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Best Office Depot and OfficeMax Black Friday 2019 deals
We combed through Office Depot and OfficeMax's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals.
Microsoft starts testing its new Chromium-based Edge browser on Arm
Microsoft is continuing to forge ahead with Windows 10 on Arm with a test version of its native Arm Chromium-based Edge browser, plus (possibly) x64 app emulation on the platform.
Top Best Buy Black Friday 2019 deals
We combed through Best Buy's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals from its sale.
Best Target Black Friday 2019 deals
We combed through Target's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals from its sale
Best BJ's Wholesale Black Friday 2019 deals
We combed through BJ's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals from its sale.
Microsoft begins the official rollout of Windows 10 1909
Microsoft's Windows 10 19H2 feature update, codenamed 'Vanadium,' is starting to roll out to mainstream users.
Seagate FireCuda 520 PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD: High-speed storage for gamers
The FireCuda 520 SSD is Seagate's fastest SSD, offering 1.5x faster read-write speeds that PCle Gen3 NVMe drives.
Best HP Black Friday 2019 deals
The best HP laptop and desktop deals for Black Friday 2019.
Best Dell Black Friday 2019 deals
Dell's very best deals on laptops and desktop PCs for Black Friday 2019.
How to maximize the battery life of your Windows 10 PC
Feeling anxiety at the thought of disconnecting from AC power? Follow these nine steps to make sure you're getting the most out of your laptop's battery
Best Lenovo Black Friday 2019 deals
You'll have three different opportunities to purchase the IdeaPad 130s for under $100, including on Nov. 4. Other specials include a ThinkPad E495 for as low as $299.
Review: Microsoft's Intel-based Surface Laptop 3: Third time's the charm
Here's my non-reviewer's review of the 13.5-inch Intel-based Surface Laptop 3 after one week of use.
Leaked documents indicate Microsoft's Windows 10X will be coming to clamshell laptops
Microsoft looks to be making Windows 10X available not just on dual-screen and foldable devices, but on clamshell laptops, as well, according to newly leaked documents.
Windows 10 security: Microsoft reveals 'Secured-core' to block firmware attacks
The new layer of security is for high-end PCs and the first Windows 10 'Secured-core' PC is the Arm-powered Surface Pro X.
First look: Surface Pro 7 follows a familiar path
The latest entry to the Surface Pro family looks just like its predecessors, except for the addition of a single USB Type-C port. Ice Lake CPUs also add improved power management, but otherwise, this device offers little to win new fans.
iPhone, iPad, and Mac buyer's guide: July 2019 edition
Here's a tour of what's fresh and what's not so fresh in the Apple Store.
Best Raspberry Pi alternatives (July 2019 edition)
Fantastic selection of single board computers suitable for a variety of projects, from basic homebrew builds all the way to advanced applications such as automation, and even AI and ML, with prices ranging from around $10 to over $250.
Best Raspberry Pi alternatives (Best of 2019)
Looking for single board computers? Here is a fantastic selection of single board computers suitable for a variety of projects, from basic homebrew builds all the way to advanced applications such as automation, and even AI and ML, with prices ranging from around $10 to over $250.
Build your own $20,000 Windows 10 workstation
Got a few tens of thousands of dollars burning a hole in your pocket? Here is a high-performance Windows 10 workstation that will be able to chew through any job you throw at it.
Apple products you should and shouldn't buy: June 2019 edition
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding.
10 Apple gadgets you shouldn't buy (May 2019 edition)
iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple gadgets you shouldn't buy.
Apple products you shouldn't buy: April 2019 edition
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding.
10 Apple products you shouldn't buy (March 2019 edition)
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding. Updated March 19 following iPad and iMac update.
Best Raspberry Pi alternatives (March 2019)
Here is a selection of single board computers for homebrew projects, automation, and even AI and ML, with prices ranging from around $10 to over $250.
Top 12 Raspberry Pi alternatives (February 2019)
Here is a selection of single board computers for homebrew projects and automation, with prices starting at only $5. Edited February 2019
Apple products you shouldn't buy (February 2019 edition)
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding.
