HP bulks up its incoming Windows 8 lineup with four new All-in-One PCs
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) unveiled a pair of sleek ultrabooks and a gorgeous convertible tablet late last month as its Windows 8 lineup for this holiday season …
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USB-powered ‘Zorro Macsk’ cover adds a touchscreen to Apple’s iMac
This fall a new era of computing will be ushered in. Not only will Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows 8 bring a revamped UI that (mostly) ditches the …
FOX: New iMac lineup is imminent [updated]
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 will reportedly share the stage at next week’s press conference with a new lineup of iMac all-in-one computers, according to a …
ASUS finally kills its Eee PC netbooks as demand for tablets grows
It was only a matter of time before tablets replaced the underpowered netbooks that were all the rage back in 2007. And after five years …
Apple slashes more than $200 off refurbished MacBook Airs
Ever been envious of a friend’s super-slim Macbook Air but haven’t wanted to shell out the cash required to purchase one? Well, now might be …
OS X global market share passes Windows Vista
According to the latest monthly totals from web metrics firm Net Applications, global usage of Apple’s (AAPL) Mac OS X platform overtook that of Microsoft’s …
Samsung’s new Series 9 laptops match Apple’s Retina with 13-inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel display
Samsung (005930) had better hope that Apple (AAPL) can’t patent screen resolutions. Engadget on Friday got a look at Samsung’s newest Series 9 laptops that made …
Mountain Lion adoption surpasses 10% in one month
Apple (AAPL) released the latest version of its OS X operating system, Mountain Lion, just over a month ago and it can already be found on …
How to tell if your company is monitoring you at work
Businesses are typically well within their rights to install software that monitors company-owned computers and reports back to IT with details on exactly what employees …
HP comes out swinging with Windows 8; unveils ENVY x2 hybrid, Spectre XT and TouchSmart Ultrabook 4
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) posted a $8.9 billion loss last quarter thanks to a massive charge the company took related to its 2008 acquisition of Electronic Data Systems, …
Samsung overwhelms the tech world by unloading a plethora of gadgets at IFA
The swelling strings… the soothing sounds of bird songs and running water… the Buddha-like invocations to attain heightened levels of enlightenment and creativity… yes, it’s …
Samsung unveils Series 5 Ultra touch ultrabook
Samsung (005930) on Wednesday took the wraps off a new 13-inch touchscreen ultrabook at IFA in Berlin. Dubbed the Series 5 Ultra laptop, the new …
New Java 7 exploit can be used to compromise Windows, Mac OS X or Linux computers
A vulnerability in the latest Java 7 runtime has been discovered that can be exploited and used for malicious attacks, Computer World reported. While all the reported …
Will Samsung ever learn? Samsung’s Windows 8 PCs snag Apple’s OS X dock
You would think Samsung (005930) would have learned a thing or two after its trial with Apple — it would appear not. The South Korean manufacturer on …
Production of 13-inch Retina displays now underway for smaller MacBook Pro
Apple’s (AAPL) supply partners have reportedly begun production on Retina displays for its 13.3-inch MacBook Pro, according to NPD DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim. “The supply …
PC shipments slow in Q2, Windows 8 not expected to help
PC vendors will continue to struggle as worldwide shipments are expected to grow just 0.9% in 2012, according to IDC. The research firm estimates that companies …
Windows 8 sends Microsoft information about every program you install [updated]
Even though it won’t be released for another month and a half, Microsoft’s (MSFT) upcoming Windows 8 operating system has already found itself at the center …
Apple’s first OS X Mountain Lion update is now available for download
Apple (AAPL) on Thursday rolled out its first software update for OS X Mountain Lion, OS X 10.8.1. The update includes general bug fixes and resolves previous issues …
HP posts $8.9 billion Q3 loss, lowers full-year guidance
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) on Wednesday reported its third-quarter earnings, falling somewhat in line with Wall Street’s expectations. Analysts expected the computer giant to report revenue of $30.1 billion and …
Survey finds Apple desktops are the least likely to fall apart
Consumer Reports on Wednesday put out a big survey of thousands of desktop users and found that Apple’s (AAPL) desktops were the least likely to need …
Redesigned iMac and Mac Pro reportedly in the works
Hidden configuration files found in Boot Camp Assistant suggest Apple (AAPL) may be readying a redesign for its iMac and Mac Pro line of computers, …
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich hits the Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi — the super-ugly, super-affordable $35 computer — is about to lose its Linux-only shackles and move into the modern touch interface era with Android. The Raspberry …
Windows XP still the top OS, Windows 7 closing in
Microsoft’s (MSFT) 10-year old operating system, Windows XP, is still the most popular platform in the world but Windows 7 isn’t far behind. According to …
Google might give away 100GB of free cloud storage to Chromebook buyers
Consumers who bought one of Google’s (GOOG) browser-based Chromebook computers may soon be getting 100GB of free cloud storage through Google Drive. A man by the …
Intel to power as many as 40 Windows 8 ultrabooks in Q4 starting as low as $699
Intel (INTC) has big plans for Microsoft’s (MSFT) upcoming Windows 8 operating system, according to Netbook News. The chipmaker and its partners are planning to …
Apple: OS X Mountain Lion downloaded 3 million times since launch
Apple (AAPL) on Monday confirmed that its brand new desktop operating system, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, was downloaded more than 3 million times during …
Study suggests reading this post could make you blind
The United States Department of Health & Human Services suggests people limit exposure to screens such as computer monitors and television sets to less than two …
OS X Mountain Lion now available for purchase
The latest version of Apple’s (AAPL) desktop operating system, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, is now available for purchase in the Mac App Store. Apple …
OS X Mountain Lion release scheduled for Wednesday July 25th
Apple (AAPL) has announced that Mac users can buy an upgrade to the new OS X Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store on Wednesday …
13-inch Retina-equipped MacBook Pro, updated iMac still set for fall release
As though Apple (AAPL) wasn’t busy enough with the upcoming launches of its sixth-generation iPhone and the iPad mini this fall, the company is apparently preparing …
