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Microsoft’s Always-Connected PCs gets more powerful with 64-bit app support

Microsoft announced another major milestone for its Windows on ARM project. Now, with the launch of Visual Studio 15.9, developers can start creating 64-bit apps that will run on Always-Connected PCs. These devices run Windows 10 on Qualcomm Snapdragon ARM-based processors, rather than Intel or AMD silicon.
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Razer’s BlackWidow Lite is a mechanical keyboard designed for work and play

Razer's new BlackWidow Lite is a gaming keyboard that doesn't scream that it's purpose-built for gaming. With Razer's mechanical key technology, white backlight, and understated aesthetics, the BlackWidow Lite will look great -- and function beautifully -- on your desk at work or in your man cave.
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A Google patent shows a way to make VR even more immersive

Virtual reality can be a really immersive experience, but it does sometimes it does have boundaries. Google has addressed this problem by patenting shoes with a flexible region on the bottom, and a sensor for which a computer or headset can track to create an endless movement in the virtual world. 
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Four Andromeda-related Microsoft patents hint at new ways to use the device

In the past several months there have been a number of leaks and rumors surrounding Microsoft's dual-screen Andromeda computer. Now in the latest, Microsoft has filed four new patents, all of which hint at possible new use cases and other new configurations for the device. 
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Microsoft turns on the lights with a new white theme in Windows 10 update

Microsoft is introducing a new light theme in the upcoming version of Windows 10 and is currently beta testing the change with Windows Insiders. The clean-looking theme brings a much-needed facelift to Windows and was officially unveiled Wednesday, November 14, in a blog post. 
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If the speed of AMD’s Radeon RX 590 doesn’t entice you, the game bundle will

AMD's Radeon RX 590 is a new video card that targets 1080p gaming at maximum detail. Starting at $280, it fills a gap between the Radeon RX 580 and the more expensive Radeon RX Vega. AMD says the new RX 590 can beat Nvidia's GTX 1060 Ti.

15-inch MacBook Pro gets more powerful with new AMD Vega GPUs

Confirming an otherwise quiet announcement made during Apple's fall event in Brooklyn, New York, the 15-inch MacBook Pro has officially gotten more powerful. New configurations for the top-range 15-inch Apple MacBook laptop are now available, complete with AMD Pro Vega 16 or Pro Vega 20 graphics cards on board.
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Your MacBook can live in the lap of luxury with this leather case

The new 2018 MacBook Air is beautiful, thin, and light, but you also might want to consider protecting it if you're constantly traveling on the go with the device. Though there are several cases which we think are best for covering up MacBooks, Twelve South's Journal case is one of the newest available.
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iPhone users are finding themselves randomly locked out of their Apple ID

According to posts on Reddit and Twitter, it looks like users on Reddit and Twitter having some issues with their Apple accounts. Specifically, it seems as though users are getting randomly locked out of their Apple IDs, forcing them to completely reset their passwords.
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After a month of bugs, the Windows 10 October 2018 Update is finally here

The Windows 10 October 2018 Update initially made its way to the public on October 2, but it was quickly pulled back due to a set of bugs. After more thoroughly investigating and resolving all related issues, Microsoft is announcing the update is now again rolling out to consumers starting November 13. 
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Google’s Squoosh will get an image web-ready with in-browser compression

Google debuted a new in-browser image editing and compression tool, Squoosh. It takes images, changes their format to something popular and gives you detailed options for resizing and optimizing, making it a great option for those looking to tweak their images for uploading to websites and portfolios.
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An IP address vulnerability took down some Google services for 1 hour

It might have been for just a brief hour, but some of Google's services went down yesterday on November 12. The outage was reportedly caused by an improper rerouting of IP addresses and traffic away from usual western sources towards China and Russia, according to Ars Technica. 
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Over a million veterans now eligible for Comcast’s Internet Essentials program

Comcast's low-cost Internet Essentials program, which provides internet access for just $10 per month, has expanded to include U.S. veterans. One million veterans now qualify for the service. Comcast is working with non-profits to spread word of the service to those who need it most.
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Microsoft takes up to $330 off of Surface PC bundles in Black Friday promo

While we've seen some sizable discounts on the Surface Pro 6 for Black Friday at retailers like Costco and Best Buy, Microsoft is also offering some nice savings on its own hardware. In addition to the Surface Pro 6, shoppers can also find discounts on the Surface Go and Surface Laptop 2 at Microsoft.
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Ray tracing not an option until it comes to all graphics cards, says AMD

DirectS ray tracing is a new technology co-developed by Microsoft which holds promise for creating a more lifelike gaming experience, but not every graphics card maker is equipped for it just yet. AMD says ray tracing won't be ready until it comes to all level of graphics cards. 
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Mozilla’s built-in price-tracking extension makes it easy to shop with Firefox

With Black Friday and the Christmas shopping period approaching, it can be tricky to stay on top of the best deals when shopping on the internet. Mozilla has heard those worries and is introducing a new set of experimental extensions aimed at making it easier to shop while browsing with Firefox. 
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Cloudflare’s privacy-enhancing 1.1.1.1 DNS service comes to iOS and Android

Cloudflare has launched iOS and Android applications for its 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver service, which it claims makes the internet both faster and more private. Installing and enabling it takes just a few taps. The app is now free for anyone on iOS or Android devices from their respective app stores.
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Stay connected with the Surface Go LTE Advanced, coming November 20 for $679

The Surface Go, Microsoft's tiny affordable entry-level Surface tablet, originally launched back in August, but a new variant is coming to consumers soon. Come November 20, Microsoft will be shipping the Surface Go LTE Advanced for pricing starting at $679. The new model delivers benefits for anyone who is looking to stay connected with Windows 10 when traveling on the road or away from home.
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Prototype Valve VR headset leaked: HTC Vive challenger confirmed?

