for a laptop and then finding that it has a major bug that causes system failures. Then, imagine having to …
There’s a chance that the Retina MacBook Air might be ready for Christmas after all
Remember that rumored 12-inch Retina MacBook Air that’s reportedly in the making, and whose launch could be delayed because of Intel? Well, it appears that …
Microsoft realizes the Surface will never beat the iPad, goes after the MacBook Air instead
Apple may have dumped its Mac vs PC ads a long time ago, but that doesn’t mean such ad comparisons are over. It’s now Microsoft’s …
Strange benchmark says Google is making a laptop that runs on… Android Wear?
Benchmark tests often reveal details about unreleased devices, but at the same time, they can be manipulated to show such “leaked” details about unreleased devices. …
Believe it or not, there’s a very good reason to shop at Microsoft’s retail outlets
Microsoft’s retail stores don’t typically generate the same crowds as Apple stores but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check them out, especially if you’re in …
Alienware’s latest lightweight laptop could be the MacBook Air for PC gamers
There are plenty of capable gaming laptops on the market, but most of them are large and unwieldy. Portability is often the price you pay …
Meet the voice behind AOL’s ‘You’ve got mail’ sound clip
Have you ever wondered who recorded AOL’s extremely popular “You’ve got mail” line, which you may have heard countless times so far alongside other familiar …
Apple may release an all-new ‘mid-2014’ 27-inch iMac soon
Following a previous accidental mention on Tuesday of an updated iMac Mini on Apple’s website, the company has apparently spilled the proverbial beans on another …
How to get the touchscreen Retina MacBook Pro of your dreams
Apple has never been all that keen on the idea of releasing a MacBook with a touchscreen, even if it has been toying with the idea …
Apple may have just revealed a new Mac mini coming in mid-2014
It’s been nearly two years since the last update to the Mac mini line, but Apple may have quietly revealed a new model on Tuesday …
Apple’s best yet Retina MacBook Pros are already here
After a leaked imaged suggested Apple may be getting ready to release new Retina MacBook Pro models this week, the company went ahead and updated …
The updated Retina MacBook Pro you’ve been waiting for could launch tomorrow
A picture taken inside a new Paradise Walk store and posted on a Chinese forum apparently reveals that Apple is getting ready to update its …
Forget the cloud, researchers are working on 1TB memory for smartphones
What if your smartphone shipped with 1TB of memory, which would be not only be able to store all the digital content you want to …
Yosemite and Apple’s best Macs yet are reportedly launching this fall
Apple will release the public OS X Yosemite beta on Thursday, with 9to5Mac reporting that the final version will be released as a free download …
Is this simple spot the best MacBook commercial Apple has ever made?
There’s no doubt about it, the MacBook Air is one of Apple’s most iconic products, a very successful addition to the company’s laptop line. To further …
10 hidden Mac features you didn’t know existed until now
Our computers are packed to the brim with features we never use, but some of them might be more useful than you think. Business Insider …
New MacBook Airs are coming, but the 12-inch Retina model might be delayed
Apple is apparently going to launch new 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air versions in the coming months, 9to5Mac says, citing reports from Taiwan’s Economic Daily …
Google admits Chrome is killing laptop batteries and promises a fix
A recent report shed light on a major bug in Google’s Chrome web browser that causes the batteries in Windows laptops to drain much faster …
Google’s Chrome browser is killing your laptop’s battery life
Want your laptop battery to last longer on each charge? Stop using Google’s popular Chrome web browser. According to one Forbes contributor, there is a big …
Meet the significantly improved, yet still affordable, Raspberry Pi Model B+
Computer tinkerers who thought the Raspberry Pi Model B was a very cool thing to play with should know the company announced that an even better …
