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More leaks surface about a new Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
More leaks about anticipated new Surface Laptop 4 models are making the rounds.
The PC is back. And it's interesting again
The breadth and longevity of Windows - and of PCs in general - deserves more recognition.
PC and Mac backup: How to protect your data from disaster
First, choose your preferred backup strategy from our three options, based on your own personal preference and practicality. Then follow our step-by-step guide to achieving peace of mind. What do you have to lose?
What laptop should I buy? Windows 10 or MacOS, plus 10 more things to consider
If you've gone shopping for a portable PC lately, you know that the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. How do you narrow your options? Use my checklist to assemble the specs that match your preferences.
Windows 10 21H1 now available for 'commercial pre-release validation'
Microsoft is taking the next step toward making its spring Windows 10 feature release available by enabling business users to check it out via its various update channels.
Alienware to offer $150 mechanical keyboard option for m15, m17 gaming laptops
Dell's gaming arm spent over three years working with Cherry MX to develop a mechanical keyboard that's both tactile and low-profile enough to work well on a gaming notebook -- though it comes at a cost.
The best keyboards in 2021: From mechanical to minimal, the top options compared
Finding yourself spending more time working from your home office? Time to kit it out with quality keyboards so you can get more work done in less time while also keeping your joints -- especially wrists and shoulders -- healthy.
Apple pulls the plug on iMac Pro as new M1-powered iMacs loom
Caught between the standard 27-inch iMac and the Mac Pro, the iMac Pro became a bit of an afterthought since it was launched in 2017. With redesigned iMacs using new M1 processors on the horizon, Apple's decision to discontinue it was all but inevitable.
Framework Laptop is an easily upgradeable 13.5-inch notebook coming this summer
Tired of laptops that won't even let you replace their batteries, much less anything else inside? Framwork looks to remedy that issue with its forthcoming portable, which is the latest attempt to bring the modular concept to the laptop space.
Dell's Q4 surges on PC boom amid remote work, education
Dell said it shipped 50.3 million PCs during 2020.
HP buys gaming peripherals supplier HyperX for $425 million
HP sees the deal as a way to gain momentum in the PC gaming market as well as drive growth in its Personal Systems business.
Vaio resurrects Z luxury laptop, molds new one from carbon fiber
The company that took over the Vaio laptop moniker expands its lineup with a new Z 14-inch model, though it retains the light weight and high price tag of Sony's original.
Microsoft laptops can't match Apple in one crucial area, say customers
75,804 people were asked about their feelings toward Macs and Surface laptops -- and other tech brands and products -- during COVID-19. Their responses were stark.
Microsoft is cutting Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC support from ten years to five
Microsoft is making it tougher for users who've looked to Long Term Servicing Updates as a way to avoid feature updates for Windows 10.
Microsoft moves closer to Windows 10 21H1 release; begins Beta channel testing
Microsoft's next Windows 10 feature update includes very few new features and is coming later in the first half of 2021.
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.
Build a monster $5,100 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX desktop PC
Now that AMD's flagship Intel-beating 32-core, 64-thread 2nd-gen Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is out, let's take a look at what it takes to build a super desktop system around this silicon. Not included in this build is a case, and the cost of the Windows 10 operating system.
Apple products you should not buy (August 2018 edition)
We think of Apple as being at the absolute cutting-edge of technology, but the truth is that when you walk into an Apple Store you are in fact surrounded by a lot of old, and even outdated devices that are badly in need of a refresh. This guide helps you navigate yourself around Apple's lineup when thinking about making a purchase.
Don't buy these Apple products (July 2018 edition)
We think of Apple as being at the absolute cutting-edge of technology, but the truth is that when you walk into an Apple Store you are in fact surrounded by a lot of old, and even outdated devices that are badly in need of a refresh. This guide helps you navigate yourself around Apple's lineup when thinking about making a purchase.
Apple products you shouldn't buy (June 2018 edition)
Here's are nine Apple products that you should think twice about before buying because they are old, newer versions are likely to land soon, or they represent poor value for money.
After Windows 10 upgrade, use this checklist to ensure safety and privacy
You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, do these seven things to cut annoyances to a bare minimum.
Intel launches new 'gamer processor' for stay-at-home world
Intel's launch comes as the company is in a dogfight with AMD, which has been upping its innovation cadence and powering more systems.
Essential remote support tools for keeping your family and friends connected
Ed Bott explains why it’s important to prepare now so you can offer much-needed help even when you can’t be there in person. Read more: https://zd.net/2xuXPic
Desktop or dock? How to make working from home more productive
Ed Bott explains the four ways you can add a full-size display, keyboard, and mouse to get more done when you’re ordered to stay away from the office. Read more: https://zd.net/38DVT3X
What to look for in your next laptop
Ed Bott shares his checklist to help you avoid being overwhelmed by specs and options when you go shopping for a portable PC. Read more: https://zd.net/39DWeVx
Buying a laptop? Use this checklist to define your preferences
If you've gone shopping for a portable PC lately, you know that the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. How do you narrow your options?
Who’s afraid of Windows 10 feature updates?
After several buggy releases, Windows 10 users are right to feel some trepidation about each new feature update. Ed Bott explains how long the next update will take and how to avoid problems. Read more: https://zd.net/3c6rONi
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.
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