Microsoft’s support for Windows 7 is officially over, so if you’re still running a PC on it, you’re doing it at your own risk. You can upgrade to Windows 10 and, if you’re currently running a licensed and activated copy of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Home or Pro, here’s how to do it for free. …
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Apple is working on a home-made processor that could be set for Mac computers released from the first half of 2021, MacRumors reported Monday, citing a note by Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo. Moving from an Intel chip to an Apple-made Arm-based processor would mean Macs work better together with iPads and iPhones because they’d run on the same apps, according to …
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While much of the world has moved on from desktop PC, for many people — myself included — laptops will never be enough. Only a tower PC has the power, expandability, and upgradeability to accommodate high-performance gaming, VR and graphics work. If you’re nodding your head in agreement, then you might want to check out Dell’s Alienware Aurora R8. For a …
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Huawei’s big news from its streamed press conference Monday is the updated folding Mate XS phone, but it’s not the only thing the company would have brought to MWC had it not been canceled. First up, there’s its new small tablet, the MatePad Pro, seen above. With a 10.8-inch display, it’s not a small tablet, but it almost feels smaller …
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Lenovo is slashing prices on a swath of laptops and PCs during its Presidents Day sale. The sale started Monday and runs through next Sunday, Feb. 23. You’ll find steep discounts on ThinkPads, IdeaPads, Yogas and more. To help you find the best bargains, I’ve scoured Lenovo’s offerings and picked five of the best deals available now. See below for my five picks, …
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Other than Black Friday, Presidents Day might be the best time to find a deal from Dell. The company is currently offering deep discounts on a wide variety of products, from Inspiron Chromebooks and laptops to high-end Alienware gaming rigs. You can see all of Dell’s Presidents Day sale deals here, and keep reading to check out four of the …
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Microsoft may have new hardware up its sleeve. The tech giant is rumored to host an event this spring to reveal a new Surface Book 3 laptop and Surface Go 2 tablet. Both products are expected to get internal and external upgrades, though they won’t be getting major overhauls, according to a report Friday from Brad Sams with tech sites …
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Apple is reportedly designing its own antenna for the rumored 5G iPhone that could hit shelves in 2020. The tech giant might skip Qualcomm’s antenna component because it’s not “sleek” enough for Apple’s needs, Fast Company reported Friday citing unnamed sources. While Apple’s competitors have already launched multiple 5G phones — including the newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy S20 — Apple …
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Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro arrived late last year and made a lot of people happy with its excellent design. Despite Taika Waititi’s Apple trash-talk at the Oscars last week, CNET’s Dan Ackerman suggested in his MacBook Pro review that “new 16-inch MacBook will make you actually like MacBook keyboards again.” But if the price has kept you at bay, here’s …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Nokia on Wednesday became the latest company to pull out of Mobile World Congress, following many other tech companies in reacting to the deadly coronavirus outbreak. Amazon, Intel and Sony are among the companies that have already opted out of the Barcelona trade …
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