How Sony missed out on a Steve Jobs-endorsed Vaio Mac OS laptop
Even though upon his return at Apple, Steve Jobs decided against licensing OS X to other computer makers, the exec wanted to make an exception …
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Windows XP’s death may not be enough to bail out Windows 8
The impending demise of Windows XP is seen as a great opportunity for PC and tablet vendors to boost sales… unless, that is, they’re selling …
Video: Dell’s plan to sell Windows 8 PCs: Pretend they run OS X
It’s safe to say that Dell’s marketing team won’t be getting any special “thank you” cards from Microsoft this year. The Verge has spotted a …
This is the best computer you can buy for $499
Microsoft’s Surface Pro is a pretty incredible machine. When we reviewed the Surface Pro early last year, we said it was very fast, surprisingly smooth, …
New MacBook computers might be powered by the sun
Apple on Tuesday was awarded a new patent titled “Electronic device display module” that describes a MacBook laptop that would have solar charging abilities as …
Steve Jobs compares Mac to inventing the telephone in this video, which hasn’t been seen in 30 years
Was the debut of the first Mac computer as pivotal a moment in human history as the invention of the telephone? According to Apple co-founder …
It’s official: Microsoft has a reason to fear Chromebooks
We were surprised last year when Microsoft started launching an anti-Chromebook ad campaign because, quite frankly, we’d never see anyone really use a Chromebook in …
Next Windows update tipped for March 11th but Start menu still missing
The many Windows users who are underwhelmed by Windows 8 will have to continue waiting patiently for the next iteration of the operating system, but …
Apple exec: Merging iOS and OS X would be a ‘waste of energy’
In an interview with Macworld, Apple’s Phil Schiller, Bud Tribble and Craig Federighi said that the company has no intention to merge iOS and OS …
Video: Apple celebrates 30 years of Mac innovation
Apple on Friday hosted a special home page on its website and a short video on YouTube to celebrate 30 years of Mac innovation. On …
2014: The year of Windows 7?
If you’re still scratching your head over why HP is pushing Windows 7 over Windows 8, this might give you a clue. Shawn Allaway, the CEO …
New Mac mini reportedly launches next month
Apple may launch a new Mac mini next month, according to a Belgian electronics retailer that’s already listing two versions of the new computer. While Apple …
Want a new PC but hate Windows 8? Here’s where you can go to find Windows 7 machines
A big fuss was made over HP’s recent declaration that Windows 7 computers were “back by popular demand.” Why? Because Windows 8’s reception has been …
Well-known hacker says Windows 9 will be released to PC makers in October
It’s not exactly a secret that Windows 8 hasn’t been a success by any measure. Microsoft and its PC vendor partners were hoping the refreshed …
With Windows 8 floundering, HP was forced to start selling Windows 7 again
Public opinion on Windows 8 seems to be in an unending state of flux, but at least one PC manufacturer has decided to take a …
Surface Pro 2 update released to fix December mess
Microsoft late last week started rolling out an update for the Surface Pro 2 that fixes some of the issues caused by a previous unsuccessful …
2013 Mac Pro on sale in Europe after previous model was banned
Apple’s late 2013 Mac Pro model is available for sale in European markets, with units already shipping to local buyers, French online publication Mac Generation …
The PC is dying a death by a thousand cuts
The latest Gartner numbers on PC sales released Thursday were truly atrocious as they showed that overall PC sales declined by just under 7% year-over-year, …
You won’t believe how little Windows PC makers earn for each PC sold
The PC market is not a very good business to be in right now. Growth is slowing, Windows 8 isn’t helping, and vendors are rehashing …
Lenovo plans to inch further away from Windows this year
Lenovo may have been one of the few winners of the great 2013 PC sales crash but that doesn’t mean the company is blind to …
Dual-OS PCs: Peculiar gimmick or PC’s savior?
There was once a point in time when some people thought dual-OS Windows and Linux computers would be the next big thing. Needless to say, that didn’t …
Dell unveils the most affordable 4K display yet
Earlier this week we gave you a rundown of 4K displays at CES that were actually affordable for many consumers. Now, however, Dell has done …
Sorry, Windows users: Leak suggests next big Windows 8.1 update won’t include Start menu
Although Windows 8.1 was a step in the right direction for Microsoft’s latest operating system, there’s no question that the interface is still not optimal …
This is what Android looks like on a Nokia phone
Although it’s questionable whether switching to Android really would have left Nokia better off than it was with Windows Phone, it’s certainly been fun to …
Move over, Raspberry Pi: Intel debuts SD card-sized computer
We all know that wearable computers will need to be small and Intel has obliged by unveiling Edison, a new computer housed inside and SD …
Intel confirms open relationship with Windows, Android
In a “post PC” world dominated by the iPad and Android tablets, Intel seems to be ready to further embrace Google’s mobile platform, especially considering …
Here are a few 4K displays you can actually afford
Ultra HD has been all the rage at CES once again this year, but much of the coverage has focused on outlandishly expensive televisions that …
With Nuance Dragon, PCs will get always-on listening powers
Nuance announced at CES 2014 partnerships with many PC and tablet makers to bring its Dragon Assistant technology to future computers that will thus receive …
Toshiba unleashes world’s first laptops with 4K displays
Now that every manufacturer under the sun has unveiled an Ultra HD television, the next step is to find other devices that could use a …
Qualcomm has special new processors for your 4K TV and smart car
Qualcomm on Monday at CES 2014 announced a couple of new processors that will equip different kinds of devices, including 4K TV sets and cars …
