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YubiKey 5C NFC: The world’s first security key to feature dual USB-C and NFC connections

The YubiKey 5C NFC can be used across a broad range of platforms -- iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux -- and on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer that supports USB-C ports or NFC.

September 9, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC

The new Aegis Secure Key 3NXC builds on Apricorn's Secure Key 3z and Aegis Secure Key 3NX, taking the same proven form-factor and physical keypad, and adding something that users have been asking for -- USB-C support.

August 5, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Lauco 8-in-1 world's smallest 100W USB-C wireless charging hub

Need a USB-C hub that can turn a single port into a multitude of ports? Want the hub to wirelessly charge your gadgets? Want it to be small?

August 4, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB-C hub

If you need a portable USB-C hub with an Ethernet port, this is for you.

August 1, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Parallels Toolbox 4 for Windows and Mac

New features include Break Time, Unit Convertor, and Enhanced Search.

July 28, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Dynabook 10th-gen Intel Core processor Portégé X Series laptops

These laptops conform to Microsoft’s Windows 10 Secured-core PC requirements and have been tested to meet or exceed MIL-STD-810G standards.

April 21, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

MSI Creator 17 laptop

The world’s first laptop with a Mini LED display.

April 2, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

MSI GS66 Stealth

A gaming laptop with a premium sandblasted core black chassis.

April 2, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

MSI GE66 Raider

The new 15.6-inch GE66 Raider features the latest CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics and an ultrafast 300Hz display powered by a massive 99.9 Whr battery.

April 2, 2020 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Windows 7 concerns, spear-phishing attacks, a blockchain skills drought and more: Research round-up

All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.

January 8, 2020 by Mark Samuels

How Microsoft lost its monopoly in web browsers

At the dawn of the Internet age, Microsoft used every trick it knew to dominate the World Wide Web. That strategy worked for a few years, but aggressive antitrust enforcement and equally aggressive competitors crushed the company's onetime dominance. Here's a quarter-century of history that explains just what happened.

August 23, 2019 by Ed Bott

How to perform a clean install of Windows 10: Here's a step-by-step checklist

A clean install is the perfect way to get a fresh start with a Windows PC. Use this checklist to make sure you take care of the small details that make a big difference in productivity

July 31, 2019 by Ed Bott

Linux survival guide: These 21 applications let you move easily between Linux and Windows

If you need to navigate regularly between Linux and the Windows world, there are many applications that can make your job easier. We spotlight 21 quality applications that will pave the way.

July 26, 2019 by David Gewirtz

Windows 10 apps: Which are worth keeping? Which ones should you dump?

Every installation of Windows 10 includes a huge collection of built-in apps. Some are Universal apps that are updated from the Microsoft Store. Others are legacy apps that hang around because other programs expect them to be there. If you prefer a tidy system, many (but not all) of these apps can be uninstalled, especially if you prefer a third-party alternative. This gallery offers a comprehensive look at how to unclutter your copy of Windows 10.

April 22, 2019 by Ed Bott

Windows 10 May 2019 Update: The new features that matter most

Windows 10 version 1903, which will be officially dubbed the May 2019 Update, begins rolling out soon. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in yet another feature-packed semi-annual release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)

April 4, 2019 by Ed Bott

Securing Windows 10 PCs: What to watch out for

How do you configure Windows 10 PCs to avoid common security problems? There's no software magic bullet, unfortunately, and the tools are different for small businesses and enterprises.

September 3, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Understanding Microsoft Azure: A business guide

Second only to AWS among cloud providers, Microsoft Azure is an ever-expanding set of cloud-based computing services available to businesses, developers, government agencies, and anyone who wants to build an app or run an enterprise without having to manage hardware.

August 25, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Microsoft Teams: New features for the upcoming school year

These new features fix remote classroom shortcomings.

August 6, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Windows 10X: The (unofficial) news about the upcoming rollout

Microsoft has plans for single-screen Windows 10X rollout in spring 2021and for dual-screen in spring 2022.

July 28, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Arm-based Macs: Smart move for Apple, but unlikely to influence the world of Windows PCs

An influential Apple pundit says Apple’s new Macs are going to usher in a “a new era of PCs.” Ed Bott says, “I don’t think so.” Read more: https://zd.net/2WLlaGz

July 17, 2020 by Karen Roby

Microsofts's new KDP tech blocks malware from corrupting the OS memory

New KDP security feature is currently being tested with Windows 10 Insider builds.

July 15, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Deleted something you badly need? Windows 10 has an incredibly helpful tool for you

Microsoft's new command-line app can help advanced Windows users recover deleted files and photos.

July 6, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Windows 10 documentation frustration

Looking for technical information about Windows 10? Ed Bott says good luck navigating through Microsoft’s documentation, which is great for developers and IT pros but a big mess for everyone else. Read more: https://zd.net/2YxUt9s

June 26, 2020 by Karen Roby

Bug alert: Windows 10 2004 and Windows Server 2004 come with a glitch

Windows 10 users find a new glitch with certain configurations, missed by Microsoft in testing the latest feature update.

