Dan Graziano

Oculus conference hits Hollywood in September as virtual

Screenshot by Dan Graziano/CNET Apple has its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Google has I/O, Microsoft has Build, Facebook has F8 — and now Oculus has Connect. That’s the developer conference devoted to anyone who’s interested in making content or accessories for the fledgling virtual-reality platform, which uses specialized PC- or smartphone-compatible goggles to fully …

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The 6 coolest things Intel showed off this week

Ben Fox Rubin/CNET Intel has a lot of cool products in the works. The company showcased new smartwatches, advanced camera technology, robotics, and more this week at its annual Developer Forum in San Francisco. These are the technologies and products that excited us the most. Fossil smartwatch and other wearables Intel and Fossil teamed up last September in an effort …

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​How to stream Xbox games to a Windows 10 PC

Now playing: Watch this: How to set up Xbox game streaming in Windows 10 1:22 Windows 10 has arrived with a handful of new features. Microsoft added the Cortana voice assistant to the desktop, a new Web browser, and we can’t forget about the return of the Start button. One of the coolest features, however, has to be Xbox One …

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Garmin debuts entry

Garmin The Garmin Forerunner 15 was one of our favorite entry-level running watches. It offered GPS tracking for pace and distance, and all-day activity tracking for things like steps and calories burned. Our one complaint was the lack of Bluetooth to sync up with our smartphone. Garmin seems to have addressed these problems with the Forerunner 25. The company’s latest …

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​How to take a screenshot in any version of Windows

Taking a screenshot is nothing new. The feature has been available across numerous platforms and devices for well over a decade. How to actually take a screenshot, however, remains one of the most frequently asked questions. Whether you’re running Windows XP or the brand-new Windows 10 operating system, these are all the ways you can take a screenshot: Take a …

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​What options do Windows XP and Vista users have in a Windows 10 world?

Sarah Tew/CNET Windows 10 is now available. Microsoft is currently offering the operating system for free for a limited time to Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 users. While this is great news for a majority of PC owners, those of you still holding on to a Windows XP or Windows Vista machine may be feeling left behind. All …

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Three reasons to hold off on Windows 10

Microsoft The release of Windows 10 is just around the corner. The operating system will be available as a free update to Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users on July 29. There’s a lot to be excited about with Windows 10 . The update adds numerous improvements to the operating system, such as the Cortana voice assistant, DirectX …

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How to prepare your PC for Windows 10

Screenshot by Nate Ralph/CNET Windows 10 is set to arrive on July 29. The update will be free for the first year for qualifying Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users. You can find out if you qualify for the free upgrade here. In addition to an improved design and better functionality, Windows 10 marks the return of a …

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Five ways to improve your Apple Music listening experience

Sarah Tew/CNET Apple Music has finally arrived on iPhones, iPads, Windows computers and Macs. And it debuts with a 3-month free trial, so you can try it without spending a penny. (Not seeing it on your device? Here’s how to get it.) But it’s important to note that you don’t need to be limited to your Apple Music listening on …

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​How to get Apple Music on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC

Now playing: Watch this: Get Apple Music on your iPhone 3:59 Apple has released iOS 8.4 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. The update includes a series of bug fixes, along with a new app to access the company’s new music streaming service, known as Apple Music. The service offers unlimited on-demand access to over 30 million tracks for …

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