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Here’s how to upgrade to Windows 10

Now playing: Watch this: How to upgrade to Windows 10 right now 2:33 Windows 10 is finally here and it’s the best version of the operating system we’ve seen in a while. Even better, it’s a free update if you already have Windows 7 or newer. The new operating system is available as an update starting July 29 and we …

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Weak demand for TVs sends LG down in second quarter

LG’s television business had a rough second quarter, but the company doesn’t expect its issues to last long. LG LG Electronics, which sells everything from televisions to smartphones to refrigerators, had a tough but still slightly profitable second quarter. The South Korea-based electronics giant tallied 13.9 trillion Korean won ($16.2 billion) in sales during the second quarter (PDF), down 7.6 …

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Windows 10 marks turnaround moment for Microsoft

Now playing: Watch this: Microsoft opens a new Windows to the world 2:00 Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore, head of the software operating systems group, is in Redmond, Washington, Wednesday preparing to press a very important button. Once pressed, it will send a notification around the world reminding hundreds of millions of people that Windows 10, Microsoft’s flagship software, is ready to …

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How to get an Edge experience in Chrome

Sarah Jacobsson Purewal/CNET If you’re excited about the new features in Microsoft Edge but not thrilled about switching browsers, I don’t blame you. While Edge is definitely speedier, sexier and sleeker than Internet Explorer…it’s not exactly bursting at the seams with add-ons and extensions like Google Chrome is. Good news — you don’t have to switch browsers to get some …

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Use HeadsOff to disable Lollipop pop

Nicole Cozma/CNET Lollipop brought many new style adjustments to the Android platform. Among these changes was the new style for notification delivery. Instead of showing as an alert in the notification bar with ticking (scrolling) text, the alerts pop up in a banner at the top of the screen — even when using another app. Some users may enjoy this …

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KFC limited

Your next KFC chicken bucket might let you print your greasy selfies. Video screenshot by Anthony Domanico/CNET Kentucky Fried Chicken has been operating in Canada for 60 years, and to celebrate that milestone anniversary, the company is getting a little weird. Well, weirder, I guess, as the global food chain is also responsible for such monstrosities as the cookie coffee …

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Google Translate app adds 20 more languages for instant translation via your camera

Google’s Translate app can now handle instant translation for 27 different languages. screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET Google is expanding the repertoire of its Translate app to handle the instant translation or more than two dozen different languages. Designed for both iOS and Android, the Google Translate app is adding 20 new languages. You’ll be able to translate to and from …

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