June 24, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Microsoft Defender ATP gets new set of firmware-level tools

Microsoft brings malware scanning to firmware on Windows 10 PCs.

June 24, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Google finds partner to bring Windows apps to Chrome Enterprise

You may be able to easily run your Windows programs on Chromebooks soon.

June 23, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

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.

June 4, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Protection feature against unwanted apps is now available to all Windows 10 users

PUA/PUP-blocking option to be added in Windows 10 May 2020 update.

May 18, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Whether you have a Windows 10 or macOS, these are six apps you must install

There's a handful of apps that users should install before doing anything else.

May 11, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Microsoft adds new features to Teams: Group chat can reach 250 users

Microsoft beefs up chat features in Microsoft Teams to take on rivals like Zoom and Google Meet.

May 7, 2020 by ZDNet Editors

Huawei P9 review: Smart camera has it snapping at the heels of the flagship titans

April 28, 2016 by Steve Ranger

ASUS EeeBook E402M, First Take: Budget Windows laptop, with storage and screen quality issues

September 25, 2015 by Sandra Vogel

ThinkPad X250 review: Workhorse for the road warrior

May 14, 2015 by James Kendrick

Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise: Key features yet to appear

The technical preview of Windows 10 is heavy on tools for the power desktop user that businesses will want to evaluate, but the most important features will be visible later in the preview cycle.

October 2, 2014 by Mary Branscombe

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 review: Impressive hybrid tablet, but keyboard should be bundled

If you need a Windows 8.1 computer that's flexible enough to be a tablet, a laptop (if you add the optional keyboard) and even (if you add the optional docking station) a desktop PC, then the Surface Pro 3 manages the trade-offs as well as anything on the market.

August 25, 2014 by Charles McLellan

Acer Iconia W4 review: Affordable 8-inch Atom-based Windows tablet

This affordable 8-inch Atom-based (Bay Trail) Windows 8.1 tablet has a nice IPS screen and delivers all-day battery life under light usage modes. Limited screen size, internal storage and processing power will prevent it from being more than a companion device for mobile professionals though.

April 25, 2014 by Sandra Vogel

Asus Transformer Book T100 review: A netbook in hybrid tablet disguise

The 10.1-inch Transformer Book T100 is a well made and attractively priced hybrid Windows 8.1 tablet. However, its moderate specification and small size make it difficult to recommend as your primary Windows device.

February 27, 2014 by Sandra Vogel

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 review: Better, but too heavy and too expensive

The Haswell-based Surface Pro 2 delivers improved performance and battery life, and its dual-angle kickstand is also welcome. However, the Pro 2's unchanged chassis design feels bulkier and heavier than ever, and it becomes very expensive when fully accessorised.

October 23, 2013 by Charles McLellan

Nokia Lumia 1020 review: A photographer's smartphone

The Lumia 1020 has a truly impressive 41-megapixel camera and a high-quality 4.5-inch AMOLED screen, but many Windows Phone fans might do better with the 920 and a good dedicated camera.

October 2, 2013 by Sandra Vogel

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix review: high-quality tablet/ultrabook

This excellent Windows 8 tablet/ultrabook hybrid has a well-designed keyboard docking mechanism, typically solid build quality and a specification well suited to mainstream business use. It has a hefty price tag, though, and the lack of SD-based storage expansion is perplexing.

September 11, 2013 by Sandra Vogel

Nokia Lumia 925 review

The Lumia 925 is a slimmer and lighter Windows Phone 8 handset than its 920 predecessor, with a neater and more ergonomic design. It lacks integrated wireless charging but supports LTE and NFC, and has an excellent 4.5in. AMOLED screen.

July 30, 2013 by Sandra Vogel

HP ElitePad 900 review

Although it's well built and delivers decent battery life, the ElitePad 900's combination of a basic Atom-based tablet and a range of optional extras is an expensive way to build a work-ready system.

July 29, 2013 by Sandra Vogel

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 review

The chunky Toughpad FZ-G1 has a high-resolution outdoor-visible screen, is moderately rugged, and delivers decent performance and middling battery life with the standard battery. The biggest drawback, however, is the price.

May 3, 2013 by Charles McLellan

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 review

Although it's expensive for a moderate-performing Atom-based Windows 8 tablet, the ThinkPad Tablet 2's design and build quality are excellent, while pen support is a real bonus.

April 8, 2013 by Sandra Vogel

Dell Latitude 10 review

The Atom-based Latitude 10 is short on performance, but delivers excellent battery life — especially with the optional 4-cell battery. Although some aspects of the industrial design and build quality could be better, this is a decent business-class Windows 8 tablet.

March 11, 2013