Spectre and Meltdown: An insider’s guide
Design flaws in modern chip design have emerged as a significant threat to the security of data on PCs and mobile devices. This comprehensive ebook delves into two prominent vulnerabilities—Spectre and...
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Microsoft releases Windows 10 code from the 20H1 branch to Insider testers
Microsoft is releasing to 'Skip Ahead' testers a new Windows 10 build from a development branch that won't turn into a shipping feature update until Spring 2020.
How much will staying patched on Windows 7 cost you? Here's the price list
Large businesses not ready to migrate off Windows 7 as of January 2020 and which opt for paid security updates should expect Microsoft's update pricing to double each year.
New Windows 10 19H1 test build adds more search, mixed reality tweaks
Microsoft is continuing to roll out more incremental test builds for its coming April 2019 Windows 10 feature update, known for now as '19H1.'
ZaReason Gamerbox 9400: The ultimate Linux gaming PC
Most gamers use consoles or high-end Windows PCs, but for Linux gamers, there's now a powerhouse contender to rival these proprietary computers: The ZaReason Gamerbox 9400.
System76 prepping updated Darter Pro Linux laptop
The forthcoming notebook will ship with eighth-generation Core processors and either Ubuntu or the company's own Pop!_OS.
Microsoft says chip shortages to continue to impact Windows, Office through June quarter
Microsoft's cloud businesses and Surface grew solidly during its Q2 FY19, while Windows OEM and Office Consumer products slowed, in part, due to chip supply issues.
Windows 7: What is your company's exit strategy?
If your business is still running on Windows 7, it's time to get serious about how you're going to handle the January 14, 2020 end of support. Here are your four options.
AMD cuts Q1 outlook amid lower graphic processor demand
The company's weak outlook comes after Nvidia said it was seeing softer sales. AMD said inventory and the end of the blockchain boom were issues.
BETT 2019: Portugal’s JP.IK is keeping the Classmate PC idea alive
Intel’s Classmate PC not only led to a boom in netbooks, it prompted a whole new business for JP.IK, turning a small Portuguese computer company into a global technology provider working in more than 70 countries
Dell, Acer add new Chromebooks, Windows laptops to education offerings
Both PC makers are touting new Chromebooks that meet military standards for ruggedness, while covering their bases in the school market with a new Windows notebook.
Microsoft's new Windows 10 19H1 test build is taxiing toward the finish line
Microsoft's latest Windows 10 19H1 (1903) test build is light on new features, and heavy on fixes -- which is expected as it rolls toward completion.
As the PC market continues to shrink slowly, guess which OEMs are still thriving?
The worldwide PC market has been flat for the past few years, but that hasn't been true for every OEM. A closer look at two years' worth of statistics from IDC shows that three companies have been doing significantly better than the rest.
Microsoft puts Acer, Dell and Lenovo Windows 10 PCs for students in the spotlight
Seven new Windows 10 PCs, priced between $189 and $320, plus a new Microsoft Classroom Pen made exclusively for the education market, are among Microsoft's big bets for BETT 2019.
HP updates Chromebook education edition lineup
The systems, likely to be among many rolling out for education, will be available in April as tech vendors position for the upcoming school year buying cycle.
Microsoft's latest Windows 10 19H1 test build separates search and Cortana
Microsoft's newest Windows 10 19H1 build, No. 18317, separates the unified Microsoft search feature from Cortana, as had been widely rumored and expected.
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
Top 12 Raspberry Pi alternatives (Best of 2018)
Here is a selection of single board computers for homebrew projects and automation, with prices starting at only $5. Edited December 2018
Apple products you shouldn't buy (November 2018 edition)
While Apple carried out a big refresh of its hardware lineup in September and October, refreshing the iPhones, iPad Pro, and some of the Macs, there are plenty of other Apple products you should avoid buying in the run up to the holidays.
10 years of Black Friday tech deals: Best, worst, and weirdest
A look back at a decade of the year's biggest shopping event.
Here are the best Raspberry Pi single board computer alternatives
I'm a huge fan of single board computers (think Raspberry Pi, but from different manufacturers). Here is a selection of single board computers for homebrew projects, industrial applications, and automation. With prices starting at only $5, there's a board for every type of application.
The Apple products you shouldn't buy for the holidays 2018 (and three things you can't buy anymore)
Just because it's for sale in the Apple Store at a reassuringly high price doesn't mean it's a good deal that that you should buy it, There are no shortage of Apple gear you should avoid buying in the run up to the holidays. If you're thinking of buying any these, you might be better looking at alternatives.
Top 12 Raspberry Pi alternatives (October 2018 edition)
Here is a selection of single board computers for homebrew projects and automation, with prices starting at only $5 to several hundred dollars, and ranging in application from small hobby applications to industrial use.
Apple products you shouldn't buy (October 2018 edition)
While Apple carried out a big refresh of its hardware lineup in September, there are plenty of other Apple products you should avoid buying in the run up to the holidays. If you're thinking of buying these, you might be better looking at alternatives.
Apple products you should not buy (Updated September 2018 edition)
Now that the new iPhones, along with the Apple Watch Series 4, have landed, you're a go to buy new a some shiney new Apple stuff. But there are plenty of other Apple products you should avoid.
These 12 laptops deliver the best battery life
If you need a notebook that can last all day away from a power outlet, these dozen can handle it -- and then some. Your options include top-rated Windows, Mac and Chromebook systems.
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
Is the desktop PC done? No, not at all
Reports of the death of the desktop PC may have been exaggerated.
New ARM chips for PC market challenge Intel head on
Arm unveils its 2020 roadmap, with its Deimos and Hercules chips aiming to take on Intel's dominance.
Lenovo 'turns the corner' with $77m Q1 profit
PC giant Lenovo Group saw revenue grow 19 percent year-on-year to $11.9 billion and profit hit $77 million, up from a $72 million loss in the same quarter the previous year. Read more: https://zd.net/2OHVXGy
PC sales are growing but will this last?
After years of decline, PC sales are showing tentative signs of recovery, while the last quarter was a disaster for the Mac. What gives?
Toshiba sells PC business to Sharp for $36 million
Toshiba has agreed to sell its personal PC business to Sharp in a move which could see Sharp return to the PC market. Read more: https://zd.net/2Ja3mQl
Intel says can't protect all chips vulnerable to Meltdown and Spectre
A handful of CPU families that Intel was due to patch will now forever remain vulnerable.
Are passwords passé? Raise your palm for biometrics
Microsoft and Fujitsu have teamed up to enable palm-vein authentication on Windows 10 as part of Windows Hello.
Planning a trip to the Apple store? Don't buy these products.
Just because Apple offers something for sale doesn't mean that it's a good idea to buy it.
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