PC Forum: Moving from friction-free to productive friction

Brazilian computer firm Positivo bounces back

The company has reported positive results for Q2 and is looking to diversify its revenue streams.
Microsoft makes Notepad a separate Store app starting with new Windows 10 20H1 test build

Microsoft is continuing to make incremental improvements to Windows 10 20H1, due out next year, with test build 18963.
Goodbye PCs, it's been nice knowing you. Hello, desktop as a service

We'll still have PCs on our desks, but with the rise of desktop-as-a-service and software-as-a-service, we're returning to smart-terminals and time-sharing services. ...

PC market share gain lifts Lenovo's total revenue to $12.5 billion

The Chinese PC manufacturer has marked its eight consecutive revenue quarter growth.
Samsung re-Arms Galaxy Book S laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx chip

Samsung continues its fascination with Arm-based SOCs for its laptops, with the latest Snapdragon technology designed to boost performance while retaining its promise of always-on ...
How to speed up your old Windows 10 PC or Mac

Is your PC or Mac feeling old and tired? Here are two ways to inject new life into an aging computer.

Microsoft releases two new Windows 10 19H2 test builds

Microsoft is adding some minor new features to its latest Windows 10 19H2 test builds, but only some Slow Ring testers will see them right off the bat. Here's why. ...
Samsung to bundle Your Phone with its Galaxy Note 10 as part of its extended Microsoft partnership

Samsung is working with Microsoft to integrate Redmond's apps and services on the Galaxy Note 10 and coming Galaxy Book S devices as part of the pair's extended partnership. ...
Microsoft's newest Windows 10 20H1 test build tweaks network status page

Microsoft's latest Fast Ring test build for Windows 10 adds a few minor updates and brings the standalone Cortana app and updated Calculator app to more testers. ...

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