Leaked images revealed that a Valve VR headset is in development, even amid Valve's partnership with HTC for the HTC Vive. Sources have confirmed the device, which will feature a 135-degree field of view, and may be bundled with Valve's Knuckles controllers and a Half-Life VR game.
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Your new PC may have shipped with an unsupported version of Windows 10

Microsoft's recalled Windows 10 October 2018 Update may have caused some of its PC partners to ship tablets and laptops with an unsupported version of Windows 10. This issue largely affects the new crop of ARM-based Always-Connected PC devices, though it may have caused launch delays for some AMD and Intel systems.
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A fix is coming for Windows 10 bug that messes with the way you open files

Microsoft has had trouble addressing Windows bugs recently, and things aren't getting easier for some consumers. In the latest headache, a recent Windows 10 cumulative update for the Windows 10 April 2018 release has broken the file associations with certain applications, reports How-To Geek. 
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Skip the Apple Care? New Mac mini is easier to repair, iFixit finds

Though the Mac Mini 2018'd design is the same as the previous generation's, some subtle changes have made the device just a bit easier to fix. A straightforward disassembly process, the return to user-upgradable RAM, and the lack of adhesives and glue are the key factors in its 6 out of 10 repairability score.
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Say goodbye to Cortana: An Alexa app is available on all Windows 10 PCs

Some newer Windows 10 laptops recently arrived at the hands of consumers with an Amazon Alexa integration on board, but now anyone is free to enjoy the same experience on a regular Windows PC. Amazon revealed today that its Alexa app is now available as a download on all Windows 10 PCs running the April 2018 Update. 
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Google focuses on making ecommerce safer with the launch of Chrome 71

Google is on a mission to make online commerce safer. With the launch of Chrome 71 in December, Google will alert you if you visit a website where the billing terms aren't clear. Hopefully, this means that web surfers won't be duped into a subscription fee when they thought they were making a one-time payment.
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Hacker infects 100K routers in latest botnet attack aimed at sending email spam

Researchers discovered a new botnet that targets your router in order to send out email spam. Approximately 100,000 routers worldwide are now infected, with a large distribution of affected devices in India, China, and the United States. The hacker is using a complex script to carry out his attack.
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AMD’s impressive Vega 7nm graphics cards arrive, but they’re not for gaming

AMD has launched the world's first 7nm graphics cards based on its new Vega 20 architecture, but they aren't for gamers. The new cards come with as much as 32GB of HBM2 memory and will help accelerate servers and enterprise compute tasks, even scaling up to multiple GPUs with AMD's Infinity Fabric.
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Who needs the Apple Store? You may be able to fix the new MacBook Air yourself

If you've purchased Apple's new MacBook Air, you just might be able to skip the Apple Store and repair it on your own if something happens to go wrong. The repair site iFixit has given the MacBook Air a repairability score of 3 out of 10, an unusuall high result for a Mac.
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Bing, Windows search evolve into new, cross-platform Microsoft Search

Microsoft is upgrading the search experience on Bing, in Windows, and in its Office platforms, augmenting the results with more contextual suggestions, including commands, web results, and application features, which can all be accessed at the click of a button. The rollout is set to begin immediately.
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The MacBook Air’s battery is easier to replace, but you can’t do it at home

The 2018 MacBook Air's battery is still secured by glue, but this time around, Apple is providing tools to make it easier for authorized service technicians to replace the battery without having to replace the laptop's entire top cover. Unfortunately, users still won't be able to replace depleted batteries at home.
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Nearly 700,000 websites are hacked in bid to steal cryptocurrency

Popular web analytics platform Statcounter experienced a breach on November 3, according to research from malware researcher Matthieu Faou. Up to 700,000 websites were targetted in the breach which primarily aimed to steal cryptocurrency through a malicious Javascript script on websites running Statcounter code. 
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Nvidia’s ‘binning’ practice could mean the best RTX 2070s are third-party cards

Nvidia is binning the GPUs found at the core of its RTX 2070 graphics cards, giving the best to third parties for higher clocks and better overclocking potential. To separate out the chips Nvidia is giving the binned ones a unique designation, so anyone with a 2070 can find out which one they have.
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The new sleek, light, and powerful Asus Zenbooks are now available

Asus today, on November 6, announced the availability of its series of new Zenbook devices originally announced at IFA 2018. The 13-inch, 14-inch, and 15-inch laptops all pack slim bezel displays and come configured with Intel's 8th generation Whiskey Lake processors under the hood. 
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Amazon one-day sale cuts up to 50 percent off Logitech mice, other accessories

Amazon is already holding a set of early Black Friday deals, but it also is currently running a sale on some of the most popular Logitech accessories. For today only, you can save on popular mice, keyboards, speakers, and other gadgets that pair up nicely with your PC. 
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Want a GTX 1080 Ti? Buy one now before the stock runs out

Stock of Nvidia's last-generation flagship graphics card, the GTX 1080 Ti, is reportedly running low following a halt in its production. Interest in the GPU has been high following the launch of the costly and not-much-better RTX Turing GPUs, but buyers may be stuck with second-hand cards soon.