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Best rugged laptops for business in 2020: Dell Latitude, Panasonic Toughbook, Lenovo ThinkPad, and more
Which rugged laptop is the best fit for your business? Whether you need a notebook that can handle run-of-the-mill drops and spills, or one that can operate in extreme conditions, one of these nine rough-and-tough laptops should fit the bill.
Windows 10: How long will your next feature update take to install?
If you're anticipating the next Windows 10 feature update with some trepidation, you're not alone. Here's what you can expect when version 2004 is ready.
Microsoft is looking into reports of Surface Laptop 3 cracked screens
Microsoft is looking into the 'root cause' of reported screen cracking issues affecting some Surface Laptop 3 users.
Microsoft may debut Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2 this spring
Microsoft typically holds a spring hardware launch. This year's likely announcement candidates include a refreshed Surface Book PC and Surface Go tablet, according to a new report.
Microsoft shows off how containerized apps will work in Windows 10X
Microsoft is delivering its promised Windows 10X emulator and SDK, plus a refresh of its Android-based Duo SDK as its next milestones along its dual-screen device path.
Now that Windows 7 support has ended, your business has four options
Microsoft's support of Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. What you choose to do now depends on why your organization is still clinging to Windows 7.
As support ends, Windows 7 users head for the exits
PC owners who had been putting off the decision to upgrade or retire their old Windows 7 PCs woke up suddenly in January, as support for the older OS officially ended. Data from multiple sources shows a sharp decline in the Windows 7 population, as Windows 10 usage continues to grow.
Microsoft to combine its Windows client and hardware teams under Chief Product Officer Panos Panay
It's reorg day in Microsoft's Experiences and Devices unit. Here's what's happening, including what's happening with Windows client and Surface.
Windows 10 users encountering problems with built-in search
Microsoft's Windows Search service that's built into Windows 10 is encountering issues. No word yet on the cause or ETA for a fix.
Microsoft revises its Surface Hub 2 conferencing system roadmap again
The promised Surface Hub 2X model is not coming in 2020 and may not happen at all, according to Microsoft's latest plan.
AMD closes out Q4, 2019 strong, but Q1 outlook mixed
AMD's fourth-quarter earnings come a few days after Intel delivered strong fourth-quarter earnings due to its data center unit.
Office Depot reveals habits of US tech device users
Apple, Samsung and all the rest do keep consumers busy with new and desirable tech devices, but how often do Americans really get around to upgrading their devices?
After the Windows 10 rush ends, this is what happens to the PC next
Folding screens and 5G probably aren't going to boost PC sales much in the short term. So what can?
HP debuts new Education Edition Chromebooks designed for classroom durability
HP's new Chromebooks for the education market are designed to be more powerful and durable for students and teachers.
Windows 10 upgrade rush got us buying PCs again - but not for very long
Research predicts a grim few years ahead for PC manufacturers, but suggests that 5G will see smartphone sales jump.
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.
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.
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
Still using Windows 7? These are your exit strategies
Microsoft's support of Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. Your business has four options.
After the Windows 10 boom, the PC will change again. Here's what will happen next
Folding screens and 5G? Maybe, but these alone won't save the PC. Steve Ranger and Karen Roby sit down to discuss. Read more: https://zd.net/36wjNNQ
In 2020, we will buy more devices, but PCs won't be on our wish list
Daphne Leprince-Ringuet explains that Gartner expects more devices to ship globally, but demand for PCs will actually shrink. Read more: https://zd.net/36nuu5h
What we know about the new Chromium-based Edge browser rollout
Beginning January 15, 2020, Microsoft will be delivering its new Chromium-based Edge browser automatically to Windows 10 users via Windows Update, unless its Edge Blocker Toolkit is applied.
What is your company's Windows 7 exit strategy?
If your business still has PCs running Windows 7, the Jan. 14, 2020 end of support is no joke. Ed Bott explains your four options. Read more: https://zd.net/370cHlg
Security checklist after Windows 10 update
You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, use this checklist to ensure that your privacy and security settings are correct and that you've cut annoyances to a bare minimum.
How the PC has evolved over the past decade
Back in 2010, when Apple launched the iPad, it looked like the PC was an endangered species. Ed Bott explains how 10 years of technical progress helped the PC survive. Read more: https://zd.net/38xcvvs
Intel and MediaTek team up to deliver 5G modems for PCs
The pair plans to deliver their first products as early as 2021.
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
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