The stupidest ransomware for Windows is also the most dangerous
Ransomware is a real problem for many institutions and consumers who do not know how to protect their PCs while surfing the web. Ransomware apps lock …
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Newly discovered zero-day exploit affects almost every version of Windows
Researchers from Trustwave’s SpiderLabs research team recently discovered a new zero-day exploit that affects all versions of Windows from Windows 2000 all the way up …
How did Acer make these convertible laptops so cheap?
Touchscreen convertible ultrabooks used to be the preserve of people with thousands of dollars to blow — and hey, you can still spend three grand …
WhatsApp just released desktop apps for Windows and Mac
WhatsApp has been a smartphone-only messaging program for ever, but that changes today. There’s now desktop clients for both Windows and OS X, in addition …
Is this how Microsoft Windows finally dies?
It’s not easy to imagine a world without the Windows operating system. Even in spite of Microsoft’s Windows 8 debacle, the company’s computing platform is still the …
Simple free app alerts you when a program (or hacker) takes control of your webcam
No matter how many times you read about it on the web, there’s always a fresh new moment of uneasiness when you see someone mention …
The best ways to run Windows apps on your Mac without installing Windows
In 2016, you can do pretty much everything on a Mac that you can do on a Windows PC. But if there are Windows applications …
The software that turns any computer into an Android PC is now available for download
Remix OS isn’t something most people are familiar with right now, but we’ve talked about this Android initiative a few times already. The new software offers users …
How to run Android on any computer, just like Windows
Say you need to run Android apps on an actual computer, be it a laptop or a desktop. What do you do? One option starting …
This free Android app does something awesome that no iPhone can
Smartphones can be used to control computers remotely with the right apps installed on both devices, but there may be cases where you want to do …
Windows 95 is 20 years old – here’s a look back at its cheesy, over-the-top-launch
20 years ago today, Microsoft launched Windows 95 and forever changed the way people across the world use computers. While Apple enthusiasts will be quick to …
The clever reason why Microsoft first put Solitaire on Windows
The inclusion of games like Solitaire and Minesweeper on early versions of Windows was no happy coincidence. Sure, it gave millions of computer users across …
As Windows 10 rolls out, take a step back in time through the evolution of Windows
After years of anticipation, Windows 10 has finally arrived. Although Microsoft will undoubtedly be spending the next several weeks ironing out the kinks of its …
30 years of Windows, condensed into a single infographic
Windows is no longer the dominant force it was in the 1990s but it’s still by far the most widely used desktop operating system in …
Amiduos is a $10 app that lets you run Android on a Windows PC
Microsoft spent a massive amount of time and resources trying to create a platform that would suit desktop computers and mobile devices perfectly. With Windows …
Linux creator says Windows, OS X, iOS and Android are all malware
Richard Stallman, known for his instrumental role in the creation of Linux, has written an opinion piece arguing that nearly any operating system you might use today can …
$10 gadget that looks like a harmless phone charger lets you spy on your coworkers
The number of tools that nefarious hackers have at their disposal these days is positively frightening. Attacks seem to be growing more complex and more dangerous …
How to (sort of) run Windows on your iPad
Windows PC owners who also happen to own an iPad may have wondered whether they’d be able to use the tablet as a second display for …
You can play with ancient versions of Windows right now in your web browser
Windows 10 has gotten technology journalists and bloggers incredibly excited about the future of Windows, but now it’s time to take a look at Windows’ …
This secret trick is the fastest way to shut down your Windows PC
The procedure for shutting down a Windows computer varies depending on which version of the operating system you use. Regardless of OS version, however, one …
Turn your Android tablet into a Windows-like desktop with this cool app
The Android user interface isn’t for everyone, but what if you could turn your Android display into something that looked more like a Windows desktop? With Andromium …
Surprise: Microsoft is open to an open source Windows… at least, in theory
Nadella’s Microsoft is more exciting than ever, with impressive Windows 10 features even some other software solutions specifically tailored for rival operating systems. On top of that, Microsoft is making …
How a slow Windows software update punished a German basketball team
There’s a hilarious story coming out of Germany which relays how a slow Windows software update ended up relegating a German basketball team to a …
Malware infected as many Android devices as Windows laptops in 2014
A new report published by Alcatel-Lucent’s Motive Security Labs division says that no less than 16 million mobile devices were hit by malware last year, …
This $250 box made me a DJ
I can’t tell you how old I feel right now. I can remember it like it was yesterday though, carrying a crate of drum and …
Which was the worst Windows version ever?
Microsoft shared a lot more details on Windows 10 on Wednesday and it looks like it’s going to be a fantastic software platform that will make …
Microsoft ready to sue you for activating too many pirated Windows and Office products
Even though Microsoft doesn’t really take action against all the pirated Windows and Office versions in use out there, the company is ready to go …
New ‘Christmas Shopper Simulator’ game lets you destroy a mall and ruin Christmas
With the holidays fast approaching and plenty of Christmas shopping left to be done, people are often under a tremendous amount of stress during this …
Microsoft fixed a critical 19-year-old bug that affects every version of Windows
Microsoft on Tuesday issued a critical fix for a 19-year-old software bug that affects all existing Windows versions since Windows 95. IBM researchers discovered the bug …
Home Depot blames Windows for record hack, rushes out to buy Macs and iPhones afterward
Home Depot has confirmed in recent months that it too has been the victim of a complex malware attack, with hackers reportedly stealing more than …