Parallels Toolbox: The ultimate software utility for Windows 10 and macOS
If you're looking for a suite of utilities that will both boost your productivity and improve the performance of your PC or Mac, then Parallels Toolbox is or you. And there are a variety of options to allow you to pay for the features you need.
CES 2019: The best desktops on display
From Mac Pro clones to colorful gaming systems, here are a half-dozen PCs that stood out on the show floor amid a sea of laptops.
2019: The Apple products you shouldn't buy
Be aware! Some of the products that Apple offers for sale just don't offer the value for money that you'd expect from a high-end product, and you may be better off delaying your purchase and waiting for a refresh, or spending your money elsewhere.
The best Raspberry Pi alternatives (2019 edition)
Let's kick off 2019 by looking at a selection of the very best single board computers for homebrew projects and automation, with prices starting at only $5. However, don't be fooled into thinking that these boards don't offer high performance -- some come with equipped with 7th-gen Intel Core processors and 8GB of RAM. Updated for January 2019
Samsung discontinues Linux on DeX with Android 10 rollout
Samsung is shutting down its Linux on DeX projects after only 11 months.
Windows 10 version 1909: Why this feature update should be a pleasant surprise
Microsoft is getting the November 2019 Update ready for release to the general public. Ed Bott explains what makes this update different from the feature updates you’ve come to dread. Read more: https://zd.net/2P1kysX
Trump's China tariffs would increase average laptop price by $120, report
A new report claims that the Trump administration's latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China could raise prices on new laptops by 17 percent in the US. Read more: https://zd.net/2RGROoE
Apple and Microsoft make life easier for iPhone and Windows 10 users
Microsoft unveils a new Apple iCloud for Windows app that integrates with Windows 10 File Explorer.
Intel's Project Athena: Premium PCs with better battery life
Intel chips away at the perennial problem of battery life in laptops with Project Athena. But the new hardware won't come cheap.
What's holding the Linux desktop back?
Linus Torvalds looks to Chromebooks and Android for the future of the Linux desktop, while Linux Mint developers aren't happy with each other.
Apple is planning major changes for Mac, should buyers wait?
Rumors that Apple is planning an architecture switch away from Intel chips to its own silicon have been circulating for some time now, but recent reports suggest that Apple's revamping will be widespread, and bring even tighter integration between iPhone, iPad, and the Mac. Read more: https://zd.net/2EViugP
Should you wait to buy a new Mac?
TechRepublic's Karen Roby talks to ZDNet's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes about the pros and cons of buying a new Mac and different strategies Apple can take to boost sales. Read more: https://zd.net/2H7r2Dt
Micron to scoop up Intel portion of IM Flash for $1.5 billion
Intel to exit joint venture with Micron at a time of its choosing in the next six to twelve months.
LG Chem to invest 1.2 trillion won in China battery factory
LG Chem will invest 1.2 trillion won -- around $1.07 billion -- to expand its battery factories in Nanjing to meet rising demand for electric vehicles and home appliances in China.
Dell announces the Inspiron 7000 2-in-1
The Inspiron 7000 comes with adaptive thermal technology that detects how and where the 2-in-1 is being used, and adjusts the heat profile accordingly.
Dell announces a refreshed XPS 13 laptop
Dell has improved its webcam in the XPS 13, which it claims was the one complaint it received about the previous model, with the device priced at $900 and powered by a quad-core 8th gen Intel processor.
Got a broken iPhone 5? Apple might just be able to fix it
Apple has launched a new 'Repair Vintage Apple Products Pilot' program.
2-in-1 devices to carry PC market in 2018: IDC
The latest data from IDC's PC tracker projects that shipments of 2-in-1s will grow by more than 9 percent this year. Read more: https://zd.net/2LFMGwJ
Acer announces $349 Chromebook 514 with premium features
The 14-inch laptop's upscale touches include an aluminum chassis, full HD display and Gorilla Glass touchpad, though the company has released few other specs. Read more: https://zd.net/2N6yL7r
