Low memory, thermal shutdown top list of MacBook Air gripes
Apple (AAPL) owners may love their MacBook Airs but that doesn’t mean they think they’re flawless. FixYa, an online troubleshooting guide for gadgets and computers, …
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Mac Pro computers reportedly won’t boot after new OS X 10.7.5 Lion update
Wednesday was apparently not Apple’s (AAPL) best day when it comes to software updates. First, iOS 6 users were sent into a frenzy when Wi-Fi …
HP continues Windows 8 barrage with ENVY m4 and Pavilion Sleekbooks
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) is on a roll. The company unveiled a trio of ultra-portable Windows 8 machines late last month and then followed up with a …
Acer plans to ‘aggressively’ promote new Chromebook to compete with Microsoft
Acer (2353) will reportedly launch a second-generation Chromebook computer in mid-October, according to a report from Digitimes. The company hopes the device will be able …
Apple computers top customer satisfaction survey
Well look at that… it’s another consumer survey showing that Apple (AAPL) customers are the most satisfied by a significant margin. The American Consumer Satisfaction …
HP CEO admits company’s laptops feel like ‘bricks,’ vows to learn from Apple
Samsung (005930) isn’t the only company that’s trying to learn from Apple’s (AAPL) design prowess. The Wall Street Journal reports that HP (HPQ) CEO Meg Whitman …
Motorola brings Android to the desktop world
Don’t expect to see this at a local Best Buy (BBY) anytime soon, but Motorola has released a new desktop computer in China that uses …
Inventor of the first laptop computer passes away at age 69
Bill Moggridge, the man behind the first laptop computer, passed away at the age of 69 on Saturday following a battle with cancer, the Associated …
New iMacs and 13-inch Retina MacBook Pros reportedly begin shipping
Apple’s (AAPL) manufacturing partners have reportedly begun mass shipping new iMac All-in-One desktop models as well as new 13-inch MacBook Pro notebooks equipped with Retina …
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 …
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, …
