Hardware decommissioning policy
When decommissioning hardware, standard and well-documented practices are critical. The steps outlined in this policy will guide your staff methodically through the process. Assets won’t be unnecessarily...
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Microsoft's next step toward embracing Android: Adding app support?
Microsoft is considering bringing Android apps to Windows 10 Lite devices like its rumored dual-screen Centaurus PC. Can Microsoft embrace and extend without trying to extinguish?
Canonical returning 32-bit Ubuntu Linux support after gaming uproar
32-bit software should be functionally obsolete, but it turns out to live on in a 64-bit computing world. So, Canonical is putting 32-bit libraries back in to its next Ubuntu Linux releases.
How much higher could proposed tariffs against China push laptop prices?
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 U.S. On average the report finds that a new laptop would cost $120 more if the tariffs go into effect.
Dell warning: Patch our Windows 10 PCs now to stop attackers taking control
Buggy third-party software library could allow an attacker to compromise a Dell Windows PC.
HP adds second-gen AMD Ryzen mobile processors options to latest EliteBook 700 G6 business laptops
With the 13.3-inch EliteBook 735 G6 and the 14-inch EliteBook 745 G6, HP continues to provide an alternative to Intel for enterprise notebooks. The new laptops can be equipped with up to a Ryzen 7 3700U processor and will start at a little more than $900.
Microsoft to Windows 10 users: Want a dedicated Office key on your keyboard?
Microsoft considers Office key for shortcuts to Office 365 apps in research it's conducting among users.
Building a $75,000 Windows 10 workstation
Think Apple's new Mac Pro is pricey? Here's an ultra high-spec Windows 10 workstation that will set you back $73,000.
Use iPhone and Windows 10? Microsoft, Apple may have just made your life easier
Microsoft unveils a new Apple iCloud for Windows app that integrates with Windows 10 File Explorer.
AMD teases $749 16-core 'mainstream' Ryzen chip
Remember the processor core wars? They're back, as AMD puts a fire under Intel with a 16-core 3rd-generation Ryzen chip.
5 reasons I'm not sorry I bought my Mac Mini and didn't wait for the new Mac Pro
Finally, there's a Mac Pro that's the new hotness. David Gewirtz wanted one, but couldn't wait. Instead, he bought a Mac Mini last fall. Does he regret the decision? Is he crying into his applesauce? Read on to find out.
Beyond the PC: Lenovo's ambitious plan for the future of computing
Lenovo, a leading PC manufacturer and a top-five player in the server market, has recently returned its smartphone group to profitability. After visiting its China HQ, Charles McLellan reports on Lenovo's future.
Dashboard dead? Apple kills off widget app in macOS Catalina beta
Apple's neglected Dashboard app for widgets apparently won't be available in macOS Catalina.
Microsoft closes its 'specialty stores' in mall kiosks
Microsoft has closed its remaining specialty stores, or in-mall kiosks, and appears to be consolidating its retail presence around full-fledged brick-and-mortar stores.
Apple's new Mac Pro: You win some, you lose some. But mostly, you win
Did Apple go terribly wrong with the new Mac Pro? We look at our previous concerns and explore how they stand up to Apple's announcement of new high-end hardware at WWDC.
Microsoft shows off its 'Centaurus' dual-screen laptop ahead of Apple's WWDC
Microsoft's rumored dual-screen Windows device, codenamed 'Centaurus,' seems to be moving ahead, with Microsoft execs showing off protoypes of it internally last week.
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.
Best Raspberry Pi alternatives (June 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.
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
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.
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
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
